Reply from Phil Johnson - CCC Qld Senate

By: anne_elk (Registered ) on 16-10-2007 01:51

Dear Phil 
 
Further to your reply: 
http:// globalclimatechangeaction.org/ node/120#comment-1557 
I am hoping that you will be running a candidate for the CCC in the new seat of Flynn, Qld. 
 
Regards 
Anne 
 
Phil's reply to my questions pasted below: 
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My comments provided were intended to be indicative and not comprehensive. However, since there have been several questions raised: 
 
Re: "You did not mention the water requirements for nuclear power generation which is also a very real issue, please see: Nuclear Power and water scarcity" 
Response: The CCC agrees that the minimisation of water use in energy generation (whether nuclear, coal, or other) is a key goal. There will be more will come from the CCC on water over the next few weeks. Water - the finite of all finites - is the life issue that will shape how Australia changes. We need to become "stewards" of our water resources. 
 
Re: "Uranium mining." 
Response: In my comment I mentioned the cost of mining (fossil fuels and by implication the emissions) but I did not go into detail. Uranium mining serves only two purposes - weapons and nuclear energy. I do not support uranium mining for these two reasons. 
 
Re: "Biofuel cells" 
Response: I differentiate "biofuel" from "biofuel cells". My interest and support is for "biofuel cells" where household waste is used for methane generation or for feeding organisms that produce electricity. Biofuels (ethanol etc) will compete for food production and water consumption - and therefore I believe is not a long term solution. 
 
Re: Geothermal 
Response: The sooner the better. 
 
Re: Agriculture 
Response: The CCC emissions and carbon targets are clear - we want agriculture fully engaged and involved in the carbon solution. The CCC website ( http:// climatechangecoalition.com.au/ home/sustainability/carbon- trading.... ) provides and insight into the vision of the CCC. 
 
Re: Preferences 
Response: Given that the CCC is clear about our vision, our approach and our targets, and given that we will not know the full scope of who will be running in the election (close of nominations is 1 Nov 2007) we are in no position to announce our preferences at this time. There are too many unknowns and the discussions that will decide the preferences are yet to be held. Many of the parties and individuals who will be standing have no clear climate change targets - and have even less visi

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