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Queensland’s push to extend aging coal plants draws criticism for jeopardizing climate goals and energy reliability.
Queensland’s plan to extend ageing coal plants like Callide faces strong criticism from climate experts, including Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean, who called the proposal unrealistic due to past failures like a 2021 explosion and fire.
Kean stressed that most coal plants will reach end-of-life by 2035 and urged a rapid shift to wind, solar, and storage to meet emissions targets.
While the state argues extended coal use ensures energy reliability and affordability, experts warn it risks undermining climate goals.
Scientists say current policies would lead to 3.6°C of warming, making extreme events like the 2019-20 bushfires routine by 2040.
Financial leaders also warn climate risks remain underappreciated in investment decisions, despite long-standing threats to economic stability.
El empuje de Queensland para extender las plantas de carbón envejecidas atrae críticas por poner en peligro los objetivos climáticos y la confiabilidad energética.