Archive for May, 2006

Nuclar power would require public subsidiesLink to full story

An Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation report says taxpayers would have to pay a quarter of the cost of a nuclear power station to make its energy prices competitive.

Bob Brown: nuclear option based on greed, not scienceLink to full story

Greens leader Bob Brown explains why the nuclear option is not the solution to climate change.

$400m to insure a nuclear plantLink to full story

A Federal Government report has found it would cost $400million to insure any nuclear power plant built in this country.

Uranium company wants to build Australian power plantLink to full story

European uranium-enrichment giant Urenco is interested in building a nuclear power plant in Australia

Goulburn recycled water planLink to full story

Gouldburn could become Australia’s first town to recycle water for drinking.

Smuggled reptiles threaten our ecosystemLink to full story

The Department of Sustainability and Environment has found 340 “exotic” reptiles in Victoria in the past four years. Such invaders pose a serious threat to our ecosystem.

Grey Power: Seniors join Greenpeace to tackle changeLink to full story

Greenpeace today launched its new Grey Power Community initiative, aimed at engaging concerned seniors and retirees in dealing with the greatest threat to future generations: climate change.

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