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Today, Australia’s chief scientist Alan Finkel will release his keenly awaited review of the National Electricity Market – a blueprint for how our electricity can be reliable, affordable and sustainable, after a year dogged by blackouts and blame games. He is expected to recommend a “low emissions target” to boost green energy, in place of the current Renewable Energy Target. As Frank Jotzo explains, it’s a second-choice option in terms of economics, but a potential political breakthrough amid the toxic history of Australia’s climate policy debate. Stay tuned for our in-depth coverage later today.

Throughout the day, you can also follow our international analysis of the 2017 UK election results, as well as former FBI director James Comey‘s overnight testimony about working under US President Donald Trump.

Michael Hopkin

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