Friday, June 10, 2022

Nuclear energy is wildly uncompetitive without a high price on carbon dioxide emissions

The idea of nuclear power in Australia has been hotly debated for decades. Most of this discussion has been unproductive, focusing on symbolism and identity politics rather than the realities of energy policy. For that reason alone, we should welcome the commitment by opposition party leaders David Littleproud and Peter Dutton to a mature conversation about nuclear power, free of political taboos.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/nuclear-energy-is-wildly-uncompetitive-without-a-high-price-on-carbon-dioxide-emissions