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A generation crippled by uranium

A generation crippled by uranium China Dialogue Gethin Chamberlain October 12, 2009 Their heads are too large or too small, their limbs too short or too bent. For some, their brains never grew, speech never came and their lives are likely to be cut short: these are the children whom it appears India would rather the world did not see, Continue reading →

October 14, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, India | radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

China’s nuclear waste problem

BBC World have your say Donald 12 Oct 09 I am worried about China and nuclear power. Continue reading →

October 13, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, China, secrets,lies and civil liberties | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes | 1 Comment

Nuclear “deterrence” makes Japan a target

Japan would be safer without extended deterrence

The Mainichi Daily News, by Dr Tilman Ruff (Mainichi Japan) October 10, 2009 The role Japan can play in achieving that critical goal cannot be overestimated. Continue reading →

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

uranium mining degradation of tribal lands, India

Uranium Corporation of India Limited: Wasting Away Tribal Lands

by Moushumi Basu, Special to CorpWatch
October 7th, 2009 – “………..The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) operates that mine, part of a cluster of four underground and one open cast mines and two processing plants, in East Singbhum district in the Eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. The deepest plunges almost one kilometer into the earth. Continue reading →

October 8, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, indigenous issues | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Safety doubts on Japan’s nuclear industry

Atomic power safety questions still unanswered BY KEISUKE KATORI AND AYAKO SUZUKITHE ASAHI SHIMBUN 5 Oct 09

Ten years after a nuclear accident killed two plant workers and shattered the “safety myth” surrounding atomic power generation, Japan still has much work to do in improving responses to cases of radiation exposure. Continue reading →

October 6, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Japan, safety | antinuclear, nuclear, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

North Korea: no bomb soon – but uranium enrichment continues

A look at North Korea’s nuclear arms ambitions

Reuters Oct 5, 2009 10:1

“…………….NUCLEAR WEAPONS Even though it has exploded nuclear devices, North Korea has not shown that it has a working nuclear bomb.Experts said they do not believe the North has the ability to miniaturise an atomic weapon to place on a missile, but the secretive state has been trying to develop such a warhead. Continue reading →

October 6, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, North Korea, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons, uranium | Leave a comment

China suppresses anti-nuclear activists

Uranium policy a hypocrisy The Age David Noonan 5 Oct 09 “……..In July, a well-known environmental activist and recipient in 2006 of the prestigious Nuclear-Free Future Award, Sun Xiaodi, and his daughter Sun Dunbai were jailed and sent to a ”re-education through labour” camp for their efforts to expose corruption and contamination in China’s nuclear industry. Continue reading →

October 5, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, China, secrets,lies and civil liberties | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Taiwan Aboriginal Village Targeted for Nuclear Waste Disposal

Taiwan Aboriginal Village Targeted for Nuclear Waste Disposal Tom’s Blog 4 Oct 09 Because failing to sell its nuclear waste to North Korea and China. (What the hell do these two countries want this staff? making nuclear weapons?) Now, the goverment of Taiwan is seeking a burial place at home. The top choice is a poor aboriginal community, Nantian village in Taitan county, the Southeastern of Taiwan……………… Continue reading →

October 5, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, indigenous issues, Taiwan, wastes | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Growing problem of Korea’s nuclear wastes

Radioactive Waste Becomes Growing Problem Spent Nuclear Fuel to Surpass 30,000 Tons in 2032

THE KOREA TIMES By Kim Tong-hyung 1 Oct 09
“……………..experts warn that the growing amount of spent nuclear fuel could provide a massive headache in the future.

A report by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) has revealed that the country’s amassed radioactive spent fuel passed the 10,000-ton mark for the first time at around 10,101 tons. Continue reading →

October 2, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | South Korea, wastes | antinuclear, nuclear, Poznam, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

India to use untested nuclear technology

India plans to cut carbon and fuel poverty with untested nuclear power

Prime minister Manmohan Singh announces 100-fold increase in nuclear energy output by 2050 with thorium technology Guardian.co.uk by Randeep Ramesh 29 September 09 Continue reading →

September 30, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, India, safety | antinuclear, nuclear, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

China suggests:finance nuclear for poor countries, to beat global warming

Nuclear issues on the table in New York
World Nuclear News 23 September 2009
China wants to use nuclear power vigorously to fight climate change – with financial support from wealthier nations, according to a speech delivered to the UN yesterday. Continue reading →

September 24, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, China, spinbuster | antinuclear, Copenhagen, nuclear, nuclear weapons, radioactive | Leave a comment

Sri Lanka should not go nuclear

groundviews September 15, 2009
“………….nuclear energy is not a viable option for energy generation in Sri Lanka as it is not safe, cost effective or emission free as proponents of nuclear energy suggest. The article advocates that the Sri Lankan Government should explore and invest in renewable energy sources to manage Sri Lanka’s energy needs in the future. Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, ASIA, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Japan wanting to keep US nuclear pre-emptive strike policy?

Japan wary of ‘no first-strike’ proposal

TOKYO, Sept. 13 (UPI) — Japan is reluctant to agree to a proposal by a nuclear non-proliferation panel urging the United States to adopt a “no first-strike” policy, sources say. Continue reading →

September 14, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Japan, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

International energy agency says India could be renewables leader

India has potential to be leader in renewable energy: IRENA
Business Standard Press Trust of India / New Delhi September 11, 2009,
India has the potential to be the leader in the renewable energy sector, International Renewable Energy Agency chief Helene Pelosse said today….. Continue reading →

September 12, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, climate change, ENERGY, India | antinuclear, nuclear, renewables, uranium | Leave a comment

Renewables, not nuclear, best for India

Energy – Indian Perspective
MyNews.in 11-Sep-2009 Dr. Hitesh Bajpai
“…………….Solar power relies on the energy produced by nuclear fusion in the Sun. This energy can be collected and converted in different ways, such as simple water heating for domestic use or by the direct conversion of sunlight to electrical energy using mirrors, boilers, or photovoltaic cells. The technology is improving and the economics are getting more competitive. Continue reading →

September 12, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, climate change, ENERGY, India | antinuclear, nuclear, renewables, uranium | Leave a comment