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Nuclear Issues

Yeelirrie ruling a hollow victory for uranium industry: Greens WA

Wednesday, 8 February 2018

The Greens (WA) spokesperson for Nuclear Issues Robin Chapple has labelled the Supreme Court ruling on the proposed Yeelirrie Uranium mine a hollow victory for the uranium industry. 

“Despite the Supreme Court dismissing CCWA’s appeal against the original ministerial endorsement for Yeelirrie, this is not the final roadblock for Yeelirrie and other Uranium mines," Mr Chapple said. 

“In fact this decision is only a hollow victory, the uranium industry is on its last legs with bloating costs and increasing competition from renewable alternatives. 

“It is incredibly disappointing to see the law rule in favour of an economically untenable, environmentally unsound and highly dangerous project.

“After campaigning against further uranium projects during last year’s election the state government have been alarmingly quiet, they need to develop a stronger position

“Even when the Supreme Court agreed with the EPA that Yeelirrie will cause extinction and fail to meet the objectives of the Environmental Protection Act, they made this decision.

“I tip my hat to CCWA and the traditional owners who initiated this appeal and have fought tirelessly against the risky and ruinous mineral that is Uranium.

 “Believe me when I say the fight against Uranium in Western Australia is far from over."

Media contact:

Liam Carter – 0449 151 490

 

Nuclear power doesn’t belong in the Pilbara: WA Greens

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

The Greens (WA) spokesperson for Nuclear Issues, Robin Chapple MLC has labelled a nuclear reactor proposal in the Pilbara as inappropriate and ill-conceived.

The comments follow recent news that Sydney-based consultancy SMR Nuclear Technology were seeking volunteer communities to take on a nuclear reactor, with Port Hedland identified as a potential site.

“Nuclear power is not a safe, clean nor practical solution to the problem of greenhouse gas emissions, especially with ever burgeoning renewable alternatives,” Mr Chapple said.

“The economics of nuclear power simply do not stack up; reactor construction costs are escalating whilst renewable energy is becoming cheaper and more competitive.

“Port Hedland, and the whole of Australia for that matter, should be focusing on wind, solar and hydro which is much safer and more efficient than nuclear power.

“When you combine this with the highly volatile nature of Port Hedland’s cyclone season it is clear that the Pilbara is an ill-conceived choice for any potential nuclear power plant.

“There are reasons why both State and Commonwealth laws prohibiting both storage and transport of nuclear waste exist.

“”Nuclear power is an outdated industry and has no place in WA.”

Media contact:
Connor Slight 0422 399 525

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