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No nuclear in South Africa’s future energy mix

South Africa’s future energy mix: wind, solar and coal, but no nuclear, The Conversation, Hartmut Winkler Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg, October 30, 2019   South Africa has a new energy plan which covers 2019 to 2030. It follows cabinet’s recent adoption of a new Integrated Resource Plan for electricity generation.

The plan – which builds on a relatively well-received draft announced last year – makes some significant advances in changing South Africa’s energy mix. For example, it significantly ups the contribution of wind as well as solar power to South Africa’s overall energy allocation. The production of power from wind is expected to grow by 900% by 2030, and power from solar photovoltaic by 560%……

Ultimately economic realities dictate that coal and nuclear cannot compete with renewable technologies. These are already much cheaper, and their cost continues to drop by the year.

Even with maximum political will, a nuclear build cannot be realised without convincing investors and the public that it makes economic sense. It doesn’t……..https://theconversation.com/south-africas-future-energy-mix-wind-solar-and-coal-but-no-nuclear-111106

October 31, 2019 Posted by | politics, South Africa | Leave a comment

Warning on ecological impacts of Sizewell nuclear project

East Anglian Daily Times 29th Oct 2019, Wildlife experts say building a new nuclear power station on Suffolk’s
coast will have “significant adverse ecological impacts” which will be very
difficult to mitigate. Creating Sizewell C would mean the loss of
nationally important fen habitat and the Suffolk Wildlife Trust (SWT) says
it could hit water-levels, affect coastal erosion, harm rare bats, and have
a profound impact on wildlife.
EDF Energy recently held its Stage 4
consultation as part of its preparations to submit its final plans for the
twin reactor. SWT’s head of conservation, Ben McFarland said the trust had
concerns about the potential impact of Sizewell C on wildlife and a lack of
sufficient information accompanying the plans for the development. The main
areas for concern include loss of rare and protected habitats including
land designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, a severe impact on
rare bats and a negative impact on birds with noise and lighting during the
10-year construction period likely to displace many specially protected
birds, such as the marsh harrier.

https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/suffolk-wildlife-trust-sizewell-c-nuclear-power-station-concers-1-6347952

October 31, 2019 Posted by | environment, UK | Leave a comment

U.S. Military wants more rules for turbines near nuclear missiles

Military wants more rules for turbines near nuclear missiles, Star Tribune By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press, OCTOBER 29, 2019 —BISMARCK, N.D. — The military wants North Dakota and four other states with nuclear missile arsenals to consider introducing new rules aimed at preventing conflicts between wind turbines and helicopters that provide security at launch facilities.

Department of Defense and Air Force officials outlined their concerns in a letter before meeting Tuesday with North Dakota lawmakers and regulatory officials.

“Wind turbine development near launch facilities and missile alert facilities compromise the use of military helicopters to provide overhead security in sensitive locations,” the letter said…… http://www.startribune.com/military-wants-more-rules-for-turbines-near-nuclear-missiles/564045252/

October 31, 2019 Posted by | safety, USA | Leave a comment

Argentina’s Grossi chosen to head UN nuclear agency

Argentina’s Grossi chosen to head UN nuclear agency, Star Tribune, Associated Press, OCTOBER 29, 2019  
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s board of governors selected Grossi as its new director general. The appointment still requires the formal approval of the IAEA’s general conference, in which all of the nuclear watchdog’s 171 member countries are represented……

The new director general is due to start his four-year term by Jan. 1 and will be the IAEA’s sixth since the agency was founded in 1957.

Amano, a Japanese diplomat who died in July at age 72, was extensively involved in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and the cleanup of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.  http://www.startribune.com/argentina-s-grossi-chosen-to-head-un-nuclear-agency/564030732/

October 31, 2019 Posted by | 2 WORLD, politics international | Leave a comment

October 30 Energy News — geoharvey

Science and Technology: ¶ “Carbon Capture: Bright Promise Or Senseless Boondoggle?” • Researchers at MIT say they have invented a new process that is effective at pulling CO₂ out of the atmosphere at concentrations as low as 400 parts per million. Stanford’s Professor Mark Jacobson, however, points out that there is more to the story […]

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Study: U.S. Fossil Fuel Subsidies Exceed Pentagon Spending — limitless life

Study: U.S. Fossil Fuel Subsidies Exceed Pentagon Spending The world would be richer and healthier if the full costs of fossil fuels were paid, according to a new report from the International Monetary Fund By TIM DICKINSON Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Show more sharing options The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen behind the […]

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