Melbourne: Cyclists say dump nuclearby Beck Pearse () CYCLISTS SAY DUMP NUCLEAR For immediate release: 16 October 2007 Anti-nuclear cyclists who have cycled 3,900km will join the ride-to-work activites in Melbourne today. The cyclists are in Melbourne as part of their 4,500km journey from Rockhampton to Adelaide this year. Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle (CANC) is a campaign to raise awareness about the nuclear industry in Australia. The group sees the ride-to-work initiative as an example of the many alternatives we have to fossil fuel based energy and transport". Every cyclist here is saving 0.3kg of CO2 for every kilometre they ride today. People are willing to reduce their energy use and change their lifestyles. What we need to complement this is a government that will committ to sustainable energy technologies, energy efficiency measures*" says CANC spokesperson Rebecca Pearse. The group first came together in reaction to the federal government's depiction of nuclear power as clean and green. "The Federal Government is trying to push nuclear power as a solution to climate change, claiming its 'clean', when the in reality the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining to milling, refining to fuel fabrication is one of the most greenhouse intensive industries in the world" Said Pearse. "We need binding targets and funding for renewable energy, an industry and job market that is flourishing overseas, whilst floundering in Australia*". The cyclists have been liaising with conservation groups and local governments along the east coast of Australia. "Over the last 3 months communities have sent us a clear message. They do not want a nuclear future for Australia" says Pearse. CANC and their Melbourne supporters will be riding through Melbourne CBD More info: Rebecca Pearse 0405 105 101 |