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Japanese tax-payers should not pay up for risky Texas nuclear project

Clearly the state has other cleaner and cheaper alternatives, such as wind power or even natural gas. Overall, this looks like a bad deal all around: for Texas, for the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and for Japanese taxpayers.

Why Japan Should Say ‘No’ To Funding U.S. Nuclear Plants, Change.org News,  by Zachary Shahan · February 18, 2011 Nuclear energy, even if it were the cleanest, greenest, safest thing on the planet (which it is definitely not), is extremely financially risky. For this reason, it is nearly impossible for nuclear projects in the U.S. to get enough funding to get off the ground. Instead, companies rely on loan guarantees from the federal government, which ensures lenders that if the projects fail, taxpayers foot the bill and bail out the failed nuclear companies—to the tune of several billion dollars. Continue reading →

February 20, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, Japan | Leave a comment

Russia pushing Bulgaria to sign up for nuclear power project

Rosatom pressing Bulgaria to sign next agreement on Belene project,  The Sofia Echo, Feb 20 2011  byDnevnik.bg Russia’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom is urging Bulgaria to sign another agreement related to the construction of the Belene nuclear power station, the company said in a media statement on February 20 2011.
Bulgaria will pay no funds from the state budget to build Belene, but at the same time it will keep its 51 per cent share in the project, Rosatom said……Rosatom pressing Bulgaria to sign next agreement on Belene project – Business – The Sofia Echo

February 20, 2011 Posted by | marketing, Russia | Leave a comment

South Korea radiation leaks from nuclear power centre

Radiation leaks reported at nuke power research center in S.Korea   2011-02-20  SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — A South Korean nuclear power research center issued a warning of radiation leaks on Sunday, which forced its staff there to evacuate immediately, according to local media. A “white” warning was issued at around 2:32 p.m. local time at the state-run Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), located in the central city of Daejeon, about 160 km south of Seoul, after minor radiation leaks were detected at a 30 megawatt research reactor, HANARO, at around 1:03 p.m. local time, the KAERI told local media….Radiation leaks reported at nuke power research center in S.Korea

February 20, 2011 Posted by | safety, South Korea | Leave a comment

Nevada could become exporter of renewable energy

what will it take for Nevada’s renewable-energy sector to take off, and could 2011 be the banner year green-power advocates have been waiting for?….Building on the state’s renewable-energy resources will also generate jobs and position Nevada as an important exporter of an important future power source,

Nevada’s choice: Use natural resources to go green or perish By Jennifer Robison LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Feb. 20, 2011With its brilliant sunshine, whipping winds, geothermal hot spots and vast tracts of empty land, Nevada has long held promise as a potential center of green power. Continue reading →

February 20, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Egypt’s nuclear plant delayed because of political instability

Unrest delays Egypt nuclear power plant tender.larabia.net 20 Feb 2011 The instability in Egypt has delayed the tender for the country’s first nuclear power plant, a state-owned newspaper reported on Saturday.”It has been decided to postpone the international tender for the construction … of the first nuclear power plant in al-Dabaa until the stabilization of the situation in the country,” al-Ahram said.The tender process, due in January, has been delayed to “guarantee the greatest number of companies” from different countries take part to ensure “real competition,” it said…….The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces warned on Friday that it will no longer tolerate protests that disrupt Egypt’s economy…..Unrest delays Egypt nuclear power plant tender

February 20, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, politics | Leave a comment

Don’t make the nuclear waste pile any bigger

We need a solution before we make the problem bigger. Mr. Obama should lay down this challenge to the nuclear industry: Come up with a disposal method we can live with, figuratively and literally. No plan, no permit.

No nuclear option –  – timesunion.com – Albany NY, 18 Feb 2011, We can’t talk about building more nuclear plants until we figure out what to do with radioactive waste._____________________The United States has been using nuclear power for more than half a century, and it still hasn’t decided what to do with waste that will be lethal for thousands of years, even a million or more in some cases.The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s answer? Kick the cask down the road another 30 years……. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | general | Leave a comment

Political Suicide in Australian Labor Government’s push for Nuclear Power

If the ALP wants to reverse this trend, re-energise its membership base and win Greens voters back to the Labor fold, the last thing it should be doing is trashing its remaining environmental credentials by adopting a pro-nuclear policy.

