Tales from the Frontline

Its still amazing to me how nuclear power is still cited as a solution to climate change. I don't come across it often but enough for me to do my own research. No matter how hard I look the most ardent pro-nuclear fan or publication still has no reponse for the waste issue, its almost as if that doesn't matter cos we'll 'find a way'. umm, they also said electricity from nuke power would be so cheap you couldn't meter it! There are so many reasons why we must not jump out of the CO2 pan into the radioactive fire! And nearly all people I meet are very proud of NZ nuke free status.
The global Nuclear industry has been in economic decline and so cites climate change as a reason for its revival. It seems almost desperate an so clings on to any possible hope of its resurgence, i think its quite sad and should just die with dignity. Govt funding should really be pulled to allow that death to happen, Our climate solutions are quite clear and energy efficiency is at the forefront. with wiser use of power and simple availability of such things as solar hot water our demand from the grid is decreased hugely. I know many people know this and its time to get active and vocal. Each day I meet people who are simply Being the Change. Last month I met a guy who is making prototypes ot small portable wind turbines for campers.
At the weekend I was treated to the inspirational Sustainability Expo in Rolleston. Absolutely awesome, everything from zero-waste afdvice to planting natives to solar hot water quotes. Even the NZ entrant in the Darwin- Adelaide solar car race!
getting late now best sign off. If anyone reads these blogs , let me know ay.
Remember, 1000s of people care about this stuff, I've met them