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282:, written by Brook, stating that it provided "strong evidence for the need to accept a substantial role for advance nuclear power systems" as part of a range of sustainable energy technologies. "Much as leading climate scientists have recently advocated the development of safe, next-generation nuclear energy systems to combat global climate change ... we entreat the conservation and environmental community to weigh up the pros and cons of different energy sources using objective evidence and pragmatic trade-offs, rather than simply relying on idealistic perceptions of what is 'green'." 33: 316:
to investigate the potential for an expanded role for the state in all aspects of the nuclear industry (mining, enrichment, reprocessing, waste management and nuclear electricity generation). Brook described the announcement as "real progress." In April 2015, Brook was one of five members appointed
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in April 2015, which represented a declaration of principles for new environmentalism. The summary of the manifesto says: "We offer this statement in the belief that both human prosperity and an ecologically vibrant planet are not only possible, but also inseparable. By committing to the real
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processes, already underway, that have begun to decouple human well-being from environmental destruction, we believe that such a future might be achieved. As such, we embrace an optimistic view toward human capacities and the future." It was described by Eduardo Porter of
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which operated for about five years from 2008. In the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster, Brook argued that the consequences were likely to be minimal, a claim he later retracted.
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said "The members of this Committee have been chosen to ensure that the Commission receives a broad range of advice and reflects the diversity of views that the community holds,"
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discuss and articulate the debate about nuclear power. Brook argues that there are seven reasons why people should say "yes" to nuclear power:
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In an open letter of December 2014 that he led, 75 leading scientists urged environmentalists to set aside their preconceptions about
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2007: H.G. Andrewartha Medal: Royal Society of SA. Awarded for outstanding research by a scientist under 40 years (any discipline)
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Brook has lived in Melbourne, Bristol (UK), Coonabarabran, Sydney, Darwin, Adelaide, Kyoto (Japan) and currently resides near
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Brook, B.W., O'Grady, J.J., Chapman, A.P., Burgman, M.A., Akçakaya, H.R., & Frankham, R. Nature (2000) 404: 385-387
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Brook's advocacy for nuclear power has been challenged by opponents of nuclear industries, including environmentalist
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as "sad" and "increasingly irrelevant" after they expressed their opposition to nuclear industrial development.
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Brook has held positions on a number of advisory boards, committees and councils. These include the
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as a viable carbon-free energy source for wholesale replacement of fossil fuels, especially using
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Lowe argues that there are seven reasons why people should say "no" to nuclear power:
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Brook, B.W., Sodhi, N.S. & Bradshaw, C.J.A. Trends Ecol Evol (2008) 23: 453-460
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Because nuclear power's true costs are lower than either fossil fuels or renewables
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Sodhi, Navjot S., Barry W. Brook and Corey J. A. Bradshaw (2007) Wiley-Blackwell,
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2007: Cosmos Bright Sparks Award: One of the top 10 young scientists in Australia
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in the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology. He was formerly an ARC
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Predictive accuracy of population viability analysis in conservation biology.
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2013: Scopus Researcher of the Year, Life Sciences and Biological Sciences
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Because nuclear fuel is virtually unlimited and packs a huge energy punch
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Sodhi, N.S., Brook, B.W. (2006) Cambridge University Press, London, UK.
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The role of nuclear fission energy in mitigating future carbon emissions
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2010: Community Science Educator of the Year, Science Excellence awards
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Brook, B.W., Sodhi, N.S., & Ng, P.K.L. Nature (2003) 424: 420–423.
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2014-15: Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher, Environment/Ecology
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to the Expert Advisory Committee of the Royal Commission, along with
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Scopus Researcher of the Year, Life Sciences and Biological Sciences
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1999: Australian Flora Foundation Prize, Australian Flora Foundation
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CBE and John Carlsson, to provide high-level advice. Commissioner
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In 2011, Brook co-authored a "Nuclear Series" of articles for the
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from 2007 to 2014. He was also Director of Climate Science at the
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Klimaforscher Barry Brook "Deutschland muss Atomkraftwerke bauen"
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Key role for nuclear energy in global biodiversity conservation.
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Because advanced nuclear power will strengthen global security
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Does the terrestrial biosphere have planetary tipping points?
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as a "...new strategy , of course, presents big challenges".
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Brook, along with 17 other environmental scholars, released
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Catastrophic extinctions follow deforestation in Singapore.
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International Awards Committee of the Global Energy Prize
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in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the
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Nuclear Fuel Cycle Commission delivers on key milestones
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Brook is an ecologist who has published three books and
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Synergies among extinction drivers under global change.
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An Open Letter to Environmentalists on Nuclear Energy
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Australia's nuclear options - CEDA policy perspective
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technology that recycles used nuclear fuel, like the
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(2010). 913:An Ecomodernist Manifesto - authors 477:Because new technology solves the " 367:Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission 314:Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission 13: 1212: 863: 303:Australian Youth Climate Coalition 14: 1311: 1240: 966:from the original on 1 July 2023. 954:Porter, Eduardo (14 April 2015). 923:http://ecomodernism.org/manifesto 532:Because there are safety concerns 1154:Royal Society of South Australia 873:Brook, Barry (8 February 2015). 677:Brook, Barry (6 November 2021). 359:Premier's Climate Change Council 301:political party (SA Branch) and 31: 1201: 1183: 1165: 1147: 1136:Cosmos Magazine 'Bright Sparks' 1129: 1111: 1099: 1087: 1068: 1038: 1026: 998: 970: 947: 935: 916: 904: 892: 549:Brook, B.W. and 17 co-authors: 130:, Australia, where he held the 840: 826: 785: 773: 729: 696: 670: 658: 622:Tropical Conservation Biology. 404:Australian Laureate Fellowship 348: 148:Brook attended high school in 58:Australian Laureate Fellowship 1: 1050:University of South Australia 635: 384: 375:University of South Australia 116:Australian Laureate Professor 847:Green, Jim (12 March 2012). 652:"Research Management System" 7: 1285:Macquarie University alumni 1208:Australian Flora Foundation 513:Because it is too expensive 408:Australian Research Council 355:Australian Research Council 237:Australia's nuclear options 218:Brook established the blog 197:proponent for nuclear power 170:ISI highly cited researcher 10: 1316: 1300:Nuclear power in Australia 1225:Why vs Why: Nuclear Power. 563:Why vs Why: Nuclear Power. 551:ecomodernism.org/manifesto 547:An Ecomodernist Manifesto. 452:Why vs. Why: Nuclear Power 211:, which is co-authored by 207:. 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Australian Laureate Fellowship
Environment
Energy
University of Tasmania
Melbourne
ARC
University of Tasmania
University of Adelaide
Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of Climate Change
Coonabarabran
Macquarie University
over 300 peer-reviewed scientific papers
ISI highly cited researcher
ecological systems
conservation biology
paleoecology
sustainable energy
climate change
proponent for nuclear power
generation IV
Integral Fast Reactor
Ian Lowe

South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy
Ben Heard
CEDA
Anthony Owen
Tony Wood
Grattan Institute

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