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NRC finds problems in NJ nuke plant emergency

NRC finds problems in NJ nuke plant emergency Google News (AP) –1 Oct 09 LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Federal regulators say the emergency shutdown of the nation’s oldest nuclear power plant in July exposed two low-level problems.

The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in southern New Jersey was shut down after a lightning strike knocked out electricity to the area.The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says an emergency diesel generator took too long to start up because plant operators failed to notice and fix degraded components.

The Associated Press: NRC finds problems in NJ nuke plant emergency

October 1, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, safety, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Minnesota opponents to Reprocessing of Radioactive Wastes

16 Minnesota Groups to MN Congressional Delegation: Reprocessing of Radioactive Waste From Prairie Island, Other Reactors ‘Not a Solution’ Higher Costs, Pollution and Proliferation Dangers if Congress Opens Door to Reprocessing Continue reading →

October 1, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, USA, wastes | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Dubious future of “nuclear renaissance”

WNA report – what is the future of fuel? NUCLEAR ENGINEERING 29 September 2009

” ……………….there remains a worry that the so-called nuclear renaissance, much discussed both within and outside the industry in recent years, is threatened by a huge variety Continue reading →

September 30, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, 2 WORLD, business and costs | nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear wastes, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Costs of radioactive waste licensing

Spending debates affect nuclear agency’s operations in Arizona NEI SmartBrief | 09/28/2009 State agencies in Arizona are facing financial problems as Gov. Jan Brewer and lawmakers struggle in the aftermath of her veto of budget-related legislation. Continue reading →

September 30, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, business and costs, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Political opposition to Germany continuing with nukes

Greens vow to oppose U-turn on German nuclear phaseout

The Local : 28 Sep 09

Green groups vowed on Monday to hit the streets if Chancellor Angela Merkel’s victorious new coalition keeps its campaign promise to reverse Germany’s scheduled exit from nuclear power. Continue reading →

September 30, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Germany, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Radioactive uranium tailings problems in Central Asia

PM: We expect prompt decisions on Kyrgyz uranium tailings from our foreign partners 28/09-2009 Bishkek – News Agency “24.kg”, By Daniyar KARIMOV
“We expect prompt decisions on uranium tailings’ problem in Kyrgyzstan from our foreign partners and international organizations,” Continue reading →

September 29, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Kyrgyzstan, wastes | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Nuclear accident: Japanese victims seek justice

Scars linger from nuclear accident
The Japan Times , Sept. 29, 2009 10 years later, couple still fights in court while village grapples with how to move forwardTOKAIMURA, Ibaraki Pref. (Kyodo) On Sept. 30, 1999, Shoichi Oizumi and his wife Keiko couldn’t figure out why helicopters were hovering over their auto parts factory in the village of Tokaimura, Ibaraki Prefecture…. Continue reading →

September 29, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, health | antinuclear, nuclear, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Is Nuclear Power Really “Carbon Neutral?”

Tree Hugger

Pablo Paster, San Francisco on 09.28.09

“…… nuclear energy is not “carbon neutral.” Wind and solar can also not be said to be entirely without greenhouse gas emissions. But with truly renewable energy sources such as solar and wind we are talking about a one-time “investment” of greenhouse gas emissions when the solar panels or windmills are built. Continue reading →

September 29, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, 2 WORLD, climate change | antinuclear, climate change, nuclear, uranium | Leave a comment

Lethal Legacy? Abandoned uranium mines bring health worries

Lethal Legacy? Abandoned uranium mines bring health worries The Alliance September 28, 2009 BUFFALO — In a series of bluffs and buttes near the Montana and South Dakota border are the leavings of the atomic age. Continue reading →

September 29, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, health | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Russia has power to influence Iran on nuclear issue

Russia has powerful levers to pull in persuading Iran to open up
Russia has the most powerful set of levers of all the countries cajoling Iran to become more open about its nuclear programme. By Andrew Osborn in Moscow
Telegraph.co.uk 27 Sep 2009 Continue reading →

September 28, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Russia, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons, uranium | Leave a comment

France’s nuclear industry not safe or clean

European Expert: U.S. Policymakers Are “As Wrong As They Can Be” About the French Experience With Nuclear Power
The Alliance 27 Sept 09 “…………French nuclear power is not “safer” … and the nation does not have a long term solution to waste storage. Continue reading →

September 28, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, France, wastes | antinuclear, AREVA, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, reprocessing, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Nuclear power seeks govt funds, despite unsolved problems

Nuclear power revisited: The elephant in the roomThere’s still nowhere to put that toxic waste Star Tribune By BILL GRANT : September 26, 2009 Recently announced effort seeks to end a ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants within Minnesota Continue reading →

September 28, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, business and costs, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear wastes, radioactive, reprocessing, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Nuclear sites fear becoming permanent waste dumps

Nuclear sites fear being the alternative to Yucca

The Richmond Times Despatch , LES BLUMENTHAL MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPER September 26, 2009

WASHINGTON — It is among the nastiest substances on earth: more than 14,000 tons of highly radioactive waste left over from the building of the nation’s nuclear-weapons arsenal. Continue reading →

September 28, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, USA, wastes | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, reprocessing, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Australia’s dust storms raise concern over radioactivity from uranium mining

FILMMAKER DAVID BRADBURY: RED DUST DUMP ORIGINATING AT WOOMERA IS GRAVE CONCERN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
September 25, 2009 by Coober Pedy Regional Times“…….70 million tonnes of radioactive tailings to be dumped at the Roxby mine site each year without evidence of dust control is cause for concern”, says David Bradbury.. Continue reading →

September 26, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, environment | antinuclear, AUSTRALIA, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Russian public opposition to new nuclear plant

Thousands of Russians Petition to Stop Nuclear Power Plant
Environment News service MOSCOW, Russia, September 25, 2009 (ENS) – More than 36,000 Russian citizens have signed a petition protesting the planned construction of a nuclear power plant in the Nizhny Novgorod region east of Moscow. Continue reading →

September 26, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, politics, Russia | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment