Coal is not just one of Australia's prized exports which provides billions for the economy, it helps power our cities and provides tens of thousands of jobs. As Earth's climate continues to increase, Australian's are starting to see just how dirty the mineral really is.

Reporter Benjamin Polazzon spoke to MP Adam Bandt from the Greens to see what the transition from coal could look like and how to support workers transferring skills from coal to renewables.

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