Nuclear energy a discussion Australians need to consider

NUCLEAR energy in Australia should be canvassed for a safe and environmentally friendly (no carbon), reliable, clean alternative source

Small reactors could provide cheap power to open up new and existing industries in regional areas.

They also do not take up large areas of land and freedom from pollution.

The scaremongering has stifled debate. The very few accidents are highly publicised.

While the deaths and health issues were tragic, they were exaggerated and nowhere near the doomsday predictions.

Nuclear waste can be safely stored in concrete and steel.

More people will die from coal burning pollution.

Wind turbines use large parcels of land, create visible pollution and can decimate bird populations. Now that’s not green friendly.

Solar panels require high amounts of energy to produce and have to be disposed of at the end of their life.

And huge batteries are needed when the sun doesn’t shine. I agree they do have a part to play as an energy mix.

But Australia needs reliable cheap energy for industry and for domestic use but currently we are

WHEN the Liberals needed to balance state-based sectional interests, they put a foolish curmudgeon (Richard Colbeck) into what they regarded as a sleepy sinecure (aged care).

Now that it is a matter of life or death, they do not have the courage to replace him. Better risk lives than admit to a mistake.

The aged care minister is clearly out of his depth. How would he feel if he was left without a shower for two weeks, without food and pain medication, and with family not allowed to visit. Is this what he calls “leading reforms in aged care”, as per his website.

The last useless minister in charge of aged care was Bronwyn Bishop but Colbeck even surpasses her. TONY CAVUOTO, PALM BEACH one of the most expensive countries for power in the world.

We have vast resources of uranium.

COVID has made us think differently – not before time – to make some hard but better choices.

Let’s get behind nuclear and before dismissing it, just study the facts without emotion or bias You may just get on board. I look forward to your feedback. GREIG NICHOLS, GOLD COAST