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Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup has thrown down the gauntlet on climate change, unveiling a $400 million jobs and renewable energy plan that would see coal phased out along with big investments in hydrogen.

 

At the heart of Mr Kirkup’s New Energy Jobs Plan lies a $9 billion renewable energy “mega-project” encompassing wind and solar energy, hydrogen production, as well as a revived steel industry and the promise to generate thousands of jobs for the state.

 

Underpinning the ambitious plan was a promise to “lead by example” and deliver zero emissions from the state government by 2030 which is inclusive of the public transport system, state vehicle fleet, and the state-owned electricity network.

 

The Liberals would underwrite the development of a 1500 megawatt wind and solar power project in the Mid-West by 2025 by completing a $500 million transmission line extension from Three Springs to Geraldton which would result in zero-emissions and renewable electricity powering the South West Interconnected System.

 

Source : https://www.watoday.com.au/national