60th anniversary of the first secret nuclear fallout on American citizens
When it was learned years later that no American was given these maps
and forecasts – only Kodak and its industry peers – the reaction of
those who came to realize their bodies too became ‘exposed’ by the
fallout was one of anger and rage……...Downwinder Day is needed because Americans should have been deemedabove corporations, not below them. Their lives should have been given importance above that of a cartridge of film. They should have known, just as Kodak’s officials knew, that the “situation is serious.”
Downwinder Day – 2011 USA – from Andrew Kishner, Paul Langley’s Nuclear History Blog, 27 Jan 2011, Sixty years ago today, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission conducted itsfirst ‘experimental nuclear detonation’ at the Las Vegas Bombing and Gunnery Range. The date was January 27, 1951. The time was 5:45 am. The bomb test was dubbed ‘Able.’ Continue reading
Uranium spill: corporations’ business needs come ahead of public concern
The Nanaimo Port Authority said…the port cannot release details of shipments that might hurt the competitiveness of some companies. “We have to respect corporations’ needs for private business…….
Environmental group raises alarm over shipment of spilled uranium that was docked off Ladysmith, Times Colonist, By DUSTIN WALKER, Postmedia News January 24, 2011 NANAIMO — A shipment of partially spilled uranium concentrate that was docked offshore from Ladysmith for a few days raises questions about what kinds of hazardous materials are being shipped through B.C. waters, an environmental organization says. Continue reading
Under US and French pressure, India threatening anti nuclear community?
Claiming international political compulsions fuelled by the visit of US President Barack Obama and then by French President Nicolas Sarkozy which pushed through the 9,900-MW JNPP, Athawale said that the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd has not even responded to the primary objections and apprehensions of the local people and experts.
Sack Rane for threatening anti-nuke activists: Maharashtra party, Sify News, Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Maharashtra’s opposition Republican Left Democratic Front (RLDF) Sunday demanded the sacking of state Industries Minister Narayan Rane for his threats issued to activists opposing the Jaitapur nuclear power plant. Continue reading
The veil of secrecy over China’s nuclear developments
The veil of secrecy surrounding Chinese nuclear developments.
Chinese transparency needed on nuclear arms, The Hill, Nikita Perfilyev 20 Jan 2011, “……..China, however, has never disclosed the size of its arsenal. Continue reading
New book reveals USA’s cyber sabotage of Middle Eastern nuclear programs
Their book, ‘Fallout: The True Story of the CIA’s Secret War on Nuclear Trafficking” examines the U.S.’s investigation of A.Q. Khan……the U.S. and its allies had been intercepting, analyzing and tampering with critical technologies used by nations like Libya and Iran for years….
Expert: Stuxnet Just Latest in U.S. Hacks of Covert Nuke Programs | threatpost, 19 Jan 2011, The author of a new book on the evolution of the world’s first nuclear black market says that Stuxnet is just the latest in a long string of efforts by the U.S. and its allies to slow or stop the creation of nuclear programs by rogue nations. Continue reading
Uranium cargo ship turned back due to extreme weather
Cameco says ship carrying uranium to China returns to home port (Platts)–David Stellfox-17Jan2011 A cargo ship carrying uranium concentrate, U3O8, from Canada to China has returned to port in British Columbia, after severe weather caused two U3O8-containing drums to spill outside their container, Canadian uranium miner Cameco said Sunday.
