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The argument against clean energy is an argument for more blackouts

It is a race against time with the grid under pressure because of coal’s failure not renewables, writes Climate Change Authority chairman Matt Kean.

Matt KeanFormer NSW treasurer
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Australia is in a race against time.

The grid was under pressure this week because of coal, not because of renewables. This week failure of unreliable coal highlights the pressing need for reliable, clean and cheap renewable power.

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Matt Kean is the former treasurer and energy minister of NSW. He is Chair of the Climate Change Authority.
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