World’s Energy Dunce: Australia Slammed For Embarrassing Anti-Nuclear Power Stance

Every country that’s vaguely serious about reliable and affordable power has nuclear power plants or is in the process of building them, in earnest. In the current global energy climate, Australia’s legislated ban on nuclear power is beyond embarrassing; it’s positively idiotic. Australia holds the world’s largest uranium reserves and, despite its shifting policy of limiting the number … Continue reading World’s Energy Dunce: Australia Slammed For Embarrassing Anti-Nuclear Power Stance

Rising Australian Uranium Exports Proves Growing Demand For Nuclear Power

Markets don’t lie. The growth in demand for uranium is driven by the world’s growing demand for nuclear power. Australia holds the world’s largest uranium reserves and, despite its shifting policy of limiting the number of mines and states that have banned them, is the world’s third-largest uranium exporter. Happy to export it, but too dim to use it … Continue reading Rising Australian Uranium Exports Proves Growing Demand For Nuclear Power

Growing Up: Nuclear Powered Submarine Deal Paves Way For Nuclear Powered Future

The growing military threat posed by China has forced a little maturity upon Australia’s political betters. This week, the PM announced plans to scrap the contract to purchase a dozen diesel-powered French submarines (aka the ‘dud subs’) that were set to cost Australian taxpayers around $100 billion and which wouldn’t be delivered much before 2040. … Continue reading Growing Up: Nuclear Powered Submarine Deal Paves Way For Nuclear Powered Future