The country has unique advantages, but concerns remain about financing and cost
With rising energy demand, calls for decarbonisation, and growing concerns over the reliability of renewable energy, Australians are reconsidering their energy strategy. The looming closure of coal plants and the limitations of intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind have sparked renewed interest in nuclear, which proponents say could provide reliable, low-carbon baseload energy for Australia.
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