The hazards of nuclear wastes, radioactive particles travel in smoke

Paul Waldon Fight To Stop A Nuclear Waste Dump In South Australia, 4 Jan 2020

A morning smoke filled wake up call.

Where smoke can go, so can radiation. Smoke is an efficient and effective host for the spread of radioactive particles, just think 2, yes two grams of cesium 137 made into micro particles (the size of a 5 cent piece) and spread as a smoke or gas over an area the size of Adelaide’s CBD would make that such area a radiation exclusion zone for a long time.

Australia has a high grade nuclear waste dump at Lucas Heights and it will remain there 10 years or more after the closure of the ANSTO installation, we do not need another radioactive dump.

Like a fire, one atomic dump is better than two, two dumps multiply the risks, costs and resources dealing with the hazards of nuclear translocation over 1700 kilometers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/941313402573199/

January 4, 2020 - Posted by Christina MacPherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, Federal nuclear waste dump

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webinar South Australia – too good to waste!

Please join us on Wednesday 8 July from 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm (AEST) to take a deep look at the current plans to both dump and store radioactive waste at Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.

Speakers:

Adnyamathanha Traditional Owner, Vivianne McKenzie
Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation (BDAC) Chair, Jason Bilney
Kimba grain grower and a leader in the local anti-waste campaign, Peter Woolford
Australian Conservation Foundation nuclear-free campaigner, Dave Sweeney

Wednesday 8 July

NSW/VIC/ACT/QLD: 7.30 – 9pm

WA 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm

NT/SA: 7.00 – 8.30 pm

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89732027745

For many years the South Australian community has said no to plans for national and international radioactive waste facilities. Now the town of Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula is being targeted by the federal government as a site for both the disposal and extended storage of Australia’s radioactive waste.

This webinar will explore some of the community concerns and actions and outline what is needed to advance a new and responsible approach to radioactive management in Australia.

Submissions to the Senate Committee Inquiry into National Radioactive Management Amendment Bill. 2020. Go to our summaries of significant submissions, conveniently listed in alphabetical order at Kimba waste dump submissions or see all submissions listed at Read the Submissions