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Kroger criticized the economic and social costs of pursuing net zero, noting the reliance on large-scale renewable energy projects that are often economically unviable. He pointed out the proliferation of wind turbines in rural Australia, which many locals oppose, and the collapse of offshore wind initiatives partly due to high costs and logistical challenges.
Furthermore, Kroger questioned Australia’s aggressive pursuit of net zero, especially given that major emitters like China and India are not committed to the same standards, making Australia’s efforts economically damaging and arguably futile. The debate, he predicted, would intensify as Australians reconsider the practicality of these policies in the face of economic harm.