The Coalition’s nuclear costings and their rubbery assumptions take us back to being a climate pariah

The Coalition released details of the nuclear plan it will take to the election on Friday .

It asks us not to be afraid of the price tag, the higher climate pollution and a range of other variables.

The report admits that the capital cost of nuclear is $ 10,000 /kW, while solar and wind are $1,800 and $2,500 respectively.

It beggars belief that Australia , which has no nuclear energy capability, could ship, build and integrate into the grid with no challenges.

The Coalition’s track record on climate and energy has always been poor. In this latest iteration supporting nuclear power, its credentials have been further diminished on climate, energy and the economy. - Nicki Hutley is an independent economist and councillor with the Climate Council .