Burning native forest wood waste for electricity shouldn’t be classed as renewable energy, Senate report suggests
by Adam Morton and Sarah Martin from Environment | The Guardian on (#633X9)
Climate bill inquiry says government should consider establishing a transition authority for coal and gas workers
A Labor-led committee has recommended the government consider changing a controversial law classifying electricity from burning native forest wood waste as renewable energy after the Senate votes for its climate change legislation.
The Senate committee inquiry into Labor's climate change bill also recommended the Albanese government consider how to help with transition arrangements" for fossil fuel workers affected by the shift to a cleaner economy.
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