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Australia's Nuclear Plan: 2 Billion Tonnes of Emissions Risk

2/24/2025

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Australia's future hangs in the balance as the Climate Change Authority warns that the Coalition's nuclear energy plan could unleash over 2 billion tonnes of emissions by 2050. This alarming projection threatens the nation's goal of slashing emissions by 43% by 2030, risking a dangerous 2.6°C temperature rise and delaying the vital shift to renewable energy.

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Australia's future hangs in the balance as the Climate Change Authority warns that the Coalition's nuclear energy plan could unleash over 2 billion tonnes of emissions by 2050. This alarming projection threatens the nation's goal of slashing emissions by 43% by 2030, risking a dangerous 2.6°C temperature rise and delaying the vital shift to renewable energy.