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Egypt has never come clean about its nuclear projects

Why has Egypt never come clean about the full scope of its nuclear activities and experimentation?…..

Egypt’s Nuclear Dimension, THE HUFFINGTON POST, Joe Cirincione, 13 Feb 2011, As a free Egypt transforms itself, analysts are nervously watching for signs of new nuclear ambitions. Concern revolves around three issues: Continue reading →

February 15, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Egypt, secrets,lies and civil liberties | Leave a comment

Egypt’s surreptitious nuclear arms program a problem for USA

Egypt has been quietly carrying out research and development on weapons of mass destruction — including nuclear

Egypt’s WMD programs complicate U.S. response, World blog, 7 Feb 2011, With Egypt in revolt and the country’s future uncertain, concern is growing over whether a new government in the Arab world’s most militarily and industrially advanced country could accelerate an arms race in one of the world’s most volatile regions. Continue reading →

February 8, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Egypt, politics international, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Egypt, ElBaradei, and nuclear weapons

“…..Egypt’s gonna get one too, Just to use on you know who. —Tom Lehrer, “Who’s Next?”T

ElBaradei and Egypt’s Nuclear Future by Jeremy Bernstein | The New York Review of Books, Jeremy Bernstein, 3 Feb 2011, The current turmoil in Egypt and the prospect of the collapse of Hosni Mubarak’s regime apart from everything else raise questions about the country’s nuclear program and where it might be headed. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Egypt, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Nobel peace prize recipient, ElBaradei in the spotlight in Egypt

ElBaradei, who is Muslim, sometimes cited his favourite Christian prayer when speaking of his role on the world stage. Attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, it begins: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.”

Now Egypt’s democratic hope, ex-chief UN nuke inspector familiar with public spotlight, The Canadian Press, By George Jahn 1/2/2011, VIENNA — Thrust to the forefront as Egypt’s democratic hope, Mohamed ElBaradei is no stranger to high-octane public roles. As the chief U.N. nuclear inspector, he stood up to Washington by disputing claims Saddam Hussein was trying to make atomic arms and grappled vainly to end Iran’s and North Korea’s nuclear defiance…… Continue reading →

February 1, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Egypt, politics | 1 Comment

Egypt’s anger over IAEA claims of Egypt’s enriched uranium

Egypt denies discovery by IAEA of enriched uranium at nuclear facility, Today’s News from Egypt, Hisham Omar Abdel HalimSun, 14/11/2010 Egypt on Sunday denied that the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had discovered traces of enriched uranium at an Egyptian nuclear facility. Continue reading →

November 15, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Egypt, politics international, Uranium | antinuclear, enriched, nuclear secrecy, uranium | Leave a comment

Egypt to showcase profitable renewable energy

“Ninety percent of the land in Egypt is empty and is suitable for setting up wind farms,” Abou El-Ella said………….According to an environment ministry official in the Red Sea, Egypt has the potential to “show the world how renewable energy can be profitable and sustainable.”

Egypt to Build Two 100 MW Solar Energy Plants | Green Prophet, 19 July 2010, Egypt gets serious about building solar energy plants on top of its 500 MW plant, with bids open for 1,000 MW more. Continue reading →

July 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Egypt, renewable | antinuclear, climate change, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Egypt to invest hugely in renewable energy

Egypt Government to Invest in Wind, From $110 Billion Renewable Energy Budget Green Prophet, May 28, 2010 The Egyptian government has announced plans to generate 1,000 megawatts of wind power this year. Speaking at the energy forum for the Middle East and North Africa 2010, Egypt’s Electricity Minister Hassan Younis said that the country is ready to increase its capabilities in alternative energy projects by 2027. He said the planned projects are estimated to cost the government around $110 billion. Continue reading →

May 29, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Egypt, renewable | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | 1 Comment