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Uranium deception and confusion of Northern Territory politician

“It details 4th generation reactors that essentially don’t require more uranium mining…in forwarding that article around he’s essentially shooting the argument in the foot because he’s advocating for uranium mining on one front when [4th generation reactors] use radioactive waste.”..

Conlan in hot seat – ABC Alice Springs – Australian Broadcasting Corporation11 March, 2011 By Emma Sleath Country Liberals politician Matt Conlan is in damage control following an NT News article alleging he was secretly in support of the proposed Angela Pamela uranium mine despite publicly opposing it.

Leaked emails suggest the member for Greatorex proposed a PR campaign for the Cameco project and personally conducted a letter box drop of ‘pro-Angela’ material…….

Jimmy Cocking is co-ordinator of the Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC), a community environmental organisation who have been lobbying against the proposed Angela Pamela mine for several years.

“This is conspiratorial content essentially,” he says.

“I think he’s not showing any of the cons of the nuclear industry, he’s actually actively supporting the nuclear industry…and he’s going against the wishes and concerns of the local population.”…….”It details 4th generation reactors that essentially don’t require more uranium mining…in forwarding that article around he’s essentially shooting the argument in the foot because he’s advocating for uranium mining on one front when [4th generation reactors] use radioactive waste.”…….

Conlan in hot seat – ABC Alice Springs – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

March 11, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Northern Territory, secrets and lies | secrets and lies