Renewables, not nuclear, for Australia’s future – theme for January
Renewable energy prospects, in the long term, should look good for Australia. Our vision for the future can be clouded by confusion over climate change action, and by an unprecedented push by the fossil fuel and nuclear industries.
Renewable energy and energy efficiency are becoming more popular globally, especially among younger people, and costs are coming down, with rapid developments in solar and wind technology.
Another global development is the growth in local, decentralised renewable power – small scale solar and wind technology, at the same time as centralised renewables grow, too.
Electric cars now become important – as they are eminently suited to renewable energy.
No wonder the nuclear lobby is desperately hyping its product. Time is running out for them, and the success of renewable energy is their biggest fear. No country is better suited to renewable energy than Australia, with its huge resources in sunshine, wind and wave power.
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