Antinuclear

An Australia Institute report released last week revealed that when coal companies funded energy- poverty reduction projects, they used renewable energy sources such as hydro and solar – and not coal.

Report author Rob Campbell said Indian mining company Adani distributed solar street lighting to villages in India, BHP Billiton donated solar panels in southern Pakistan and Rio Tinto helped connect Peruvian locals to the local hydro-powered grid.

“Coal companies talk about coal being the answer to energy poverty. That’s what they say, but when you look at what they do, it’s a totally different story,” he said…..http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/coal-giants-turn-to-renewable-energy/2454075/