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Nuclear workers’ cancer from radiation

More former Hanford workers eligible for money Seattle pi THE ASSOCIATED PRESS December 16, 2009 RICHLAND, Wash. — More former workers at the Hanford nuclear reservation may be eligible for compensation for developing cancer due to radiation exposure. Continue reading →

December 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | health, USA | antinuclear, cancer, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, radioactive | Leave a comment

Nuclear pork cash starts rolling out

Southern Co. Said to Be First in Line for Nuclear Aid

By Daniel Whitten

Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) — Southern Co. is in line to win tentative approval for a federal loan guarantee financing a nuclear power plant as the government moves to revive U.S. reactor construction stalled for 30 years,…. Continue reading →

December 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, USA | antinuclear, nuclear costs | Leave a comment

USA and Russia in no hurry to reduce nuclear arms

No plans to sign Russia nuclear deal this week: U.S WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) (Additional reporting by Alister Bull; Editing by Cynthia Osterman– 16 Dec 09 The White House on Tuesday played down chances the United States and Russia would sign an agreement to reduce their nuclear arms stockpiles this week during the Copenhagen climate summit….. Continue reading →

December 16, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Russia, USA, weapons and war | antinuclear, Copenhagen, nuclear, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

US army will continue to use depleted uranium, despite health dangers to troops

Army Again Turns to Depleted Uranium for New Weaponry Wired By David Hambling December 15, 2009 “………….Now, the U.S. Army is upgrading to a new 120mm Advanced Kinetic Energy round, and about the only thing we know for sure is that it will be made of DU. The generation after that… may be an improved version of DU called Stakalloy…………. Continue reading →

December 16, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | USA, weapons and war | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Utah doesn’t want depleted uranium wastes

Utah gov to DOE: Halt depleted uranium shipment By BROCK VERGAKIS (AP) 16 Dec 09 SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert sent Energy Secretary Steven Chu a letter Tuesday asking him to halt the shipment of nearly 15,000 drums of low-level radioactive waste from South Carolina for disposal in Utah.Herbert’s letter was released hours before the DOE was scheduled to begin the first of three shipments from the Savannah River Site near Aiken, S.C………… Continue reading →

December 16, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | USA, wastes | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Cooling water dilemma for nuclear plant

Atomic Insights Blog December 15, 2009 Focused Effort to Increase Cost of Nuclear Energy From Oyster Creek by Rod Adams Yesterday, the New Jersey senate held hearings lasting more than three hours on proposed legislation that would force Oyster Creek, the oldest currently operating nuclear power plant in the United States, to install cooling towers. The plant currently operates with the required steam condenser cooling water being drawn from a local surface water supply and then returned to that water supply somewhat warmer than it was before. There are limits assigned to the amount of temperature rise allowed and to the maximum discharge temperature.

Atomic Insights Blog: Focused Effort to Increase Cost of Nuclear Energy From Oyster Creek

December 16, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear technology | Leave a comment

Nuclear plant communities to get anti-cancer medication

Anti-radiation potassium iodide pills to be distributed near Perry nuclear power plant CLEVELAND.com By Harlan Spector, The Plain Dealer December 13, 2009,Potassium iodide pills distributed years ago to neighbors of the Perry nuclear power plant have reached the end of their shelf life. Continue reading →

December 15, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | health, USA | antinuclear, cancer, nuclear, nuclear spin, radioactive | Leave a comment

USA to prepare for nuclear explosions in cities

Preparing for a ‘nuclear event’ – LA Daily News 14 Dec 09 ……….The federal Homeland Security Council is urging state and local governments to prepare in the event of a nuclear detonation in a major city. Continue reading →

December 15, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons, radioactive | Leave a comment

USA’s energy consumption to go down, says DOE

Rising prices will curtail energy consumption, DOE says CLEVELAND.COM By John Funk, The Plain Dealer December 14, 2009,
The American appetite for energy will grow by just 14 percent over the next quarter century as energy efficiency and high prices drive down demand, the U.S. Department of Energy said Monday. Continue reading →

December 15, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | ENERGY, USA | Leave a comment

USA looking to market its clean energy at Copenhagen

(It sounds good, as long the U.S. is not including nuclear as ‘clean’ -? Christina Macpherson)

Dept. of Energy unveils plans to jumpstart clean energy in the developing world December 14, 2009 GreenBeat December 14, 2009 | Camille Ricketts By far, the most controversial issue at the U.N.’s climate talks in Copenhagen is how the developed world will help industrializing nations reduce greenhouse gas emissions while not sacrificing growth. Continue reading →

December 15, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, renewable, USA | Copenhagen, renewables | Leave a comment

Delay in notifying Three Mile Island radiation leak

Concern at Three Mile Island leak THE AUSTRALIAN Brad Norington, November 24, 2009 LOCAL authorities have defended their decision to delay the disclosure of a radiation leak at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that forced the removal of 150 workers at the weekend.About 20 employees were contaminated by radiation on the site of the worst US nuclear accident near the state’s capital, Harrisburg, in 1979……………Questions have been raised why officials from the local Emergency Management Agency were not notified about the radiation leak for five hours after an airborne radiological contamination alarm sounded at 4pm on Saturday, Pennsylvania time.

December 15, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety, USA | antinuclear, nuclear costs, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

Connection between CT scans and cancer

Radiation from CT scans linked to cancers, deaths

By Liz Szabo, USA TODAY 15 Dec 09

CT scans deliver far more radiation than previously believed and may contribute to 29,000 new cancers each year, along with 14,500 deaths, suggest two studies in today’s Archives of Internal Medicine. One study, led by the National Cancer Institute’s Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, used existing exposure data to estimate how many cancers might be caused by CT scans. Continue reading →

December 15, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | health, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

USA committed to its nuclear arsenal

Guarding the U.S. nuclear arsenal Tehran Times 14 Dec 09 Interviewee: Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz, commander of Air Force Global Strike CommandU.S. President Barack Obama has made nuclear nonproliferation and arms control a centerpiece of his foreign policy. But until the United States gives up on its policy of nuclear deterrence, stewardship of atomic assets will be a centerpiece of Pentagon planning…….. Continue reading →

December 14, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | USA, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Senate sneaking nuclear into Climate Policy

Senate Climate Roadmap Caters to Nuclear, Offshore Drilling Proponents

The New York Times By ROBIN BRAVENDER

December 11, 2009

Architects of Senate energy and climate legislation reiterated their support for nuclear power and offshore drilling yesterday in an effort to garner the support of moderate Democrats and Republicans………… Continue reading →

December 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, USA | antinuclear, climate change, Copenhagen, nuclear, nuclear secrecy | Leave a comment

Depleted uranium -a pending disaster

Vital Truths and Information Clearing House: Excerpts from Depleted Uranium – Far Worse Than 9/11 not anotherconspiracy.com 12 Dec 09 Depleted Uranium Dust – Public Health Disaster For The People Of Iraq and Afghanistan, Bosnia and Serbia and the Military in the Regions.by Doug Westerman and other sourcesIn 1979, depleted uranium (DU) particles escaped from the National Lead Industries factory near Albany, N.Y., Continue reading →

December 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | environment, USA | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment