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Climate Change Minister Defends 2030 Emissions Target After Wind Energy Hub Blocked

This comes after the government blocked a proposal to build offshore wind turbines.
Climate Change Minister Defends 2030 Emissions Target After Wind Energy Hub Blocked
Wind turbines operate at a wind farm near Whitewater, Calif., on Feb. 22, 2023. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Federal Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is standing firm on Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target after a wind energy hub was blocked.

This comes after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek blocked a proposal to build offshore wind turbines at the Port of Hastings.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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