Is Going Nuclear A Good Idea?

We've seen a number of headlines lately discussing Australia's use of Nuclear Power. Some Aussies are now wondering if Nuclear is actually an option to help lower the costs of our power bills while also bringing down our carbon emissions. In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at whether Nuclear Power is a viable option, and the potential for it to be weaponised not for us, but against us. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Tony Irwin - Honorary Associate Professor at The Research School of Physics and Engineering at The Australian National University, Nuclear Engineer and Technical Director of SMR Nuclear Technology. Simon Bradshaw - Director of Research at The Climate Council Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.