Antinuclear

Aw gee shucks when I say “No” to nuclear, I mean “Yes” – Martin Ferguson

Ferguson says no to nuclear power THE AUSTRALIAN  AAP October 24 The Australian government remains opposed to nuclear power, Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says.  RESOURCES Minister Martin Ferguson has ruled out Australia pursuing nuclear energy as an increasing number of states open the door to uranium mining.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman on Monday reneged on an election commitment to uphold a 30-year ban on uranium mining in his state, saying Mr Ferguson’s urging and the federal government’s moves to sell uranium to India prompted his decision.
Mr Ferguson told the National Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Conference in Perth on Tuesday that a wide range of clean energy technologies including CCS would be part of the nation’s future, but not nuclear power, which was expected to fall in cost.

“The Australian government has basically said we are committed to all potential forms of clean energy from an innovative point of view, other than nuclear, which is a proven clean energy technology,” he told reporters…..
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/ferguson-says-no-to-nuclear-power/story-fn3dxiwe-1226501691026

October 24, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | secrets and lies, Western Australia