I went to this lady's seminar and she is wonderful! She talked about all these impediments to saving the environment esp when it comes to politicians and thier own little agendas.
Special factors I remembered from her talk is...
-> do not eat european food as it is grown on radioactive soils
-> do not drink french wine (same reason as above)
-> Australia is the largest exporter of uranium and therefore morally responsible for all the side effects of nuclear powered stations around the world.
-> Nuclear power plants need a large amount of fossil fuel powered counterparts as well as a large amount of water to keep it cool. The electricity produced is not worth its environmental footprint.
-> we need scientifically educated politicians - only Al Gore is a plausible candidate!
-> she was at a conference where politicians are deciding whether or not to build nuclear power plants, she caught their attention by talking the effect of radiation on their *ahkem* male parts.
Nuclear Power is Not the Answer to Global Warming or Anything Else
- Helen Caldicott
In a world torn apart by wars over oil, politicians have increasingly begun to look for alternative energy sources-and their leading choice is nuclear energy.
Opinion
"Caldicott's latest effort, Nucelar Powers Is Not The Answer To Global Warming Or Anything Else, is a welcome alternative to the basic information and propaganda about nuclear power currently circulating our wide brown land." Independent 09/08/2006
"This is an important work which everybody should read." Courier Mail 12/08/2006
About this Title
In a world torn apart by wars over oil, politicians have increasingly begun to look for alternative energy sources-and their leading choice is nuclear energy. The myths that have been spread about nuclear-powered electricity are that it does not cause global warming or pollution, it is inexpensive and it is safe.
In this revealing examination of the costs and consequences of nuclear energy, world-renowned antinuclear spokesperson Helen Caldicott uncovers the facts that belie the nuclear industry propaganda: nuclear power contributes to global warming; the true cost of nuclear power is prohibitive, with taxpayers picking up most of the tab; there's simply not enough uranium in the world to sustain nuclear power over the long term; and the potential for a catastrophic accident or a terrorist attack far outweighs any benefits.
About the Author
- Helen Caldicott
In a world torn apart by wars over oil, politicians have increasingly begun to look for alternative energy sources-and their leading choice is nuclear energy.
Opinion
"Caldicott's latest effort, Nucelar Powers Is Not The Answer To Global Warming Or Anything Else, is a welcome alternative to the basic information and propaganda about nuclear power currently circulating our wide brown land." Independent 09/08/2006
"This is an important work which everybody should read." Courier Mail 12/08/2006
About this Title
In a world torn apart by wars over oil, politicians have increasingly begun to look for alternative energy sources-and their leading choice is nuclear energy. The myths that have been spread about nuclear-powered electricity are that it does not cause global warming or pollution, it is inexpensive and it is safe.
In this revealing examination of the costs and consequences of nuclear energy, world-renowned antinuclear spokesperson Helen Caldicott uncovers the facts that belie the nuclear industry propaganda: nuclear power contributes to global warming; the true cost of nuclear power is prohibitive, with taxpayers picking up most of the tab; there's simply not enough uranium in the world to sustain nuclear power over the long term; and the potential for a catastrophic accident or a terrorist attack far outweighs any benefits.
About the Author
The world's leading spokesperson for the antinuclear movement, Dr Helen Caldicott is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, the recipient of the 2003 Lannan Prize for Cultural Freedom and the inaugural Australian Peace Prize awarded by the Peace Organisation of Australia, 2006. A medical doctor, she has devoted the past thirty-five years to an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age. Dr Caldicott is a bestselling author and divides her time between the central coast of New South Wales and Washington, DC, where she is President of the Nuclear Policy Research Institute
Trained as a physician and thoroughly versed in the science of nuclear energy, the bestselling author of Nuclear Madness and Missile Envy here turns her attention from nuclear bombs to nuclear lightbulbs. As she makes meticulously clear in this essential book, the world cannot withstand either.
Great Communication of Great leaders - eBook
A groundbreaking guide to mastering the most important leadership skills Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders gives anyone from managers to executives an unparalleled opportunity to do just that. John Baldoni explores the communication styles of many of the world's most influential leaders and extracts powerful lessons that leaders of all stripes can use to improve their communication skills and overall leadership effectiveness. Drawing upon his years of experience as a top leadership consultant, visionary and coach, Baldoni: Reveals the communications secrets of Jack Welch, Rudy Giuliani, Colin Powell, Peter Drucker, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, Katharine Graham, and many other influential leaders Distills the proven communication techniques of today's greatest leaders into core strategies and step-by-step solutions Develops guidelines for making the most of computer-aided presentations, videoconferencing, and other new technologies.
hm.. i dun think i had a chance to read that yet :P haha ill comment on that later ^^
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