2011 January 25 « nuclear-news

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant for sale, radioactive leaks and all

A couple days ago, still more tritium was discovered in the reactor’s pipelines, some 150 to 200 feet north of the plume previously found to be leaking toxins……

Decrepit Nuclear Power Plant Still for Sale…Despite Another Radioactive Discovery, Change.org, by Nikki Gloudeman January 24, 2011 In its attempted sale of the decrepit Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, Entergy has had a rough go of it. Continue reading →

January 25, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety, USA | Leave a comment

Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL) a ‘black hole’ for investment

we can build a “virtual” nuclear power plant by eliminating wasteful energy use at less than one-fifth the cost of a real one…..we have a huge array of cheaper options that don’t come with that all that nasty baggage of million-year-active radioactive waste and being a giant bull’s eye for terrorists.

Used nuclear company is no bargain – thestar.com, Jack Gibbons, 24 Jan 2011, Hey buddy, want to buy a used nuclear company? Sure, there’s a huge pile of debt under the hood and nobody will buy its products without massive taxpayer handouts, Continue reading →

January 25, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | 1 Comment

Russia demands role in NATO missile shield: otherwise will deploy nuclear weapons

Russia warns NATO of nuclear deployment, Google hosted news, (AFP) 24 Jan 2011, MOSCOW — Russia wants an unambiguous answer from NATO over Moscow’s role in a European missile defence shield and will deploy nuclear weapons if no agreement is reached, Continue reading →

January 25, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Russia, weapons and war | 1 Comment

Uranium spill: corporations’ business needs come ahead of public concern

The Nanaimo Port Authority said…the port cannot release details of shipments that might hurt the competitiveness of some companies. “We have to respect corporations’ needs for private business…….

Environmental group raises alarm over shipment of spilled uranium that was docked off Ladysmith, Times Colonist, By DUSTIN WALKER, Postmedia News January 24, 2011 NANAIMO — A shipment of partially spilled uranium concentrate that was docked offshore from Ladysmith for a few days raises questions about what kinds of hazardous materials are being shipped through B.C. waters, an environmental organization says. Continue reading →

January 25, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Canada, civil liberties | Leave a comment

Italian claim on nuclear fusion a mistake or a hoax?

Discovery says taking their device “directly to the press and public … is a strong sign of pseudoscience, and smacks of a mistake, if not an outright hoax.

Cold fusion claims leave many doubtful, Mother Nature Network, Italian scientists say they have finally discovered the fabled source of cheap power. But does their research hold water? By John Platt, Jan 24 2011“……Rossi and Focardi have self-published their research on a blog they started called the Journal of Nuclear Physics. Continue reading →

January 25, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Italy, spinbuster | 1 Comment

Japan unhappy with nuclear deal that might promote India’s nuclear weapons

India is demanding that the upcoming accord,….include a clause to ensure the deal’s conclusion will not hamper its nuclear weapons program

India nuke tech pact hits snags | The Japan Times Online, Jan. 25, 2011 Kyodo News. Japan and India are at odds over provisions attached to a civil nuclear cooperation pact, including one that bans the transfer of “sensitive technology” from Japan that could be used to develop atomic weapons, sources close to the bilateral negotiations said. Continue reading →

January 25, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, Japan, politics international | Leave a comment

Cold water thrown on the plan for cold fusion

Cold fusion is, if not outright impossible, then certainly highly implausible…..

No, Italian scientists have not discovered cold fusion, 24 jan 2011, Two physicists recently announced they had figured out the secrets of cold fusion, which is a low energy nuclear reaction that, if it exists, could solve the world’s energy problems. But to call their story fishy is a massive understatement. Continue reading →

January 25, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | technology | 5 Comments

USA keen to market its nukes, so easing sanctions on India’s defence firms

US eases sanctions on Indian space and defence firms, BBC News, 25 January 2011 US eases sanctions on Indian space and defence firms he US has removed sanctions imposed on nine Indian space and defence organisations after India carried out nuclear tests.The list includes the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation and Defence Research Development Organisation. President Obama had promised to lift sanctions on these firms during his November visit to India.The decision comes a week before a US trade delegation, led by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, visits…….BBC News – US eases sanctions on Indian space and defence firms