Confusion reigns about the Coalition’s nuclear proposal. Here’s how the rhetoric has shifted
by Josh Butler from Environment | The Guardian on (#6NPC5)
We unpack the questions that remain about the Coalition's plan - and the contradictions in their messaging
The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, claims his nuclear power plan would underpin local economies and energy security for another 80, up to 100 years" - but the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, claims the Coalition's long-awaited idea has fallen apart within 24 hours".
Questions remain about the cost, type, output and design of the reactors. There has been opposition from state premiers and from the owners of the proposed sites, who don't plan to sell.
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