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Originally Posted by The_bluester
Question, with things like the diesel fuel subsidy. To what extent is coal fired power already "Subsidised"? We hear much wailing and gnashing of teeth that coal and gas thermal is now unable to compete in SA due to subsidies for renewables while coal and gas indirect subsidies are effectively pushed under the carpet in the discussion. How do the competing "Subsidies" actually compare?
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Excellent point...
Another I would add:
Should we not also factor in to the equation the deferred costs of fossil fool energy?
You know... like the damage bill caused by extreme weather events as a result of AGW... acidification of the oceans... releasing mercury in to the biosphere... reduced crop yields... death of the great barrier reef and other biospheres?
I'm sure Renato would contend that share holder return is the priority, however...