The week’s nuclear news – Australia
Renewable energy The anti renewable energy movement has taken a decidedly political turn in three States. Victoria and New South Wales persist in strong anti wind energy policies, despite scientific reports about wind energy not being harmful to health. (An extraordinary double standard here, as Victoria’s government pushes ahead with permits for coal seam gas exploration). In South Australia, Family First rears its astroturfing head, as it vows a political fight against wind energy.
On a brighter note, solar panels have been competing well with coal-powered electricity. Solar PV panel wholesale prices are now about $1 per watt, compared to $3.50 per watt.
Aboriginal land rights. As Australia (?Invasion) Day approaches, Constitutional changes are discussed to bring fairness to Aborigines. Aboriginal groups rally for land rights protest in Canberra
Nuclear submarines. The idea of nuclear submarines for Australia bubbles along quietly, carrying with it the risk of further entrenching Australia in the USA’s global military machine.
Groundwater – not strictly a nuclear issue, I suppose. But everything is inter-related. As a new draft Murray water plan involves taking out more groundwater, and BHP Billiton plans an even huger groundwater grab for Olympic Dam uranium mine – Australia seems to be in the grip of a ”hydro-illogical cycle”,
Another Australian company embarrassed at its overseas involvements – Worley Parsons – as violence erupts at its nuclear project in Egypt. – Christina Macpherson
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