Nuclear - Is it an option for Ireland?

dublin | environment | event notice Tuesday April 11, 2006 16:06 by Martin Giannini - Cultivate Centre convergence at sustainable dot ie 15-19 Essex St West, Temple Bar, Dublin 01 674 6396

A Civic Forum

Nuclear power promises much. It is based on a process which does not produce carbon dioxide. So, what's the problem? This event will launch Feasta's new briefing on the nuclear issue. See http://www.feasta.org

‘Nuclear – Is it an option for Ireland?’
A Civic Forum
Thursday April 20, 19.30-22.00 pm, €10/€8

WHERE?
Cultivate Sustainable Living and Learning Centre
15-19 Essex Street West | Old City Temple Bar | Dublin 8 | http://www.sustainable.ie
Contact: Davie Philip | Tel 01 6746396 | davie[at]sustainable.ie

WHAT?
Part of The Convergence Festival | Learning to Live with Less Fossil Fuel | April 19-23, 2006

As current sources of fossil energy are declining, the numbers of heads – even those of environmentalists – turning toward nuclear power are increasing. On paper, nuclear power appears to be a simple solution to the world’s energy problems and a logical response to the climate change issue. The process does not seem to emit greenhouse gases or rely heavily on fossil fuels, but economists and scientists alike fear what nuclear power promises in principle will not hold true in practice.

Almost three decades after Irish people fought the construction of a nuclear plant at Carnsore Point in Co. Wexford, the looming energy crisis facing Ireland and the world has pushed the question of nuclear power back onto the table. To explore how we live with less fossil fuel, Cultivate is hosting the 11th Convergence Festival in its centre in Temple Bar.

On April 20th, the UK Energy Consultant and lean energy advocate, Dr. David Fleming, will launch a briefing on the short and long-term implications nuclear power poses to our global society. This briefing is published by FEASTA, the Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability. Considering the financial, social, health and economic reasons, Dr. Fleming will discuss whether nuclear power is a viable source of energy in comparison to other options.

Following the briefing, three speakers including Nuala Ahern, former Green MEP, and John McGurk form the Freedom Institute will offer a short response to Fleming’s perspectives on nuclear power.

Convergence, the Sustainable Living Festival, takes the depletion of fossil fuel as its theme. The 11th Festival will be held in Cultivate, Essex Street West, Temple Bar, Dublin from April 19th to 23rd. Events include a civic forum on nuclear power on the evening of the 20th, and conferences on green building and energy-efficient building design. See www.sustainable.ie for full details or call Davie on 01 674 6376.

Since its establishment in 2003 the Cultivate Centre has worked to provide effective solutions to environmental issues and to inspire individuals to live in a more sustainable, creative and ultimately balanced way. In addition to hosting cultural events, Cultivate offers informative books and magazines, courses and workshops and a variety of eco-friendly products.

Cultivate Sustainable Living and Learning Centre,
15-19 Essex Street West, Old City Temple Bar, Dublin 8
http://www.sustainable.ie
Contact: Davie Philip 00 353 (0) 1 6746396
davie[at]sustainable.ie