The week that has been in climate and nuclear news
Things would appear to have calmed down in the North Korea nuclear situation, with some positive signs. Unfortunately the USA does not grasp China’s point of view.-In order to defy Trump, Kim Jong-un will probably target waters near Guam. -USA defence chiefs insist that a military action is an option. Most Americans are anxious about President Trump’s ability to handle the situation.
Richard Heinberg of the Post Carbon Institute argues that endless growth, not just climate change, is the world’s biggest problem, and that technology will not save us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALugeRQbXAM
AUSTRALIA
NUCLEAR. Stand Tall: No Dump Alliance urges South Australian leaders to halt federal nuclear waste dump plan.– The ABC swallows the nuclear lobby line on medicine – hook line and sinker. Two Kimba farmers happy at the prospect of stranded radioactive trash on their land.
CLIMATE Australia failing in migration and humanitarian help for Pacific Islanders in their drowning islands. Climate Denial in Australia and USA: the Differences.– Parliament passes Bill with amendment accusing government of failing to protect Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef. World first: shareholders sue Commonwealth Bank of Australia for misleading shareholders over climate risks.Adani coal project Auditor General to investigate Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) ?
RENEWABLE ENERGY South Australian Premier announces Solar thermal power plant for Port Augusta,– Port Augusta local community welcome greenlighting of solar thermal power plant. Even the right-wing Adelaide Advertiser (!) applauds decision.
Standards Australia to ban home energy storage batteries! -Loads more renewables news at http://reneweconomy.com.au/
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The Australian Frontier Conflicts website
Amid Tensions with North Korea, 51 Countries Sign Ban on Nuclear Weapons Despite U.S. Opposition
Japan: Anti-nuclear protesters march in Tokyo for a nuclear energy-free Japan
This is all just a part of a natural cycle, right? Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe
Nuclear weapons are the only weapon of mass destruction not illegal. It’s time to make things right and ban nuclear weapons for good.
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