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In a coal-mining region in Russia, polluted air colors the snow black. Residents are suffering as a result of environmental pollution.
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Yallourn power station Australia’s oldest, dirtiest coal plant will close four years ahead of schedule in 2028. Announcing the move this week, operator Energy Australia said it will build a giant energy storage battery on the site to make room for more renewables. This is a powerful statement about where our energy system is heading.
Yallourn has operated for 47 years burning brown coal. It supplies one-fifth of Victoria’s energy and employs 500 permanent workers and hundreds more contractors. It’s also responsible for 13% of Victoria’s emissions.
In response to the announcement, federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor said:
Our thoughts are with the workers, their families and local business owners who rely on the power station for their livelihoods.