Australia ski resort feels carbon tax pinch
Disputed policy increases power costs on mountain, but also keeps it cool by slowing down global warming.
Published On 21 Aug 2013
The Australian government says a new “carbon tax” helps reduce emissions, whereas the main opposition party says the only thing being brought down is the economy.
A ski resort gets to the nub of the issue: It’s energy-intensive to run the Hotham Alpine resort, with its 84 snow-making machines and 13 lifts that use electricity costing $250,000 a season.
Andrew Thomas reports from Mount Hotham, Australia.