Comment Re:So, they will become coal-free? (Score 1) 332
Except in Australia where our government continues to do things designed to benefit the coal industry
Well... Last time I was in Brisbane, during December, I noticed how every store, mall and food court in the shopping area had AC on AND the outer doors wide open.
Let's clap it: That. Is. Stupid!
I was told that it was considered a bad custom to shut the outer doors - it might scare customers away when a door is closed. So, until the good citizens of Australia decides to honour shops that only use AC in closed buildings, I'd say that the stupidity is not limited to the Aussie government and the correct phrase should be
Except in Australia where we Australians do things designed to benefit the coal industry