Antinuclear

Australian news, and some related international items

BHP shareholders challenged on ethics

Activists attack BHP’s ‘ugly side’ news.com.au 25 Nov 09

THE displacement of villages in Colombia, the destruction of sacred Aboriginal sites, human rights abuses and health concerns are the ugly side of BHP Billiton, environmental and human rights activists say. Continue reading →

November 25, 2009 Posted by | 1, politics, Queensland, uranium | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Four Mile uranium mine stalled by quarrels

Four Mile partners still squabbling

Adelaide Now, SARAH MARTIN , November 25, 2009

QUASAR Resources is asking shareholders of joint venture partner Alliance to urge the company’s board to move ahead on the Four Mile uranium mine soon. Continue reading →

November 25, 2009 Posted by | 1, business, South Australia, uranium | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Modest assistance towards clean energy

Australia’s “Green Start” For Low Income Households Renewable Energy News 26 Nov 09 Environment Minister Peter Garrett yesterday provided details of a new $130 million initiative called Green Start. Continue reading →

November 25, 2009 Posted by | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, climate change - global warming, energy | , , , , | Leave a comment