CSIRO reports fossil fuels could lower electricity costs, risking climate commitments
The CSIRO reported that Australia could reduce electricity costs by 5 percent by 2050 through increased fossil fuel use, but it would require abandoning climate commitments. New coal-fired plants could generate power at $124 per megawatt hour compared to $131 for a net-zero-compliant grid. The proposal has reignited debates over Australia's climate policy and energy strategy.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 14:01 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 14:10 UTC
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