The Coalition wants nuclear power. Could it work – or would it be an economic and logistical disaster?

<https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/07/the-coalition-wants-nuclear-power-could-it-work-or-would-it-be-an-economic-and-logistical-disaster>

"The prospect of Australia turning to nuclear power has been little more than a
politically radioactive thought bubble – until the Coalition this week
confirmed it wants to put reactors at the sites of soon-to-be-closed coal
plants.

Energy experts have previously derided the idea, saying some of the
technologies being touted did not exist, and that nuclear would be too slow,
too expensive and unnecessary in a country with so much free solar and wind
available to harness.

But as the Coalition promises to take a pro-nuclear policy to the next
election, the prospect of Australia trying to build nuclear reactors raises
many questions.

Could it even work, or would it be an economic and logistical disaster?"

The latter. “Radioactive thought bubble” is exactly right, and I hope the
government uses this against the Coalition vigilantly, especially during
elections.

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics