Energy policies
Sir, — Seventy years ago when aluminium was used to cast “Eros” to bring fairyland into Piccadilly Circus it was not intended that the statue would be an example of the anti-corro-sive properties of the metal. But, in a very corrosive
atmosphere, aluminium has proved its worth. Likewise, the author of “The Way of All Flesh” did not write “Erewhon” as a fairy story; his novels all packed a solid message. Certainly, aluminium uses some 1800 kWh of electricity a ton in manufacture, but aluminium recycles easily for very little energy usage and gives a great yield when recycled. Regard aluminium as stored electricity, good for the world, but perhaps a sell-out for New Zealand. Yet the fabrication and processing of aluminium ingots would be a very suitable industry for this country. The people’s favourite motor car would be the biggest factor in the overseas debt and no doubt the “inescapable economics of survival” will keep Values quiet on this issue. — Yours, etc., PATRICK NEARY. February 24, 1977.
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