Alan Finkel disputes figures used by supporters of coal power
by Australian Associated Press from Environment | The Guardian on (#36402)
Chief scientist says far fewer coal-fired power stations being planned around the world than previously projected
The chief scientist, Alan Finkel, has challenged figures used by supporters of coal-fired power stations in a Senate estimates hearing.
Liberal senator Ian Macdonald suggested there were more than 600 coal plants under way around the world, which would undermine any emissions reduction achieved by Australia.
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