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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Welcomes SA Government Commitment to Carbon Pollution Free SA by 2050, Calls for 100% Renewable Power

The Australian Youth Climate Coalition has welcomed the South Australian Government’s commitment to a zero emissions South Australia by 2050 made today following the release of the recommendations of the South Australian Low Carbon Economy Expert Panel. The AYCC is urging the SA Government to adopt the panel’s recommendation of powering SA with 100% renewable.

“It’s great to see Premier Weatherill stepping up and committing South Australia to being carbon pollution free by 2050” Dan Spencer, South Australian campaigner with the AYCC said.

“South Australia has led the way with renewable energy and we now have the opportunity to plan a just transition to 100% renewable energy and build a cleaner, fairer, job rich South Australia” Mr Spencer said.

“The government’s expert panel has recommended South Australia transition to 100% renewable energy, we now want to see Jay Weatherill take this opportunity and commit to powering SA with renewables” Mr Spencer said.

The AYCC says the SA Government’s announcement should put the pressure on Prime Minister Turnbull to do more.

“We can’t forget how important acting on global warming is and the Prime Minister needs to stop letting us down” Mr Spencer said.

“South Australia is incredibly vulnerable to the impacts of increasing heatwaves and bushfires which is why the State Government stepping up is critical, now Prime Minister Turnbull needs to act” Mr Spencer said.

“This announcement comes just days before world leaders meet in Paris to discuss action on climate change and the community will be out in force this weekend calling for stronger action. We welcome the Premier’s announcement, it’s time for the Prime Minister to up his game” Mr Spencer said.

November 25, 2015 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | General News