Will council continue to sideline the scientists?

In 2010 Gosford Council hosted four community forums.

I attended the Environment Forum, held on November 8 with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki the keynote speaker.

Dr Karl informed the residents and senior staff of Gosford Council that the technology existed to provide renewable energy to meet Australia's needs.

A technology professor has assured me that technology has improved since Dr Karl confidently assured the audience that renewable energy was a viable alternative to traditionally-generated electricity, meaning coal-fired power stations.

What has happened in the seven years since the acclaimed scientist assured the audience of switching to renewable energy was not a risk?

The topic is now a political football, with scientists sideline observers.

Will there be a postal ballot in the future asking voters if there should be action on climate change and rejuvenation of coal-fired power stations?

The Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 failed to comment on renewable energy; and favoured ongoing coal supply for energy generation.

Email, 21 Sep 2017

Norman Harris, Umina