LOW EMISSION COAL INITIATIVES ANNOUNCED
Source: Australia. Minister for Resources and Energy. Media Release
"The Minister for Resources and Energy, the Hon Martin Ferguson AM MP, today (28/7/08) announced the formation of a National Low Emissions Coal Council and a Carbon Storage Taskforce, backed by the Australian Government's $500 million commitment and more than $1 billion from industry and the states to drive the adoption of low emissions coal technologies.
Minister Ferguson said: "The National Low Emissions Coal Council will bring together key stakeholders from government, industry, and the coal research community to provide guidance and advice on the development and implementation of the National Low Emissions Coal Initiative."