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PM Tony Abbott's 'coal is good for humanity' remarks derided

Michael Allan McCrae | October 13, 2014 | 4:46 pm Energy Top Companies Australia Coal 

Comments by Australian PM Tony Abbott at the opening of Caval Ridge open pit metallurgical coal mine enflamed social media. "Coal is vital for the future energy needs of the world," said Abbott at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the...

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