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The future of nuclear after Coalition’s election loss

Labor’s opposition to nuclear energy, and push to renewables, was one defining policy of the election, reflecting broader shifts in Australia’s energy debate. As the Coalition campaigned on a nuclear vision, this opened the discussion on nuclears’ place as an energy source in Australia. Jordan Zerella spoke with a number of experts, including Dr Adam …

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How Energy Misinformation swayed the German Federal Election

The most recent snap election in Germany saw the right wing party, Alternative For Germany or AFD, surge to second place. One of the ways this was accomplished was through misinformation and disinformation about energy prices and the overall cost of living.  From the dismantlement of Germany’s nuclear energy program to a controversial heat pump …

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Private insurers won’t cover nuclear reactors, will taxpayers front the cost?

The coalition’s nuclear energy proposal continues to spark concern today, over revelations the private insurance sector won’t cover nuclear reactors.  This morning, Insurance Council of Australia CEO, Andrew Hall, told ABC RN that insurance for nuclear energy would be left up to the government. Energy experts and advocates say this could see the financial burden …

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