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Pakistanis’ morale low over nuclear problem

Nuclear Doubts: Pakistani Weakness Is Eroding Internal Morale, Fast

International Analyst Network By AHMED QURAISHI

10 November 2009. “……

is the Pakistani government or military really talking secretly with the Americans on how to secure Pakistani nukes? Continue reading →

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Pakistan, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Pakistani nuclear expert supports Iran’s program

A Q Khan supports Iran’s nuclear programme Islamabad Pakistan Observer 9 Nov 09 —Top Pakistani nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan has supported Iran’s right to develop nuclear energy and said that a propaganda campaign was going on against the nuclear programme of Iran.

Talking to IRNA, in a first-ever interview to any Iranian news service, he said, the West is biased against the nuclear programmes of all the Islamic countries including Iran.If Iran fires a missile then it is wrong but if Israel does it then it is right”, he added.

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Pakistan, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Nuclear expert recommends solar energy

The Case for Solar Energy in Bangladesh Energy Bangla Dr. A. Rahman, CRadP FNucI Monday, 11.09.2009, The global warming due to greenhouse gas emission and the energy scarcity world wide are prompting almost all the countries in the world to look for alternative sources of energy………..the only option that is open to Bangladesh at the moment is renewable energy such as solar and hydro-electric. Particularly solar energy is sufficiently abundant in Bangladesh and can fruitfully be harnessed…… Continue reading →

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, ASIA, climate change, ENERGY | antinuclear, nuclear, renewables, solar | Leave a comment

Pakistan’s nuclear weapons could fall into dangerous hands

Defending the Arsenal In an unstable Pakistan, can nuclear warheads be kept safe? The New Yorker by Seymour M. Hersh November 16, 2009 America’s dealings with Pakistan may be increasing the risk of radicalization. Continue reading →

November 9, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Pakistan, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Japan’s fast breeder nuclear reactor plans are dangerous

Japan must take cautious approach toward use of nuclear fuel (Mainichi Daily News, editorial, Japan) November 6, 2009 At the present moment, the unresolved problems surrounding the nuclear fuel cycle touted by the Japanese government as a major pillar of its nuclear energy policy far outweigh its benefits. Continue reading →

November 7, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Japan, safety | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

France supplies dangerous plutonium fuel to Japanese nuclear reactor

Controversial MOX fuel in use at Japanese reactor NTI Global Security NewsWire Nov. 5, 2009

A Japanese nuclear power reactor today began using French-made mixed-oxide fuel, Agence France-Presse reported (see GSN, July 17). Continue reading →

November 6, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Japan, safety | antinuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear weapons, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

Nuclear Disarmament Panel’s plans – too little, too slow

A-Bomb Victims, NGOs Dissatisfied With Nuclear Panel’s Action Plans HIROSHIMA, Oct 23 (Bernama)— Nuclear arms reduction plans crafted this week by an international panel in Hiroshima will take too long to bring about a world free of nuclear arms, atomic bomb survivors and anti-nuclear non-governmental organisations say. Continue reading →

October 24, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Japan, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Nuclear power not a good deal for Vietnam

Nuclear power and unanswered questions Vietnam Net 22/10/ 09 “The investor of the first nuclear power projects is the state power monopoly, Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).…….Tien Phong: US$12 billion is a huge amount of money, about 13 percent of the country’s current annual gross domestic product (GDP). Is it necessary to invest that money to build a nuclear power plant when Vietnam can develop hydro, thermal and wind power at cheaper cost prices?……………. Continue reading →

October 23, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | ASIA, business and costs | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Thailand push for alternatives to nuclear

Thailand: NGO pushes alternatives to nuclear Efficiency and cutting demand help more Bangkok Post 22/10/2009 The development of nuclear power plants by 2020 should be reconsidered, environmental activists urged the government. Continue reading →

October 22, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, ASIA, business and costs | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear wastes, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Anti-uranium mining, anti-nuclear movement in India

Mounting pressure against new uranium mining and nuclear power plants NewsPost Online by admin i 19 Oct 09 There is a growing civil society movement against the new uranium mining and nuclear power plants in India. Continue reading →

October 20, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, India, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive, uranium | 3 Comments

India’s unhealthy nuclear industry

The New nation 19 Oct 09 “……………….In India, health hazards from nuclear power plants have always been swept under the carpet. In 2007, physicist V Pugazhendhi of the Doctors for Safer Environment released a study on the incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease among women in and around Kalpakkam, where the prototype fast reactor is under construction. It showed the disease affected 24 per cent women within a radius of 5 km from the plant. Continue reading →

October 19, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, India, safety | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

India’s pursuit of nuclear – fraught with obstacles

India’s desperate pursuit of nuclear energy risky the New Nation, bangladesh, Savvy Soumya Misra October 19, 2009 Ever since the Indo-US nuclear deal signed in October last year lifted 34-year-old global sanctions that denied India access to the international atomic energy market, including uranium, Delhi has been on a shopping spree, buying nuclear fuel and reactors.India has signed civil nuclear agreements with France, USA, South Korea and Russia in the past 18 months………………… Continue reading →

October 19, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, business and costs, India | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Bangladesh – not enough scientists to run nuke plant

Bangladesh: 500 Scientists will be Needed to Run Nuclear Power Plant Energy Bangla 10.16.2009, Bangladesh would need at least 500 nuclear scientists for a 1,000 MW nuclear power plant for its operation and maintenance after its installation, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) Chairman said Wednesday, reports UNB.

October 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | ASIA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs | Leave a comment

India’s nuke industry leading to dangers

Downside of more Indian N tests Pakistan Observer Sultan M Hali 16 Oct 09 There is a sudden flurry of revelations by Indian scientists that its 1998 thermonuclear tests were a failure and India needs to carry out more tests Continue reading →

October 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, India, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons, radioactive | 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 Christina Macpherson | 1, environment, India | antinuclear, indigenous, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment