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Nuclear power’s uncertain prospects

The New Nukes
The WALL STREET JOURNAL

By REBECCA SMITH

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
“…………..nuclear is far from a sure thing. Yes, the plants of tomorrow—some of which could enter construction as soon as 2012—go at least part way toward solving some of the problems of yesterday. But they are still more expensive than fossil-fuel plants, and they still generate waste that must be stored safely somewhere. Continue reading →

September 8, 2009 Posted by | 1, 1 NUCLEAR ISSUES, 2 WORLD | , , , , | Leave a comment

Belarusian Nuclear Power costly and dangerous

Belarusian Nuclear Power Project: Dangerous and Expensive
BIELAR.US 8 Sept 09 “…………a nuclear plant built by Russia on a Russian loan, serviced by Russian technicians and fed with Russian fuel might be a very good deal for Russia, but will hardly make Belarus more independent. Continue reading →

September 8, 2009 Posted by | 1, Belarus, business and costs | , , , , , | Leave a comment

The secret scandal of depleted uranium

The Betrayal » The Biggest Con: Democrats & Republicans Work Together To Destroy America
oilforimmigration 6 Sept 09
Depleted uranium weapons were first given by the US to Israel for use under US supervision in the 1973 Sinai war against the Arabs. Since then the US has tested, manufactured, and sold depleted uranium weapons systems to 29 countries. Continue reading →

September 8, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, MIDDLE EAST | , , , , | Leave a comment

50,000 join anti-nuclear power march in Berlin

The Local 5 Sep 09
Some 50,000 anti-nuclear protestors demonstrated in Berlin on Saturday against Germany possibly reversing a decision to abandon atomic energy and extending the life of its nuclear power plants. Continue reading →

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Regional nuclear issues top IAEA board meeting’s agenda

Regional nuclear issues top IAEA board meeting’s agenda
VIENNA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will focus on Iran, Syria and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at its board meeting this week………………. Continue reading →

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Former nuclear pariah India seeks uranium stocks

Google News By Elizabeth Roche (AFP) –7 Sept 09
NEW DELHI — Energy-starved India, armed with permission to buy atomic fuel from around the world after the end of a three-decade ban, is courting new partners alongside old friends in its global hunt for uranium.. Continue reading →

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