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China has no national strategy for nuclear wastes

the IAEA panel said the government should set up a comprehensive national strategy for dealing with nuclear waste

Chinese nuclear safety bodies need more money, IAEA experts say | Earth Times News, 30 July 2010, Vienna – China’s nuclear safety authorities need more funds and staff to keep pace with the country’s rapidly expanding nuclear energy sector, a panel of experts appointed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday. Continue reading →

July 31, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | China, safety | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear weapons, radiation, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment

Chernobyl’s largest wildlife census shows radiation harm

“The truth is that these radiation contamination effects were so large as to be overwhelming,” …..the team observed birds with tumours on their feet, necks and around their eyes.

Chernobyl zone shows decline in biodiversity, BBC News, 30 July 2010 By Victoria Gill The largest wildlife census of its kind conducted in Chernobyl has revealed that mammals are declining in the exclusion zone surrounding the nuclear power plant. Continue reading →

July 31, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | environment, Ukraine | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, radiation, reactors | Leave a comment

Nuclear power industry resuscitation continues to falter

The U.S., which hasn’t licensed any new reactors since the 1979 accident at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, is trying to revive nuclear-power construction…….The last new plant to be licensed opened in 1987.

U.S. Nuclear Projects Tied Up Awaiting Federal Loan Guarantees – Bloomberg, By : Katarzyna Klimasinska – Jul 30, 201// <![CDATA[// 0 The so-called nuclear renaissance that was supposed to boost U.S. capacity to generate emissions- free power may stall as developers await decisions from the Obama administration on federal aid…. Continue reading →

July 31, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | business and costs, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear renaissance, nuclear spin, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment

Britain should scrap Trident nuclear missile system

VIDEO Video: MoD told to foot Trident update bill ITN NEWS

‘Scrap nuclear arsenal’ says Des Browne – mirror.co.uk, 30 July 2010, Britain should consider scrapping its nuclear arsenal to avoid huge cuts to the Army, Navy and RAF, former Defence Secretary Des Browne has urged.The Labour peer said Trident should be included in a review of the Ministry of Defence’s spending.

Lord Browne, who committed the UK to replacing Trident in 2007, said: “There is no way of examining the necessary trade-offs between nuclear and conventional capacity in this defence review if Trident is left out of the process.”

His comments came as Chancellor George Osborne slapped down new Defence Secretary Liam Fox over the £20billion Trident bill. Dr Fox says the Treasury should pay but Mr Osborne insists the cost must come from the MoD’s budget. ‘Scrap nuclear arsenal’ says Des Browne – mirror.co.uk

July 31, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | UK, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear weapons | Leave a comment

Christian and Buddhist leaders speak against nuclear weapons

Protesting the bomb: Religious groups to remember Hiroshima – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com, 30 July 2010, “………..Aug. 6 marks the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, followed by the bombing of Nagasaki three days later. The 200,000-plus deaths from those attacks, and the perceived need to reduce the number of such weapons, is the focus of an alliance of religious and secular groups. Continue reading →

July 31, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Religion and ethics, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons, radiation | 1 Comment

Russia insisting that India be liable for any nuclear plant accident

“The Indian Side …shall be …. fully responsible for any damage both within and outside the territory of the Republic of India caused to any person and property as a result of a nuclear incident occurring at the NPP.”……

India-Russia nuclear talks hit liability snag, The Hindu, 30 July 2010, Siddharth Varadarajan Russian firms not to have liability for any accident that may occur in reactors sold to India It’s not just American suppliers, Russia too is now insisting all liability for any accident that may occur in reactors sold to India must rest solely with the Indian operator and not with Russian companies involved in supplying components and knowhow. Continue reading →

July 31, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, politics international | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, radiation, reactors, uranium | Leave a comment

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

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

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