The cities of Sydney and Melbourne committed themselves to phasing out coal on Thursday, in a move at odds with Australia’s aggressively pro-coal national government.
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| Sydney has committed to 100% renewable electricity by 2035. |
The country’s two largest cities joined an international coalition of states, regions, cities and businesses who have committed to ending coal power generation.
Australia is the fourth largest coal producer in the world. Its federal government is known for its fierce support for the sector and signalled on Wednesday that it would use taxpayer money to underwrite new coal plants.
Neither city provided a specific end date for coal. Sydney has committed to a 100% renewable supply by 2035.
Read the Climate Home News story by Natalie Sauer - “Sydney and Melbourne vow to ditch coal power.”
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