Surprise, surprise, Australia’s new nuclear high priest supports nuclear power!
Well, did we really expect anything else?
I mean, if not, it would be like the Pope not believing in Saints!
ANSTO head in favour of nuclear power, Herald Sun 4 April 11, THE new head of Australia’s nuclear science agency says he personally supports the use of nuclear energy to help power the country.
Professor Paul Greenfield was appointed chairman of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) in February, taking over from Dr Ziggy Switkowski.
He said while it was not the role of the ANSTO chair to advocate nuclear power, he personally supported it…….His comments come as Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant continues to leak radiation into the air, soil and ocean after it was severely damaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami in March…… http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/ansto-head-in-favour-of-nuclear-power/story-e6frf7ko-1226049894483
Australia’s CSIRO – cutting edge solar energy research
CSIRO is progressing world-class technology, combining two of Australia’s largest energy resources– solar energy with natural gas. The resulting product is SolarGas….CSIRO is undertaking a solar energy storage research project to be conducted in Australia.
CST projects: CSIRO, EcoGeneration — May/June 2011, CSIRO has the largest concentrated solar thermal research team in Australia; there currently are approximately 30 scientists, engineers and technicians working on research projects in the industry. Continue reading
IAEA to help Australian company to leave radioactive wastes in Malaysia?
growing public pressure to scrap the plant as environmental activists say it could make Malaysia a dumping ground for radioactive by-products
IAEA panel to advise Malaysia on rare earths plant. Reuters May 3, 2011 VIENNA – The U.N. nuclear agency will organise an expert panel to advise the government of Malaysia on the potential radiation risks of a rare earths facility planned by Australian miner Lynas , the agency said on Tuesday. Continue reading
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of the week – Disrupting War & Militarism in Oceania. Active solidarity. Radical practice.
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