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Cassandra Morgan

EXPLAINED: Closing power stations not enough to meet target - The Real Truth

There are concerns that gas is set to become Victoria's biggest source of emissions. Photo: AAP

The Andrews government will fall short of reaching its ambitious emissions target if it relies on closing coal power stations to achieve it, Environment Victoria says.

Gas burned in Victorian homes and small businesses would account for up to 37 per cent of the state’s emissions by 2035 if the rate of gas consumption kept up, the organisation warned in a report on Tuesday.

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