CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense
ED: From my inbox, Thanks Ralph Schwer
CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense
CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense
ED: Also from my inbox, Alan Medcalfe
MONEY HAS A WAY OF GETTING RESULTS
Bowen claims he did not put pressure on the CSIRO Gencost report … could funding gain a result?
In the 2024–25 federal budget, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) was allocated $916.5 million in funding. This allocation underscores the Australian Government’s commitment to bolstering scientific research and innovation.
Beyond this direct funding, the government has introduced several initiatives that align with CSIRO’s mission:
- National AI Centre Enhancement: The government has earmarked $39.9 million to support the adoption of safe and responsible artificial intelligence. This funding is directed towards revamping CSIRO’s National AI Centre, aiming to position Australia as a leader in AI innovation.
- Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund: A $1.7 billion fund has been established to support innovation, commercialization, pilot programs, and early-stage development in priority sectors. Administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), this fund targets renewable hydrogen, green metals, low-carbon liquid fuels, and clean energy technology manufacturing, including batteries.
- Hydrogen Industry Development: The government has allocated $17.1 million over four years to deliver the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy. This initiative focuses on building the enabling environment for industry growth, encompassing hydrogen infrastructure planning, social license, industry safety training, and regulation.
These initiatives complement CSIRO’s funding, providing additional resources and opportunities for the organization to advance its research and development efforts in critical areas of national interest.
I don’t believe anything the CSIRO says unless it is independently verified. Remember they are great supporters of the climate change scam which is going to wreck our economy. If you believe carbon dioxide, a trace gas, 0.04% of the atmosphere, of which humans produce a tiny 5% of that then you can believe the CSIIRO. Years ago I trusted them, not ant more.
Ralph, there are also fairies at the bottom of my garden. Unfortunately their solar and wind energy can’t keep their little lights burning for their nightly dance. Maybe you might read more widely and check Mr Bowen’s slippery language to find out why. The main issue is not the cost, although nuclear is the best option in this regard, but reliabilty. I wonder as the lights won’t come on if proponents of a chimera that is renewables will continue to believe in fairies.
While not a fan of anyone chasing ‘net zero’, including Dutton, I would not believe anything the CSIRO said about anything anymore. Oz Labor is following the US playbook of bloating and weaponising the ‘public service’. When will dumb asrses ever wake up, this countries Labor politicians have never changed. The Labor party has always been for higher taxes and unionised big business. Unfortunately the Libs have changed and are more like a little brother of Labor now. I wouldn’t give either the time of day.