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Wrap up of the week’s nuclear news

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Low level radiation research  Studies of the Mortality of Atomic Bomb Survivors, Report 14 finds that the linear theory of radiation holds good, –  as low doses increase, cancer risk increases.

Japan The Oi municipal assembly passed a new resolution Monday to restart Unit 3 and 4 reactors. Anti nuclear activists determined to continue their struggle. Japan still may get through summer without nuclear power –  this would be a blow to nuclear and uranium industries.   Radiation levels continue to increase in Tokyo Bay.

UK  Controversy over what to do with Britain’s huge amount of highly radioactive wastes. Govt offering incentives to counties to ‘welcome’ a waste dump.  Shepway District Council  wants the community to accept a waste dump on the wetlands of Romney Marsh in Kent – but is meeting much opposition.     UK government trying to give French nuclear company EDF a subsidy, but make it look like not a subsidy. UK govt wary about France’s new somewhat anti nuclear President.

USA. The ORC International survey find that the majority of Americans, whether Republican or Democrat, want renewable energy, and the phasing out of coal and nuclear.  Military experts call for reduction in spending on nuclear weapons .   USA quietly weakens its nuclear emergency procedures New Vogtle nuclear power project runs into trouble – huge cost overrun and delay.

India. A Member of Parliament calls for the scrapping of the nuclear power programme.

Africa. Uranium miners striking for better conditions and wages in Malawi, Namibia and Niger.

May 18, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Christina's notes