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Switzerland’s dramatic anti nuclear video

VIDEO Greenpeace Switzerland: Campaign against nuclear plants | Ads of the World Greenpeace Switzerland: Campaign against nuclear plants * TV * Europe *

July 31, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Resources -audiovicual | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear spin, radioactive | Leave a comment

Legal action against uranium exploration

Conservation groups sue to block uranium exploration | The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 July 2010, A trio of Moab conservation groups has filed suit challenging a decision by the U.S. Forest Service to allow uranium exploration in the Manti-La Sal National Forest.The organizations — Uranium Watch, Center for Water Advocacy and Living Rivers — say the Forest Service gave Denison Mines Corp. permission to drill 16 exploration holes and two radon vent holes as part of an expansion of the Pandora Uranium Mine without doing a full environmental analysis.Their suit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City, seeks to overturn the decision to allow the drilling.The U.S. Attorney’s Office had no comment on the lawsuit.Pamela Manson

Conservation groups sue to block uranium exploration | The Salt Lake Tribune

July 31, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Legal, Uranium, USA | antinuclear, nuclear wastes, uranium | Leave a comment

Renewable energy investment going to China, not USA

Senate Inaction Cedes U.S. Energy Race to China: Bloomberg, By Eric Pooley – Jul 30, 2010 “….. On July 27, when Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled the “Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act,” the two most powerful clean energy provisions were missing: a cap on carbon emissions from the electric power sector and a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES), which would require utilities to generate at least 15 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2021….. Continue reading →

July 30, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | business and costs, USA | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Doctors debunk myths about medical radiation

Nuclear medicine fact sheet.pdf

Fact sheet: Nuclear medicine Medical Association for Prevention of War (MAPW) July 2010.This MAPW fact sheet describes how nuclear medicine is used for diagnosis and radiotherapy treatment. It explains what is NOT nuclear medicine (eg x-rays and CT scans). It summarises the dangers of ionising radiation…..

July 30, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | resources - print | antinuclear, cancer, nuclear spin, radiation, radioactive | Leave a comment

NASA scientist walks out over radiation experiments on monkeys

Since leaving her position at NASA, Evans has devoted much of her time to building support for an international treaty that would ban primate experiments for the purpose of space exploration.

Local NASA engineer resigns over monkey experiments | This isn’t rocket science April Evans’ dream – working for NASA – came true, but she couldn’t condone its radiation experiments on monkeys, By ERIC BERGER. HOUSTON CHRONICLE, July 29, 2010, “…..her career remained ascendant until she learned of the space agency’s plan to irradiate monkeys as part of a $1.75 million experiment… Continue reading →

July 30, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Religion and ethics, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, radioactive, reactors | Leave a comment

Nuclear technology seller gaoled in Canada

Canadian jailed in Iran ‘nuclear export’ case, BBC News, 30 July 2010 A Canadian court has sentenced a Toronto resident to over four years in prison for violating a United Nations resolution by attempting to export nuclear-related goods to Iran.The items, called pressure transducers, are subject to a UN embargo on nuclear-related exports.Mahmoud Yadegari was arrested after a two-month investigation in 2009.Yadegari is the first person convicted of violating UN anti-nuclearproliferation resolutions against Iran.

BBC News – Canadian jailed in Iran ‘nuclear export’ case

July 30, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Canada, Legal | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, plutonium | Leave a comment

Providing jobs: renewable energy, energy efficiency beat nuclear power

Texas is a national leader in wind energy, generating more than 9,500 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, thanks in part to the state’s renewable electricity standard.

(USA) Renewable Energy Would Create More Jobs Than Nuclear Power, Greentech Media, Elliott Negin, 29 July 2010, The Union of Concerned Scientists weighs in on the nuclear vs. renewables debate. “……If the federal government established a standard requiring utilities to obtain 25 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025, it would create 297,000 new jobs, according to a 2009 analysis by my organization, the Union of Concerned Scientists. Continue reading →

July 30, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | renewable, USA | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, nuclear, nuclear costs, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Depleted uranium – the “Trojan horse” of nuclear war

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US and UK Forces Used Depleted Uranium (WMD) During The Iraq War! « Socio-Economics History Blog UK confirms using depleted uranium

US and UK Forces Used Depleted Uranium (WMD) During The Iraq War! « Socio-Economics History Blog, 30 July 2010 –, “……….Depleted uranium (DU) weaponry meets the definition of weapon of mass destruction in two out of three categories under U.S. Federal Code Title 50 Chapter 40 Section 2302. DU weaponry violates all international treaties and agreements, Hague and Geneva war conventions, the 1925 Geneva gas protocol, U.S. laws and U.S. military law. Continue reading →

July 30, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | health, Uranium, USA | antinuclear, cancer, depleted, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear weapons, radiation, reactors, uranium | 3 Comments

USA knowingly exposed soldiers to cancer-causing depleted uranium

The VA, however, never conducted the medical tests, which may have deprived hundreds of thousands of veterans from receiving medical care to treat cancer and other diseases that result from exposure to DU.