The ship had left Vancouver on December 23 and encountered severe weather conditions on January 3 between Hawaii and the Midway Islands.Cameco was notified that sea containers had shifted and two opened drums were outside of their container……..Cameco says ship carrying uranium to China returns to home port – Electric Power | Platts News Article & Story
Uranium mining lobby’s political influence in Virginia
Waiting for the NAS study? Right | GoDanRiver.com, Bill Winn, 18 Jan 2011, Just a spot check of political contributions to Del.Ward Armstrong’s “A Strong Majority” PAC reveals two donations from Virginia Uranium totaling $2,500. This suggests how widespread favors from uranium mining supporters are being distributed throughout the General Assembly. These supporters aren’t waiting for the results of the National Academy of Sciences study. Continue reading
Stuxnet computer worm preventing a military attack on Iran
The chances of a military strike against Iran this year are receding because of the success of a joint Israeli-US cyber attack on the country’s nuclear facilities,
Stuxnet cyberworm heads off US strike on Iran Military option ‘less likely’ after computer sabotage, as Israeli tests are revealed on Natanz nuclear model Ewen MacAskill in Washington * guardian.co.uk, 16 January 2011 Continue reading
Killer of Iran nuclear scientist: confession on Iran TV
Iran airs ‘Mossad assassin’s’ full confession In video interview Israel News, Ynetnews, by Dudi Cohen 13 Jan 2011, Majid Jamal Fash admits to murder of nuclear scientist last year, describes training at Israeli hands. The Islamic Republic’s official news agency on Thursday aired the full interview it held with the young man who admitted to murdering a nuclear scientist last year. Majid Jamali Fash described at length his visit to Tel Aviv and Herzliya, the training he received at Mossad headquarters and the day of the assassination….. Iran airs ‘Mossad assassin’s’ full confession – Israel News, Ynetnews
Iran claiming an Israeli assassination plot to kill Iranian nuclear scientists
Iran’s Spy Chief Denounces Alleged Israeli Plot Against Nuclear Scientists |, VOA, Edward Yeranian, 11 Jan 2011, Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Heydar Moslehi, says there is a vast assassination plot behind the attacks on Iranian nuclear physicists last year.The intelligence minister claims the alleged suspects in the killings are connected with Israel’s Mossad spy agency. Heydar Moslehi warned any countries providing support to Israel represent a threat to the region……Physicist Masoud ali-Mohammadi was killed one year ago, followed by the death of nuclear physicist Majid Shahriari in November……VOA | Iran’s Spy Chief Denounces Alleged Israeli Plot Against Nuclear Scientists | News | English
Villagers displaced for nuclear plant, at tax-payer’s expense, not the company’s
Arrest of alleged Israeli spy in Iran
Iran says it has arrested spy ring linked to Israel By Reza Derakhshi TEHRAN | Mon Jan 10, 2011 TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran has arrested a “network of spies” linked to Israel’s Mossad intelligence service which it blames for the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist in 2010, Iran’s state television reported on Monday. Continue reading
Secrecy and deception about nuclear power plants
A growing number of plants are nearing the end of their operating lifetimes, and details about the security of existing facilities are classified. “The industry is hiding behind the 9/11 tragedy to withhold information—like which plants have failed tests…early last month, Energy Secretary Steven Chu agreed to classify nuclear as “clean energy” in hopes of wooing Republicans to pass an energy bill in 2011.
Flirting With Disaster, Failing the Nuclear Security Test, Newsweek, 4 Jan 2011, Every few years the defenses of the nation’s nuclear plants are tested. What’s scary is how often they fail.”…… Continue reading
Political donations pay off for billionaire’s radioactive waste business
Texas Campaign Contributor Wins Expanded Radioactive Waste Contract, AllGov, Noel Brinkerhoff January 06, 2011 Waste Control Specialists has won the right to import low-level nuclear waste from around the country into Texas, marking a victory for billionaire Harold Simmons. Continue reading
New book details murky history of CIA and nuclear weapons proliferation
“What’s needed is a new multilateral legal regime that puts trafficking in nuclear, chemical and biological weapons on a par with crimes against humanity. This won’t be easy, but blind adherence to narrow national objectives increases the risk to all of us.”
Authors: CIA waited years to stop nuclear proliferation | Raw Story, 6 Jan 2011, The US government is guilty of allowing nuclear materials and intelligence to proliferate among some of the most dangerous regimes in the world for more than 30 years, a new book alleges. Continue reading
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