What's the bettting that he will bite again ?

https://www.queenslandconservation.org.au/nuclear_expensive_threat_to_water_communities?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1rNFilnMSKVmmy4hIF70rqZB-icpySEHB8sxQ4zBYDrB9oAjL8yUQj9Hs_aem_ntDJUakSb8Mb2ikpuYkAfg

Nuclear an expensive threat to Queensland's drinking water and communities

Dave Copeman
23 July 2024

A new report has ignited significant concerns that nuclear power in Queensland would be a direct threat to our water supply, potentially discharging nuclear toxins into water sources that provide drinking water in SEQ and water used to irrigate crops in the regions.

The Department of Premier and Cabinet has released new analysis (PDF 1mb) that clearly shows the Federal Coalition's nuclear power policy is a threat to Queensland's water security in Brisbane and the regions.

The report shows that nuclear power stations use up to 83% more water than coal power stations.

The cabinet report also indicates that SEQ's drinking water and water used to irrigate crops could be at risk. The proposed Tarong nuclear station would be likely to draw water from Boondoomba Dam in the South Burnett region and from Wivenhoe Dam as an emergency reserve when Boondoomba Dam runs low during droughts.

Queensland Conservation Council is urgently calling for a re-evaluation of nuclear power proposals by the Federal Coalition due to the significant and unsustainable water demands these facilities would impose on Queensland's water security and farming communities.