Feeding our coal addiction: WA’s energy future at the crossroads

Conservation Council: Environmental Matters 28th April 2010

Feeding our coal addiction:
WA’s energy future at the crossroads

Does WA need 3 new coal fired power stations? Can we rely on ‘carbon capture technology’? Are there alternatives?
Communities around the world are desperately pushing for clean energy solutions to tackle climate change; however with the State Government in the process of approving three new coal fired power stations WA’s is set to lock in a highly polluting energy future for decades to come.
While the global scientific consensus demands radical and urgent cuts in global carbon pollution to avoid a climate catastrophe, new coal fired power stations proposed for Collie and Eneabba will increase our carbon pollution and place further strain on precious groundwater supplies.
The EPA has advised that the new thirsty and polluting power stations can be built on the condition they implement ‘carbon capture and Storage technology’ IF it ever becomes commercially and technically viable.
To read the Conservation Council of WA media statement click here.
This is your opportunity to hear about the future of energy production in WA.  Does WA need 3 new coal fired power stations? Can we rely on ‘carbon capture technology’? Are there alternatives?
Guest speaker presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and light refreshments will be provided.
When: Wednesday 28th April 2010
Time: 6.30pm
Where: City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St, West Perth
Cost: Free for CCWA supporters and affiliates.  $15 for others.  This includes light refreshments.

RSVP: Monday 22nd February 2010 to conswa@conservationwa.asn.au or 9420 7266