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Not In My Backyard – attacks on renewable energy prevent jobs and economic growth

astroturf-windThe US Chamber of Commerce put into action an initiative called
Project No Project, which looks at energy projects being delayed or
stopped entirely due to NIMBYism. Project No Project has projected
that in the short term the 351 projects the group looked at could
produce $1.1 trillion for the economy and create 1.9 million jobs a
year. Also once these projects are created and established, they are
estimated to produce $145 billion and create 791,000 jobs…..

The Real Cost of NIMBYism, Reneweable Energy Magazine Al Maiorino , 07
February 2013 All over the world renewable energy projects are being
delayed or stopped entirely due to the NIMBY or “not in my backyard”
phenomenon, this is a case that often involves people in communities
who stall developments in their areas due to a variety of reasons.
NIMBYism is not limited to the United States, it is global.

The amountof revenue and jobs that have been lost or delayed due to public opposition and protest to renewable energy projects is astounding. Continue reading →

February 8, 2013 Posted by | 2 WORLD, renewable | Leave a comment

NOT using renewable energy will cost the world $billions

Cost Of Not Using Renewable Energy at $9 Billion Per Day, http://designbuildsource.com.au/cost-of-not-using-renewable-energy-at-9-billion-per-day-study-claims      By Justin McGar, 7 Feb 13,  Study Claims In an unprecedented study, the World Future Council conservatively estimates that the future usage loss resulting from current oil, gas and coal consumption is between $US 3.2 and 3.4 trillion per year.

Opponents of renewable energy claim conventional energy sources are cheaper on the whole, but the World Future Council report asks what costs are incurred when renewable energiesare not used. Continue reading →

February 8, 2013 Posted by | 2 WORLD, renewable | Leave a comment

Fukushima evacuation zone – all 47 cows tested had radioactive silver

Study: Radioactive silver found inside all 47 cows tested from Fukushima evacuation zone http://enenews.com/study-radioactive-silver-found-inside-every-cow-tested-fukushima-evacuation-zone
Title: Distribution of Artificial Radionuclides in Abandoned Cattle in the Evacuation Zone of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
Source: PLoS One. 2013; 8(1): e54312
Published Online: January 23, 2013

[…] Between August 29 and November 15, 2011, we collected 79 cattle in total, 27 of which were from Minami-soma city located north and 52 from Kawauchi village located southwest of the FNPP. […]

In the liver (100%: 47/47 animals) and PB [whole peripheral blood] (9.8%: 5/51 animals), 110mAg (half-life: 249.8 d) was detected  (Table 1). […]

Although Silver and Tellurium […] were efficiently captured by the mother’s organs and were not delivered to the fetus. […]

We detected 110mAg in the liver of all of the cattle except for fetuses examined (Table 1 and Figure 3A). […]

See also: CNN: Scientists surprised by high levels of radioactive silver in fish off Japan coast

February 8, 2013 Posted by | environment, Fukushima 2013, radiation | Leave a comment

South Dakota rejects power for control over uranium mining permits

South Dakota Senate panel rejects uranium mining bill
http://www.ksfy.com/story/21076787/south-dakota-senate-panel-rejects-uranium-mining-bill

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota Senate committee has rejected a
plan to restore some of the state’s permitting authority over a
proposed uranium mine.

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted 7-1 to kill the
bill after committee members said they see no need for the state to
duplicate federal regulatory programs.

The committee hearing focused on Powertech Uranium Corp.’s proposed
uranium mine near Edgemont. It would pump groundwater into the
underground ore deposits to dissolve the uranium. The water would be
pumped back to the surface, where the uranium would be extracted.

The Legislature two years ago suspended state rules on permitting such
uranium mines. That means federal agencies will decide if the mine
gets a license and can inject water underground.

The state controls water rights permits.

February 8, 2013 Posted by | politics, Uranium, USA | Leave a comment

“Zombie” uranium mines can keep operating near Grand Canyon

conservation groups that had challenged the decision to reopen Arizona
1 said the court’s ruling sets a precedent that will let “zombie
mines” operate under old regulations and ignore years of new
environmental science.

“They are basically zombie mines that will live perpetually without
ever being subject to new environmental reviews,”

Appeals court upholds reopening of uranium mine near Grand Canyon By
Mary Shinn, Cronkite News Service February 5, 2013
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court Monday upheld the government’s
decision to let a uranium mine near Grand Canyon National Park
continue to operate under environmental standards now decades old. Continue reading →

February 8, 2013 Posted by | Legal, Uranium, USA | Leave a comment

Federal court rules against Cameco getting money from uranium spill ship

No money for Cameco after sale of ship that had uranium spill  By Kevin O’Connor CBC News Feb 7, 2013  Saskatchewan mining company Cameco will not get any money from the sale of a ship that once had a uranium spill at sea — and that it spent millions cleaning up.

Instead, according to a recent Federal Court decision, a German bank that held a mortgage on the shipping vessel MCP Altona will get most of the $4.6 million raised when it was sold.

The case stems from an incident at sea two years ago….. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/story/2013/02/07/sk-radioactive-spill-on-boat-case-1302.html

February 8, 2013 Posted by | Canada, Legal | Leave a comment

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War in Africa over resources, especially uranium. French troops protect AREVA’s uranium mines in Niger. 3500 French troops fight in Mali, which is rich in uranium, and Mali provides access to Niger.

USA

  • – a nuclear domino effect?  Another nuclear power plant bites the dust as Florida shuts its Chrystal River plant. It will take at least 60 years to dismantle and decontaminate it. Duke Energy  largest U.S. electricity company, hopes its investments will gradually cover the costs, but also hopes to pass on the costs to its customers.
  • San Onofre nuclear plant teeters on the brink of permanent closure, as questions asked by a USA Senator about the Edison company’s possible prior knowledge of its safety defects.
  •  Nuclear weapons: new USA Defence Secretary Hagel (a Republican!)  favours a reduction in nuclear weapons
  • USA servicemen involved in radiation areas after Fukushima disaster. the govt has closed the medical registry of their  illnesses – that’s one way to prevent trouble – don’t collect the data!
  • In Virginia – a win for the environment as the State will keep its ban on uranium mining.

UK – new nuclear power stalled – as Cumbria refuses to host a radioactive waste dump – despite the incentives offered.

North Korea causing international angst as it plans new nuclear bomb tests – even China unhappy about this.

Japan. mainstream media keeps its deafening silence on Fukushima nuclear plant, which is still critically dangersous. News seeps out from bloggers, such as Fukushima Diary- whose author translates many items into English

Australia: Some good news. That rare event – all parties in the Australian Parliament support the Bill to include the beautiful World Heritage area of Koongarra into Kakadu National Park.  JeffreyLees, traditional owner of Koongarra resolutely knocked back AREVA’s millions to mine uranium there. Lees donated his land to the National Park – “Money comes and goes, but the land is always here”.

February 8, 2013 Posted by | Christina's notes | Leave a comment

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