Labor going nuclear in rush to self destruct – Unleashed (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), Sian Prior 18 Feb 2011, Someone’s clearly been handing out the idiot pills in the Labor Party. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | AUSTRALIA, politics | Leave a comment

Property values at risk from long term nuclear waste storage

“This is not just a safety and environmental issue, but also one that could affect property values in Westchester, and I am committed to forcing the feds to take the hardest look possible at the risks of long-term onsite storage, before they allow our communities to become blighted and our families, properties, and businesses threatened by radioactive waste dumps for generations to come.”

New York Takes Issue with NRC Plan to Dump Nuclear Wastes –– Environmental Protection, 18 Feb 2011, New York is suing the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for approving a regulation that would allow the use of Indian Point and nuclear power facilities across the nation as storage sites for radioactive waste for at least 60 years after their closure, Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | politics, USA | Leave a comment

France vying with South Korea, to market nuclear power to South Africa

France has emerged as one of several countries, including South Korea, whose companies have been courting South Africa as it shops for multi-billion dollar nuclear power plants….In 2007 Areva submitted a proposal to power utility Eskom to build several nuclear plants in a tender process which was later scrapped due to its steep cost.

Nuclear projects on the agenda for Zuma’s French visit Cape Town, South Africa –— ESI-AFRICA.COM — 18 February 2011 – President Jacob Zuma of South Africa is to sign a €1billion agreement with the French Development Agency during a state visit to France next month, and it is understood that the deal could also touch on a pricey nuclear project. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | France, marketing, South Africa | Leave a comment

Trend to renewable energy -a new world order in investment

Renewable energy finds many takers; vies with fossil fuel: Exim Bank Announcement Business Standard,  February 18, 2011The new world order in the age of energy security is projected to be renewable, shows a trend Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | India, renewable | Leave a comment

The idea of nuclear catastrophe a money spinner for pharmaceutical companies

to address the skin and lung injuries that arise from acute exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation – the type of radiation that results from a nuclear blast.

BARDA Supports Development Of Drugs To Protect Against Radiation Biomed Middle East By: Ash on February 18, 2011 Two contracts for advanced development of drugs to treat skin and lung injuries associated with acute radiation syndrome (ARS) were awarded this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, USA | Leave a comment

Scotland’s farmers to benefit financially from community renewable energy

The money will go into the government’s existing Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme Loan Fund, which, from April, will be opened up to farmers and land managers for the first time.

Funding boost for Scottish renewables -Farmers Weekly, Paul Spackman  18 February 2011 Development of renewable energy schemes in rural Scotland has been boosted by £2.4m of funding from the Scottish Government. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | decentralised, UK | Leave a comment

Medical radiation and the development of cancer

Radiation from Medical Procedures in the Pathogenesis of Cancer and Ischemic Heart Disease: Dose-Response Studies with Physicians per 100,000 Population Amazon.com: John W. Gofman M.D. Ph.D.

Amazon.com: Radiation from Medical Procedures in the Pathogenesis of Cancer and Ischemic Heart Disease: Dose-Response Studies with Physicians per 100,000 Population (9780932682970): John W. Gofman M.D. Ph.D.: Books

February 19, 2011 Posted by | resources - print | Leave a comment

Finacial cold water thrown on USA plan for small nuclear reactors

“It’s going to come down to cost,” said Johnson. If a 100-MW plant will have to need the same size security and operating staff as a 1,000-MW unit, he said, “that’s going to make it difficult.”…..

Utilities split over small nuclear reactor economics Washington (Platts)–18Feb2011 Despite enthusiasm among nuclear reactor vendors and the Obama administration about the potential of small nuclear reactors, some utilities remain to be convinced of their economic viability. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, technology, USA | Leave a comment

Work with Pakistan to avoid a Jihadist nuclear-armed State

That means working with the Pakistan of today to try to improve its very spotty record on terrorism and proliferation. While many (on both sides of the U.S.-Pakistan dialogue) are pessimistic that cooperation/engagement between America and Pakistan will succeed, there is every reason to try, given the alternatives,”

“Jihadist nuclear-armed Pak worst nightmare for India, US, world”: Riedel | TruthDiveWashington, Feb 17(ANI): A jihadist takeover in Pakistan- which is a “real possibility today”- would have devastating consequences not only for the country but the entire world, and particularly for India, says Bruce Riedel in his new book. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | Pakistan, politics international, weapons and war | Leave a comment

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