Why nuclear power won’t solve the energy crisis

<p>There’s a type of power plant we don’t have in Australia. Advocates say that it could help us overcome both the climate crisis and the energy crisis.</p><p>They’re suggesting bringing nuclear energy to Australia.</p><p>So why is there a conversation about nuclear power right now? Is it safe? And could it even work in Australia?</p><p>Today, former Greens senator and anti-nuclear activist Scott Ludlam on the Nuclear fantasies of conservative politicians and why they continue to make headlines.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Former Greens senator and anti-nuclear activist, Scott Ludlam.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Background reading: </strong><a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2022/06/18/why-nuclear-energy-wont-work-australia">Why nuclear energy won’t work in Australia</a> in <em>The Saturday Paper</em>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>