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Nuclear power sparks Australian election battle
Nuclear power sparks Australian election battle
Economy
by  AFP

Rich in solar and wind power, and bulging in critical minerals for renewable energy technology, Australia touts itself as a leader in the race to net zero carbon emissions. The row is reminiscent of the "climate wars" -- a years-long political face-off over the need to slash carbon emissions -- that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to end when he took power three years ago.