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Govt urged to embrace renewable energy

Source: Lateline
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:11 AEDT
Expires: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:11 AEDT

With energy looming as one of the most controversial issues facing Australia, the Government is being urged to follow the lead of California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and invest heavily in renewable energy.

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Tags: alternative-energy, climate-change, federal-government, environmental-policy, australia

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