AUSTRALIA | S06 E8 - The 49-year-old energy prophecy that is finally coming true
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The Rapid Shutdown of Coal-Fired Power Stations and the Rise of Renewable Energy
This chapter discusses the rapid shutdown of coal-fired power stations in Australia and the increasing use of renewable energy. It mentions the Ararin plant in New South Wales being deemed too expensive to operate compared to cheaper renewable energy sources. The chapter also explores the story of two scientists, one from 1977 and one from the present, who both advocated for an emissions-free society through solar research. It questions whether Australia will heed the warnings this time to avoid missing out on potential opportunities.
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