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Renewable power can’t keep up with demand: MP WHILE the number of renewable power sources such as solar and wind farms may be on the rise, Member for Dubbo Troy Grant said they won’t be enough to keep up with demand for electricity. “They have a great complementary role to play in energy supply but there’s no replacement for coal because it’s the cheapest,” Mr Grant (pictured) told Dubbo Photo News.
The Federal Government’s support of alternative power supplies has taken away from the bigger picture, according to the local politician. With increasing energy prices, many residents are struggling financially, particularly those directly affected by drought conditions. Mr Grant said the State Government has measures in place for assistance.
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New ideas needed to reduce impact of future droughts
FEDERAL Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud told Dubbo Photo News during his visit to Western NSW on Sunday that, after responding to the current drought emergency, this country needs to look at ways to become more drought resistant. “In times of drought and hardship, people innovate, because they have to, and it’s time that we do look at different methodologies and production systems – and that’s a good thing,” Mr Littleproud said. FULL STORY ❱❱ PAGE 3
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