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Radioactive leak into Lake Ontario

Toronto-area nuclear plant spills water TORONTO, Dec. 23 (UPI) — Nuclear officials were monitoring water supplies east of Toronto Wednesday after a nuclear plant leaked 52,000 gallons of tritium-laced water into Lake Ontario.

Toronto-area nuclear plant spills water – UPI.com

December 24, 2009 Posted by | Canada, environment | , , , | Leave a comment

KYRGYZSTAN highly polluted by uranium tailings

KYRGYZSTAN: Mailuu-Suu ranked third in the list of world’s worst polluted places URANIUM TAILINGS 8 Dec 09  URANIUM.KG Mailuu-Suu in Kyrgyzstan ranked third in the list of the world’s worst polluted places according to the report issued by the New-York-based of Blacksmith Institute for 2009.This list, which is compiled annually, is formed from 1100 geographical spots, where state of environment causes serious concern Continue reading →

December 15, 2009 Posted by | environment, Kyrgyzstan | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Depleted uranium -a pending disaster

Vital Truths and Information Clearing House: Excerpts from Depleted Uranium – Far Worse Than 9/11 not anotherconspiracy.com 12 Dec 09 Depleted Uranium Dust – Public Health Disaster For The People Of Iraq and Afghanistan, Bosnia and Serbia and the Military in the Regions.by Doug Westerman and other sourcesIn 1979, depleted uranium (DU) particles escaped from the National Lead Industries factory near Albany, N.Y., Continue reading →

December 11, 2009 Posted by | environment, USA | , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Radioactivity problem in tapping natural gas

Tests show high concentration of radioactive waste in Marcellus The Ithaca Journal By Tom Wilber •twilber@gannett.com • December 6, 2009, Radioactive waste from the Marcellus is an issue state regulators will have to anticipate as they draft new rules for tapping the massive natural gas field under the Southern Tier. Continue reading →

December 7, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, USA | , | Leave a comment

Uranium milling dangers still real today

Point to incidents of contamination at modern-day facilities BY JOHN R. CRANE NOVEMBER 24, 2009 • DANVILLE, VA. Though uranium milling has come a long way since the days of minimal regulations and crude processing methods, mining foes say tailings leaks could still pose a threat to the environment.. Continue reading →

November 25, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment | | 1 Comment

Nuclear pollution in Russia

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The Hays Daily News By ARTHUR MAX Associated Press Writer

DNIPRODZERZHYNSK, Ukraine (AP) — Twenty years ago, when the Iron Curtain came down, the world gagged in horror as it witnessed firsthand the ravages inflicted on nature by the Soviet industrial machine. Continue reading →

November 25, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, Russia | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Uranium mining to cause devastation, and greenhouse gases

Britain’s nuclear strategy threatens destruction of Kalahari Namibian environmentalists warn expansion of uranium mining could devastate spectacular natural landscape guardian.co.uk The Observer, John Vidal 15 Nov 09 “..……. Continue reading →

November 15, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, Namibia | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Grave health risks of Indian Point nuclear plant

Indian Point puts public health at grave risk   Times Union , Joseph Mangano,  November 10, 2009 A major battle over the future of New York’s energy policy is being fought at Indian Point, 75 miles south of Albany. The battle is not just about energy, but public health. Continue reading →

November 11, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, USA | , , , | Leave a comment

Irish Sea coast areas threat of nuclear radiation

And nuclear power’s not real good, in view of climate change, either – Christina Macpherson

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Seven of Britain’s new nuclear plants will be on Irish Sea coast Belfast Telegraph 10 November 2009 Fears have been raised about the health and environmental risks to Ireland after the British Government gave the green light for the construction of 10 new nuclear power plants — seven of them along the Irish Sea….. Continue reading →

November 10, 2009 Posted by | 1, climate change, environment, UK | , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nuclear processing planned close to World Heritage lake

Activist works to protect Lake Baikal The Dartmouth News

By Laura Bryn Sisson November 2, 2009 The planned construction of a uranium enrichment center only 50 miles from Lake Baikal in Siberia poses an environmental threat to the world’s oldest and deepest lake, Continue reading →

November 4, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, Russia | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Uranium pollution in India

The most vulnerable naked nukes of India —more than 80% of India’s nuclear and missile infrastructure based in the insurgency-hit areas or extremists’ dominated region The Daily Mail 14 Oct 09 By Makhdoom Babar in Islamabad & Christina Palmer in New Delhi

“……………………..The Daily Mail’s investigation team learnt that the radiation was a big problem in the area, yet it was unaddressed by the government. Continue reading →

October 14, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, India | , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Paladin’s uranium mine and Malawi’s water supply

CATHOLIC COMMISSION FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE Mzuzu Diocese (Malawi) John Chawinga CCJP Secretary Mzuzu Diocese 6 Oct 09 The People of Karonga Deserve Clean and Safe Water – “……………..The people of Kayelekera have started experiencing such negligence. The people around Kayelekera have seen Paladin Africa drawing water for drinking and domestic use by their employees from Lufilya and Miswanga Rivers, while the people around the mine site continue to drink the contaminated water from Sere River. Continue reading →

October 6, 2009 Posted by | AFRICA, environment | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wind, dust, carry depleted uranium far and wide

Dust-StormAustralia ‘uranium’ dust concerns
muzzylogic Oct 3, 2009 ‘Environmentalists have raised concerns that another giant dust storm blowing its way across eastern Australia may contain radioactive particles.

It is argued that sediment whipped up from Australia’s centre may be laced with material from a uranium mine.

Scientists have played down concerns, saying there is little to worry about.’ Full story here

Well, now this is interesting. The argument against the spread is the fact that uranium ore dust is going to be too dense to be carried by the wind. However, if that turns out not to be the case then it will have serious implications for the clap trap nonsense the US military likes to spout as regard the use of depleted uranium munitions.

Clap trap because whether or not the dust from the mine tailings is too dense, the dust from DU is much finer grain and was deposited much closer to inhabited areas to start with. Of course, reports of the presence of abnormally high levels of uranium in the urine of people in Iraq and Afghanistan is a total coincidence to start with…

If uranium is found in the Australian dust, then the military argument will have no credibility at all.

Australia ‘uranium’ dust concerns – MPACUK :: Muslim Discussion Forum

October 3, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, Iraq, secrets,lies and civil liberties | , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Australia’s dust storms raise concern over radioactivity from uranium mining

by Coober Pedy Regional Times“…….70 million tonnes of radioactive tailings to be dumped at the Roxby mine site each year without evidence of dust control is cause for concern”, says David Bradbury.. Continue reading →

September 26, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment | , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Warning on uranium milling causing “yellowcake death”

Canon City Uranium Contamination Looms over Montrose mill battle
The Colorado Independent By David O. Williams 9/25/09 “…..for residents of Cañon City area, some of whom made the long trip to a special-use permit hearing in Montrose earlier this month, declaring “not in my back yard” could have spared them decades of health problems associated with the metal the Navajo Indians call “yellow death.” Continue reading →

September 26, 2009 Posted by | 1, environment, USA | , , , , , , | Leave a comment