November 28th 2024.
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton has made a surprising suggestion to his fellow Australians amidst concerns over the energy grid. In light of the recent heatwave and fears of power outages, he has urged citizens to add firewood to their Christmas list.
This week, New South Wales and Queensland were hit with a multi-day heatwave, causing concerns of blackouts and brownouts. While there were no major outages reported, some power loss in Sydney was found to be unrelated to the heat. As a precaution, the NSW government advised people to conserve power and avoid using appliances such as dishwashers.
Outgoing Labor Minister Bill Shorten, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of renewable energy for Australia's future. He pointed out that the coal industry, which has been the main source of power for the country, was not investing in maintaining their power stations. This, he believes, is the root cause of blackouts, not renewable energy.
However, Dutton argues that the slow investment in coal is due to government subsidies heavily favoring renewables. He acknowledges the need for renewable energy, but also stresses the importance of a reliable 24/7 power source, which coal and gas provide.
In a rather unconventional manner, Dutton then suggests putting firewood on one's Christmas list and gifting it to family and friends. He predicts that in the near future, people may have to rely on firewood for cooking and warmth, as the use of wood and fire becomes more necessary.
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