11 March Fukushima anniversary, and the week’s news
Today we remember the catastrophe at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear station, and the fact that this is a continuing disaster for that local area, for Japan, and for the world. Eight years later, Fukushima nuclear wreck is still resulting in mounting tons of radioactive water, with no solution in sight. Japan continues its culture of cover-up and denial about this national tragedy. An indigenous leader continues the fight for the truth on Fukushima’ s radioactive impact on the world, and condemns the University of California, for its role in the cover-up and denial of the seriousness of the situation. Eight Years on, the Fukushima disaster still poses health risks. “Recovery Olympics” does not impress everyone.
AUSTRALIA
NUCLEAR. Defence Minister Christopher Pyne sadly admit’s that there’s no chance of Australia developing a nuclear industry.
Traditional owners and Western Australia’s Conservation Council continue legal action, to uphold environmental law . Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) and three Tjiwarl Traditional Owners in court battle against uranium mining.
Independent environment campaigner, David Noonan, has drawn up a scoping document, regarding BHP’s plans to expand Olympic Dam uranium mine. I have broken this document up into 4 main themes:
- BHP’s plans for Olympic Dam uranium mine, using old legislation for open slather on water, Aboriginal rights, environment.
- BHP wants the South Australian government to further weaken standards at Olympic Dam uranium mine.
- Uranium tailings at Olympic Dam – radioactive for at least 10,000 years- must be SAFELY managed.
- Olympic Dam: Uranium responsibilities and alternative ‘No Uranium Recovery’.
CLIMATE. Poll finds strong majority support for declaring a climate emergency. Extreme weather is severely damaging Australia’s native creatures.
Julian Burnside, Greens candidate, will take on Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on climate change . Environment minister Melissa Price and Energy minister Angus Taylor lying to the public on Australia’s carbon emissions. Mining company Glencore behind global campaign to undermine climate change information.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Victoria leads again as rooftop solar installations set another monthly record.
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