Nuclear power makes no sense for Australia – but it’s a useful diversion from real climate action
- Written by: Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer, International Studies, University of South Australia
Wlad74, ShutterstockOpposition leader Peter Dutton argues Australia needs nuclear power to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
But nuclear power is not feasible for Australia. It is too slow, too expensive and inappropriate for our energy needs.
As a result, plans to build nuclear power plants, big or small, are completely unrealistic.
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