Antinuclear

“When the rest of the world is deploying the cheapest zero-emission 24/7 energy source, Australia should readily embrace an energy future which is good for both national progress and the environment.”

It comes as Energy Minister Angus Taylor wrote to the standing committee on the environment and energy on Friday and asked them to investigate nuclear as a potential power source for Australia…….  : “Nuclear energy is safe, reliable and affordable. This is the inconvenient but fundamental truth ignored by those ­arguing against nuclear power.”

Her support of the inquiry comes as Labor leader Anthony Albanese yesterday questioned why the government had requested the inquiry.

Mr Albanese said the viability of nuclear energy had been examined “many times” before, with studies showing nuclear power could be up to three times more expensive than wind or solar when connected to other systems. …… https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/minerals-council-welcomes-inquiry-into-nuclear-power/news-story/38a0a74c1831558c35bd8a15e9712a9f