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USA sends help as fires circle Russian nuclear base

Russia admitted yesterday that fires closing in on its main nuclear centre represent ‘a certain danger’ to the secret town which houses its most sophisticated research laboratories.

U.S. sends help as fires close in on Russian nuclear base.  Daily Mail  14th August 2010 The United States is sending firefighting equipment to Russia to help deal with 500 wildfires burning across the country, one of which threatens a nuclear base.The blazes have been sparked by the hottest summer ever recorded in Russia, Continue reading →

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Public mistrust of nuclear power, anxiety over nuclear wastes

if President Obama is seeking to promote nuclear energy and find a new waste strategy, the waste panel needs to focus on the issue of public mistrust as well as technological solutions


Address Mistrust, Scientists Urge Nuclear Panel – NYTimes.com, August 13, 2010,  By LESLIE KAUFMAN “……60,000 tons of radioactive waste are being stored at or near nuclear plants that churned it out, Continue reading →

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“Countdown to Zero” – film faces the nuclear weapons facts

The only answer, this film and its many talking heads assert, is to rid the world of nuclear weapons. Thus the title of “Countdown to Zero” is less a pessimistic prediction of doomsday than a rallying cry to eliminate the danger. In fact, the film closes on an optimistic note, describing the Global Zero initiative through which world leaders hope to phase out nuclear weapons.

Countdown to Zero’ a frightening nuclear threat, By ROBERT W. BUTLER, McClatchy Newspapers, 14 Aug 2010, “……with the fall of the communist bloc we heaved a collective sigh of relief and looked to a less stressful future.

Well, don’t get too comfortable. Lucy Walker’s documentary is a blood-curdling look at the world’s nuclear arsenal that suggests atomic Armageddon remains every bit as likely as during the height of the Cold War…….. Continue reading →

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Uranium miner Cameco sees sales and shares slide

Cameco trims sales outlook as second-quarter earnings drop 72 per cent, – Winnipeg Free Press. By: The Canadian Press : 13/08/2010 SASKATOON – Cameco Corp. said Friday it is trimming its 2010 sales outlook as the major uranium producer reported a 72 per cent slide in second-quarter earnings. Continue reading →

August 14, 2010 Posted by | business and costs, Canada, Uranium | , , | Leave a comment

With Russia’s help, Iran’s nuclear plant starts August 21

The Russian Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) said earlier in the day that the launch of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran has been set for Aug. 21

Iran confirms launch of its first nuclear power plant, TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) — Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi confirmed on Friday next week’s launch of his country’s first nuclear power plant Continue reading →

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Military expert declares UK’s Trident nuclear weapons are unnecessary

My personal view is that there is a future without the deterrent.”

(UK) MoD cuts: ‘no need for nuclear deterrent’  Channel 4 News 13 August 2010 As Defence Secretary Liam Fox pledges cuts for the Ministry of Defence, a former Royal Navy commander tells Channel 4 News that Britain does not need its Trident nuclear deterrent. Continue reading →

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Nuclear energy looking uneconomic in Germany

The government’s plans to impose taxes on nuclear power plant operators are part of a package–totaling around EUR82 billion between 2011 and 2014–to cut public budget deficits. The duty on nuclear fuel rods is expected to contribute EUR2.3 billion in tax income each year…..

German Utilities Warn Fuel Tax May Herald End Of Nuclear Energy – WSJ.com, By Jan Hromadko, Dow Jones Newswires; AUGUST 12, 2010, FRANKFURT  -Germany’s plan to tax the fuel used to fire nuclear power plants could make reactors unprofitable and hasten the country’s exit from atomic energy generation, Continue reading →

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Westinghouse and EDF hang on delayed nuclear sales to Poland

Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE), has recently signed a number of non-exclusive cooperation agreements with Westinghouse Electric, GE Hitachi and France’s EdF.

Poland delays nuclear plant scheduleWarsaw (Platts)–13Aug2010 The revised schedule is contained in the government’s nuclear program project. Continue reading →

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India’s nuclear power system to be entirely State run

No private players in nuclear power sector: Chavan,  Hindustan Times, Press Trust Of IndiaNew Delhi, August 13, 2010 Keeping in abeyance suggestions of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, government ton Friday said it has no intention to allow private sector to set up nuclear power plants independently. “At this stage, government does not intend to change the related provision of the Atomic

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Energy Act, 1962 for private participation in setting up of nuclear power plants,” Minister of State in PMO Prithviraj Chavan told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

No private players in nuclear power sector: Chavan – Hindustan Times

August 14, 2010 Posted by | India, politics | Leave a comment

India to adopt the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership idea

India will establish a Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership. PIB Press Release, 14 Aug 2010, The Centre will be owned and managed by the Government. It will be open to international participation through academic exchanges, training and research and development efforts. The Centre is aimed at strengthening India’s cooperation with the international community in the areas of advanced nuclear energy systems, nuclear security, radiological safety and radiation technology applications in areas such as health, food and industry. This initiative was announced by Prime Minister at the Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington on 13th April 2010.A phased approach will be followed for setting up of the Centre and no expenditure has so far been incurred on the Centre.This information was given by Sh. Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Parliamentary Affairs in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha recently.

PIB Press Release

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Scotland goes for tidal energy in a big way

“We are at the start of a new industrial boom, akin to the development of the North Sea oil and gas fields,” said Cornelius. “If we receive the same support from all levels of government that the oil and gas industry received to make the North Sea the success that it is, then the future is very bright for marine power and even brighter for Scotland.”

World’s largest tidal turbine unveiledNew 1MW marine energy system by Atlantis to be deployed later this summer  guardian.co.uk,  Rachel Fielding  Friday 13 August 2010 The world’s largest tidal turbine was yesterday unveiled at a facility in Invergordon, Scotland, marking the culmination of a decade of development activity and moving tidal power one step closer to commercial viability. Continue reading →

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