2010 February « nuclear-news

Renewable energy gaining influence in U.S. Congress

. the idea of a national energy standard is growing in popularity. Most of the populace has accepted clean energy as a definite part of our future, and players in Congress are beginning to respond

Renewable Energy Industry Flexes its Muscles CalFinder 24 Feb 2010, As a year expected to be a booming one for renewable energy closes out its second month, the industry is looking to iron out the details that will ensure 2010 is a year to remember. Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, renewable, USA | energy efficiency, renewable energy, renewables, solar | Leave a comment

Time to tell the truth on nuclear technology

Stop the Nukespeak and Tell the Truth About Nuclear Technology THE HUFFINGTON POST, by Rory O’Connor, February 23, 2010 “….in Nukespeak, proponents speak of “health effects” when they really mean “cancer.” Accidents such as the infamous one at Three Mile Island are merely “anomalies,” “significant events” or “abnormal occurrences” — and when they recur, they are re-dubbed “normal abnormalities.” Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, spinbuster | antinuclear, cancer, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin | Leave a comment

Does UK really need Trident nuclear ‘deterrent’?

Army chiefs question need for Trident nuclear deterrent Guardian UK, by Richard Norton-Taylor, 23 February 2010 1Nuclear missile system is the weapon ‘least likely’ to be used by UK forces in future conflicts, say senior military sources

Army chiefs question need for Trident nuclear deterrent | UK news | guardian.co.uk

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | UK, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Bloody coup in Niger – all about uranium

Uranium Fueling Niger Coup? By Melissa Pistilli- Uranium Investing News, 23 Feb 2010 Last week in Niger, a military junta led by Platoon Comander Salou Djibo calling itself the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD) launched a bloody coup against the elected government of President Tandja Mamadou…. Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Niger, politics | antinuclear, AREVA, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, uranium | Leave a comment

AREVA’s deceptive nuclear spin

AREVA tells only half the story, NUCLEAR REACTION, 24 Feb 2010, “….it’s business as usual at AREVA’s mines in Niger despite the military coup that took place in the country last week.The industry also needs to show us all that it can deal with the highly radiaoctive waste that nuclear reactors produce in a safe, clean fashion. AREVA in particularly are singularly failing in that regard. Again, is the implication that we shouldn’t worry or care about wat happens at end of the nuclear chain? Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | France, spinbuster | antinuclear, AREVA, cancer, France, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Vermont nuclear plant might herald the end of nuclear industry’s resuscitation

Obama’s nuclear vision suffers setback as Vermont plant faces shutdown Vermont would be the first state to close a nuclear reactor after 38-year-old Yankee’s history of leaking cancer-causing tritium guardian.co.uk 23 February 2010
Barack Obama’s new dream of a nuclear renaissance faces a major reality check tomorrow when the state of Vermont is expected to shut down an ageing nuclear reactor with a history of leaks. Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, reactor | Leave a comment

CT Scans, radiation and cancer

The Dangers of Radiation, Leukemia, Feb 22 2010 The most serious problem with the widespread use of CAT scans is the radiation these devices leave in our bodies. CAT scans are not simple chest X-rays, which deliver only a small amount of radiation. Instead, they expose the patient to a significant amount of radiation, and radiation in significant doses has been shown to increase the risk of cancer.. Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, health | antinuclear, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

Obama should dump the nuclear power push and lead renewables movement

“Obama needs to find the political guts to lead us into a clean, green renewal energy future.

Activists Criticize Obama’s Nuclear Power Loan Guarantees By Gloria Tatum, Staff Writer, The Atlanta Progressive News (February 22, 2010)(APN) ATLANTA — President Barack Obama’s announcement last week that he has promised funding in the Fiscal Year 2011 budget for new nuclear power reactors in the US, with some 54.5 billion dollars in federal loan guarantees, has ignited a firestorm of local and national resistance…. Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | Leave a comment

Opposition to UK Naval nuclear waste dump

UK port becoming ‘nuclear dumping ground’ TwoCircles.net 23 February 2010 – 12:12pm. * InternationalBy IRNA,London : Europe’s largest single issue peace organisation is warning the British government against plans to use a naval dockyard base as a centre for dismantling radioactive submarines.The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) has voiced concern about the safety record of Devonport dockyard in south-west England and its position in the middle of Plymouth city as being inappropriate site as a ‘nuclear dumping ground.’ Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | UK, wastes | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes | Leave a comment

Uranium industry in financial doldrums

Spot Uranium Remains Under Downward Pressure ninemsn 23/02/2010 By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck Spot uranium prices continue their descent as buyers seem in no hurry and with sellers offering ever more aggressive price cuts to get deals done. The past week, ending Friday, saw a few deals being concluded, but also a further cut to TradeTech’s weekly price benchmark.

Spot Uranium Remains Under Downward Pressure

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1 | Leave a comment

Concerted bullying campaign against climate scientists

Bullying, Lies And The Rise Of Right-Wing Climate Denial Counter Currents, By Prof. Clive Hamilton, 22 Feb 2010, Australia’s most distinguished climate scientists have become the target of a new form of cyber-bullying aimed at driving them out of the public debate.In recent months, each time they enter the public debate through a newspaper article or radio interview these scientists are immediately subjected to a torrent of aggressive, abusive and, at times, threatening emails. Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, secrets,lies and civil liberties | AUSTRALIA | Leave a comment

Nuclear bomb tests on the moon?

The U.S. and Soviet Union Considered Detonating Nuclear Bombs on the Moon, Disinformation, by Ralph Bernardo February 23, 2010“……..Someone in the US government got the bright idea of nuking the Moon, and in 1958 the Air Force Special Weapons Center spearheaded the project (labeled A119, “A Study of Lunar Research Flights”). Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Australian govt to impose nuclear waste dump on unwilling Territory

Nuclear waste dump should be ‘scrapped’
BigPond News February 23, 2010

Mr Sweeney ….. argued the government was still forcing a nuclear waste dump on a community that doesn’t want it.He says about 60 traditional owners have signed a petition opposing the development of the dump at Muckaty, some of whom Mr Ferguson claims volunteered the land.Mr Sweeney said a small group of traditional owners were paid $200,000 to volunteer their land, but that the government had refused to make the agreement public due to ‘commercial confidence and sensitivity’.’ Continue reading →

February 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | indigenous issues | antinuclear, AUSTRALIA, indigenous, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

Failing Nuclear industry trying to save itself in reactor sales to China?

Here’s how the shell game could work. If the coal industry could sell outdated, pollution-spewing, coal-fired power plants to China, could the nuclear power industry do the same thing? Could they get rid of their unresolved and unfunded decommissioning headache with the same trick?

(USA) How Do You Say “Oh Crap!” in Chinese?, THE HUFFINGTON POST, Alexia Parks, February 22, 2010 China is picking up the worst of American technology along with its best. For example, to keep up with U.S. consumer demand, China has bought and imported the worst of our outdated, pollution-spewing, coal-fired power plants. American coal power plant owners made out like bandits in the sale and transfer of outdated technology. Under-regulated, their Chinese counterparts have made millions on their rapid manufacture of products for the U.S. market…………. Continue reading →

February 23, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | business and costs, China | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge against nuclear plant

South Carolina’s nuclear fight with Obama heads to Supreme Court, South Carolina News 23 Feb 2010 In what could have far-reaching implications for efforts to build new nuclear power plants in the U.S., the South Carolina Supreme Court as set a hearing date on a challenge against a new nuclear reactor project planned in the state. Continue reading →