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Uranium CEO Warns: Australia Missing out on Global Nuclear Boom
Boss Energy CEO said Australia’s nuclear ban is preventing the country from cleaner, affordable, and reliable electricity.
Cancer, Strokes, and Heart Attacks: Labor’s Campaign Against Nuclear Sparks Criticism
Labor has ramped up its fight against the Coalition’s nuclear plan with bold health warnings.
Federal Opposition Pledges Nuclear Plan Will Cut Energy Bills by 44 Percent
The opposition claims its nuclear energy plan will save the country $263 billion compared to Labor’s renewable-only plan.
Australia’s Labor Announces Scaled-Down Offshore Wind Farm Near Tasmania
Government claims offshore wind industry will create thousands of jobs in Tasmania, including roles in engineering, construction, and marine operations.
Opposition Minister Questions Accuracy of CSIRO’s Nuclear Costings
Chris Bowen raised concerns over the Coalition questioning credibility of the CSIRO.
Coalition’s Nuclear Ambitions Fall Short, CSIRO Report Points to High Costs and Delays
The 2024-25 draft report said nuclear plants could cost twice as much as solar or wind, despite lasting 60 years versus 30 for renewables.
Australian Government Defends Decision to Opt out of Global Civilian Nuclear Energy Pact
Peter Dutton demands clarity on the federal government’s decision to abstain from joining a global nuclear energy commitment.
Major Auction to Secure 10GW of Renewable Energy
The minister announced new auction targets for renewable generation to fast-track Australia’s energy transition.
Nuclear Power Likely to Grow by Getting Smaller
‘We’ve got to onshore a lot of the capabilities that we’ve lost,’ said Juliann Edwards, chief development officer of The Nuclear Company.
Nuclear Plan Costings Will Come ‘At Our Choosing’, Says Dutton
Dutton acknowledged that it will require a significant upfront cost but said the plan will cost a fraction of the government’s $1.3 trillion plan.
Minister Says Opposition’s Nuclear Plan Could Cause 49 Percent Electricity Shortfall by 2035
Bowen has timed his piece two days before Dutton is expected to speak before the Committee For Economic Development of Australia about his nuclear plans.
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.
How Nuclear Waste Disposal Works
Waste management infrastructure for nuclear power plants is essential because reactors produce waste that is deadly if mismanaged.
ANALYSIS: CSIRO Costings for Nuclear Comparing ‘Apples With Oranges’: Environmental Group
Nuclear energy expert Oscar Archer suggested the CSIRO had ’made errors that misrepresent the costs of nuclear versus other energy sources.'
Opposition Leader at Loggerheads with CSIRO Over Exact Cost of Nuclear Energy
The research body claims renewable energy is still cheaper than nuclear, Coalition Leader Peter Dutton disputes this.
Energy Commissioners Testify Against EPA’s Proposed Power Grid Restrictions
‘Threats to electric grid reliability are growing due to environmental regulations, policies from state legislatures and agencies,’ Rep. Jeff Duncan says.
Government Eyes New Nuclear Plant to Strengthen UK Energy Security
Plans to explore the construction of a new plant have been laid out by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in a strategic roadmap.
French President Emmanuel Macron Hopes Australia Lifts Nuclear Ban
Australia did not sign an international pledge to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 at COP28.
