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Not easy to be sure of effects on workers irradiated at nuclear plant

Radiation exposure results could take months. CBC News 19 Feb 2010 Workers potentially exposed to nuclear radiation at a Bruce nuclear power plant near Owen Sound, Ont., last November could wait as long as 14 more weeks for results because of a lack of accredited testing facilities, a hearing heard Thursday….http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/02/18/bruce-power-radiation.html

February 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

Regulation needed to reduce medical radiation risks

Radiation Doses Used in Medical Imaging Need to be Reduced MedIndia February 18, 2010 Doses of radiation used in medical imaging techniques like CT scan and MRI have been in the news

recently. Now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced an initiative to reduce radiation dosage in medical devices in an effort to reduce unnecessary exposure.
“The amount of radiation Americans are exposed to from medical imaging has dramatically increased over the past 20 years,” said Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “The goal of FDA’s initiative is to support the benefits associated with medical imaging while minimizing the risks.” Continue reading →

February 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

Walk for nuclear free world

Walk for nuclear free world

By John Huotari | john.huotari@oakridger.com

The Oak Ridger

Feb 15, 2010

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. —

Calling for an end to nuclear weapons and power, about 30 activists began a three-month peace walk on Saturday from the Y-12 National Security Complex to the United Nations in New York City. Continue reading →

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

Israel’s fear of Iran causing ‘nuclear chaos’

Deputy PM Ya’alon: Nuclear Iran could cause chaos in region Y Net 02.03.10, Israel News Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon (Likud) said at the Herzliya Conference that America’s “inability to act decisively to prevent Iran from becoming nuclear is now being exposed, and it appears that the current world order is based on organizations like the UN and the IAEA whose strength is in doubt.” Ya’alon said that a nuclear Iran could cause chaos in the region. (Yonatan Weber and Dudi Cohen)

Deputy PM Ya’alon: Nuclear Iran could cause chaos in region – Israel News, Ynetnews

February 4, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Continuing protests against NASA’s radiation tests on monkeys

“NASA prides itself on looking to the future, but when it comes to crude and cruel animal experiments, the agency is stuck in the Dark Ages,”

PETA to hold protest at NASA Ames against monkey experiment – San Jose Mercury News By Diana Samuels Daily News Staff Writer : 01/28/2010

A half-dozen people dressed in monkey masks and locked inside small cages plan to demonstrate in front of NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field today, protesting radiation experiments on primates. Continue reading →

January 30, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

Young Americans want clean jobs, not dirty nuclear power

Dirty talk in SOTU: why my generation’s jobs must be clean The Huffington Post Jessy Tolkan 28 Jan 2010 “….After outlasting the Bush Administration’s team of deniers over the last decade, it’s a victory that Team Obama has identified the need to solve the climate and energy crisis as the path to securing our nation’s future. Continue reading →

January 29, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, radiation, radioactive, reactors, renewables, solar | Leave a comment

Global Petition against Depleted Uranium Weapons

Stop Phosphorus Bombs & Depleted Uranium Bullets – The Petition Site 25 Jan 2010 “…..Depleted uranium has even more lasting effects. Used as a blunt projectile for armor piercing. The aerosol produced during impact and combustion can be inhaled by civilians or military in a large area near the impact. During a 3 week period in the 2003 Iraq War, 1000 to 2000 tonnes of DU (depleted uranium) was used mainly in cities. The European Parliament has requested a moratorium on the ban of Depleted Uranium weapons. Though they still support the same wars where it is used. The health effects are traumatic and long term, even spreading to family, and unborn children. It is believed that DU can cause major birth defects, and also brain and organ malfunction. Bottom Line: Whether it is a radioactive weapon being used, or a phosphorus gas, this is an unfair way to attack an enemy, and can only be viewed as cruel and inhumane. Stop the use of these harmful weapons now!!

Stop Phosphorus Bombs & Depleted Uranium Bullets – The Petition Site

January 25, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, radioactive, uranium | 1 Comment

Risk of radicals getting control of Pakistan’s nukes

Nuclear-armed Pak risks slipping into radical hands: David Miliband DNA January 22, 2010 WASHINGTON: In a rare appearance before a powerful US Congressional committee, British foreign secretary David Miliband today warned that a nuclear-armed Pakistan risked slipping into radical hands as the country was home to al-Qaeda leadership.

Nuclear-armed Pak risks slipping into radical hands: David Miliband – dnaindia.com

January 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Worker exposed to radioactive substance at German nuclear plant

Worker exposed to radioactive substance at German nuclear plant Earth Times 22 Jan 2010 Muenster, Germany – A worker has been accidentally exposed to a radioactive substance, uranium hexafluoride, at a uranium enrichment plant in Gronau in northern Germany, officials said Friday…..The Urenco company gave no details on how the substance escaped in the container preparation unit at Germany’s only enrichment plant on Thursday…..The plant enriches uranium for use in nuclear-power reactors. Anti-nuclear groups have vainly called for it to be closed.

January 24, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

British protest against nuclear power

Protest planned against new nuclear power stations Bristol 24-7 January 19, 2010 A protest against the building of new nuclear power stations near Bristol will take place outside the Council House tomorrow, in advance of a debate to decide if the city will officially oppose the development. Continue reading →

January 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes | Leave a comment

Copenhagen protestors facing prison term

Two climate prisoners released but still facing charges
Sydney Indymedia 05 Jan 2010
By takver Climate activists Australian Natasha Verco and American citizen Noah Weiss were released from a Copenhagen prison but are still facing charges of attempted assault of a police officer and planning to disturb public order. Continue reading →

January 5, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, general | nuclear | Leave a comment

Nuclear plant has poor safety culture

San Onofre’s Safety problems , Voice of SanDiego, by Andrew Donahue 18 Nov 09 While two whistleblower complaints at San Onofre nuclear plant made big news locally today, the plant has been dogged by numerous safety issues in the past, as our in-depth piece from former Los Angeles Times energy reporter Elizabeth Douglass found earlier this year. Continue reading →

November 20, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radioactive | Leave a comment

Benefits of nuclear energy just don’t stack up

Nuclear benefits overstated Brady Skaff, Mankato Free Press November 12, 2009 . ,,,,,,,,,

A typical-sized plant still produces over 250,000 tons of carbon each year. When looking at a power plant, you are talking about mining uranium, refining fuel, construction of the plant, and operating the plant 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Continue reading →

November 14, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear wastes | Leave a comment

Nuclear waste disposal like a toilet with no plumbing

We have no space for all of this waste Western Courier Sara Gregory 11/13/09 According to CNN reports in early November, the ‘nuclear renaissance’ so heavily anticipated last year is in fact alive and well; billions more in taxpayer money could soon be employed to revive the movement…….. Continue reading →

November 14, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radioactive, wastes | Leave a comment

New emphasis on veterans’ exposure to depleted uranium

Vet Center provides a refuge from the horrors of war Redwood Times Susan Gardner, Redwood Times 11/11/2009 “..……..The Eureka Vet Center provides services to veterans who have served in a combat zone and who are struggling with PTSD. Continue reading →

November 12, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, general | antinuclear, depleted, nuclear, nuclear weapons, radioactive | 1 Comment