What if terrorists targeted Lucas Heights Nuclear Reactor?
Today’s news story on the terrorist plot in Sydney should be a reminder that Sydney’s Lucas Heights Nuclear Reactor is a terrorist target
“the intended target was never revealed”
Hefty jail terms for terrorism plotters – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) By Shane McLeod for PM 16 Feb 2010 It took Justice Anthony Whealy more than three hours to read out his judgement in the case of the five men, who were found guilty by a jury last year of plotting a large scale terrorist attack…. Continue reading
Review: Renewables, USA, Areva’s deals
Review: Australia: Practical renewable energy plan suggested, while govt pursues ETS policy. AREVA buys up solar company. Govt ignores calls for compensation for Maralinga vets. Ranger uranium mine still leaking radioactivity.
International: Obama about to announce loans to nuclear industry, while Wall St. avoiding the nuclear financial bottomless pit. Big antinuclear protest in UK. Germany Environment Minister firm on closing nuke plants. Areva buying up solar plants, but also joining South Korea in nuclear push – the week that has been
Renewable Energy News- Australia-wide, and Victorian
100% Renewable Energy For Australia By 2020? : Renewable Energy News 16 Feb 2010 Beyond Zero Emissions, a climate change solutions research group, yesterday released details of its Zero Carbon Australia 2020 Project (ZCA2020). The Project is a costed, detailed blueprint for a transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in ten years using proven, commercialised technology. Continue reading
Germany’s Environment Minister will shut down nuclear reactors
Environment minister stands firm on nuclear power plant closure Deutsche Welle | 15.02.2010
Germany’s environment minister has thrown his weight behind shutting down the country’s nuclear reactors. Continue reading
Business Charter calls for Financially Risky Nuclear Business
David Noonan said high set-up costs made nuclear an unviable energy source for SA.
Business SA calls for “bold and brave” reforms in its Charter For A Prosperous South Australia | Adelaide Now Daniel Wills February 16, 2010
“……The charter challenges political leaders to adopt reforms including:…….PURSUING development of a nuclear energy industry to “take advantage” of the state’s enormous uranium stores….. Continue reading
Nuclear power too financially risky
Nuclear power, strike 2 MNN – Mother Nature Network Karl Burkart 16 Feb 2010 Even Wall Street won’t touch nuclear because it is too financially risky. At least 1 out of 2 nuclear plants will fail, leaving taxpayers with the burden of debt. Continue reading
Uranium mining’s damage to the Australian environment
The impact of nuclear testing on the Australian environment | Blog About All 16 Feb 2010 “.……..In the case of Rum Jungle, the pollution of the surrounding environment was quite severe with run off from the tailing damns causing extensive damage in the East Finniss river for several kilometres away from the sight of the mine. Continue reading
800 Peaceful Protestors block UK nuclear site
(UK) 800 peaceful protestors block gates to Aldermaston nuclear site | Ekklesia 15 Feb 2010
Around 800 nonviolent protesters have succeeded in blocking access to the majority of gates at the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston in Berkshire. Faith groups are playing a major role in the protests, which began at 7.00am this morning. Continue reading
Inadequacies of Rudd govt’s aboriginal policy
Rudd has continued his predecessor’s policy of suspending indigenous rights of self-government in the Northern Territory with the help of a police and military presence.
Australia’s new Aboriginal policy falls short of expectations | Worldfocus February 15, 2010 Jamie Macfarlane “…..Apologies are hard to give when the historical narrative of a nation’s ascendancy entirely sidesteps what happened to its indigenous inhabitants……….
Rudd’s assessment of his Aboriginal policies two years on largely ignored the second great Indigenous issue: native sovereignty. Continue reading
International walks against nuclear weapons and nuclear power
Participants said similar walks have taken place or are planned in Europe and Australia — and they denounced the financial, environmental and societal costs of nuclear weapons and power.
Walk for nuclear free world
By John Huotari | john.huotari@oakridger.comThe Oak RidgerFeb 15, 2010
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. —Calling for an end to nuclear weapons and power, about 30 activists began a three-month peace walk on Saturday from the Y-12 National Security Complex to the United Nations in New York City. Continue reading
Maralinga nuclear tests and the environment
areas of fused or ‘glazed’ sand are still contaminated with levels of plutonium which are of a high and dangerous level
The impact of nuclear testing on the Australian environment | Blog About All 16 Feb 2010 “………..As well as the tests at Monte Belle islands, between 1952 and 1963 the British government, with the agreement and support of Australia, carried out ‘major’ tests at two other sites on the Australian mainland at Emu Field and Maralinga in South Australia. Continue reading
Bill Gates believes Nuclear Power problems will be solved
Gates outlined his belief that if you can deal with the radiation and safety issues – ““We need energy miracles,” Gates said
Bill Gates Goes Nuclear BusinessWeek by: Helen Walters February 15….. Continue reading
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