As the world’s energy crisis intensifies, there’s renewed interest in uranium and nuclear power.
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It is impossible to label nuclear power as sustainable without taking into account the entire life cycle of a nuclear reactor and the industry’s exposure to environmental and geopolitical risks.
Russia isn’t a major producer of uranium, but it handles a large share of the steps that turn it into nuclear fuel. That makes it a major player in this globalized industry.
In my 24 years of research, including visiting most sites, I’ve yet to see a successful rehabilitation case study of Australia’s uranium mines.
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Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, RMIT University
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Professor of History, Australian National University
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Professor of Public Policy and Director, Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines
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Lecturer, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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PhD Candidate in Space Resources, Colorado School of Mines
