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Clive Palmer comes out in support of renewable energy

Clive Palmer speaks out in support of renewable energy SMH, March 18, 2014 Heath Aston Political reporter Clive Palmer could pose a threat to any attempt by the Abbott government to dismantle the renewable energy framework associated with the carbon tax.

Mr Palmer, who plans to develop a $6 billion coal mine in Queensland, told Fairfax Media he was a ”supporter of renewable energy”.He endorsed the decision of Palmer United’s lead WA candidate, Zhenya ‘Dio’ Wang, to come out on Tuesday in support of the 20 per cent renewable energy target, currently under review by the Abbott government.

Mr Wang said the review of the RET is a ”waste of taxpayers’ money” and described it as ”the right scheme for maintaining and improving Australia’s environment”.

”It is for these reasons, that I believe the RET scheme should remain as is. It worries me when the government says everything is on the table in reviewing the RET,” he said………http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/clive-palmer-speaks-out-in-support-of-renewable-energy-20140318-3509b.html

March 19, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | General News