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Nuclear Power Plant Exporters “Principles of Conduct” – ha ha!

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Excuse my laughter – I’m sure the Carnegie Endowment means well. But in the present climate of cut-throat competition to sell nuclear reactors to anybody and everybody – before the industry collapses completely – well, the idea of nuclear plant exporters having principles – it’s a contradiction in terms.

Still, that doesn’t matter. After all – their high-flown “Principles of Conduct” are only voluntary anyway. – and they’re “not legally binding”

I see that their principles include “ethics” – they wouldn’t know what the word means!. – Christina Macpherson

Announcing the Nuclear Power Plant Exporters’ Principles of Conduct, Carnegie Endowment, Jessica Tuchman Mathews, George Perkovich, Ariel (Eli) Levite, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 – WASHINGTON, D.C.The world’s major vendor companies of civilian nuclear power plants have agreed to apply a common set of principles in their exporting decisions and practices. Continue reading →

September 17, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | marketing of nuclear, USA | Leave a comment

Despite Fukushima, AREVA still touting nuclear power as “clean”

AREVA sponsors Nuclear Clean Air Energy team as Simona prepares for Infineon RacewayAugust 22, 2011 PennEnergy Indianapolis, IN – HVM Racing and Entergy are seeing continued success in spreading the ‘Nuclear Clean Air Energy’ message on the 2011 IndyCar season as AREVA – ranked first in the global nuclear energy industry – has come on board for the Baltimore Grand Prix…..
“As the global leader in clean energy production, AREVA understands the importance of raising awareness about the benefits of nuclear energy,” said Jacques Besnainou, CEO of AREVA Inc.

“Partnering with Simona and the Nuclear Clean Air Energy team offers us a unique way to talk about our energy challenges and nuclear energy as safe, reliable and clean electricity that is powering one of five American households.”
AREVA sponsors Nuclear Clean Air Energy team as Simona prepares for Infineon Raceway

August 23, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | marketing of nuclear, USA | Leave a comment

Nuclear marketing deception by Lawrence Solomon

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Today, 26/3/11, the Financial Post tells us that Lawrence Solomon is executive director of Energy Probe, an anti-nuclear organization.

But, lo and behold, it would seem that Energy Probe is more of a pro nuclear marketing organisation. And here are some quotes from today’s articles on the Financial Post:

Avert Chernobyl-style hysteria in Japan Financial Post, Lawrence Solomon, 26 March 11, Turn down the dial on radiation fears “……Epidemiological studies in Russia demonstrated that the population of the most contaminated region near Chernobyl contracted fewer cancers than Russia’s general population….”

Japan’s radioactive fallout could have silver lining Financial Post, Lawrence Solomon: “…..The only evidence that exists as to the health of humans who have been irradiated at low levels points to a benefit, not a harm…..there is no scientific proof whatsoever to view the radiation emitted from the Fukushima plant as dangerous to the Japanese population, and certainly no reason for the Japanese to view those living near the plant as damaged goods…..”

March 26, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | marketing of nuclear | 1 Comment

Nuclear Energy Institute will “aggressively” pursue tax-payer money in 2011

nuclear plant expansion projects that are in negotiations with the US Department of Energy and NEI will be “aggressive” in pursuing that money during fiscal 2011

Nuclear industry expects to get more US loan guarantee authority: NEI Washington (Platts), William Freebaim, –10 Feb2011 The Nuclear Energy Institute expects that additional nuclear power loan guarantee authority will be approved by Congress in a fiscal 2011 continuing resolution, though NEI President and CEO Marvin Fertel Thursday acknowledged “it’s not going to be easy.” Continue reading →

February 11, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | marketing of nuclear, politics, USA | 1 Comment

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