USA desperate to sell, allows India to reprocess nuclear fuel
The Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative has facilitated significant new commercial opportunities across India’s multi-billion dollar nuclear energy market, including the designation of two nuclear reactor park sites for U.S. technology
India Gets US Nod To Reprocess Spent Nuclear Fuel, GantDaily.com, August 1, 2010 Tejinder Singh –Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – The United States on Friday gave India a go-ahead on reprocessing of American nuclear spent fuel by India, marking the final steps in terms of implementation of the landmark civil nuclear deal between the two countries. Continue reading
China is taking Climate Change seriously
At the end of 2010, the UN Climate Change Conference will be held in Cancun, Mexico. The core task of the conference is to enhance an overall, effective and continued implementation of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
China’s view on strengthening climate cooperation, Reuters AlertNet -30 Jul 2010 by: Xie Zhenhua “……In spite of present difficulties, China expects to be able to reduce its energy consumption per unit of GDP by 20 percent by the end of 2010 from 2005 levels and increase its renewable energy to 10 percent of the total energy mix, leading to a carbon dioxide emission reduction of over 1.5 billion tons…… Continue reading
China has no national strategy for nuclear wastes
the IAEA panel said the government should set up a comprehensive national strategy for dealing with nuclear waste
Chinese nuclear safety bodies need more money, IAEA experts say | Earth Times News, 30 July 2010, Vienna – China’s nuclear safety authorities need more funds and staff to keep pace with the country’s rapidly expanding nuclear energy sector, a panel of experts appointed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday. Continue reading
Russia insisting that India be liable for any nuclear plant accident
“The Indian Side …shall be …. fully responsible for any damage both within and outside the territory of the Republic of India caused to any person and property as a result of a nuclear incident occurring at the NPP.”……
India-Russia nuclear talks hit liability snag, The Hindu, 30 July 2010, Siddharth Varadarajan Russian firms not to have liability for any accident that may occur in reactors sold to India It’s not just American suppliers, Russia too is now insisting all liability for any accident that may occur in reactors sold to India must rest solely with the Indian operator and not with Russian companies involved in supplying components and knowhow. Continue reading
A record 67 nations to be represented at Hiroshima memorial
UK, US, France may attend Hiroshima bombing anniversary for first time, NewsTrackd 28 Jul 2010 Tokyo, (ANI): Britain and the United States are considering sending representatives for the first time to the 65th anniversary ceremony of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Continue reading
American nuclear companies nervously awaiting Indian Parliament over Civil Liability Bill
The bill triggered a storm when it was first presented to lawmakers in May, with the opposition arguing it will shield American technology suppliers from compensation claims.
GE, Westinghouse Await Nuclear Bill as Singh Set to Face Stormy Parliament, Bloomberg, By Bibhudatta Pradhan – Jul 26, 2010, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh faces an opposition buoyed by support for a recent nationwide strike when parliament meets today, promising a rough ride for legislation such as a bill to enable the entry of U.S. nuclear power companies……….. Continue reading
South Korea wants to recycle nuclear “spent” fuel
Washington is concerned that allowing the country to process the fuel for reuse may discourage North Korea from giving up its weapons programme,
South Korea seeks US accord to reprocess spent nuclear fuel, Industrial Fuels and Power, July 23rd, 2010 Continue reading
Indian govt urged to drop Nuclear Liability Bill
the “bill does not protect the interests of the Indian people nor assure their lives and safety”……The party has decided to mobilise public opinion against the entry of foreign direct investment (FDI)
Drop nuclear liability bill, CPI-M tells government, Politics News, 23 July 2010, Continue reading
Burma has ambitious, but inexpert, nuclear programme
“information has replaced rumour with hard data” and concluded that Myanmar’s nuclear programme is “overly ambitious with limited expertise”.
Myanmar’s nuke site found?, TODAY, Jul 23, 2010 HANOI – Fresh evidence has surfaced to support allegations that the Myanmar government is pursuing a nuclear weapons programme – a charge that Myanmar denies. Continue reading
India’s Nuclear Liability Bill lets foreign reactor suppliers off the hook
The nuclear scientist favoured more strengthening of the clause to ensure proper channelling of liability on the supplier of the nuclear equipment……
PK Iyengar raises key ‘flaws’ in nuclear liability bill – dnaindia.com, 21 July 2010, New Delhi: Former Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman PK Iyengar today raised a red flag over certain provisions of the nuclear liability bill, including keeping civil courts off-limits in case of a nuclear accident… Continue reading
Nuclear power for Malaysia not looking likely
“Maybe if the people will agree to it, if there’s a location for it, there’s an acceptable area for it, it should be considered,”
Too many ‘ifs’ in floater to put up a nuclear plant, Business Insight Malaya | National, BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR, 20 July 2010, ENERGY Secretary Jose Rene Almendras yesterday said the government is looking at putting up a nuclear power plant to address the long-term power needs of the country. Continue reading
Brain diseases in Punjab children affected by uranium
the presence of the metal in the soil is a dangerous sign and it has a life span of a billion years.
VIDEO Doctors link uranium contamination to disabled Punjab children Channel NewsAsia, Damanjeet Kohli, 19 July 2010 Traces of uranium have been found in a large number of autistic children in India’s northern state of Punjab….. A study was conducted to find out the cause of the growing number of cerebral palsy and epilepsy among children in the district. Continue reading
Obama to India to push USA’s commercial nuclear sales
India, US flesh out agenda for Obama visit, Sify News, 2010-07-15, “…. US National Security Adviser James Jones wrapped up his two-day visit here, aimed at firming up deliverables for Obama’s state visit in November…..The visit saw India making a renewed push for the easing of exports of dual use technologies, widely seen in India as a potential deliverable during Obama’s maiden visit here in November. The two sides also reviewed steps that remain to be completed to implement their nuclear deal…
India’s proposed Civil Nuclear Liability Bill under attack in Parliament
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment on Forests is examining the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage
Bill, 2010 that was introduced in the Lower House on May 7 amid stiff resistance from a united opposition……….. Top officials from the Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests were also grilled by the panel on the long-lasting effects of a nuclear accident..
N-bill under attack at Par panel meeting, Business Ghana, : 15th July 2010 The Indian Government’s plans to bring the controversial nuclear liability bill virtually came under all round attack with the opposition BJP and Left leaders Tuesday questioned the need for such a move and demanded that it be withdrawn forthwith. Continue reading
Hypocrisy as Japan seeks to be nuclear power salesman
Japan emphasises that its technology exports are for the peaceful production of nuclear energy.
But as it knows only too well, the plutonium produced in fission reactors can also be used to produce nuclear weapons.
Anxiety mushrooms over Japanese nuclear exports | The Australian, Rick Wallace, July 15, 2010 IT’S hard not to draw cynical conclusions about Japan’s decision to pursue sales of nuclear technology overseas. One of the country’s most treasured principles appears to have a price as it hawks nuclear systems to India, the Middle East and perhaps other countries. Continue reading
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