Why Nuclear?

1/ Nuclear Energy is zero carbon

Nuclear energy is essential if Australia is to address the climate crisis. In fact, nuclear energy has the lowest overall greenhouse gas emissions of any energy source as a result of it's low land footprint, low material usage and low waste output. 

2/ Nuclear Energy keeps the lights on 

With many experts including the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) predicting energy shortfalls in the next decade, it is essential Australia has secure and plentiful energy so that lights stay on. In periods of wind drought or days of cloud cover, current storage technology is insufficient with many modern-day batteries only able to provide power for a few hours-not days nor months. Nuclear energy is a solution to this issue as we transition from fossil fuels. As a baseload source of power, nuclear will be able to complement renewables during periods when the sun doesn't shine and wind doesn't blow.  

3/ Nuclear Energy is safe

Contrary to misinformation, nuclear is the 2nd safest form of energy generation. This is aided by a strong safety culture, regulation and innovation over the past few decades with modern reactor designs incorporating many ground-breaking safety systems. In a safe, tectonically stable country like Australia with renowned expertise in nuclear sciences accumulated over many decades, Australia would be able to set a new global standard for nuclear safety. 

4/ Nuclear Energy protects the environment

Compared to other energy sources, particularly fossil fuels, nuclear is incredibly beneficial for the environment. The high energy density of uranium minimises material intensity and land footprint protecting the natural environment, agricultural land and indigenous communities.

5/ Nuclear Energy is a proven technology

Australia shouldn't have to gamble with unproven solutions in order to reach net zero. If these untested plans fail, as it is today, we have no backup, redundancy or Plan B and the consequences of failing will condemn future generations to a future of energy poverty and a damaged environment. It is therefore essential we embrace proven solutions like nuclear energy. Currently, 32 countries around the world successfully operate nuclear power reactors with 50 countries actively considering establishing their own capability with nuclear proving to be able to power major grids such as in countries like France where roughly 70% of their energy comes from Nuclear. 

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