Australian Energy Regulator chair says Australia is ‘probably a decade too late’ for nuclear power despite opposition’s pledge to build first two plants by 2037
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Australia is unlikely to be have nuclear reactors operating before 2050, more than a decade after the federal opposition’s target, according to the chair of the Australian Energy Regulator.
Clare Savage’s comments, made to the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney on Tuesday, were echoed by the federal energy minister, Chris Bowen at the National Press Club lunch in Canberra.
Continue reading…Australian Energy Regulator chair says Australia is ‘probably a decade too late’ for nuclear power despite opposition’s pledge to build first two plants by 2037Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is unlikely to be have nuclear reactors operating before 2050, more than a decade after the federal opposition’s target, according to the chair of the Australian Energy Regulator.Clare Savage’s comments, made to the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney on Tuesday, were echoed by the federal energy minister, Chris Bowen at the National Press Club lunch in Canberra.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…