The political right is always talking up nuclear power.
They don't love it. They love coal and gas.
#Australia Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled plans for taxpayers to build seven #nuclear power plants by 2050.
"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."
Weakening safety standards and oversight makes it cheaper to build nuclear power plants, and more "attractive to investors". What about people living around one?
Scientists Say Senate Bill Will Endanger People 'Living Downwind' of #Nuclear Plants
"This is not about making the reactor licensing process more efficient, but about weakening safety and security oversight across the board, a long-standing industry goal," says one #NuclearSafety expert.