Why nuclear energy won't work in Australia

Earth Matters

This week, Peter Dutton received a radioactive reception after announcing a bold plan to implement nuclear energy, should the Liberals win the next federal election.It marks a new chapter in Australia’s ongoing climate wars, and while there’s little details about costs or timelines, the prospect of nuclear power has been met with fierce opposition from energy leaders, environmentalists, and state governments.Jacob speaks with nuclear-free campaigner Dr Jim Green; Kokatha elder and co-President of the Australia Nuclear Free Alliance Aunty Sue Coleman Haseldine; Sanne de Swart, Stell Bruyn, Michaela Stubbs, and Tom Freire from the Friends of the Earth Nuclear-Free Collective; and Senior Lecturer in Science and Technology Studies Darrin Durant.