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Renewable energy jobs increasing in California

The “Many Shades Of Green” report from Next 10 shows the “Core Green Economy” now accounts for 174,000 jobs in California

Green Job Creation Sets A Cracking Pace In California, Renewable Energy News : by Energy Matters, 24 Jan 2011, Green jobs in CaliforniaJobs in California’s green sector grew more than three times faster than total employment in the state for the period January 2008 – 2009; and many were related to renewable energy. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | employment, renewable, USA | 1 Comment

More green collar jobs for Vermont

In the face of a tough economic climate, this past year saw significant progress for renewable energy in Vermont…….

Martha Staskus: A Renewable Jobs Future in Vermont 23 Jan 2011,  The Burlington Free Press 23 Jan 2011, Vermont is poised at a watershed moment in our history. Already recognized for our ingenuity and innovation, we have the potential to lead the nation in renewable energy—creating jobs and the added value of fostering a sustainable local industry. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

UK wanting to increase nuclear operators’ liability for accidents

no company can obtain insurance against a nuclear accident – or would want to shoulder the risk themselves – because the costs could potentially be limitless.

Nuclear power generators will face £1bn in clean-up costs after an accident At present any operator of a nuclear site only has to pay the first £140m towards clean-up costs with the taxpayer contributing the  Guardian UK, Tim Webb ,  23 January 2011 Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, UK | Leave a comment

Hanford nuclear cleanup plan is in a mess

The plant is being built even though details of the final design have yet to be worked out……The plant is scheduled to begin operating in 2019, a decade behind schedule.

AUDIO Nuclear cleanup plant questioned – UPI.com Nuclear cleanup plant questioned – UPI.com, SEATTLE, Jan. 23  –– A costly U.S. environmental project, meant to deal with millions of gallons of nuclear waste, is over budget and faces technical and safety issues, critics say.The Department of Energy is building a facility at the Hanford, Wash., nuclear reservation to clean up 53 million gallons of radioactive waste left over from 40 years of nuclear weapons production currently stored in aging, leaking tanks, but the cost estimates have nearly tripled to $12.2 billion and its builders have yet to settle some vexing problems with the design, Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | Resources -audiovicual | Leave a comment

Under US and French pressure, India threatening anti nuclear community?

Claiming international political compulsions fuelled by the visit of US President Barack Obama and then by French President Nicolas Sarkozy which pushed through the 9,900-MW JNPP, Athawale said that the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd has not even responded to the primary objections and apprehensions of the local people and experts.

Sack Rane for threatening anti-nuke activists: Maharashtra party, Sify News, Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Maharashtra’s opposition Republican Left Democratic Front (RLDF) Sunday demanded the sacking of state Industries Minister Narayan Rane for his threats issued to activists opposing the Jaitapur nuclear power plant. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | civil liberties, India | Leave a comment

Stuxnet slowing Iran’s nukes, but it’s a mixed blessing

If Stuxnet was responsible for slowing Iran’s nuclear development, then it accomplished over a period of a few months what the United States and its allies have failed to do in years of talks, threats and sanctions. It also achieved that goal without a shot being fired, buying more time for negotiators to try to persuade Iran to stop its bomb-making efforts.

Will the cyber worm turn?,  latimes.com, 23 Jan 2011, Stuxnet reportedly set back Iran’s nuclear program. That’s the good news. But what about threat to us?The tale of the Stuxnet worm is one of those seemingly good-news stories that grows more worrisome over time. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | safety, technology, USA | Leave a comment

Swiss doubts about nuclear power, with waste problem unsolved

a scenario published by the government saying withdrawal from nuclear energy was feasible by 2035…..Under the Swiss constitution, operators of nuclear power plants are responsible for the safe disposal of their nuclear waste at their own costs.

New nuclear plant put to a test ballot. by Gaby Ochsenbein, swissinfo. 23 Jan 2011, A non-binding vote on February 13 on the construction of a nuclear power plant outside the capital Bern is seen as a test for Switzerland’s nuclear power policy…… Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | politics, Switzerland | Leave a comment

USA media missed the point on Iran nuclear talks

the 5+1 Powers (US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, and China) appear to have put a much tougher proposal to Iran than the offer in October 2009, which led to weeks of negotiations before stalling.

Iran Nuclear Snapshot How the US Media Missed the Important Story About the Talks, EA WorldView – | AuthorScott Lucas January 23, 2011 US newspapers, recapping the failure of the discussions on uranium enrichment in Istanbul, seem to be oblivious to the core issue. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | Iran, politics international | Leave a comment

Koch brothers take anti-renewable energy deception to Canada

Americans are likely familiar with this bogus study, as it was used extensively by conservative climate skeptics in the media to fight the Obama administration’s 2010 budget proposal to create tax incentives for clean-energy programs, as well as to oppose many other recent efforts to promote the growth of the renewable energy industry.

Kochs Invade Canada, THE HUFFINGTON POST, Chris Genovali, 24 Jan 2011 After losing their fight for Proposition 23 in California, one might have hoped the world would be safe from oil-rich climate deniers Charles and David Koch for a little while.

But unfortunately their misinformation campaign is drifting over the border into Ontario, Canada where renewable energy is once again under fire from the “forces of yesterday.” Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | Canada, spinbuster, USA | 2 Comments

AREVA’s Nuclear- Solar deals with Saudi Binladin

Areva to Sign Nuclear, Solar Deals With Saudi Binladin, Bloomberg January 23, 2011 By Camilla Hall and Zahra Hankir

Areva SA and the Saudi Binladin Group will sign a partnership agreement tonight in the nuclear and solar power industries, the French company’s Chief Executive Officer Anne Lauvergeon said today in Riyadh…

..“We think that on solar thermal in Saudi Arabia there’s an important market and we are partnering with Saudi Binladin Group to develop this,” Lauvergeon said.

Areva to Sign Nuclear, Solar Deals With Saudi Binladin – Businessweek

January 23, 2011 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, renewable | Leave a comment

Pakistan criticises USA double standards on nuclear weapons

Dr Shireen M Mazari said that if Pakistan’s nuclear status is recognised, as done in case of India, we will be in a position to consider FMCT…….
Shireen said that India not only has a much larger stockpile of weapon grade nuclear material but has also entered into a nuclear co-operation agreement with US, which allows it to import nuclear fuel from US for energy purposes, enabling it to produce material potentially be used for military purposes.

Dual US standards on nuclear proliferation criticised, Business Redorder, Pakistan, RAJA AQEEL & ZULFIQAR AHMADISLAMABAD (January 23, 2011) : Former caretaker foreign minister Inamul Haq has termed Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) as an attempt to cap Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities but UN permanent five members are legitimately possessing nuclear weapons in the presence of Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | Pakistan, politics international | Leave a comment