Do We Really Know The Chernobyl Death Toll?
With the 25th anniversary of Chernobyl falling on 26 April, debate is brewing over the…More
Tagged: environment
Ten Reasons Not To Switch To Nukes
In recent years, concern over climate change and the environmental impact of coal-fired plants has…More
The Nukes That Power France
In France, an aggressive nuclear program was launched in 1974. The French case provides valuable…More
Don't Stop Worrying, George
George Monbiot usually writes excellent articles, but occasionally he writes nonsense. His book Heat was…More
Carbon Tax 101
The issue has been on the public agenda for several years but it still seems…More
A 'People's Revolt'? Really?
The Gillard Government’s announcement of a tax on carbon emissions has unleashed a wave of…More
Nuclear Power After Fukushima
The failure of cooling systems at the Fukushima Daiichi plant following the earthquake some 20…More
Who Forgot To Put Out The Recycling?
For all the progress made by the climate movement, the majority of us "do" nothing.…More
Give Us Something To Talk About
If you were hoping for some policy debate in federal politics last week, you were…More
We'll Keep Polluting The Air (Waves)
Right-wing radio shock jocks Alan Jones and Chris Smith from 2GB and Liberal Senators Cory…More