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Turkey leaves International Nuclear Lobby in the dark
Tuesday, 25 July, 2000: The Turkish government’s decision to cancel the Akkuyu nuclear tender was today welcomed by the anti-nuclear organisation, Greenpeace, as a sign that Turkey is finally acknowledging the burden of becoming the nuclear waste bin for developed countries.
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Lucas Heights, Sydney, Australia: Residential suburb and site of proposed $500 million nuclear reactor.
The new reactor – a deadly waste? You bet.
Why South Australia should not become a dumping ground for nuclear waste
… and Australia should not become an international nuclear waste dump.
Prevent the dangerous transportation of plutonium around Australia.
A NEW REACTOR – another 50 years of dangerous radioactive waste.
Tell Senator Nick Minchin that you don’t want another nuclear reactor in Australia. Write to or email him at [email protected]
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For further information, contact Sutherland Shire Environment Centre on (02) 9545 3077.
DOWN WITH DUMPS All nuclear waste should remain the responsibility of the producer.
Write to your State premier saying that you don’t want nuclear waste buried in your state – or any other state in Australia.
HOST NATION FOR NUCLEAR WASTE? Pangea Resources wants Australia to become a dumping site for foreign nuclear waste. Ask for Federal legislation to ban nuclear waste importation.
Write to or email Senator Nick Minchin on [email protected]
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STOP STAR WARS Click here to stop the US testing its national missile defence and threatening global disarmament.
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The people of Sydney’s Sutherland Shire are trying to stop the new reactor at Lucas Heights – and they could use your help. Visit their site and see what you can do.
Do most Australians want a new nuclear reactor? Greenpeace commissioned market research into Australian attitudes to nuclear issues. Here’s what we found.
There is a fact sheet available on this campaign.