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Littleproud also pointed out that some parts of the world, like the EU, are beginning to exempt heavy industries such as cement and steel from strict carbon reductions, signaling a need for Australia to adopt a pragmatic, globally competitive approach rather than pursuing what he called the "impossible" goals.
The Impact of Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Concerns
Discussing renewable energy policies, Littleproud highlighted the tension surrounding transmission lines and wind farm proposals. He described the deployment of large-scale wind farms as divisive, tearing communities apart and imposing significant transitions on stakeholders who are often at the forefront of climate change but bear the brunt of its policies.