Business and academic leaders urge new conversation about coal-free future

Leadership forum hears of ‘huge gap’ between experts’ advice on phasing carbon out of the economy and public willingness to go along with that adviceA group of business and academic leaders have bemoaned the “huge gap” between what experts say ought to be done to decarbonise Australia’s economy and the public’s willingness to accept such a policy.They want Australia’s leaders to restart a conversation after the federal election about the need to transition the economy towards renewable and cleaner energy. Related: Malcolm Turnbull risks Australia's economy with inaction on climate change Related: Australia scrubbed from UN climate change report after government intervention Continue reading...