[permaculture-oceania] my comments on - Vol 9, Issue 3 - 10. Re: Being informed about the 'Nuclear Debate' (Champagne)

[Anne Goddard]

Hiya list members and friends :-)

As a hands on practicioner of permaculture on various properties on the east coast of Australia varying in location from Bangor (near the ANSTO run Lucas Heights Nuclear Research facilities) to Magnetic Island in North Queensland, climate change in my lifetime has been very stark and clear. 

>From my birth at Bronte Beach in Sydney, 46 years ago, to my current residence on 41 acres of bushland near Bundaberg, in Qld, Australia, mankind's dramatic effect on our planet has been all too obvious.

My preschool days were spent roaming naked and wild across the shores of the Bronte, exploring the nooks and cranies of the magical gully. The magnificent colours of the sky reflecting on the violent surf on sunset, sunrise, and as the golden moon rose out of the horizon. These were the ultimate highlights of my carefree days. 

I wondered, way back then, about a dark line which formed at times across my crystal clear horizon line. Why, on some days was the sky not its usual clear "self"? What was that strange cloud that streched ever so thinly, yet seemed to be getting gradually darker, and stronger? It was not a storm cloud, yet at times it lingered for days, without rain falling. That dark line created questions in my mind.

Questions i tried to articulate to my highly respected Aunty Peggy. Her answers didn't make sense to my young mind. "that's just smog, too much industry", she would reply. "too many people driving cars". As a statement of fact.

My soul told me that this was not a good thing.

It was a thing that someone should do something about.

I wondered what I could do. I wondered for many years.

When i was rich enough, i owned a backyard. There, I grew my own organic veggies for my new family and neighbours on a tiny patch of ground. In my spare time, I helped broken wildlife back to a place that may not be destroyed by developers, if i hoped hard enough. Meanwhile I earned my weekly wage from companies such as Ampol/Caltex, ICI (now Orica), Westpac, Mobil and various restaurants. We owned a large car while our petrol was subsidised by my employer, a very large house in a very nice area with lovely views.

Still the line of smog grew darker and ever more ominous.

When, finally, i pulled my finger out of my arse and listened to my soul, i realised that an idea had to find wings.

learning was the key.

a positive future had to be outcome.

Please, people of this list, and people of the globe, the time is now.

Nuclear power is not the solution, it is our enemy. It is the enemy of our future and of our children's future. The poison must remain where it belongs. In the ground.
It is safe there. It is not safe when it leaves the ground.
We must listen to our Aboriginal heritage, the heritage of whatever nation we originate.
We must leave our garden of eden as we found her.
In peace, in beauty, and safe.

Boundless Energy is given to all of us freely. We simply need to utilise that energy.

The power of the Earth (geothermal), Wind, Water (tidal), and Fire (solar). Investing our funds into CLEAN, SAFE, VIABLE, SUSTAINABLE energy sources is the way forward paved clearly for us to choose.

Please sign the petition to demand that our funds be reinvested not into the pockets of destroyers and poisoners, but into the hands of sustainable employment, sustainable development, sustainable farming practices and a peaceful "permaculture" life for all generations to come.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/737214963

Please forward this message on to your associates.

With hope and warm regards
Anne

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