Senate sneaking nuclear into Climate Policy
Senate Climate Roadmap Caters to Nuclear, Offshore Drilling Proponents
The New York Times By ROBIN BRAVENDERDecember 11, 2009Architects of Senate energy and climate legislation reiterated their support for nuclear power and offshore drilling yesterday in an effort to garner the support of moderate Democrats and Republicans………… Continue reading
Nuclear too slow, too late, too dirty, to stop climate change
By Dan Endreson“………..nuclear power cannot stop global warming. Although nuclear power emits less carbon dioxide than coal, it is impossible to build enough nuclear plants to slow the effects of global warming. To make a difference, hundreds of new nuclear plants would need to be built over the next 20 years. Currently, construction of a new plant takes 10-15 years and costs over $6 billion.
We do not have the time or the money to rely on nuclear reactors to stop global warming………… If one wants to champion nuclear power in this country, they must also be willing to accept the possibility that Minnesota may one day be a permanent nuclear waste dump.
I would urge our policymakers to use our taxpayer dollars to further the development of true clean energy sources, such as wind and solar, rather than nuclear power, which leaves a legacy of radioactive waste and increased costs to ratepayers….http://www.mndaily.com/2009/12/07/nuclear-wrong-warming-reaction
Nuclear a contributor, not a solution, to global crisis
Can nuclear power be green and safe?
Socialist Worker Online Tony Staunton Dec 09 – the persistent problems with nuclear power
The threat of climate change has led some in the environmental movement to back nuclear power as a green source of energy.
But nuclear power is not part of the solution – it is part of the problem. Continue reading
Global warming explained simply
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I keep meeting people who doubt that global warming is happening, – or, even if they accept it, – who believe it is not due to human activity.
So much is written and said, about climate change – sometimes the simple facts get lost. The facts:
Carbon dioxide (normally a beneficial part of the greenhouse gases, that keep out atmosphere “liveable”) – has increased, due to hunman actions – (cutting down forests, transport, mining, industry, building etc). In tandem with this increase of C02, the “greenhouse” effect increasies, making the atmosphere trap more heat.
Why we must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Continue reading
Native American tribes concerned about climate, uranium, nuclear
U.S.: “We All Breathe the Same Air and Drink the Same Water”By Kyra Ryan SANTA ANA, New Mexico, Dec 5 (IPS) – Some 8,000 kilometres from the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Native American environmental experts from 66 tribes came together at a summit here this week to address the most pressing needs in their communities – problems, all emphasised, that know no geographic boundaries. Continue reading
Insurance industry taking Climate Change seriously
What Copenhagen means for insurers Business Spectator, by John Heath7 Dec 2009 “…….. – Munich Re – is demanding a result from global political leaders in the Danish capital.
In a new look at ‘The challenge of the 21st century’, Munich Re’s profoundly researched data shows climate change is having a visible impact on natural catastrophe losses. Continue reading
Urgency now to transform energy use
Energy Transition: one chance to get it right Sustainable Industries by Richard Heinberg 4 Dec 09 Building new nuclear plants will be costly and slow—and controversial. Moreover, uranium is itself a depleting resource, with ore quality relentlessly declining worldwide. Continue reading
It is possible to have 100% renewable energy
Can we go 100% renewable? By Damian Kahya
Business reporter, BBC News 3 December 2009
The power of the wind and waves is ever-present in the Danish winter.
The Copenhagen climate change talks will discuss how to capture the energy from such “renewable” sources.
The UK plans to get 15% of all its energy that way within just 10 years.
Some experts believe it could provide for all our needs…………….. Continue reading
Renewable energy, not nuclear, for Pacific islands
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HAARETZ . com 3 Dec 09 “………..Pacific states are realizing that they may have a distinct advantage in the reordering of the global economy, as it moves away from a dependence on fossil fuels. Developing nations in equatorial zones have begun a concerted move toward a switch to renewable energy. Continue reading
Unprecedented demand for solar energy in UK
Solar industry in limbo as grants dry up. Financial Times UK By Jim Pickard, Political Correspondent
December 3 2009
Renewable energy manufacturers have warned of their “frustration” after the government’s flagship grant scheme for solar power ran out of money less than halfway through the financial year.
The UK PV Association, which represents companies making and installing solar panels, warned that they were “in limbo” after the Low Carbon Building Programme Phase 2 was closed to solar applications this week.
The £50m scheme had included up to £18m for hospitals, schools and other public sector buildings to instal photovoltaic panels on their roofs. But it has been closed down “due to unprecedented demand”. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2c12999e-dfab-11de-98ca-00144feab49a.html
Australia – endangered by Climate Change, and by Deniers
Why do climate deniers hold sway in Australia? The Guardian 1 Dec 09 If Australia does not silence its sceptics and reduce its emissions there is a real risk of the nation becoming uninhabitable Continue reading
Australian political party run by climate change denialists
Climate change skeptic seizes control of Australian opposition The National Business Review 24/7 NBR staff December 1 2009 – The Australian Liberal party has a new leader with Tony Abbott ousting Malcolm Turnball in a ballot this morning by one vote.Mr Abbott won the final ballot 42-41 to take control of the Australian opposition party……………..
During the debate over the leadership, Mr Turnbull warned the Liberals could not be seen as a party of climate sceptics who would do nothing.
USA: nuclear lobby to wreck climate goals?
Will nuclear power blow up Obama’s climate goals for Copenhagen ? Sunday 29 November 2009
by: Art Levine, t r u t h o u t
“……….the proposed reduction is actually as little as 20 percent of the targeted reduction goals – based on 1990 levels – recommended by the UN-sponsored international scientific body that suggests treaty standards.) Continue reading
Solar power will out-compete nuclear
Basic Concepts about Solar Power Going Green Tips 29 Nov 09 “………… Even 15 years ago Nobel Prize winner Jaures Alferov said that if in the development of alternative sources of energy allocated at least 15% of funds spent on nuclear power, there would be no need for nuclear power plant construction. Continue reading
South East Asia taking action on climate change
Hot air over Australia Grant Anderson – News – Business Spectator 26 Nov 09 A report released this week that I co-authored, One Hat Does Not Fit All, illustrates that a number of our neighbours in the Asia Pacific region are highly cognisant of the challenges climate change presents Continue reading
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