Australia’s backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas

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Policy reversal enables continued fossil fuel use, directly undermining climate goals and systemic decarbonization efforts. | The reversal prioritizes short-term economic convenience over long-term climate goals, directly contradicting SDG 7 and 13. While the initial proposal showed intent, the backdown enables continued reliance on fossil fuels, creating lock-in effects that may delay Australia’s energy transition. The negative aspects outweigh the symbolic positive intent, as the policy shift