As a Queensland-based institute we are frankly appalled at the opposition to nuclear of the Steven Miles’ state government, and the David Crisafulli opposition. Neither is showing any leadership
Tagged: Nuclear energy
Future Made in Ontario not Australia
Ontario Power Generation has just finished Phase I of a small modular reactor at its Darlington site in Clarington on time and on budget, demonstrating both new nuclear builds are alive and well and small modular reactors are not a mirage, contrary to federal government claims.
Nuclear scare campaign threatens sensible energy transition
We support abolition of the bans on nuclear power production, and a sensible integration of nuclear into the network, with the most likely use being to replace coal-fired power stations.
Popular support for nuclear power welcome, reform of the EPBC act should follow
Newspoll finds that 55% of Australians support using small modular reactors in Australia, while only 31% oppose it.
Backing for nuclear energy
Nuclear power is a no-brainer. While its capital cost may be higher than renewables, as a long-lived asset it provides much cheaper electricity than any other zero emissions technology.
