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Recent nuclear news – Australia

Over the past two weeks there have been many events across Australia, in recognition of the two year anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.  This included the visit of Japanese from Fukushima.  I regret that I have been away in USA over this time, and consequently have been out of touch with the Australian efforts.

Meanwhile I did attend the New York symposium – The Medical and Ecological Consequences of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident.  A prestigious gathering of scientists, doctors, engineers gave memorable and up to date lectures – focussing on the situation in Fukushima, but also examining America’s critical problem of nuclear wastes.  The full coverage can be seen and heard at http://www.totalwebcasting.com/view/?id=hcf# .   While this symposium was in itself a great experience for those attending, its wider effect will go on in video, film, and  a forthcoming book.

Australia this week –   EARTH HOUR Saturday 23 March at 8.30 p.m –  still  a fine reminder of the power of energy conservation, and this year with a focus on renewable energy  http://earthhour.org.au/

Renewable Energy Target to be maintained by the Australian government, though there are warnings that the Coalition may later muck it up.

Queensland. The Newman government won’t rule out the option of exporting uranium through the Great Barrier Reef. Senator Larissa Waters (Greens) bringing in a Bill to prevent this.   A Queensland state governmnet committee reports that the Mary Kathleen uranium mine, (closed 30 years ago) is still leaking radioactive water.

March 21, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Christina reviews