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Nuclear news to March 6th

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Iran.  Israel steps up move to attack Ira, while Obama points out the disadvantages. Ultimately, Obama’s agreeing that military action is one option.

Fukushima.  As the anniversary of the nuclear accident approaches, many revelations about both the initial story, and the present state, of the Fukushima disaster.  A pretty damning report on the Japanese government’s hadndling of the accident, and on the secrecy and cover-ups.    The present uncertain state of the reactors, and the perils for the low-paid workforce still grappling to contain the plant and its radiation . Equally uncertain, the masses of radioactive material to be cleared,but where to? TEPCO shareholders take legal action against TEPCO executives.  Japan tightens radiation limits for foods.

UK closes its oldest reactor – huge indeterminate costs to bury it.  Dilemmas over cost and politics of new reactors. Protestors campaign at Hinkley nuclear site.

Indian government getting lots of flack for its attack on non government organisations that oppose nuclear power, and anti nuclear Koodankulam protests continue, with several religions joining the protest.

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)  “outs” the global financial firms that fund the nuclear weapons industry.

Pakistan test fires a nuclear capable missile.

March 6, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Christina's notes