Debate needed on energy

WHEN it comes to the debate about energy, the Australian media have a lot to answer for.

They should be putting out informed articles about the energy options that the country should be debating, including nuclear, instead of parroting the green ideology.

For example, statistics show that, per unit of energy produced, nuclear power has killed or injured fewer people than even solar and wind; or, we need more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere since it is the basic food for the plants we need to feed the millions. G R Ryan, Caravonica @StopAdaniCairns 1098: The Crusaders defeat the Turks at

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at Glenrowan, Victoria. 1919: The Treaty of Versailles is signed in

France, formally ending World War I. 1939: The first regular transatlantic commercial air service is undertaken by the Dixie Clipper of Pan American Airways. 1997: Evander Holyfield retains the WBA heavyweight boxing crown after Mike Tyson (above) is disqualified for biting Holyfield’s ear during the third round. 2004: The United States hands over sovereignty to the Iraqis, two days ahead of schedule. 2006: Montenegro becomes the 192nd

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