Antinuclear

To January 27 – climate and nuclear anxieties.

Much as I hate joining the throng paying attention to that global narcissist, I must admit the fact that Donald Trump’s statements and actions are provoking reactions in America and around the world. On many important issues, such as torture, and religious discrimination, people are responding with alarm. Equally worrying are his policies on  climate and nuclear matters, and his attacks on science and journalism.

I am reminded of a kindergarten teacher, explaining the real message of a child’s bad behaviour “How bad to I have to be before somebody stops me”

I did get some macabre amusement from this news item- Under Trump, nuclear lobby to dump the argument about climate change.

AUSTRALIA

NUCLEAR.   Federal nuclear propaganda group to visit proposed nuclear dump towns in South Australia. Federal govt announces bribes to these communities.      Dishonest spin from ANSTO and government, about Spain’s nuclear waste program.  Good riddance to the Trans Pacific Partnership: it could have furthered nuclear waste import plans.

CLIMATE Malcolm Turnbull’s doublespeak on climate change.  So-called “Environment Minister” Josh Frydenberg approves coal mine expansion.  Climate Change has stalled Australian Wheat Yields.

ENERGY

• Victoria is a world leader in energy efficiency.
• Australian conservative MPs, Cory Bernardi etc, urge Turnbull to scrap the Renewable Energy Target.
• Renewable energy groups mobilise as ERM’s RET shortfall looms as major test – this is a complex story, but points to the way in which the Turnbull government is undermining renewable energy.
• A new, intelligent renewable energy culture for Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), with new leader ?

January 27, 2017 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Christina reviews | Leave a comment