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The delusion of nuclear power as ‘clean’ and ‘safe’

Why has the President set aside $11 million to “fight nuclear-related lawsuits” brought by citizens against the Federal Government if this is so safe? It seems the President is very aware of the problems inherent in the use of nuclear power and enriching nuclear material for these plants. Otherwise, why put away funds for lawsuits in the budget? Can’t have it both ways, Mr. President!

President Obama’s Delusion and the “Nuclear Power = ‘Clean’ Energy” Meme by Quannah February 17, 2010 One more time. Nuclear power is neither safe nor clean.As I listened to Obama give his speech, I couldn’t understand why he was buying into this big lie. Nuclear energy is not clean. It does not equate to wind and solar. It’s not even close. Just a couple of points here:Emissions are not the only consideration at a nuclear plant.
Contamination is much more serious. And the recent reports of nuclear plants contaminating surrounding ground water are more than a little alarming. Continue reading →

February 18, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Legal, USA | antinuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

Shaky financial outlook for new loan-backed nuclear plants

The loan guarantee is conditional upon NRC approval. But if the project ever gets off the ground, there are plenty of red flags signaling that it’s a very bad investment for taxpayers.

Obama’s Nuclear Boondoggle | Mother Jones By Kate Sheppard| Wed Feb. 17, 2010 In its eagerness to woo Republicans with nuclear-friendly policies, the Obama administration plans to hand out $54.5 billion in government-backed loans to kick-start a nuclear renaissance. On Tuesday, it announced the first beneficiary of this largesse—and apparently the best candidate it could find was a proposed plant that’s been put on hold by federal regulators due to serious safety concerns. Continue reading →

February 18, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | business and costs, USA | antinuclear, nuclear costs | Leave a comment

Obama’s big financial gamble on nuclear power

The government backing of the Georgia project is a major financial gamble, but the White House seems to see it as worth the risk politically………..
The case the administration has made is that they will give Republicans more nuclear power, offshore oil and gas drilling, and incentives for coal, if they will accept a cap on carbon emissions and investments in renewable energy.

Obama’s risky nuclear renaissance The Guardian, Kate Sheppard 17 February 2010 Barack Obama’s promise to fund new nuclear power plants is a major financial gamble – and US taxpayers will foot the bill Continue reading →

February 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, politics, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, renewables | Leave a comment

France deliberately exposed soldiers to nuclear radiation

French soldiers used as ‘nuclear guinea pigs’ The Age MICHEL MOUTOT February 17, 2010 – France used soldiers as guinea pigs in nuclear tests in the 1960s, deliberately exposing them to radiation from atomic blasts to test the effects, according to a report revealed on Tuesday.

The secret military report, obtained by AFP, said that between 1960 and 1966 France sent troops onto Algerian desert test sites “to study the physiological and psychological effects caused on humans by an atomic weapon.” Continue reading →

February 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | France, secrets,lies and civil liberties | antinuclear, cancer, France, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radioactive | Leave a comment

Movement grows to stop NASA’s radiation monkey experiments

NASA’s proposed experiments would inundate these tiny monkeys – only a foot tall – with one massive burst of gamma radiation equal to a 3-year journey to Mars and back.

Celebrities Speak Against NASA’s Monkey Radiation Experiments Your Story SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ — In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization with over 85,000 members, today released letters from celebrities opposed to NASA-funded experiments. Continue reading →

February 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Religion and ethics, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive | Leave a comment

Terrorist plot targeted Australia’s only nuclear reactor?

possible targets for bombings included the Lucas Heights nuclear facility.

Terrorism tools still missing, says judge Sydney Morning Herald MALCOLM BROWN February 16, 2010 A ”WIDE RANGE” of materials collected by conspirators in a terrorism case has not been recovered by authorities and may be used by others bent on terrorism offences, a Supreme Court judged has warned. Continue reading →

February 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety | antinuclear, AUSTRALIA, nuclear, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Complicated politics of Obama’s nuclear push

The Green Politics Behind Obama’s Boost for Nuclear Power – TIME 17 Feb 2010 By spending billions to back the nuclear industry, the White House may be able to get some Republican support for the floundering climate and energy bill, which would put a limit on greenhouse gases……… Continue reading →

February 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin | Leave a comment

Israeli attack imminent, says Ahmadinejad

Ahmadinejad claims Israel will attack within months Caledonian Mercury February 16, 2010 by Andrew McLeod ·Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expecting an Israeli attack in the Middle East in the coming months. Continue reading →

February 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Iran, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Big anti-nuclear protest blocks UK nuclear site

800 peaceful protestors block gates to Aldermaston nuclear site | Ekklesia 15 Feb 2010
Around 800 nonviolent protesters have succeeded in blocking access to the majority of gates at the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston in Berkshire. Faith groups are playing a major role in the protests, which began at 7.00am this morning. Continue reading →

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

Toxic financial loans to nuclear industry

Nuclear power, strike 2 MNN – Mother Nature Network Karl Burkart 15 Feb 2010 Even Wall Street won’t touch nuclear because it is too financially risky. At least 1 out of 2 nuclear plants will fail, leaving taxpayers with the burden of debt.Sun, Feb 14 2010 Continue reading →

February 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | business and costs, USA | antinuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin | Leave a comment

Gernany’s Environment Minister wants Nuclear Reactors Closed

Environment minister stands firm on nuclear power plant closure Deutsche Welle | 15.02.2010

Germany’s embattled environment minister has thrown his weight behind shutting down the country’s nuclear reactors. Norbert Roettgen said he’d stick to an agreement that would see two power plants close in coming months. Continue reading →

February 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Germany, politics | antinuclear, nuclear costs | Leave a comment

New Zealand P.M uranium mining shareholder despite NZ’s anti-nuclear policy

Key’s uranium mining interests The Standard By: Marty G February 16th, 2010 – There’s a few things about Key’s story regarding his shares in Jackson Mining that don’t stack up. First, he says Jackson Mining was just an Aussie gold mining company when he bought them and that they didn’t get involved in uranium until a merger that saw become part of a company with uranium mines in South America. But Jackson mining was already involved in uranium exploration in South America before that merger when Key listed his interest in the company last year. Second,
………..Jackson Company has significant interests in mining uranium in Australia and Argentina, in the new guise of the company which is called Cauldron. ……..

Key’s government continues with its moves to open up the conversation estate to Australian mining interests.

Key’s uranium mining interests « The Standard

February 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | New Zealand, secrets,lies and civil liberties | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs | Leave a comment

The undeclared nuclear weapons’ states

Europe’s Five “Undeclared Nuclear Weapons States” Dissident Voice Are Turkey, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and Italy Nuclear Powers? by Michel Chossudovsky / February 15th, 2010 “....
The “Official” Nuclear Weapons States

Five countries, the US, UK, France, China and Russia are considered to be “nuclear weapons states” (NWS), “an internationally recognized status conferred by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).” Three other “Non NPT countries” (i.e., non-signatory states of the NPT), including India, Pakistan and North Korea, have recognized possessing nuclear weapons. Continue reading →

February 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons | 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

Nuclear plants are not safe from terrorist attack

Nuclear sites vulnerable to break-ins The Boston Globe By James Carroll February 15, 2010 +THE GREAT myth about nuclear weapons is that they can be held securely. It was not true in the past, and, as was shockingly demonstrated in Belgium last week, it is not true now………. Continue reading →