Zion Lights has 'escaped' from Extinction Rebellion to be an advocate for nuclear

Dear ,

I thought you might be interested in a function that we are running in Brisbane with Zion Lights, the former Extinction Rebellion UK spokesperson who has converted to being a pro-nuclear campaigner.

We’ve been lucky enough to arrange a lunch to be addressed by her and also by Professor Stephen Wilson on October 5.

Stephen is the author of the UQ paper “What would be necessary for nuclear power plants to be operational in Australia by the 2030s”.

I thought you would be interested in this function because nothing in our world is more basic than reliable electricity, and it is obvious from the blackouts, rationing, and sky-rocketing prices that there are problems with our current approach.

Electricity has been an issue in elections in the past, including Margaret Thatcher’s first victory, and elections in Queensland during the Bjelke-Petersen era. They will play a part again if we cannot guarantee reliable supply.

The aim of the function will be to increase understanding of what the shape of a decarbonised power system should be, as well as to explore the emotional barriers to accepting that nuclear has to be part of the solution.

Zion is a young hip single mum who is a first-generation Brit of Punjabi heritage. If you can understand why she changed her mind you will have an insight into what our younger generations may think once they are forced to think more deeply about the issues.  

Stephen can answer your questions about the ins and outs of power generation from both the engineering and the economics perspectives. Together they make a complete package.

This function is designed to reach out to political leaders as well as the wider Brisbane business and professional community. It would be an ideal one to bring “nuclear curious” or “nuclear skeptical” friends and colleagues too.

The function is October 5, at 12:00 for 12:30 pm. Cost is $135 for Australian Institute of Progress members, or $165 for non-members. We also have a price for tables of 10 ($1,350) and students ($120). To book, click here.

Regards,

GRAHAM YOUNG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR