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Fight to save Russian nuclear research centre is stepped up

Russia has sent thousands of firefighters to douse wildfires close to its top nuclear research centre in Sarov

Fire near Russian nuclear centre grows, Sydney Morning Herald, August 13, 2010 Wildfires raging close to Russia’s main nuclear research centre have grown in size and emergency services are working round the clock to contain the blaze, officials say. Continue reading →

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Loopholes in India’s Nuclear Liability Bill would make taxpayer pay up

the operator who in the event of a nuclear incident shall claim the insurance and leave the taxpayers on the hook for most damages, as the amount paid over and above the capped limit shall be paid by our Government. Hence, the nuclear operators actually end paying nothing………..

The dangerous leaks and lacunae in the 2010 Nuclear Liability Bill | Legal opinions, 13 Aug 2010, The new 2010 Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill is a double-edged sword full of loopholes and unanswered questions that are more likely to cut the Indian public than protect it from  nuclear disasters, argue advocates Sangmitra Sawant and Vishnu Anand.  Continue reading →

August 13, 2010 Posted by | India, Legal | , , , , | 1 Comment

Russia’s secrecy over wildfires promotes public anxiety

“The first thing that should be done is that the Russian government should be fully transparent about what’s going on. As long as not only the people but also international experts are not really informed about what’s going on, it is a major problem.

Lack of transparency over fires fuels fears over Russia nuclear danger – swissinfo, Jessica Dacey, 13 Aug, 2010, Russian wildfires have spread to areas contaminated by the Chernobyl disaster, raising concerns that Russia should be doing more to tackle the crisis. Greenpeace Switzerland says a more transparent approach by the Russian government is needed so that the general public is better informed and outside experts can help.

The fires were sparked by the hottest summer in Russia since records began. Continue reading →

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Despite Obama’s $billions spent on nuclear weapons, his opponents want more

there are a vocal few who consistently argue that whatever funding is provided for the nuclear security complex simply won’t be enough

Nukes Forever: Barack Obama is spending billions to maintain and upgrade America’s nuclear weapons. But his opponents say it’s not enough. Will they ever be satisfied?  Foreign Policy, BY PAGE VAN DER LINDEN | AUGUST 13, 2010“………the nuclear warhead “modernization” debate, which is now becoming a point of contention in the political battle over the ratification of President Barack Obama’s new strategic arms treaty with Russia, known as New START.  As we’ll see, the treaty’s opponents have created the false impression that Obama isn’t doing enough to maintain America’s fearsome nuclear arsenal, when in fact he’s throwing billions into the effort — even, arguably, expanding it despite his pledge to work toward a world free of nuclear weapons………… Continue reading →

August 13, 2010 Posted by | USA, weapons and war | , , , | Leave a comment

Pacific Forum call for investment in renewable energy

Pacific Islands Forum calls for foreign investment in the region, Radio Australia, 13 Aug 2010, “………………Climate change is dangerous but it is also throwing up opportunities. We have already mentioned the possibility of green energy developments. Now as you know all, without exceptions, all pacific island economies have absolute dependence on the importation of fossil fuels.

We need to accelerate work on renewable energy sources. (There is) plenty of sun out there, plenty of sun energy, but we don’t know how to use it in the most efficient way and this is where we need the new investors with the technology, the sense of efficiency and I think this is the moment we should capture, not to wait around for developments, but right now. – Tuiloma Slade Neroni Slade, the Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general;

Radio Australia:Pacific Beat:Story:Pacific Islands Forum calls for foreign investment in the region

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Locating the world’s nuclear weapons

Where most of the weapons are: US and Russia…….Using the weapons stores from these two nations alone, we can still obliterate all life on Earth several times over without much effort.

Where are all the nuclear weapons located in the world?, 109.com, 13 Aug 2010, The exact status of the world’s nuclear weapon supply is only known through educated guesswork and occasional information leaks. Continue reading →

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