Yesterday
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Nuclear election poses energy transition questions for both sides
The Coalition’s nuclear option deserves a proper debate, not the puerile meme scare campaign that Labor is running.
- The AFR View
This Month
- Opinion
- Nuclear energy
Why I welcome a nuclear power station in my backyard
I have never been against some solar and wind power. My message is that we need a balanced mix of energy types.
- Matt Canavan
Towns at ground zero say if nuclear means jobs, bring it on
People in Morwell and Traralgon, at ground zero of the nuclear debate, say the need for new jobs could win them over to Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plans.
- Gus McCubbing
Locals might prefer nuclear to renewable poles and wires
Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan could win support from communities concerned about major infrastructure upgrades needed to get solar and wind power into the grid.
- Tom McIlroy, Gus McCubbing and Brad Thompson
- Opinion
- The AFR View
End the nuclear ban. Don’t stop renewables
There is a case for considering zero emissions nuclear power but as part of a technology-neutral energy approach to generating reliable baseload power and firmed wind and solar generation.
- The AFR View
China’s ‘predatory’ tactics justify critical mineral subsidies: Kennedy
Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy says China’s dominance of critical minerals justifies the government’s taxpayer support for rare earths the world needs.
- John Kehoe
How an energy ‘boot camp’ rescued this mega wind farm
Rye Park was running into trouble. Its backer – and key customer – needed its power but owner Tilt couldn’t get it to the grid. Enter AEMO.
- Ben Potter
- Exclusive
- Nuclear energy
Cancelled nuclear talk enrages politicians and engineers
There’s been a revolt against Engineers Australia over cancelling a speech by a nuclear scientist after a pressure from renewables backer Simon Holmes à Court.
- John Kehoe
- Opinion
- Energy transition
Dutton’s climate war spells trouble for Labor, and all of us
The question is why the Coalition feels it can talk safely about doing less on climate change, two years after losing an election where perceived climate change denialism was a major factor in the loss.
- Laura Tingle
Can investors de-risk the energy transition? It depends who you ask
Energy companies and big investors are pivoting to projects that can skirt the transition roadblocks, cut carbon and make money for shareholders.
- Ben Potter
Meet the Timorese lawyer chasing Australian wind licences for Norway
A former refugee carried out of East Timor on her mother’s back has returned to Australia as country head of Norwegian energy giant Equinor to chase offshore wind licences.
- Ben Potter
- Exclusive
- Nuclear energy
Simon Holmes à Court opposed cancelled nuclear speech
A nuclear energy scientist had his speech cancelled by Engineers Australia after social media pressure from the Climate 200 founder.
- John Kehoe
- Opinion
- Energy transition
No truth in claim Dutton needs net zero to win teal seats
When the reality of the energy transition dawns on the Australian public, the Coalition will be able to get away with leaving the Paris Agreement.
- John Roskam
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Carbon wars won’t help reach Australia’s climate target
The warning from the boss of one of Australia’s largest energy companies underlines the irrationality of self-imposed obstacles to all possible net-zero paths.
- The AFR View
- Opinion
- Energy transition
Why 2030 targets are in trouble and Australia may fall short
In hindsight, the scale and pace of the task were underestimated by federal and state governments.
- Tony Wood
- Opinion
- Nuclear energy
The flaws in CSIRO’s anti-nuclear, pro-renewables report
The CSIRO must give a credible “apples with apples” comparison of nuclear and renewables to inform the energy transition debate.
- John Kehoe
- Opinion
- Renewables
Why Dutton is hitting Labor on climate targets
Peter Dutton is taking aim at Labor’s 2030 emissions reductions targets as unrealistic to try to reset the debate on nuclear power.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Opinion
- Electric vehicles
EV charging network needs urgent upgrade
Electric vehicles will only become more popular – but the power supply to charge them is not keeping up with the pace.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Opinion
- Energy transition
Libs won’t pretend Labor’s 2030 targets are on track
The claim the Coalition is pulling out of the Paris Agreement is a lie. But we won’t be shy in holding the government to account for locking Australia into emission reductions goals it cannot meet.
- Ted O'Brien
Dutton worse than Morrison on climate change, says PM
Anthony Albanese has accused the opposition of putting Australia’s international reputation at risk by abandoning the 2030 net-zero targets.
- Poppy Johnston
