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Malaysia’s potential for renewable, not nuclear, energy

(Malaysia) Rethink going nuclear, Hilary Chiew, 18 July 2010 If a temperate country like Germany can be the first country to launch a successful feed-in tariff system based on renewable solar energy, there is no reason why Malaysia can’t do it, says Hilary Chiew Continue reading →

July 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, climate change, nuclear, renewable energy | Leave a comment

Bluprint for a truly clean energy revolution

“A complete conversion to renewable energy by 2050 is possible from a technical and ecological point of view. It’s a very realistic target based on technology that already exists.”

The climate solution? It’s an energy [r]evolution we need, Mr Osborne | Greenpeace UK, 17 july 2010, This week Greenpeace launches our vision for a European energy revolution – a practical blueprint for a renewable energy future. Using only proven technologies we can phase out fossil-fuels, cut CO2 emissions by over 90% by 2050 and ensure energy security – without a huge reduction in living standards. Continue reading →

July 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy | Leave a comment

Youth-led anti nuclear movement to launch in August

Think Outside the Bomb to launch “Disarmament Summer”, Beyond Nuclear! 16 July 2010, The youth-led anti-nuclear weapons movement Think Outside the Bomb is set to launch its “Disarmament Summer” (July 30 to August 9) campaign in New Mexico. TOTB will create a permaculture encampment installing gardens and energy efficiency and renewable energy systems that will serve the community of Chimayo, New Mexico long after this summer’s activities have ended. “Disarmament Summer” will culminate with actions at the Los Alamos nuclear weapons lab on Nagasaki Day on August 9th.

Beyond Nuclear – NUCLEAR WEAPONS – Think Outside the Bomb to launch “Disarmament Summer”!

July 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Russi now critical of Iran’s nuclear programme

Medvedev’s latest tough statement after he recently stated the Iran was close to developing nuclear weapons is expected to please U.S. officials and improve relations between the two superpowers.

Moscow, Russian Federation (AHN) 16 Julhy 2010, – Just a day after Moscow agreed to expand cooperation with Iran on energy ties despite U.N. sanctions, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that it was seeking “appropriate” explanations from the Islamic nation on its ambitious nuclear program. He also called Tehran to fully cooperate with international community in this regard. Continue reading →

July 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | AUSTRALIA, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

U.S. Nuclear Weapons makers worried about economy

Nuclear Arms Labs Say ‘Fiscal Realities’ Weigh on U.S. Arsenal July 15 (Bloomberg) –– Directors of the three U.S. nuclear weapons laboratories said today they are worried the nation’s fiscal troubles and a lack of political consensus may threaten their ability to maintain the stockpile of warheads………Republicans have criticized as insufficient Obama’s plans to spend $80 billion over 10 years to maintain and modernize the existing weapons…….

Nuclear Arms Labs Say ‘Fiscal Realities’ Weigh on U.S. Arsenal – BusinessWeek

July 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Energy insecurity with nuclear power

Nuclear power and energy insecurity, Greenpeace International, by jmckeati – July 14, 2010 “………..Energy security is often cited as one of the major benefits of nuclear power…… The theory goes that those countries with nuclear reactors make themselves less reliant on gas and oil imports from unstable regions such as the Middle East.What the theory ignores is that these countries are exchanging one reliance for another: from fossil fuels to uranium. Like oil and gas, uranium is a finite resource and someone controls the supply of it. Any nuclear nation that does not have supplies of its own uranium is therefore reliant on other countries. That’s not what we’d call energy security.

Nuclear power and energy insecurity | Greenpeace International

July 15, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear spin, nuclear technology, uranium | Leave a comment

Uranium price down again

Sellers push uranium spot price down Industrial Fuels and Power, July 14th, 2010 The spot price for uranium oxide slipped by 25 cents to US$41.50 in the week ended July 12, according to The Ux Consulting Company. TradeTech reported the decrease on July 9 as sellers were prepared to offer lower prices to push sales to completion.

