Summaries - Australian Financial Review
Wednesday 18/3/2009 Page: 14
Following the declaration from Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull that the Coalition would oppose the current emissions trading scheme proposal, and comments from miner Xstrata that the ETS could force its to close four mines, losing 4000 jobs, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd yesterday responded in parliament. Mr Rudd said 'over time we will see job generation coming out of the renewable energy sector,' a claim backed by Pacific Hydro chief executive Rob Grant, who said investment in clean energy could create 'tens of thousands of new jobs.'
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