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Radioactive land given back to aborigines

Tjarutja people ‘at risk’ from contaminated land ABC News 11 Nov 09ABC A South Australian ex-serviceman who was exposed to radiation during the Maralinga atomic tests in the 1950s and 60s says land should not be handed over to the traditional owners until a contaminated area is cleaned up or fenced off. Continue reading →

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UK Govt pushes nukes, downplays renewables

Nuclear gets fast-track, but renewables left with little The Ecologist Tom Levitt11th November, 2009 New Government planning rules will shorten the approval process for big power projects like nuclear plants, but do little for the local renewables sector. Continue reading →

November 12, 2009 Posted by | 1, renewable, UK | , , , , | Leave a comment

Russia to supply missiles to Iran

Iran urges Russia to fulfill missile supply contract TEHRAN Breaking News 24/7 Ria Novosti, IANS November 11th, 2009– Russia has to fulfill its contract on the supply of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran, Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said………… Continue reading →

November 12, 2009 Posted by | 1, Iran, weapons and war | , , , | Leave a comment

New emphasis on veterans’ exposure to depleted uranium

Vet Center provides a refuge from the horrors of war Redwood Times Susan Gardner, Redwood Times 11/11/2009 “..……..The Eureka Vet Center provides services to veterans who have served in a combat zone and who are struggling with PTSD. Continue reading →

November 12, 2009 Posted by | 1, general | , , , , | 1 Comment

It’s just too expensive – the UK nuclear plan

Nuclear Shambles : Ed Miliband vows nuclear power is safe Media Lens Message Board  by jo abbess  on November 9, 2009, Ed Miliband, or the people advising him, think that people are opposed to New Nuclear Power on principle, Continue reading →

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India ready for new nuclear weapons tests

Sri Lanka: Meeting the Western challenge  Asian Tribune By Dimuth Gunawardena 10 Nov 09 “…………..The stage is thus set for the next round of nuclear tests by India in spite of Washington’s objections, Continue reading →

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