Nuclear energy remains an inconvenient truth for the Australian Labor Party, but such a policy position is becoming increasingly untenable, particularly as the party pushes for a net-zero emissions target. — Once again the federal Australian Labor Party (ALP) has sadly reaffirmed its capture by the Greens. Last week the ALP unveiled its goal for Australia to be net-zero emissions by 2050, while simultaneously rejecting the prospect of nuclear energy being part of a future energy mix. To much applause in…

Nuclear energy may be controversial, yet it could prove to be the much-needed circuit breaker to Australia’s energy and climate change dilemma, provided Canberra allows Australians a chance to discuss it. — In the wake of the recent bushfires that have destroyed lives, wildlife, homes, and livelihoods, climate change is firmly back on the policy and political agenda in Australia. The Morrison Government today finds itself under increasing pressure from an ever-growing chorus of voices to ‘do something’ about climate change. Despite…

The recent flurry of inquiries into nuclear power in Australia is a unique opportunity to seriously consider an alternative energy future, one that embraces science, modernity, and innovation, rather than ideology and fiction. — Over the past month or so, a number of inquiries into uranium mining and nuclear energy have been announced. In NSW, an inquiry was established on 6th June 2019 into the Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Repeal Bill. On 2nd August the Australian Federal Energy Minister requested parliament to…

The utopian renewable future promised by Labor and the Greens is based on more fiction than fact, underpinned by faux moralism and will come with an undetermined price tag for little environmental benefit. — By any single objective measure, Australians have it pretty good. Today we are healthier, wealthier, better educated than any previous generation of Australians. Underpinning the country’s prosperity has been the ability to use energy to generate useful power cheaply and reliably for decades. Motive power, lighting power, electrical power, and…

Electric vehicles may be the next big thing, but the ALP’s policy will do little to help the environment and will do more to waste taxpayers money and hurt consumers. — Over the past few weeks, we have heard a lot about the promise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) since the announcement by Opposition Leader Bill Shorten regarding the ALP’s national EV policy package. The ALP’s new policy sets an arbitrary target of 50% by 2030 for all new vehicles sold in…

Lifting Australia’s ban on nuclear power can only be a good thing, providing new economic opportunities and an alternative pathway to clean and plentiful energy. — For too long nuclear power — a potential source of clean electricity generation — has been sidelined, particularly in Australia’s recent energy and climate change debates. For too long the “debate” has been stuck in an endless cycle of renewables vs coal, coal vs renewables, so on and so forth…

As Australia’s population rapidly grows, questions are being asked about whether the nation is up to the task. Is it a good thing? Failing to manage Australia’s rapidly growing population has significant implications for life in its cities. A growing nation Big Australia. It is a term that many of us are familiar…

In tackling Australia’s energy crisis, politicians and policymakers need to find the courage and conviction to confront key energy realities and develop real policy. — The rise of gesture politics Australia — a net exporter of energy — today finds itself in the absurd position of being in the midst of an energy crisis. Households and businesses are facing rising electricity costs, while the electricity grid faces increasing stability issues. This is particularly so during summer as households and businesses…

Government continues to misunderstand cities and human behaviour — Another proposed policy initiative by the South Australian government has caught the attention of Urban Source. The government is proposing to encourage its populace to take “greener travel” options, by hiring and training “collaborative conversationalists” to door knock residents. …