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As the Coalition reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants, Monash experts are available to comment: Freyja Peters, Research Development and Strategy Manager, Department of Materials Science and EngineeringContact details: +61 408 508 454 or Freyja.Peters@monash.edu The need for bipartisan consideration of the full range of energy options, including nuclear and renewables – which … Continued
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Nuclear power stations will not provide a pathway into new employment for workers in the coal-fired power industry and the current debate is a distraction from securing new jobs in regions affected by energy transition, the Mining and Energy Union said today. With Peter Dutton’s Coalition announcing seven coal power stations as sites for nuclear … Continued
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In response to Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s announcement of his proposed nuclear reactor sites, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s nuclear analyst Dave Sweeney said: “The Opposition leader has named seven places where he wants nuclear reactors to be built, but he hasn’t been clear about the technology he wants to use, the cost to taxpayers, the … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE Dutton’s climate policy: Let it burn THE CLIMATE COUNCIL has slammed the Coalition’s energy scheme as “a smokescreen for its commitment to coal and gas” and “radioactive greenwash”, which would delay Australia’s urgent and accelerating shift to clean energy and away from fossil fuels. Analysis … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE19 June 2024 – for immediate release Coalition’s nuclear fantasy would create billions of tonnes more climate pollution The federal Coalition’s announcement today that they would transition Australia to nuclear reactors is a dangerous distraction from the urgent need to take action to reduce climate pollution this decade. Solutions for Climate Australia director Dr … Continued
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June 19, 2024 Doctors, families, energy experts and communities have rejected the federal Coalition’s proposal to build seven nuclear power stations in Australia as a fantasy with gaping holes. Australians know that renewable energy is the fastest, safest and lowest-cost energy option. Clean energy like solar and wind already makes up 40% of … Continued
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June 19 2024 MEDIA ALERT Community members will be rallying outside their local MP, Darren Chester’s office today to say loud and clear that they oppose a nuclear reactor in their region. When: 1.30pm AEST Where: 89 Raymond Street, Sale, VIC Contact: Wendy Farmer 0408 261 551
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The Federal Coalition’s focus on uneconomic nuclear power stations is a dangerous distraction from real climate action. The Coalition has today earmarked Callide and Tarong as possible sites for nuclear power plants that would be built if it were elected. Spruiking this false solution creates uncertainty for regional communities when they deserve a well-planned and … Continued
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today launched its global $100 million ‘Solar ScaleUp Challenge’, and invites innovators, developers, engineers, financiers and solar customers around the world to accelerate innovation in large-scale solar and help drive down costs. The aim of the Challenge is to stimulate greater innovation and collaboration in the solar sector … Continued
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CIMIC Group company Pacific Partnerships has acquired the development rights for the 700MWac Cobbora Solar Farm and co-located large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in New South Wales which, when developed, will be one of the largest solar farms in Australia. Pacific Partnerships, through its energy business, Pacific Partnerships Energy, will develop, invest in, … Continued
