Demonised energy - Could nuclear power help Australia achieve net zero emissions by 2050?

  • Evgeny Guglyuvatyy*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Nuclear energy is probably the most controversial source of energy praised by some and demonised by others. Although several countries acknowledge the benefits of nuclear power and continue to support its use, there are some nations such as Australia that reject nuclear energy. The implementation of the nuclear moratorium by the Australian federal government in 1998, coupled with the shared net zero ambition of the country, has the potential to reinvigorate a crucial debate on nuclear power. Revaluating the nuclear moratorium could foster public debate and private sector involvement, potentially enabling financially viable, safe, and environmentally sustainable nuclear power in the future.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)149-157
Number of pages9
JournalAlternative Law Journal
Volume49
Issue number2
Early online date24 Apr 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2024
Externally publishedYes

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