‘Helps peddle myths’: Australia’s Tour Down Under facing pressure to dump Santos as sponsor

Cycling festival begins as campaigners push to end sponsorship deal and oil company boss says there's no alternative' to fossil fuels

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Campaigners are calling for the Tour Down Under to follow the example of Tennis Australia and abandon its sponsorship deal with Santos as the oil company's boss says those looking for a faster transition to renewable energy are dreaming".

Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher has defended the oil and gas company in the face of increasing pressure over its efforts to open up new gas fields, telling the Sydney Morning Herald there is currently no alternative" to fossil fuels.

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