Nuclear power explained in 12 numbers to help you understand how it fits Australia’s energy needs (www.abc.net.au)

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As the shift away from fossil fuels gathers pace, the Coalition has turned to an emissions-free technology with a long and contentious history — nuclear fission. These are the numbers you should keep in mind when thinking about its place in Australia’s energy transition.

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[-] Weirdmusic@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

The time to invest in nuclear was ten years ago which (checks diary) was right about the time the last coalition government was in power and did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Now they're attempting to upend the inevitable transition to renewables by sprouting bullshit about nuclear.

Let me be clear: there are compelling reasons to go nuclear but the time and cost mean that this option is largely moot.