Poltics
A glimpse at the numbers in Australia’s nuclear energy debate.
In the most up-to-date instalment of Paint by Numbers, Crikey’s fresh series concerning the colossal complications of the day instructed via the numbers, we lay out the absurdity of the recurring nuclear energy debate.
Years since the Ziggy Switkowski document on nuclear energy for the Howard govt: 17.
Years Switkowski predicted it would possible take to form a brand fresh nuclear vitality plant: 15.
The earliest shall we launch a nuclear vitality plant, according to mild chief scientist Alan Finkel: 2040s.
The most up-to-date coal vitality stations are as a consequence of be decommissioned: 2038.
Years since France (the enviornment’s ideal user of nuclear) launched its first atomic reactor: 76.
Years since the UK govt introduced plans for the Hinkley nuclear vitality plant: 14.
Projected delay (to this point) on completing the Hinkley nuclear vitality plant: 14 years.
Years since the Chernobyl wretchedness: 38 (as of April 26).
Years till the instant zone around Chernobyl is stable to inhabit again: 20,000.
Years since the Fukushima plant wretchedness: 13.
Years the Fukushima tidy-up and decommissioning is region to take: 30-40.
Age of the oldest member of Parliament in Australian history: 90 years.
The age that nuclear advocate Bob Katter will possible be by the earliest time Australia might possibly launch a nuclear vitality plant: 93.
Poltics In regards to the Creator
Charlie Lewis
Pointers and Murmurs Editor @theshufflediary
Charlie Lewis pens Crikey’s Pointers and Murmurs column and additionally writes on industrial kin, politics and culture. He previously worked all over govt and unions and changed into a researcher on RN’s Each day Planet. He currently co-hosts Spin Cycle on Triple R radio.