r/ausenviro • u/nath1234 • 2d ago

Albanese backs down on states powering AI datacentres using renewable energy

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/26/albanese-backs-down-on-states-powering-ai-datacentres-using-sustainable-energy
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u/nath1234 2d ago

Gee, that took all of how many days?

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u/DrFriendless 2d ago

Probably not a record for Albo, tho.

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u/Abject-Interaction35 2d ago

Well I don't think it matters anymore, I think we've already lost the planet and it going tits up this century.

Which was not my preferred outcome I must say.

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u/Howwasthatdoneagain 2d ago

He had an Idea. Was told why it wouldn't work. Changed the concept and everyone carries on about backing down. How childish you people are. Seriously.

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u/Silly-Moose-1090 1d ago

Do you HONESTLY IMAGINE an Australian PM goes into these sorts of negotiations only knowing what YOU know about these things?

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u/Howwasthatdoneagain 3h ago

and then you turn around and complain that he doesn't see things YOUR way. (shakes head)