Coal Body Battles to Put Power Source Back on the Agenda

Coal Australia has launched a campaign to get coal back in the race to power Australia. Power generation is shaping up as one of the key election platforms in the nation, with federal Labor vowing to push on with renewables, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has detailed his plan for nuclear reactors at former coal station sites. But Coal Australia’s campaign led by Chair Nick Jorss aims to remind stakeholders that coal is a solid contender in the energy race. A new television ad campaign will form part of the push. According to Coal Australia, coal is reliable power that plays a pivotal role in steel production, aiding in development and infrastructure....