2010 July 22 « nuclear-news

Prosperous future for decentralised renewable energy

it highlights the role that far-flung places can play in clean energy innovation. Where electricity and fuel prices are high, new energy technologies are often much more competitive.

Want to See the Future of Energy? Look to Alaska and Hawaii The Atlantic, Alexis Madrigal , 21 July 2010, “……….a hydroelectric turbine for Gustavus Electric Inc. spins in a small metal building not much bigger than a farmland garage.T Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | decentralised, USA | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Uranium industry ignoring the market’s gloomy realities

“Despite the low spot and term prices, uranium producers have shown almost no discipline by reducing current or planned output,”…Despite falling uranium prices, worldwide spending on exploration and mine development grew 133 per cent to $1.6-billion in 2008 from 2006, a

Rising uranium demand still can’t outpace supply, Brenda Bouw. CTV News , 22 July 2010, Uranium was all the rage during the last mining boom, when supply shortages spurred investors to drive up the price to record highs.Instead, in a repeat of a uranium runup in the late 1970s, the hype proved overblown, sending prices down sharply and leaving a glut of the silvery element on the market. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, business and costs, Uranium | antinuclear, nuclear costs, uranium | Leave a comment

Uranium prices set for further fall

“the potential for further price declines.”….

Uranium Prices Have `Limited Upside’ With Market in Surplus, CRU Forecasts, Bloomberg, By Anna Stablum – Jul 21, 2010 Uranium supplies will exceed demand through 2012 and there is “limited upside” to prices for at least six months, London-based research company CRU said. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, business and costs, Uranium | antinuclear, nuclear costs, uranium | Leave a comment

Nuclear scientist was spy for Iran – report

Iranian nuclear scientist spied on CIA: report, CBC News, July 21, 2010 An Iranian nuclear scientist spy who returned home last week from the United States provided valuable information about the CIA, a semi-official news agency reported Wednesday.Shahram Amiri’s tale will be made into a TV movie, the agency reported. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Iran, secrets,lies and civil liberties | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Nuclear Regulatory Commission not concerned with weapons proliferation risks

a systemic flaw at the NRC: The commission does not conduct broad assessments of the proliferation concerns associated with licensing projects…….

Nuclear Licensing Process Raises Proliferation Concerns « The Washington Independent, NRC Not Required to Assess Proliferation Risks When Approving New Technology, By Andrew Restuccia 7/21/10 This Thursday in Wilmington, N.C., officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the government agency responsible for overseeing the country’s nuclear energy activities, are slated to present a report laying out the environmental impacts of a proposed uranium enrichment facility, a key step in approving the facility’s license. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety, Uranium, USA | antinuclear, enriched, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons, uranium | Leave a comment

India’s Nuclear Liability Bill lets foreign reactor suppliers off the hook

The nuclear scientist favoured more strengthening of the clause to ensure proper channelling of liability on the supplier of the nuclear equipment……

PK Iyengar raises key ‘flaws’ in nuclear liability bill – dnaindia.com, 21 July 2010, New Delhi: Former Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman PK Iyengar today raised a red flag over certain provisions of the nuclear liability bill, including keeping civil courts off-limits in case of a nuclear accident… Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment

How workers’ uranium exposure levels can be fudged

levels of residual radiation at the site AFTER the structure itself was removed and buried in Piketon, Ohio, were used to approximate radiation doses of workers when it was in operation…..“there’s no reason to believe that host decontamination measurements would be meaningful to reconstruct doses 18 years earlier during operations.”

Panel Discussing Raising Huntington Radiation Exposure Levels at Atomic Plant Some Could Jump Ten Fold By Tony Rutherford, Huntingtonnews.net, 21 July 2010, Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | health, Uranium, USA | antinuclear, enriched, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear technology, radiation, radioactive, recycling, reprocessing, uranium | Leave a comment

Retaliation by Iran on inspections of cargo ships

The Iranian bill also requires the government to maintain its limited level of cooperation with United Nations nuclear safeguards agreements. Iran, for example, refuses to allow surprise visits by U.N. nuclear inspectors

Iran’s parliament adopts bill against inspections, Google hosted news, The Associated Press, By NASSER KARIMI (AP) – 21 July 2010, TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s parliament authorized the government Tuesday to retaliate against countries that inspect cargo on Iranian ships and aircraft as part of new U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Iran, politics international | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Australia’s new Prime Minister wants huge renewable energy investment

In 2007, Australia committed to ensuring 20% of electricity supply to come from renewable energy sources by 2020.

Gillard wants ‘record investment’ in renewable energy, Recharge Lee Hong Liang 21 July 2010, Australia’s new Prime Minister Julia Gillard has promised to spend a “record” amount of money to develop the country’s solar and renewable energy sector. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA, renewable | AUSTRALIA, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, solar, water | Leave a comment