Of the 20 largest economies globally, Australia is the only one with a ban on nuclear power.

32 countries including the US, UK, Finland, and Sweden have used nuclear energy for decades. Today, 50 countries are considering using nuclear energy for the first time. 

At a time when Australia is experiencing an energy and climate crisis, we must have all clean energy options on the table, including nuclear energy. 

The world is moving toward a carbon-free nuclear future, with more countries turning on nuclear plants. Unfortunately, there's a big, Australia-sized gap in this new worldwide carbon-free nuclear push, and that's because of its outdated ban on nuclear power. 

The Australian government has the power to overturn this legislative ban but the government of Anthony Albanese, and his Climate & Energy Minister Chris Bowen is standing in the way of progress. 

In 2027, the first nuclear reactors in Spain are expected to be shut down. The Almaraz nuclear plant generates 7% of what Spain consumes and avoids the emission of six million tons of CO₂ each year.

Keeping it operational is key to economic development, the fight against climate change, and the well-being of thousands of people in the region. Without Almaraz, the country’s access to stable energy will be seriously compromised.