Mining magnate Andrew Forrest condemns the fossil fuel industry's push for nuclear energy, advocating for renewable solutions. In short:Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest, a prominent figure in mining and renewable energy, criticizes the National Party and fossil fuel sector for promoting nuclear energy over renewables. Forrest supports a carbon solutions levy on fossil fuels and emphasizes the inevitability of green energy for economic and environmental sustainability. He argues that nuclear energy is a tactic by fossil fuel industries to delay the transition to more affordable and environmentally friendly energy sources. In 2018, Peter Dykstra wrote: Despite a nuke-friendly Administration, Georgia Power’s troubles portend an industry that may soon find itself facing extinction.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 27, 2024 14:34 UTC