Sellers push uranium spot price down | Industrial Fuels and Power

July 15, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear costs, uranium | Leave a comment

Castro warns USA and Israel on nuclear war

Washington policy may result in nuclear war – Comandante Castro, RT, 13 July, 2010, In his first televised appearance in recent years, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro warned that US policies on Iran and North Korea may result in a nuclear war. The leader of the Cuban revolution believes that the policies that Washington and its allies are leading on Iran and North Korea may result in the beginning of a world nuclear war, Itar-Tass writes.Castro noted that earlier he had thought the global conflict would be sparked because of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). However, now he believes that it is a US and Israeli attack on Iran that could trigger a war. Washington policy may result in nuclear war – Comandante Castro – RT

July 14, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Water leak shuts down nuclear reactor

Surry nuclear reactor shut down for water-leak repair By Cindy Clayton The Virginian-Pilot July 12, 2010 SURRY COUNTY One of two nuclear reactors at Dominion Virginia Power’s plant in Surry was shut down Sunday night after a water leak was discovered, the company said.Shortly before 9 p.m. a plant employee spotted a leak in a 96-inch pipe that carries James River water to a condenser that cools steam at the plant, said Jim Norvelle, director of media relations for Dominion……

Surry nuclear reactor shut down for water-leak repair | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

July 13, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, water | Leave a comment

Nuclear radiation risk in highly populated Delaware

they [NRC officials] also have acknowledged in public documents that it is “virtually certain” that radiation exposures will occur more than 150 miles from big reactors in a serious accident…………….

(USA) Nuclear growth puts region at risk The Daily Times, By Jeff Montgomery • July 11, 2010 Port Penn resident Julie L. Harrington is surrounded by nuclear reactors. So is Dae Y. Kwak in Hockessin and Carl Cook in Middletown. Continue reading →

July 12, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear technology, radiation, radioactive, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment

World remembers tragedy of Rainbow Warrior

Rainbow Warrior fallout still felt, 25 years on * Rowan Callick, The Australian * July 10, 2010 “…….Around the world, the blowing up of the Greenpeace boat Rainbow Warrior in Auckland, 25 years ago today, still reverberates. Continue reading →

July 12, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | AUSTRALIA, nuclear | Leave a comment

AREVA spruiking its nuclear wares pre elections in Canada

the French nuclear company has been courting New Brunswick with the idea of a second reactor at Point Lepreau, along with solar and tidal power alternatives.

(Canada) Areva deal smacks of politics: PCs, Greens, CBC News, 7 July 2010, The Liberal government’s planned announcement with France’s Areva on Thursday regarding a possible second nuclear reactor is being derided by New Brunswick’s opposition political parties. Continue reading →

July 9, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, AREVA, France, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, reactor, uranium | Leave a comment

Point Lepreau nuclear reactor costing $millions daily

“I mean, you look at Lepreau right now, it’s gushing a million bucks a day [in extra fuel costs due to the delay] and more probably – and they’re talking about a second nuclear reactor.”

(Canada) No new reactors: Greens, 7 July 2010, “…………The Green leader said the provincial government shouldn’t be entertaining new nuclear energy talks when the Point Lepreau reactor is so far behind schedule. Continue reading →

July 9, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, AREVA, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, reactor, uranium | Leave a comment

“Countdown to Zero” an inconvenient film for nuclear industry

highly enriched uranium could be easily smuggled into the United States

An “Inconvenient Truth” Film for Nuclear Analysts? – By David Hoffman | Foreign Policy, 8 July 2010, “………………harrowing tales of the nuclear age thrust back into the limelight this summer in a new documentary film, Countdown to Zero, Continue reading →

July 9, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, enriched, nuclear, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons, uranium | Leave a comment

GE-Hitachi, Westinghouse face risk of increaded nuclear weapons proliferation

The renewed risk of nuclear proliferation in one of the world’s most unstable regions is the latest hurdle for companies including US-based firms GE-Hitachi and Westinghouse Electric, a subsidiary of Japan’s Toshiba Corp, trying to enter India’s nuclear energy sector

Nuclear proliferation, Manila Bulletin, By SANJEEV MIGLANI, July 8, 2010, SINGAPORE (Reuters) — A 2008 civilian nuclear energy pact between the United States and India was meant to lift a 34-year-old embargo on nuclear trade despite New Delhi’s longstanding weapons program, a move seen as bolstering it as a counterweight to China. Continue reading →

July 9, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear technology, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment