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Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant dangerous?

[IAEA] officials, who asked for anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue, have said the agency is unhappy with safety and operating standards at the reactor.

Report warns of Iran nuke disaster, Google hosted news,  The Associated Press:, 1/2/2011, VIENNA — The control systems of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant have been penetrated by a computer worm unleashed last year, according to a foreign intelligence report that warns of a possible Chernobyl-like disaster once the site becomes fully operational. Russia’s envoy to NATO, Dmitry Rogozin, also has raised the specter of the 1986 reactor explosion in Ukraine, but suggested last week that the danger had passed. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | Iran, safety | Leave a comment

Young children’s increased cancer risk fron 3-D dental X-rays

“Keeping in mind that the radiation received has cumulative effects, adding unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient may result in a higher biological risks, particularly in the more susceptible young children……

Using 3-D X-rays for orthodontic kids may up radiation risk, Sify News, 2011-01-31 Researchers have indicated that some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3-D X-ray imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2-D imaging. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | health, USA | Leave a comment

Nuclear lobby does want USA to tighten nuclear safety measures

Ros-Lehtinen’s legislation could also include provisions aimed at strengthening nonproliferation aspects of any future 123 agreement, for example, requiring that Washington seek pledges from partner nations not to enrich uranium or reprocess spent fuel on their territory. Such activities can be useful for power needs but also introduce the potential to advance a covert nuclear weapons effort……..

U.S. Industry Advocate Takes on Lawmaker’s Anticipated Nuclear Trade Measure, Jan. 31, 2011, By Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security Newswire WASHINGTON — An advocate for the U.S. nuclear power industry said last week his group would oppose a powerful House chairwoman’s anticipated measure aimed at altering the terms of future nuclear trade agreements and how they undergo legislative review ( Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | politics, USA | Leave a comment

Nobel peace prize recipient, ElBaradei in the spotlight in Egypt

ElBaradei, who is Muslim, sometimes cited his favourite Christian prayer when speaking of his role on the world stage. Attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, it begins: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.”

Now Egypt’s democratic hope, ex-chief UN nuke inspector familiar with public spotlight, The Canadian Press, By George Jahn  1/2/2011, VIENNA — Thrust to the forefront as Egypt’s democratic hope, Mohamed ElBaradei is no stranger to high-octane public roles. As the chief U.N. nuclear inspector, he stood up to Washington by disputing claims Saddam Hussein was trying to make atomic arms and grappled vainly to end Iran’s and North Korea’s nuclear defiance…… Continue reading →

February 1, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, politics | 1 Comment

Libya and uranium selling deals – Wikileaks

LIBYAN ATOMIC ENERGY ESTABLISHMENT CONFIRMS DESIRE TO SELL URANIUM YELLOWCAKE Passed to the Telegraph by WikiLeaks 31 Jan 2011 ” ………..Gashut affirmed Libya’s commitment to sell its stockpile of approximately 1,000 metric tons of uranium yellowcake as part of the commitments it undertook in connection with its decision in 2003 to voluntarily abandon its WMD programs. Stressing that Libya viewed the question as primarily a commercial one, he noted that prices for uranium yellowcake on the world market had been increasing, and that Libya wanted to maximize its profit by properly timing the sale of its stockpile. Companies from the U.K., France and Canada (he did not say which) had sent representatives to Libya to negotiate for the purchase of the uranium in 2006-2007, and had subsequently tendered offers. Other companies had also expressed interest since then and the GOL had conducted discussions with them; however, only the original three British, French and Canadian companies had actually submitted formal bids to date. The GOL was currently engaged in “active, ongoing communications” with the three original companies and others, but had not yet made a decision as to which offer it was most inclined to accept……… LIBYAN ATOMIC ENERGY ESTABLISHMENT CONFIRMS DESIRE TO SELL URANIUM YELLOWCAKE – Telegraph

 

February 1, 2011 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, Uranium | Leave a comment

Past nuclear deals between Libya and Russia, France

DEBT, NUCLEAR ENERGY, AND GOLF CARTS: PUTIN VISITS LIBYA – Telegraph – from Wikilieaks, 1/2/2011, “……….During the visit, the two sides also signed — at Libyan insistence — an MOU committing both sides to side a formal cooperation agreement on civilian uses of nuclear energy by the end of 2008. Kozlov noted that Libya hoped to sign a formal civilian nuclear agreement during the visit; Continue reading →

February 1, 2011 Posted by | history, MIDDLE EAST | Leave a comment

Unidentified foreign scientists helping North Korea’s secret nuclear site

the report also cites evidence that foreign scientists visiting North Korea contributed their expertise to construction of the plant. No country of origin was identified.

North Korea Has at Least One Secret Nuclear Site, UN Report Says, Bloomberg, By Bill Varner – Feb 1, 2011 North Korea  likely has at least one secret nuclear facility, in addition to a plant at Yongbyon whose existence was reported last year, according to diplomats who have read a confidential United Nations report. Continue reading →

February 1, 2011 Posted by | North Korea, secrets,lies and civil liberties | Leave a comment

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