Document Reveals Military Was Concerned AboutGulf War Vets’ Exposure To Depleted Uranium, CounterCurrents.org, By Mike Ludwig29 July, 2010 For years, the government has denied that depleted uranium (DU), a radioactive toxic waste left over from nuclear fission and added to munitions used in the Persian Gulf and Iraq wars, poisoned Iraqi civilians and veterans. Continue reading →

July 30, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | secrets,lies and civil liberties, USA | antinuclear, cancer, depleted, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons, radiation, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment

Nuclear ‘renaissance’ could end in a welcome nuclear abortion

Even with government support, the Maryland project could be shelved….For investors, the collapse of both projects could come as welcome news because of the high costs, myriad of uncertainties and lengthy development schedule.

Constellation To Reduce Spending On Nuclear Project , WSJ.com, By Mark Peters, Dow Jones Newswire28 July 2010, Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG) will reduce spending on a new reactor planned for a nuclear-power plant in Maryland as its bid for a federal loan guarantee for the multibillion-dollar project drags on. Continue reading →

July 29, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | business and costs, USA | antinuclear, AREVA, EDF, energy efficiency, France, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear technology, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment

Delays threaten viability of UK nuclear power plans

Small Delays For UK Nuclear Could Have Wider Impact – WSJ.com. By Selina Williams, JULY 28, 2010, LONDON (Dow Jones)–Even small delays to licensing, planning and design approvals for new nuclear power stations in the U.K. could lead to much broader complications …, the head of U.K. utility Centrica PLC (CNA.LN) said Wednesday……… Before new nuclear can go ahead, government and industry have to agree on a carbon price floor to stimulate investment, complete reform of the electricity market, resolve planning issues and approvals, license the new reactor technology and agree a funding plan for decommissioning……

July 29, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | business and costs, UK | antinuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin | Leave a comment

Grave financial risks in nuclear power

The last generation of nuclear plants left taxpayers on the hook for more than $300 billion in bailouts and rate hikes following ‘mishaps.’ All signs indicate that the new class of reactors will be just as problematic.

Solar Is A Bargain Deal Compared To Nuclear, Change.org, by Ben Buchwalter July 28, 2010 Proponents of nuclear energy rely on three key reasons our country should develop new nuclear reactors rather than invest in cleaner solar power. One: They claim nuclear is cheaper than alternatives. Two: They say it is more efficient. Three: They say it relies on existing technology. Continue reading →

July 29, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | business and costs, USA | antinuclear, AREVA, climate change, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, reactors, renewable energy, renewables, solar | Leave a comment

Protest against nuclear power plant near Venice

The country has chosen to adopt AREVA’s infamous EPR reactor design which is not yet operational anywhere in the world. The prototypes currently being built in Finland and France are already notorious for their safety concerns, massive cost overruns and schedule delays.

Veneto says NO! to Berlusconi´s nuclear plans Greenpeace by jmckeati – July 28, 2010 This morning 20 GP activists from Italy and Austria made a 2000 square-metre anti-nuclear-sign at the Lido di Venezia in a spectacular protest against the planned nuclear ‘renaissance’ in Italy. Continue reading →

July 29, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Italy, opposition to nuclear | antinuclear, AREVA, nuclear, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, reactors | 2 Comments

A National Renewable Energy Standard – economic boon to Southern USA States

southern states could obtain 20 to 30 percent of their energy from renewable resources within 20 years if strong federal mandates are passed, all while adding thousands of new jobs.

Senators Press Reid for Renewable Electricity Standard, CALFINDER, 28 July 2010, Despite Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s assurances that no such provision will be included in a climate bill this summer, 27 Democrats and one Senate Republican are nonetheless pressing the Nevada senator for inclusion of a renewable electricity standard (RES). An RES would require utilities to obtain a percentage of their power from renewable resources within a set time frame, and is considered one of the best ways to promote clean energy production in the United States over the long term….. Continue reading →

July 29, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, USA | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

USA’s wind power industry needs National Renewable Energy Standard

the absence of a standard has discouraged investment in new manufacturing facilities and has effectively made the U.S wind industry less competitive than counterparts in Europe and China where long-term policy commitments are in place.

U.S. wind industry calls for national renewable energy standard, SmartPlanet, By David Worthington | Jul 28, 2010 American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the national trade association for the wind energy industry in the United States, is sounding the alarm over the industry’s future viability without a national renewable energy standard. Continue reading →

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