Power rise and pollution
The increase in the price of electricity will increase ithe use of coal, and there- ■ fore pollution will increase, according to the president of Ithe Clean Air Society (Mrs J. Holm). I The society claims that (there is a hidden subsidy on (coal because it is mined at a loss, which is covered by (the Consolidated Fund. | Mrs Holm said that the I society felt that if this “hidden subsidy” was removed, |it would discourage the use iof coal. i If the subsidy was removed, it would make ail fuels fairly priced. The electricity rise would discourage its use. said Mrs Holm.
Surf skis.— About 90 surf (rescue skis, each worth 5250, have been bought by I the New' Zealand Surf-life (Saving Association for its i affiliated surf clubs. — (P.A.)
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 34031, 20 December 1975, Page 16
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134Power rise and pollution Press, Volume CXV, Issue 34031, 20 December 1975, Page 16
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