Letter

In response to Refuting myths about nuclear and renewable energy

Expert advice for a sustainable Australia

Australians are fortunate in having definite advice on clean energy and sustainability from expert Mark Diesendorf. He refutes six myths. The first is that “Renewables cannot supply 100% electricity”. He insists that they can and will because “We do not need expensive, dangerous nuclear power, or expensive, polluting gas.”

During the next pre-election months, the Australian government must educate the public with such truths. Plus they must practice what they preach, that is, speed ending our own fossil fuel consumption, and commence ending our huge fossil fuel exports. We need a clear mandate on these steps for the election.

— Barbara Fraser from Burwood, Vic