According to a team of scientists, engineers, and economists from Melbourne University and the Energy Research Institute, the answer to that question is "Yes".
They have provided a detailed blueprint on how it can be done using current, proven technology, at a reasonable cost. Click here to see the plan (192 pages). The 17 page synopsis is here.
If they've got their numbers right then Australia has been handed a golden opportunity: Whilst other countries are struggling to identify a path to 80% reductions by 2050, the Aussies, thanks to their unique circumstances, have the chance to go 100% in just 10 years and have complete energy security whilst the rest of us get hit by every oil/gas/coal price hike for years to come. Sounds like a great reason to migrate to Australia!
It should be interesting to see what the Australian government's response will be. I bet they're being lobbied heavily by their coal and natural gas industries already.....
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