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UK Tories wake up to nuclear folly, as wind and solar found to be cheapest
The Tory government in the UK has finally woken up to the fact that solar and wind is cheaper than nuclear. It may mean a big shift in its energy strategy, as it focuses on distributed generation rather than mega projects. Shouldn’t Australia be leading on this?
Giles Parkinson

Aug 16, 2016

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Nuclear fail: New reactor took 43 years to build, shut down after 2 days
More than 4 decades after construction began, Watts Bar-2 reactor finally connected to the grid and then two days later shut down due to faults.
Craig Morris

Jun 16, 2016

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French nuclear under pressure – from German renewables
German and European renewable electricity may have been one reason why France switched off so many nuclear plants one weekend in late May.
Craig Morris

Jun 7, 2016

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Just add another few billion pounds: UK’s nuclear energy fiasco
Imagine being responsible for the balance sheet of the company driving the nuclear fiasco slowing deployment of green energy in the UK..
Jeremy Leggett

Jun 6, 2016

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Royal Commission wants rules changed on nuclear power in Australia
Royal Commission says nuclear too expensive and not viable in Australia until 2030s, if at all. But it wants ban lifted, just in case.
Giles Parkinson

May 10, 2016

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24/7 power? Nearly half Germany nuclear plant off-line due to faults, faked testing
Three of Germany’s eight remaining nuclear reactors have been off-line for most of April. So much for 24/7 reliable power.
Craig Morris

May 3, 2016

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SA nuclear Royal Commission is a snow job
Royal Commissioner appointed by SA government is a nuclear advocate who has promoted discredited claims by the nuclear industry.
Jim Green

Apr 29, 2016

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Renewable energy versus nuclear: dispelling the myths
Don’t believe the spurious claims of nuclear shills constantly doing down renewables. Clean, safe renewable energy technologies have the potential to supply 100% of the world’s electricity needs
Mark Diesendorf

Apr 22, 2016

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India’s plan to build 12 new nuclear reactors is fraught with risk 
Nuclear projects at Kovvada and Mithi Virdi are not economically or financially viable .
David Schlissel

Mar 31, 2016

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SA nuclear waste dump proposal should be “laughed out of town”
TAI report says suggestion that nuclear waste dump in South Australia would deliver $51bn windfall is fanciful.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 22, 2016

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Dispelling the nuclear ‘baseload’ myth: nothing renewables can’t do better!
Renewables, too, can supply baseload power – and something far more valuable: supply power flexibly according to demand.
Mark Diesendorf

Mar 18, 2016

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Memo to Barnaby: If you want cheap electricity, nuclear is not the answer
Barnaby Joyce, whose electorate is about to become a major renewable energy hub, tells Murdoch media nuclear is cheaper alternative. No, Barnaby, it isn’t.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 4, 2016

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