Improved compensation for Australian nuclear test veterans
Widows and dependent Children of deceased defence participants will also have access to pensions and healthcare treatment as a result of this measure.
Australian Veterans’ Affairs Annual Report – Nuke Vet amendments COVERAGE FOR BRITISH NUCLEAR TEST PARTICIPANTS(AUSTRALIA, MILITARY PERSONNEL) Paul Langley’s Nuclear History Blog, 29 Jan 2011, Continue reading
Clean Energy Council deplores Australia’s cutbacks in climate change projects
Gillard’s flood plan a renewable energy wash-out International Business Times, January 28, 2011 Slashing investment in climate change solutions to fund the clean-up of the worst floods in Australia’s history makes no sense, according to the peak renewable energy industry body. Continue reading
International Atomic Energy Agency warns on terrorists’ search to get nuclear materials
“Another risk is nuclear material falling into the hands of terrorists. Some people do not believe this is a real risk. But the IAEA has a database and, on average, every two days we receive information about the illicit trafficking of nuclear materials or radioactive materials and this may only be the tip of the iceberg.”
Nuclear Watchdog Chief Warns of Nukes Falling Into the Wrong Hands, By Amy Kellogg January 27, 2011 FoxNews.com “……Among those worried about funding his project in this tight environment is Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA. Continue reading
Set up disaster relief funds, postpone corporate tax cuts, say Australian Greens
“While we are open to the idea of a levy, the Greens see establishing a long-term, well-resourced disaster relief fund as a high priority in the face of climate change.” Senator Milne added deferring the top end corporate tax cuts planned for July 1, 2013, was a better way to save money.
Greens angry at climate cuts, Sydney Morning Herald, January 27, 2011 – The Australian Greens say they are angry the federal government flood recovery plan is turning its back on what it says is the disaster’s cause – climate change…… Continue reading
Change date for Australia Day – Premier defends Greens’ stance
The Greens leader and Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Nick McKim, says Indigenous people associate the date with invasion…. Aboriginal protesters…….. say January the 26th marks the invasion of their land and heritage.
Premier defends Greens’ move to shift Australia Day ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), 27 Jan 2011, Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has defended a call by the Greens to shift the date of Australia Day. Continue reading
Gillard cuts climate change programs, but not the perks for polluters
`It is remarkable that carbon abatement programs have been singled out while fossil fuel subsidies, such as fringe benefits tax benefits for car use and diesel fuel rebates for miners remain untouched,” The Climate Institute chief executive John Connor said.
Gillard government criticised for slashing funding for green energy projects to pay for flood rebuilding Kerrie Sinclair The Courier-Mail January 27, 2011 THE clean energy industry has criticised the Gillard government for cutting funding for climate change technology to help pay for the flood recovery. Continue reading
70% cut in world energy use achievable by energy efficiency
whereas new generation techniques take years to come on stream, efficiency can be improved today, with existing technologies and know-how.
Efficiency could cut world energy use over 70 per cent, – New Scientist, 26 January 2011 by Helen Knight Simple changes like installing better building insulation could cut the world’s energy demands by three-quarters, according to a new study. Continue reading
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