Procurement: Russia Stiffs The Grunts And Boosts The Nukes
Russia Stiffs The Grunts And Boosts The Nukes
STRATEGY PAGE September 14, 2008: Russia is increasing its defense spending 26 percent next year, to $50 billion. Some of the increased money will go to new radios and intelligence collection and analysis systems (sensors and computers), but most of it will go to upgrading strategic nuclear weapons. This includes more Topol ICBMs and Borei class SSBNs (and a version of the Topol used by this submarine) and upgrades to the Tu-160 heavy bomber. This puts Russia in the top five of defense spenders (along with the U.S., China, Britain and France).
Procurement: Russia Stiffs The Grunts And Boosts The Nukes
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Wind Turbines to Propel Renewable Energy in Finland
Uutiset 14.09.2008 Government has agreed to construct a number of wind power plants over the next decade. Information obtained by YLE indicates that the aim is to generate about 200 megawatts of wind power by the year 2020. In principle about 1,000 wind turbines would be needed to produce that much power.The proposal calls for development of wind parks in key catchment areas such as coastlines and near the sea, to accommodate the large numbers of turbines needed. The proposal is part of government’s climate and energy strategy that is currently being hammered out.
Boosting wind power requires other supporting programmes, such as so-called input tariffs, which are expected to be approved in principle during the autumn……………………..The working group has failed to reach agreement on amping up nuclear-generated power in Finland
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The World from Berlin: Nuclear Slop in Leaky Mine Washes over Berlin – SPIEGEL ONLINE – News – International
Nuclear Slop in Leaky Mine Washes over Berlin
SPIEGAL ONLINE 5 Sept 08 The nuclear waste scandal involving leaky drums of “radioactive liquor” at a storage facility in a German salt mine called Asse II keeps growing. Commentators see consequences not just for some federal politicians, but also for Germany’s ongoing nuclear debate.
It’s not enough that 130,000 barrels of radioactive waste are sitting rusted and leaking in a converted Lower Saxony salt mine. But it turns out that the severity of the problem, which this week has developed into a full-blown scandal, has long been known — and was overlooked by state environment ministers. As early as 2006, researchers mentioned “radioactive liquor” in a report on the Asse II salt mine to state officials, according to a regional newspaper called the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.
The sorry condition of the storage site has become a political scandal in Berlin,
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Still no safe place to store nuclear waste | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
Still no safe place to store nuclear waste
Indt Star.com Jim O’Neill 8 sept 08 With all the talk about renewable energy, there is resurgence in the nuclear debate. However, one fact remains hidden in all the pro nuclear talk. That is the storage of nuclear waste. So far no one has come up with a satisfactory plan to store this extremely hazardous material………………..Think of it. Our best scientists have not come up with a safe way to dispose or hide from this horrible danger. Yet, as Will says, it is being stored temporarily within 75 miles of where more than 161 million Americans live.This is outrageous. Where is the popular outrage?
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Still no safe place to store nuclear waste | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
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Imports of nuclear power opposed by green groups
Environmental activists have opposed further imports of nuclear-generated electricity from across the border under a new energy agreement with the mainland, though a power supplier has hinted it might expand imports. …
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Emissions trading to bring ag opportunities: Rabobank – National Rural News – Agribusiness and General – Finance – Stock Journal
Emissions trading to bring ag opportunities: Rabobank
farmonline Stock journal 15/09/2008 Significant opportunities will emerge for Australian agriculture to benefit from moves to address climate change, according to a leading international expert in the field.Head of policy at British-based carbon specialist investment banking house Climate Change Capital (CCC), Kate Hampton, says the potential commercial opportunities presented by the transition to a low-carbon economy were considerable for Australian farmers and agribusinesses.
But she says the sector must engage with government and participate in the policy debate to address climate change…………………………….
She said that although Australia’s contribution to overall global carbon emissions was relatively small, there was a clear potential for ‘first-mover’ advantage by being a world leader in addressing climate change.
This was especially the case for agriculture, where the combination of fundamental demand for food from a growing world population and the need to, at the same time, reduce carbon emissions from farming would bring clear commercial benefits for those who could achieve this in the longer term.
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A Detailed Report Analyzing the Green Electricity Industry in Australia is Now Available: Gain a Valuable Insight into the Australian Market – MarketWatch
A Detailed Report Analyzing the Green Electricity Industry in Australia is Now Available: Gain a Valuable Insight into the Australian Market
Market Watch Sept. 14, 2008 DUBLIN, Ireland, Sep 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Research and MarketsGreen energy is a term used to describe sources of energy that are considered to be environmentally friendly and non-polluting. These sources of energy may provide a remedy to the systemic effects of global warming and certain forms of pollution.Green energy is commonly thought of in the context of electricity, heating and cogeneration. Consumers, businesses and organizations may purchase green energy in order to support further development, help reduce the environmental impacts of conventional electricity generation and increase their nation’s energy independence. Renewable energy certificates (Green certificates or green tags) have been one way for consumers and businesses to support green energy. Over 35 million homes in Europe and one million in the United States are purchasing such certificates………………………… Green electricity in Australia is available from a number of green energy suppliers that supply electricity from what are thought to be environmentally friendly energy sources. Typically, this refers to renewable and non-polluting energy sources. The growth and development of the green energy industry is tracked in Australia by the ALTEX-Australia alternative energy index.This report analyzes green electricity in Australia. The report begins with an analysis of the global energy industry, the Australian energy industry and the Australian renewable energy, setting the stage for introducing the importance of green electricity in Australia. The report covers all the renewable energy sectors that are actively participating in generating electricity through ecological methods. Australia’s renewable energy certificate system is also described in details within the report, along with an in-depth analysis of the regulatory framework affecting electricity generation in a green manner.The leading providers of green electricity in Australia such as AGL, EnergyAustralia, Origin Energy, etc., are all profiled in the report.
Australian uranium mining dilemma | Herald Sun
Australian uranium mining dilemma
September 15, 2008 12:00am
THE mining of our uranium is digging Australia into one big geo-political hole.
Russia, India and China all desperately want to get their hands on our massive deposits of uranium.
We’ve said yes to China, no to India and, as for Russia, we’ve swung from yes to no to probably one day.
It should never have come to this.
It is true that PM Kevin Rudd inherited this nuclear nightmare from John Howard, but the ALP should have seen it coming and tried to avert it.
Russia, India and China are all armed with nuclear weapons, but deny they want our uranium for weapons use and pledge to use it only for peaceful purposes.
How can we trust any of them, when they don’t even trust each other?……………………….How could any sane person trust Russian PM Vladimir Putin?……………………Soon after his uranium deal with Australia, Putin went on national TV to boast that he was expanding Russia’s nuclear weapons capabilities………………………..
What remains unmentioned is that Russia was also waiting for India to gain this waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group in order to build four more nuclear reactors in India.
Australia’s exploitation of its substantial uranium deposits brings to mind the expression: “Lie down with dogs, you’ll get up with fleas.”
For those who hoped for a healthy dose of political change, patience is starting to wear thin.
Australian uranium mining dilemma | Herald Sun
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