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Nuclear
‘It’s Not Right’: Inquiry Hears Bats, Birds Slaughtered by Wind Farms
An expert believed complete reliance on renewables was dangerous and would threaten Australian species.
Sharp Plastic Shards From Chinese-Made Wind Turbines Spark Hard Hat Warning for Farmers
An expert has weighed in on the dangers posed by wind turbines after a letter was sent to Victorian farmers warning them to watch for fallen parts.
Minister Warns 12,000 Farms at Risk Under Opposition’s Nuclear Energy Plan
The debate over whether Australia should embrace nuclear continues.
Australia Risks Mass Blackouts If Political Disagreement Around Energy Continues: Energy Analyst
Saul Kavonic believes the constant back-and-forth on policy by federal and state governments is severely damaging Australia’s economic prosperity.
Australia More Than Ready for Nuclear Transition: South Australia MP
‘I don’t have any doubt that Australians will be able to manage this technology and get along with it quickly because we don’t start from scratch,’ Ramsey said.
Turnbull Says No to Nuclear Energy, Pushes Solar, Wind, Hydro Energy
Mr. Turnbull said nuclear power plants were not the right fit for Australia’s energy mix. Mr. Turnbull owns a hydro company in New South Wales.
$22.7 Billion Future Made in Australia Bill Introduced to Parliament
Labor introduces renewables bill to help Australia move towards net zero emissions by 2050.
Nuclear Plan Would Put Economy at Risk: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned the nation not to go backwards on energy.
With 28 Percent of Global Uranium, Australian Government Now Pushed to Reconsider Nuclear Ban
Australia has the most uranium reserves in the world followed by Kazakhstan and Canada.
Australia Conservation Foundation Opposes Liberal’s Nuclear Energy Proposal
The Liberal-National Coalition said that Australia needs to have a balanced energy mix to deliver cheaper, cleaner and consistent 24/7 energy.
US Weighs More Nuclear Arms to Counter China, Russia
The United States is rethinking its nuclear arsenal strategy, potentially reversing decades of effort to reduce its weapons count.
Climate Change Minister Says Nuclear Future for Australia Too Expensive
The analysis found that the cost of power from large-scale nuclear reactors would be up to eight times more than reliable renewables.
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution to Extend Monitoring of Sanctions Against North Korea
The veto by Russia marks the first time Moscow has tried to block the work of the panel of experts.
Decades of Failure to Secure Permanent Nuclear Waste Storage Cost Taxpayers Billions
In 1982, the Department of Energy was given until 1998 to have a functioning permanent disposal plan for radioactive waste. The plan has yet to materialize.
