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Nuclear-capable missile tested by Pakistan

Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable missile, Telegraph, 22 Dec 10, Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said the successful missile test proved that the country’s defence capability is invincible and “should never be challenged”. The Pakistan military released a statement which said that the Ghauri Hatf 5 missile has a range of 800 miles, and has the capability to carry nuclear and conventional warheads. Mr Gilani made it clear that nuclear deterrence would form the basis of Pakistan’s security policy, assuring that the programme would be developed and its nuclear capabilities enhanced…… Video: Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable missile – Telegraph

December 22, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Illegal shipment to Pakistan nuclear plant, by U.S.-China firm

The company was accused of “illegal export, re-export and/or transshipment of high-performance coatings from the United States to the Chashma 2 Nuclear Power Plant in Pakistan via a third-party distributor (in China),”

US-China firm fined for Pakistan nuclear exports, Google hosted news, (AFP) – 22 Dec 10, WASHINGTON — The United States on Tuesday fined the Chinese subsidiary of a US firm nearly four million dollars for exporting coatings to a Pakistan nuclear site. Continue reading →

December 22, 2010 Posted by | China, secrets,lies and civil liberties, USA | Leave a comment

“Golden Rule” anti nuclear ship to sail again

The “Golden Rule” will Sail Again, THE HUFFINGTON POST, 22 Dec 10, The Golden Rule, the legendary 30-foot ketch that once terrified U.S. government officials, will return to the seas again this coming summer……….. the Golden Rule will resume the long journey it began more than half a century ago. Rebuilt by U.S. military veterans, it will (in the words of the project brochure), “renew Bigelow’s and Veterans for Peace’s mission — to abolish war and promote peaceful diplomacy.”More information about the Golden Rule Project can be obtained on its web site (http://www.heritech.com/goldenrule), by contacting Fredy Champagne at fchampagne@asis.com, or by writing to Veterans for Peace, P.O. Box 5097, Eureka, CA 95502-5097. Lawrence Wittner: The “Golden Rule” will Sail Again

December 22, 2010 Posted by | history | Leave a comment

Rapid take up of local solar power by Australians

“Much of this growth will be in regional Australia, creating employment opportunities and an economic boost for towns and communities,”

Green Australia turns to solar power | The Daily Telegraph, Cameron England , 22 Dec 10, THERE were more than 100,000 solar power systems installed across Australia last year which is more than in the previous decade combined. Continue reading →

December 22, 2010 Posted by | AUSTRALIA, decentralised | Leave a comment

Naturally occurring radioactivity affecting Houston water

Houston, which continues to depend in part on groundwater for 20 percent of its water, obtains water from wells that drill into underground aquifers surrounded by naturally occurring forms of uranium, radium and other radioactive contaminants…..Multiple toxicologists and radiation experts KHOU spoke with agree with the EPA and Bradford, that any amount of radiation exposure in drinking water increases your risk for cancer.

Draft of federal report finds radiation widespread in Houston water | khou.com  by Mark Greenblatt / December 21, 2010 HOUSTON—A draft of a soon-to-be-released federal report shows radiation in Houston’s drinking water is much more widespread than city leaders previously disclosed to the public.　 Continue reading →

December 22, 2010 Posted by | USA, water | Leave a comment

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