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
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
Property values at risk from long term nuclear waste storage
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Britain joining nuclear marketing scramble for India
Graphite in nuclear reactors damaged by radiation
UK Engineers Examine Damages in Nuclear Reactors Due to Radiation Exposure, Azo Nano Technology, 18 Feb 2011, Researchers from the University of Leeds have teamed up with colleagues from the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham, Salford, Sussex and Huddersfield to examine how daily radiation exposure gradually damages the graphite blocks that sustain nuclear chain reactions……. Continue reading
Minnesota to repeal ban on nuclear energy
Amy Koch aimed at repealing the 17-year-old ban on licensing nuclear energy plants in Minnesota……..
“In the midst of an economic recession, is it appropriate for Minnesota lawmakers to create a path that would most likely lead to ratepayers bearing the risks of new nuclear reactors ?”
Koch’s Nuclear Moratorium Repeal Passes in House – St. Michael, MN Patch, 18 Feb 2011, By Mike Schoemer Koch’s Nuclear Moratorium Repeal Passes in House Just two weeks after it received the bill from the Senate, the House sent a message with a bipartisan vote that nuclear energy should be on the table Continue reading
Nuclear weapons or not – for Egypt?
“The most one could say is that Egypt may be desiring to keep its options open. And among the Egyptian body politic, there is a point of view expressed by several parties that Egypt should pursue nuclear weapons.”………..
Will New Egyptian Government Pursue Nuclear Weapons? Voice of America, 18 Feb 2011, “…..Egypt has two nuclear research reactors located near Cairo. They are used for peaceful purposes and are under International Atomic Energy Agency – or IAEA – safeguards. Continue reading
Nuclear marketing between India and Canada
Indian delegation in Canada to explore nuclear business opportunities, The Hindu , 18 Feb 2011, A high-powered Indian business delegation led by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Associate Director F. Vohra arrived here today to accelerate bilateral investment and the transfer of technology in the field of nuclear energy between the two countries…… The Hindu : Business / Industry : Indian delegation in Canada to explore nuclear business opportunities
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