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It’s just too expensive – the UK nuclear plan

Nuclear Shambles : Ed Miliband vows nuclear power is safe Media Lens Message Board by jo abbess on November 9, 2009, Ed Miliband, or the people advising him, think that people are opposed to New Nuclear Power on principle, Continue reading →

November 12, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, business and costs, UK | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radioactive, wastes | Leave a comment

India ready for new nuclear weapons tests

Sri Lanka: Meeting the Western challenge Asian Tribune By Dimuth Gunawardena 10 Nov 09 “…………..The stage is thus set for the next round of nuclear tests by India in spite of Washington’s objections, Continue reading →

November 12, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Legal action looming against UK nuclear plan

Greenpeace threaten legal action over nuclear announcement edie.net 10 Nov 09 Luke Walsh The Government has earmarked ten sites for nuclear power generation by 2025 and moves to speed applications through the planning process. Continue reading →

November 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy | Leave a comment

Renewables a better energy prospect that nuclear for UK

Call for NPS to prioritise renewables over nuclear New Energy Focus (UK) 10 Nov 09 Opposition politicians and campaign groups have called on the government to prioritise renewable energy ahead of developing nuclear plants after it unveiled plans to fast-track planning applications for as many as 10 new nuclear facilities. ” Continue reading →

November 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, renewables | Leave a comment

Grave health risks of Indian Point nuclear plant

Indian Point puts public health at grave risk Times Union , Joseph Mangano, November 10, 2009 A major battle over the future of New York’s energy policy is being fought at Indian Point, 75 miles south of Albany. The battle is not just about energy, but public health. Continue reading →

November 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, environment, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radioactive | Leave a comment

Nuclear fast breeder reactors – wishful thinking!

The Future of Nuclear Energy: Facts and Fiction – Part IV: Energy from Breeder Reactors and from Fusion? The Oil Drum by Francois Cellier on November 10, 2009 – “…. Continue reading →

November 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, 2 WORLD | antinuclear, fast breeder, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear technology, radiation, radioactive, reactor | 1 Comment

Japanese saying NO to plutonium reactors

Petition: STOP Pluthermal (MOX) Nuclear Power Generation in Saga, Japan! Ten Thousand Things November 10, 2009 Local opposition groups in Saga have set up tents for a 24/7 sit-in in front of the head office of KYUDEN (Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.) in the center of Fukuoka City, Kyushu. Continue reading →

November 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Japan, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, plutonium, radioactive | Leave a comment

Plutonium nuclear reactor problems

Problematic ‘pluthermal’ era ” Japan Times Nov. 11, 2009 .……. Japan’s first reactor using plutonium-uranium mixed oxide (MOX) as fuel, attained nuclear criticality last Thursday and started trial operations Monday….. Thus “pluthermal” power generation has begun, but many problems remain unresolved…………. Continue reading →

November 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Japan | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear technology, nuclear wastes, plutonium, radioactive | Leave a comment

Unsolved nuclear waste problem is stopping the industry

Nuclear waste blocks growth opportunities The Collegian Philip Reiser, Staff Writer 10 Nov 09 With the growing concerns about the climate problem, the need for renewable energy sources becomes more and more pressing……………. Continue reading →

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, general | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, wastes | Leave a comment

Patrick Moore – paid nuclear spruiker, ignores cost isses

Nuclear power industry is plagued by problems the Philadelphia Inquirer Nov. 10, 2009 Patrick Moore’s recent op-ed (“Old foes welcome clean fuel,” Thursday) is long on optimism and short on facts. Continue reading →

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, spinbuster, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radioactive | Leave a comment

Britain’s nuclear future very dubious

A bright nuclear future: true or false? Britain has identified 10 ‘suitable sites’ for next-generation nuclear power plants. Here’s a list of awkward questions Guardian.co.uk, by Jeremy Leggett 10 Nov 09 Continue reading →

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, spinbuster, UK | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, renewables | Leave a comment

UK – locals cannot veto nuclear plant

Would you live in a nuclear shadow? The Guardian UK 10 Nov 09 The government is paving the way for a huge expansion of nuclear power – but would you live near a power station?…… Continue reading →

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, politics, UK | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, nuclear wastes, radioactive | Leave a comment

Art communicates effects of nuclear testin

Green Books Campaign: Art and Upheaval & Giveaway

At home with books November 10, 2009

Review of Art and Upheaval by William Cleveland. “……In Australia theater is used as a means to communicate the effects of nuclear testing on unknowing military men and the aborigines, in hopes that the government will finally take responsibility for their actions…..”

At Home With Books: Green Books Campaign: Art and Upheaval & Giveaway

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, general | antinuclear, indigenous, nuclear, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons, radioactive, wastes | Leave a comment

Scotland scorns UK’s costly, dirty, unreliable nuclear strategy

Scotland’s renewable energy future SNP News 10 Nov 09 Responding to the energy national policy statements in the House of Commons on UK Government proposals to reform planning laws and fast-track a new generation of nuclear reactors, SNP Westminster Energy spokesperson, Mike Weir MP, said the plans validated the Scottish Government’s energy strategy. Continue reading →

November 10, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, climate change, ENERGY, UK | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, radioactive | Leave a comment

Pakistanis’ morale low over nuclear problem

Nuclear Doubts: Pakistani Weakness Is Eroding Internal Morale, Fast

International Analyst Network By AHMED QURAISHI

10 November 2009. “……

is the Pakistani government or military really talking secretly with the Americans on how to secure Pakistani nukes? Continue reading →