Rann government cannot be trusted on environmental protection
Murray-Darling: deal or no deal? – Crikey, 17 March 2010, “……..Twice Rann was elected with a policy to stop new uranium mines. Three times SA got brand new or bigger uranium mines.There are environmental issues of real substance in this campaign, including a proposed uranium mine in the Arkaroola Wilderness north of Adelaide in the majestic Flinders Ranges.
In a submission to government this week, state museum scientists said their cross-discipline analysis was in no doubt: uranium mining there will cause species extinction.The Rann Government says it can be trusted to make the right decision on the Arkaroola Wilderness uranium mine after the election on March 20. It might allow it, it might not, is its present policy….”
Antinuclear campaign growing in India
Campaigners from around India have now joined the resistance movement set up by farmers and fishermen
India’s government withdraws nuclear power legislation – Nuclear Reaction 14 March, 2010, .”…….’Indian farmers battle against nuclear plant A robust people’s movement against a major nuclear power project has built up in a cluster of small villages on India’s picturesque Konkan coast. Continue reading
Aboriginals and Uranium Mining – Quiet Deals Going On?
Just who are the Kokatha Mula Land Nations Council Inc and the Kokatha Olympic Dam Agreement Association Inc?
No, they are not the Kokatha people, but a newer and vaguer mob.
Anyway, they’re having their “Annual general Meeting” on March 27th
Do I smell a BHP Billiton front rat?
Obama’s nuclear promotion stalled in India
government is keen to pass the bill before the next meeting of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to US President Barack Obama scheduled in April. According to government, there is need to pass this bill for completing the 123 civil nuclear pact with US as the private companies in the US are not willing to sell any nuclear equipment to India without such a law in place.
Govt. defers tabling of nuke liabilities bill in Lok Sabha, NEWSTRACK India, New Delhi, 15 March, 2010, Continue reading
S.A. election: Transparency needed – Who’s Behind Aboriginal Candidates?
to date it appears she not only allows another to speak for her, but also someone behind the scenes is running her campaign.
Many interesting questions have arisen from the candidacy of Lynette Crocker for a seat on the South Australian Legislative Council. by Mark M Aldridge, Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council 18 March, 2010 Continue reading
New Research: Depleted Uranium Causes Cancer
This study shows that both types of uranium may carry a health risk because they both affect DNA in ways that can lead to cancer.
Depleted and enriched uranium affect DNA in different ways. Environmental Health News, 16 March, 20201, Continue reading
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of the week – Disrupting War & Militarism in Oceania. Active solidarity. Radical practice.
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