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Precedent set in weakening the rules for transporting radioactive waste on waterways

.. the precedent set when it comes to transporting radioactive waste…..On Feb. 4 of this year, the CNSC approved BP’s plans to ship the generators over­seas, giving the power company a special dispensation over existing regulations covering the amount of radioactive materials allowed on inland Canadian waterways. It’s a big dispensation too: Edwards says the amount of radioactivity in the shipment is 60 times the permissible amount of radioactive waste allowed in one vessel for inland waters, and six times the amount for an ocean-going one. Furthermore, an environmental assessment of the changed plans was never held…….

Swimming with plutonium, Montreal Mirror, by PATRICK LEJTENYI, 11 march 11, Ontario’s Bruce Power nuclear plant is shipping hundreds of tonnes of radioactive waste up the St. Lawrence. Critics worry this is only the first batch Continue reading →

March 11, 2011 Posted by | Canada, wastes | Leave a comment

UK’s rising use of CT scans causing radiation worries

Certain CT scans can be up to 400 times more powerful than a chest x-ray…….

(UK) Radiation: are we putting our health at risk with increased CT scans?, The Ecologist, Eifion Rees10th March, 2011 Tesco provoked an outcry by offering Clubcard members the opportunity to redeem points for a CT scan. Now, increasing numbers of scans in NHS and private hospitals are causing concerns that we are over-exposing ourselves to radiation. Continue reading →

March 11, 2011 Posted by | health, UK | Leave a comment

Rising revenues from renewable energy in USA

In 2015, the report asserts that projections will grow to US$87.3bn, capturing 21.8pc with a 7.7pc compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for revenues from renewable electricity generation…..

2010 revenues generated by renewable energy – US$60.2bn in the US, siliconrepublic.com, Carmel Doyle, 10 March 11,  “…..With renewable energy projected to increase by 40.4pc between now and 2015 in the US, Continue reading →

March 11, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, renewable, USA | Leave a comment