Election 2016: Government spruiks renewables rebound but dirty coal power still poses threat

By Nicole Hasham
Updated June 9 2016 - 10:23am, first published June 3 2016 - 11:19am
Environment Minister Greg Hunt attributes the rebound to the efforts of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Photo: Polo Jimenez
Environment Minister Greg Hunt attributes the rebound to the efforts of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Photo: Polo Jimenez
Mark Butler says the Coalition has no plan for renewable energy beyond 2020.
Mark Butler says the Coalition has no plan for renewable energy beyond 2020.
Adam Bandt is concerned by a surplus of ageing, high-polluting power plants. Photo: ABC
Adam Bandt is concerned by a surplus of ageing, high-polluting power plants. Photo: ABC

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