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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

Britain joining nuclear marketing scramble for India

British civil nuclear power delegation to visit India, IBN Live News Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) A civil nuclear power trade delegation of eight leading UK-based companies, coordinated by the UK Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), will be visiting India next week. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | India, marketing, UK | Leave a comment

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 →

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

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 →

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

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 →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | Egypt, politics international | Leave a comment

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

February 19, 2011 Posted by | Canada, India, marketing | Leave a comment

China protecting North Korea’s nuclear secrets

China has told UN security council members it plans to block publication of the organisation’s special report that accuses North Korea of violating sanctions on its nuclear programme.

China to block UN report on North Korean nuclear capability, guardian.co.uk, 18 Feb 2011, Report says uranium enrichment programme and development of a light-water reactor are serious violations of UN sanctions  Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | China, politics international | Leave a comment

Never mind the environment: Climate Change is COSTING INVESTORS MONEY!

The study was compiled with the help of the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, and 14 institutional investors, mostly pension funds.

Investments Worth Trillions At Risk From Climate Change: Study – Planet Ark, 18 Feb 2011, Climate change could put trillions of investment dollars at risk over the next 20 years, a global study released on Wednesday said, calling for pension funds and other investors to overhaul how they allocate funds. Risks from more extreme weather, continued delay in climate policy by governments and uncertainty over the shape of a new global climate pact were major concerns, while renewable energy, agriculture and infrastructure could be opportunities. Continue reading →

February 18, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, climate change | Leave a comment

Britain to break international agreement in releasing plutonium into sea

Sellafield activity ‘will ensure UK breaks nuclear pollution  promise’ Group monitoring nuclear plant says ‘crash programme’ by government’s NDA will put UK in breach of Ospar convention Rob Edwards, guardian.co.uk,  17 February 2011
• ‘Sellafield is where we house the toxic legacy of our failed nuclear industry’

Britain is on course to break an international agreement to reduce radioactive pollution of the seas, because of an increase in activity at the Sellafield nuclear site, Continue reading →

February 18, 2011 Posted by | politics international, reprocessing, UK | 1 Comment

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