Coal communities across the country – facing the loss of industry,jobs and the social fabric that binds them together – are poised to transition from the coal that built their histories.
Energy and manufacturing giants are refusing to back the Coalition’s rejection of Australia’s 2030 climate targets,and want to accelerate the green power shift.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen will say Australians can choose “reliable renewables or risky reactors – but not both”.
One of Australia’s top energy officials warns nuclear energy is expensive and cannot be developed in time to replace coal plants.
We must reduce emissions. But while the science is settled,the costings are not.
PM Anthony Albanese has fired a salvo at Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli,who he said would “roll over” and allow nuclear power in the state should Peter Dutton get the keys to The Lodge.
Australia’s huge natural advantage of best-in-world solar and wind make renewables the clearly superior option. So why the debate?
And a champion take on genealogy.
If the Coalition isn’t making up the policy as it’s going along,then it’s doing a Vegas-level impression of a political outfit that is.
At an American base on NZ-claimed Antarctic territory,a small nuclear reactor was once installed to provide energy and save money. The after-effects are still being felt.
Monique Ryan wants an election on the Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan as Peter Dutton readies for an early poll.