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USA’s nuclear “Waste Confidence Rule” – an act of religious faith?

The USA’s Nuclear Regulatory Commission has updated this rule – the “Waste Confidence Rule”

It sounds quite bizarre, to me. I am quite comfortable with the  idea of Pope expressing dogas.  After all, he is supposed to be infallible. But even the Pope is pretty careful these days, when he speaks infallibly, “Ex Cathedra”   the Pope nowdays at least tries to make it sound like something sensible.

But the “Waste Confidence Rule” expresses the idea that there’s no solution to nuclear waste now, but we fervently believe that somewhere down the track, somebody will produce a solution.  So , therefore, we should go ahead with new nuclear power.

Now I ask you?  Does that make sense to you? – Christina Macpherson

March 5, 2011 Posted by | Christina's notes | Leave a comment

The USA public is not buying the pro nuclear hype

the Union of Concerned Scientists published a report blasting subsidies, and stated that nuclear power was not economically viable. Are the subsidies worth fighting for, or should atom splitting be trimmed off of the Federal budget?

Nuclear’s PR problem: Americans say slash subsidies, SmartPlanet,  By David Worthington | Mar 3, 2011 Government officials are pushing for a new round of nuclear power subsidies, but a new NBC/WSJ poll has found spending Federal dollars to construct new reactors to be the lowest of the public’s budget priorities….. Continue reading →

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Ionising radiation being touted to children as safe?

(What are “health physicists” anyway ?   Doesn’t sound like they’re doctors)

Students learn about radiation Mar 05, 2011 RICHLAND, Wash.- Second graders at Christ the King School in Richland got a hands-on physics demonstration Friday.

Two health physicists taught the children about personal protective equipment, radiation detection, and examples of everyday items containing radiation.

Some of those everyday items include: bananas, some rocks, and even human beings. Students learn about radiation – KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA |

March 5, 2011 Posted by | spinbuster, USA | 10 Comments

Renewable energy giving financial security to U.S. farmers

The money saved by farmers with renewable energy was cheering too. Farmers in nearly every state reported savings on their utility bills. The savings were especially noticeable in New York, where, utility bill savings reported by respondents topped $5,000 for 2009.

Farmers Adding Much More Renewable Power Than Expected – CleanTechnica: Susan Kraemer 4 March 11, According to a new census from the USDA, farmers are reducing their costs by embracing renewable energy to power their operations in very unexpectedly big way. The use of renewable sources focused just on the use of solar panels, wind turbines, and methane digesters. Continue reading →

March 5, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Jamaica aims for renewable energy and energy efficiency

According to the PCJ, the seminars seek to foster behaviour change in energy use, encourage conservation measures, and support the increased adoption of energy efficient products and building practices….

Development of renewable energy sources top priority – Broderick, Jamaica Information Service, 4 March 11, Minister of State in the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Hon. Laurence Broderick has reiterated the government’s thrust towards the further development of renewable energy sources, while it also focuses on demand reduction……. Continue reading →

March 5, 2011 Posted by | OCEANIA, renewable | Leave a comment

Nuclear weapons are against Iran’s religious principles

Iranian minister: Islam opposes nukes  03.04.11,   / Israel News Share on  The development or use of nuclear weapons contradicts Iran’s religious principles and would violate the tenets of Islam, the country’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says. “Islamic Republic authorities have reiterated that nuclear arms are against the country’s religious principals,” Salehi said in an interview with the Euronews channel in Germany said. “We have been committed to the NPT and believe that the proliferation of a nuclear bomb is against the tenets of Islam.” (Ynet) Iranian minister: Islam opposes nukes – Israel News, Ynetnews

March 5, 2011 Posted by | Iran, Religion and ethics | Leave a comment

Indian police intimidating Jaitapur anti nuclear protestors

“In a democracy, we reserve our right to express our opinion against the project. But, the authorities can in no way prevent the people from opposing the project. My party stands solidly by the villagers opposing the JNPP,”

Uddhav to CM: Rein in cops riding roughshod over Jaitapur protestersThe Pioneer (India), March 4, 2011, Mumbai, — Shiv Sena’s executive president Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday evening lodged a vehement protest with Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan against the manner in which the Ratnagiri district police were trying to “intimidate” the villagers crusading against the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project. Continue reading →

March 5, 2011 Posted by | civil liberties, India | Leave a comment

5 to 9 percent drop in uranium price is expected

In analysis prepared for the department concluded that the average spot price for uranium could fall 4.9 to 8.9 percent during the period from the November 30, 2010

U.S. Energy Dept to sell surplus uranium Mar 3, 2011 WASHINGTON (Reuters), by Tom Doggett – The U.S. Energy Department plans to sell 2,000 tonnes of surplus uranium annually 2011-2013, which could push spot prices lower over the next three years…. Continue reading →

March 5, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, business and costs, Uranium | Leave a comment

Western Australia wants Canada to invest in its uranium mining

Moore’s next stop before hitting PDAC will be Saskatchewan where, at the invitation of uranium miner Cameco, he will tour one of that company’s uranium mines.

Western Australia minister stops in Vancouver to sell Canadians on mining Down Under By Derrick Penner, Vanouver Sun March 4, 2011 “……”Australia has almost a two-speed economy,” Moore said. “Those [states] that have large resource projects are going gangbusters at the moment whereas other states that rely more on manufacturing are pretty flat.” Continue reading →

March 5, 2011 Posted by | general | Leave a comment