James being interviewed in his
cabin (listen).
Web diary by James
Good news from Australia
21 June 2002
This mornings email brought news that a resolution opposing the transport of MOX plutonium fuel through the Pacific has been proposed to the senate of the Australian federal government.
The resolution recognises opposition to the transport by several South Pacific nations. Many people of the South Pacific are dependent on the ocean for their survival, and there is widespread concern that an accident could threaten fisheries, tourism and other vital industries. An accident involving a MOX transport could have a catastrophic impact on the lives of the people of the South Pacific, some of whom have already suffered the effects of radiation as a result nuclear weapons testing.
The resolution has not been voted on yet, but hopefully the senate will listen to the concerns of not only Australians but other people in our region. The Australian government is in a powerful position to influence the nuclear ambitions of Japan and Britain and help stop this wasteful and dangerous MOX program.
The proposal of a resolution isn't big news, but it is an incredible feeling to know that while we are at sea steaming towards Japan there are literally hundreds of other Greenpeace people around the world doing all that they can to stop this MOX transport.
Possible transport route.
Greenpeace is not the only organisation doing this. There are smaller environment groups, church groups and politicians all telling the Governments of Britain and Japan that they do not want these radioactive transports going past there countries and through their oceans.
If you are an Australian, please contact your senator and ask them to oppose the MOX transport and review the Australia / Japan bilateral agreement on nuclear co-operation.
Also, people from any country can join the Greenpeace cyberactivist team to help the stop MOX transports.
