Australia's nuclear debate 2004-07: [Paper in: The Nuclear Debate Re-visited. Eddy, Elizabeth (ed.).]

• Published in: Social alternatives Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 28 - 34
• Main Author: Green, Jim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2007
• Subjects: Australia; Australia. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Australia. Parliament. House of Representatives. Standing Committee on Industry and Resources. Australia's Uranium: Greenhouse Friendly Fuel for an Energy Hungry World; Australia. Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998; Australia: Politics and government; Energy Development; Energy Policy; Environmental law; Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP); Greenhouse effect; Howard government; Mining; Nuclear Energy; Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty; Nuclear weapons; Treaties; Uranium

Since 2004 a significant political debate has unfolded regarding Australia role in nuclear fuel cycle activities. Rising uranium prices have driven a wave of uranium exploration and speculation, accompanied by ideological legitimisations focussed on the potential role of nuclear power as a climate c...