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Nuclear news for the past week

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Renewable energy.  Lots happening.   Desertec’s grand plan to renewably power Europe.   Solar plant for Fukushima area. A second long distance solar-powered flight.  Rio conference – UN’s   Sustainable Energy For

All” initiative, with private sector committing over $50 billion.  Clean energy pledges, especially from Pacific Island nations.

India – the power generating arm of India’s largest conglomerate, the Tata Group, announced that it was shifting its investment strategy from coal-fired thermal plants to wind and solar renewable projects.  Solar-powered scheme for in Obulapuram and surrounding villages.

Japan  Fukushima nuclear plant – in danger of a new catastrophe. Thousands protest against restarting of Oi nuclear reactors. Seismologists warn of earthquake danger if nuclear reactors restarted in Japan.  Radiation hotspots in Tokyo park.Little chance for Fukushima nuclear victims to get legal redress. High levels of radiation in Fukushima area’s fish.

USA. conflict of interest as DOE researches radiation effects. Hanford nuclear waste site – more costs, more safety problems.  Vermont State loses court case to stop relicensing  of Vermont Yankee nuclear plant.  San Onofre nuclear plant closed for months, might never re-open.

Uranium price stays on its downward slide. In Central Africa, rebels attack AREVA’s uranium site.

Iran. USA hawks and Israel want military approach to Iran. Russia warns against attacking Iran.

June 27, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Christina's notes