With a climate emergency looming, governments and industry are looking at replacing traditional coal fired energy sources with renewable energy.

Among solar, wave and wind energy, nuclear energy is often thrown around as an idea.

But it’s a bit more complicated than that…. Australia has already signed a multi billion dollar nuclear submarine deal, and in WA, we’re closer than ever to having an operating uranium mine.

So, is this the solution? My next guest is a man who’s literally written the book on it. The book is called Long Half-Life, and the author, Emeritus Professor at Griffith University, and former President of the Australian Conservation Foundation, and one of Australia’s respected environmental scientists, Professor Ian Lowe.

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Radio 6PR host Liam Bartlett is opposed to group homes opposite his house having clear glass on their balconies because he doesn’t want to look at their washing.

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Fremantle locals are counting down the days to the impending loss of one of its most iconic furry residents.

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The Town of Cambridge’s decision to run a by-election itself — instead of via the WA Electoral Commission — appears to have backfired after the town missed crucial parts of voting packages and had to apologise to voters.

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On today's show:

A new platform for anonymously reporting sexual harassment

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US actor Anne Heche is reportedly in a coma and has not regained consciousness following a crash that left her vehicle "engulfed in flames".

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The feud between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline continues.

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Gabby Petito's family are set to sue police for $50 million over her wrongful death.

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One of Australia's favourite lollies has been discontinued.

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