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by Beck Pearse ()

Say yes to a nuclear free future!
For immediate release
30 July 2007
On 7th August Port Macquarie families are dusting off their bikes to promote a nuclear free future in Australia. They are joining 5 cyclists who are cycling from Rockhampton to Canberra, then on to Port Augusta. Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle (CANC) passes through regions which are likely to host nuclear reactors if Australia chooses to adopt nuclear power.

"Nuclear power is no solution to climate change", says cyclist Georgina Pike. "It's too slow, too dangerous and too expensive."

The 4500km ride began on the 25th June in Rockhampton. Phillip von Shoenberg is a Port Macquarie local who will join the CANC3 crew. He is concerned about the problem of nuclear waste.

Phillip says "50 years of the nuclear industry and there is still no solution to the intractable problem of nuclear waste. Worse still, it is highly likely that waste material will eventually end up in weapons".

CANC is also promoting sustainable energy and transport.

"Clean, sustainable energy production is here and ready to go now. We need funding for development of renewables, not reactors," says cyclist Beck Pearse. "We invite interested locals to meet us or join our colourful fleet of cyclists for a while."

All are welcome to ride with the group and join the campaign for as little or as long as they like. CANC will arrive at Port Macquarie for a film screening at the Sea Scout Hall. The film, Climate of Hope is the perfect sequel to Al Gore’s 'An Inconvenient Truth'. A must see for all those in the community concerned about solutions to climate change.

Contact Phil Shoenberg for information about the ride into Port Macquarie 7th August.

For more information:

Phil Shoenberg: 0429193952
Georgina Pike: 0341 604 641

Beck Pearse: 0405 105 101