Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power station. Australia currently has no nuclear facilities generating electricity. Australia's extensive, low-cost coal and natural gas reserves have historically been used as strong arguments for avoiding nuclear power. Proponents argue that nuclear energy is now safe and emits much less carbon emissions than coal plants. Opponents argue that recent nuclear disasters in Japan prove that nuclear power is far from safe.
48% Yes |
52% No |
40% Yes |
40% No |
6% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
12% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
1% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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1% Yes, and nationalise the industry |
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0% Yes, but with public subsidy |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, provided we can dispose of the waste properly.
@9R2HXBQ1wk1W
Yes, but there needs to be more inquiry’s and planning around it besides the weekend it took liberal to think it up
@9LQSG5S3mos3MO
Use fossil fuels and reserve nuclear for maritime and space affairs, or just the powering of large remote vessels in general
@9KVQPSH4mos4MO
Yes and it should be implemented post haste to the fullest extent of its current capability in consultion with relevant scientific communities
@9KD6YBC 5mos5MO
Before using nuclear power we need an effective and safe way of dealing with nuclear waste. that or further developement in nuclear energy such as effective fusion energy instead of fision to remove the danger of radioactive waste.
@9KD5WJV5mos5MO
i support nuclear energy as long as it is done properly and that workers at the power plants are trained in how to run the generators and systems, Australia overall should have a nuclear with solar on roofs and that all our energy companies should be owned by the federal government.
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