Nuclear energy debate [

The debate over the introduction of nuclear power in Australia has recently become more heated in light of safety concerns over the nuclear reactor meltdown emergency in Japan. Australia has also just committed to a carbon trading scheme to address its reliance on coal-fired energy and reduce greenh...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Healey, Justin (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Thirroul, New South Wales : Spinney Press , c2012
Series:Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) v. 337
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