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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Australia has been urged to ditch its reliance on diesel fuel in the trucking industry. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia is at risk of missing its environmental targets unless it addresses its addiction to diesel fuel in areas such as farming, forestry, fishing, freight and mining.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering issued the warning on Wednesday in a study that investigated barriers to reducing emissions in heavy industry and potential solutions. 

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