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China leading in providing renewable energy jobs

James M. Gentile: Who Will Win The Race For Jobs In Renewable Energy? THE HUFFINGTON POST February 8, 2010 When it comes to renewable energy innovation and equipment manufacturing, China is challenging the West, and the outcome will decide where millions of jobs go in the future. Continue reading →

February 9, 2010 Posted by | China, climate change, renewable | , , , | Leave a comment

Unnecessary Medical ionizing radiation increases cancer risk

(USA) Glance: High-grade medical scans are key contributor to rising radiation exposure Health News February 9th, 2010 The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will work with doctors and manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been growing for decades. Continue reading →

February 9, 2010 Posted by | health, USA | , , , , | Leave a comment

Sarah Palin and the push for war on Iran

(USA) Palin beating drums of war on Iran PRESS TV, 08 Feb 2010 US conservative darling Sarah Palin says she thinks President Barack Obama should declare war on Iran. Continue reading →

February 9, 2010 Posted by | politics, USA | , , | Leave a comment

Renewable energy -pressure on U.S. Congress to set standard

Wind, solar groups push US renewable energy standard. Feb 10, 2010 Stimulus funds powered most renewables to expand in 2009* Energy groups stress domestic job creation* Call for federal energy standard, extended tax credits By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment CorrespondentWASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Continue reading →

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Iran defies West and cranks up uranium work

Iran defies West and cranks up uranium work Sydney Morning Herald February 10, 2010
The US has begun circulating ideas for possible sanctions among its closest allies on the UN Security Council and is hoping Tehran’s announcement will convince China that its real purpose is to create a weapon, not the civilian use of nuclear energy.

Calling Iran’s move provocative, a senior US official said the decision to enrich to 20 per cent, if carried out, would suggest that Iran’s ”intentions are not as they stated”………….

Iran uranium enrichment program|Mahmoud Ahmedinejad

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Nuclear weapons in Europe – hindering global security?

Europe’s Nuclear Deterrent Debated Voice of America 8 Feb 2010 Jennifer Glasse | London Germany’s new coalition government is calling for U.S. nuclear missiles to be removed from Europe.  A London research organization says Germany’s announcement has reopened the global debate about whether nuclear weapons help or hinder global security……

The U.S. administration will make its nuclear policy clear with a paper known as the Nuclear Posture Review expected to be reported to the U.S. Congress this month.  In the meantime, the German government has called for the removal of U.S. tactical weapons on its soil and from Europe altogether.

Europe’s Nuclear Deterrent Debated | Europe | English

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First Uranium broke environmental law

Business Report – Web: State finds First Uranium broke the law February 8, 2010By Asha Speckman First Uranium’s application for an environmental authorisation licence was withdrawn because it had contravened law and begun development of its minewaste tailings processing facility at its Ezulwini mine near Potchefstroom without proper approval. Continue reading →

February 9, 2010 Posted by | India, Legal | , | Leave a comment

Roanoke River endangered by uranium mining

(USA) League of Individuals for the Environment Feb. 5–-Concerns over proposed uranium mining in Pittsylvania County led the Southern Environmental Law Center to include the Roanoke River basin in its 2010 list of top 10 endangered places in its coverage area.

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