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The dialogue references recent moves by the European Union, which is contemplating exempting heavy industries from strict carbon reductions to preserve competitiveness—a sign of the complex global context. There is an emphasis on alternative, more practical energy solutions such as nuclear power, coal, gas, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). Countries like Japan are cited as leaders in CCS technology, suggesting that Australia should keep these options open and focus on realistic, technologically viable solutions.