Sydney Morning Herald
5 February 2011, Page: 10
The Energy Minister, Martin Ferguson, says nuclear power is a proven source of clean energy that is likely to become cheaper in the future. "There will be a very serious debate in Australia at some time in the future as to how we reduce our CO₂ emissions whilst maintaining a reliable supply of energy at the cheapest possible cost", he said. An update by the federal government's top climate change adviser, Ross Garnaut, released on Thursday, said there was evidence overseas that the cost of nuclear power was falling.
"There is anecdotal evidence that the switch from batch to continuing production of nuclear power stations in China has reduced the costs of new nuclear power capacity more rapidly than had been assumed in the 2008 models, or expected in China itself", the update said. A Greens' nuclear spokesman, Scott Ludlam, said the government should not only rule out nuclear power but also uranium mining, which he said threatened mine workers, local communities and water courses.
2 comments:
It will be a far better step for people who are suffering from high electricity prices currently. Govt. is motivating people towards renewable sources of energy, but there are only few who can afford it.
Solar energy has numerous advantages over other energy platforms. It is pollution free, requires little maintenance and comes with significant financial incentives in the form of tax deductions, tax credits and rebates from manufactures. In a majority of states incentive is pretty high to impress buyers.
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