2010 February 02 « Antinuclear

BHP’s uranium mine expansion will destroy Aboriginal heritage

Elder attacks Olympic Dam excavation plans ABC News 1 February 2010

Plans by BHP Billiton to excavate around its Olympic Dam mine in South Australia’s north have come under fire from a local Aboriginal elder. Continue reading →

February 2, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | aboriginal issues, South Australia | aboriginal, antinuclear, Australia, BHP, BHP Billiton, climate change, nuclear, Olympic Dam, reneweable energy, South Australia | Leave a comment

Global warming is real, and threatens Australia

As a continent that is already hot and dry, the implications for Australia are profound.

Climate action can’t be put off Penny Wong, The Australian , February 02, 2010 “………There is a simple fact from which we cannot hide: the world continues to get warmer.

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Meteorology released its 2009 annual climate statement. It found 2009 was the second hottest year in Australia on record and ended our hottest decade. Continue reading →

February 2, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, climate change - global warming, energy | Australia, climate change, climate change - global warming, energy | Leave a comment

Confronting racism and environmental degradation are global issues

Australian corporations, like BHP, exploit labour and resources the world over.

Nationalism and racism Green Left Stuart Munckton 31 January 2010 Celebrating the day that began the British invasion and genocide is a permanent slap in the face for Aboriginal people. Continue reading →

February 2, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change - global warming, energy, General News, uranium | aboriginal, Australia, BHP, BHP Billiton, climate change, climate change - global warming, energy, uranium | Leave a comment