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2015 the critical year for climate change action, and for the nuclear industry

However much people can achieve through individual action, in 2015 it’s a critical time for public action. In December, world leaders meet again to make a plan for climate change action.

At the same time, the failing nuclear industry is making its last, and most dangerous stand, as the nuclear lobby portrays itself as the cure for global warming. Sometimes this pitch is subtly put, touting nuclear and renewable energy as both “part of the mix”. Whether subtly or blatantly, the nuclear lobby’s agenda includes stopping the development of renewable energy and of energy efficiency.

AUSTRALIA  is in a unique position as regards climate change. It is arguably the nation that will be hit most quickly and most severely by weather extremes, and rising sea levels.

Australia is also the country with the greatest potential for renewable energy – sunshine, wind, wave.

And at the moment, Australia  (?) boasts a leadership role in spruiking for nuclear power. We have Professor Barry Brook, now on the international stage, leading the pack in the story that nuclear power will fix climate change.  We have PM Tony Abbott, wannabee PM Julie Bishop, and the obedient Coalition sheep doing all they can to sabotage climate action and renewable energy, both nationally and internationally.  Embarrassing, and dangerous, times for Australians  present and future.

The Ugly Australian. Paladin uranium miner  is in the news again, and for the same old reasons, alleged exploitation of  Malawin – this time by discharging radioactive sludge in to Lake Malawi  (source of drinking water for millions)

Trans Pacific Partnership Tony Abbott is on the point of signing this secretive Treaty, which will allow corporations to sue Australian governments for $billions. Older Liberal voters may well get  a shock if they find that the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme no longer permits cheap medications.

Renewable Energy. Powershop electricity provider way ahead of the game, is about to enter the New South Wales market. It’s already proved, in Victoria, that renewable energy sourced electricity can be cheaper. Abbot government is very keen to wreck the Renewable Energy Target before people wake up to such cheaper providers.

January 3, 2015 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Christina reviews