Australia re-elected its conservative governing Liberal-National coalition Saturday, despite the fact that it has refused to cut down significantly on greenhouse gas emissions or coal during its time in power. The result was a surprise, as polls and media accounts suggested that this would be Australia's "climate change election."
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The rise of renewables is killing off Australian coal energy faster than was foreseen, at once threatening supply certainty and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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