Coalition's \$331bn Nuclear Plan Sparks Energy Debate
The Coalition's \$331 billion nuclear energy plan, which includes maintaining coal and gas plants alongside wind and solar, is \$263 billion cheaper than Labor's renewable plan, according to Coalition modelling, but faces criticism for its methodology and cost discrepancies from the CSIRO.
Coalition's \$331bn Nuclear Plan Sparks Energy Debate
The Coalition's \$331 billion nuclear energy plan, which includes maintaining coal and gas plants alongside wind and solar, is \$263 billion cheaper than Labor's renewable plan, according to Coalition modelling, but faces criticism for its methodology and cost discrepancies from the CSIRO.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Söder's Plan for Czech Nuclear Power Deemed Unfeasible
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder's plan to secure privileged access to Czech nuclear power for Bavaria is deemed unfeasible by energy expert Felix Matthes due to technical, market, and legal constraints within the EU's electricity market, raising safety concerns and criticism.
Söder's Plan for Czech Nuclear Power Deemed Unfeasible
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder's plan to secure privileged access to Czech nuclear power for Bavaria is deemed unfeasible by energy expert Felix Matthes due to technical, market, and legal constraints within the EU's electricity market, raising safety concerns and criticism.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Coalition Claims Cheaper Nuclear Energy Despite CSIRO Report
The Australian Coalition party claims its nuclear energy policy will be cheaper than Labor's, despite a CSIRO report showing nuclear power remains 50% more expensive than renewables; Opposition Leader Peter Dutton cites international experience, but the Coalition will release costings this week.
Coalition Claims Cheaper Nuclear Energy Despite CSIRO Report
The Australian Coalition party claims its nuclear energy policy will be cheaper than Labor's, despite a CSIRO report showing nuclear power remains 50% more expensive than renewables; Opposition Leader Peter Dutton cites international experience, but the Coalition will release costings this week.
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56% Bias Score
Germany's Energy Grid Vulnerability Highlighted by Tenfold Price Spike
On November 6th, 2024, Germany experienced a tenfold increase in wholesale electricity prices during peak evening demand due to insufficient renewable energy, prompting RWE CEO Markus Krebber to advocate for capacity markets and a "climate bonus" to address the energy grid's vulnerability.
Germany's Energy Grid Vulnerability Highlighted by Tenfold Price Spike
On November 6th, 2024, Germany experienced a tenfold increase in wholesale electricity prices during peak evening demand due to insufficient renewable energy, prompting RWE CEO Markus Krebber to advocate for capacity markets and a "climate bonus" to address the energy grid's vulnerability.
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52% Bias Score
CSIRO Report: Renewables Remain Cheapest Electricity Option in Australia
A new CSIRO report confirms that renewable energy sources, particularly large-scale solar and battery storage, remain the lowest-cost option for new electricity generation in Australia, contradicting the opposition's plans for nuclear energy.
CSIRO Report: Renewables Remain Cheapest Electricity Option in Australia
A new CSIRO report confirms that renewable energy sources, particularly large-scale solar and battery storage, remain the lowest-cost option for new electricity generation in Australia, contradicting the opposition's plans for nuclear energy.
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52% Bias Score
CSIRO Report: Nuclear Power Remains Significantly More Expensive Than Renewables
A CSIRO report found nuclear power remains about 50% more expensive than renewables, even after adjusting its modelling to incorporate the opposition's suggested changes, contradicting claims that nuclear power will lower electricity bills.
CSIRO Report: Nuclear Power Remains Significantly More Expensive Than Renewables
A CSIRO report found nuclear power remains about 50% more expensive than renewables, even after adjusting its modelling to incorporate the opposition's suggested changes, contradicting claims that nuclear power will lower electricity bills.
Progress
48% Bias Score
"Söder's Plan for Czech Nuclear Power Faces Strong Opposition"
"Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder's plan to secure preferential access to Czech nuclear power for Bavaria faces strong opposition from energy expert Felix Matthes, who deems it unfeasible due to technical, market, and legal obstacles within the EU's energy market, while Söder hopes to improv...
"Söder's Plan for Czech Nuclear Power Faces Strong Opposition"
"Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder's plan to secure preferential access to Czech nuclear power for Bavaria faces strong opposition from energy expert Felix Matthes, who deems it unfeasible due to technical, market, and legal obstacles within the EU's energy market, while Söder hopes to improv...
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52% Bias Score
EDF Raises Nuclear Power Generation Forecast for 2023
EDF predicts 358-364 TWh of nuclear energy production in 2023, a significant increase from the previous projection, driven by improved maintenance and a new reactor, despite regulatory challenges highlighted by CEO Luc Rémont.
EDF Raises Nuclear Power Generation Forecast for 2023
EDF predicts 358-364 TWh of nuclear energy production in 2023, a significant increase from the previous projection, driven by improved maintenance and a new reactor, despite regulatory challenges highlighted by CEO Luc Rémont.
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32% Bias Score
CSIRO Accused of Political Bias in Nuclear Energy Report
Dick Smith criticized a CSIRO report suggesting nuclear energy is twice as expensive as renewables in Australia, accusing the organization of political bias favoring the Labor Party's renewable energy plan ahead of the election, while citing international examples with lower nuclear energy costs.
CSIRO Accused of Political Bias in Nuclear Energy Report
Dick Smith criticized a CSIRO report suggesting nuclear energy is twice as expensive as renewables in Australia, accusing the organization of political bias favoring the Labor Party's renewable energy plan ahead of the election, while citing international examples with lower nuclear energy costs.
Progress
52% Bias Score
CSIRO Report: Nuclear Power Significantly More Expensive Than Renewables
The CSIRO's latest GenCost report found nuclear energy to be at least 50% more expensive than renewables, despite adjustments made to address opposition claims; this contradicts the opposition's plan for a coal-to-nuclear transition and adds to the debate on Australia's energy policy.
CSIRO Report: Nuclear Power Significantly More Expensive Than Renewables
The CSIRO's latest GenCost report found nuclear energy to be at least 50% more expensive than renewables, despite adjustments made to address opposition claims; this contradicts the opposition's plan for a coal-to-nuclear transition and adds to the debate on Australia's energy policy.
Progress
52% Bias Score
CSIRO Rejects Coalition's Nuclear Power Claims, Favoring Renewable Energy
CSIRO's GenCost report refutes Coalition claims that nuclear power would be cheaper and faster to deploy than renewable energy in Australia, estimating a 15-year minimum development time and significantly higher costs for nuclear compared to "firmed" renewables.
CSIRO Rejects Coalition's Nuclear Power Claims, Favoring Renewable Energy
CSIRO's GenCost report refutes Coalition claims that nuclear power would be cheaper and faster to deploy than renewable energy in Australia, estimating a 15-year minimum development time and significantly higher costs for nuclear compared to "firmed" renewables.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Glenday replaces Rowland as News Breakfast co-host
James Glenday will co-host ABC's News Breakfast alongside Bridget Brennan, replacing Michael Rowland and Tony Armstrong, following a series of recent departures from the program.
Glenday replaces Rowland as News Breakfast co-host
James Glenday will co-host ABC's News Breakfast alongside Bridget Brennan, replacing Michael Rowland and Tony Armstrong, following a series of recent departures from the program.
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44% Bias Score