Power of water

SOME politicians propose replacing coal-fired power stations with nuclear reactors. Even pro-nuclear group Nuclear for Australia concedes nuclear reactors use at least 1.2 times more water than comparable coal fired power, and the proposed reactors are much larger than existing coal plants, meaning water use could more than double. Some suggest desalination plants to supply […]

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  • Water demand ‘can be met’

    Water demand ‘can be met’

    THE Murray–Darling Basin Authority says it is in a good position to meet anticipated water delivery needs for the rest of the water year despite…