Canadian protest about nuclear waste

Protestors voice anti-nuke opinion
Prince Albert Daily Herald JEREMY WARREN Saskatchewan News Network 18 Sept 09
Bumbling nuclear waste disposal technicians opened spent reactor fuel rods and spilt radioactive material on the ground in front of the Delta Bessborough Hotel Thursday afternoon.

And people laughed, because this political vaudeville act was a protest against the closed-door Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) hearings. Continue reading →

September 19, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Canada, secrets,lies and civil liberties | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Italy’s nuclear waste scandal revealed

Euro News 17 Sept 09 The discovery of a shipload of toxic and nuclear waste scuttled off the Italian coast by the Calabrian mafia is just the tip of the iceberg. At least 32 other wrecks await investigation as police widen their investigation. Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Italy, wastes | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Big push for nuclear in italy

Energy Collective by Dan Yurman on 09/16/2009″…………Italy is moving to build eight new nuclear reactors after earlier this year overturning a two-decade old ban on them……… Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, business and costs, Italy | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Anti-nuclear vampaign takes off in Alberta, Canada

Anti-nuclear group kicks off campaign
CHRISTOPHER MILLS – Herald-Tribune (Canada) 16 Sept 09
The Coalition for a Nuclear Free Alberta launched its province-wide Green Ribbon Campaign at the Grande Prairie Public Library yesterday. Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Canada, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Cancer rates anong Navajo from uranium mining, New Mexico

Nukes mean mines
Are we digging a new toxic legacy before the last one’s filled in?
CURRENT By <!– –>Greg Harman16 Sept 09
“………….When it comes to open-pit carnage, some of the worst damage has been done to indigenous lands, like the Navajo territory in New Mexico, where workers dug uranium ore in underground mines without the benefit of safety equipment. Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, indigenous issues, USA | antinuclear, indigenous, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radiation, radioactive, uranium, wastes | Leave a comment

Strong opposition against nuclear power in Saskatchewan

Strong opposition against nuclear power in Saskatchewan: UDP report By James Wood, The StarPhoenix.com 16 Sept 09
REGINA — Public consultations on the government’s Uranium Development Partnership saw an “overwhelming response” against nuclear power and other aspects of the industry, widespread concern over health, safety and environmental impacts and skepticism towards the UDP itself, according to the report prepared by a former top civil servant and released Tuesday. Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Canada, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, uranium | Leave a comment

Sri Lanka should not go nuclear

groundviews September 15, 2009
“………….nuclear energy is not a viable option for energy generation in Sri Lanka as it is not safe, cost effective or emission free as proponents of nuclear energy suggest. The article advocates that the Sri Lankan Government should explore and invest in renewable energy sources to manage Sri Lanka’s energy needs in the future. Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, ASIA, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radiation, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Overwhelming public opposition to nuclear power in Saskatchewan

Many Saskatchewan residents fear nuclear power, so government promises to move cautiously: report

By Angela Hall, Leader-PostSeptember 15, 2009

REGINA —The Saskatchewan Party government should develop a public report outlining all power generation options and their costs, and review research on the health impacts of nuclear power, recommends a report released today…. Continue reading →

September 16, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Canada, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Mega Uranium’s losses due to mismanagement

Mega Shareholders
Megames, African September 15, 2009
Are the shareholders aware of the loses incurred by the public officers because of negligence :

1. US$ 35,000 (LOSS) – Legal Fees – Lost court battle in SA and Mega Uranium subsidiary was liquidated

2. US$ 54,000.00 (LOSS) – Cash in bank – Mega Uranium subsidiary was liquidated

3. US$ 246,000.00 (LOSS) – Drilling Machine – Mega Uranium subsidiary was liquidated

This equates to a loss of more than US$ 335,000.00 LOSS which is a lot less than creditors were owed in SA for which Mega Uranium refused to settle.So is this the way shareholders funds should be used?
Megamess: Mega Shareholders

September 16, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, business and costs, South Africa | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, uranium | Leave a comment

French expert debunking the myths of the nuclear “renaissance”

Leading European Industry Expert to Debunk Myth of ‘French Nuclear Model’
REUTERS 14 Sept 09
For U.S. 50 Years of French Failings in Nuclear Power Seen As Poor Model for U.S.; Nation’s Nuclear Woes Seen Escalating in Huge Cost Overruns at Finnish, Flamanville Reactor Projects Continue reading →

September 15, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, 2 WORLD, business and costs | antinuclear, AREVA, nuclear, nuclear costs, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

Grim financial outlook for nuclear power

The medical and economic costs of nuclear power
OnLine opinion By Helen Caldicott – 14 September 2009
“………………Turning from the human health costs to the monetary, another relevant study related to the nuclear power debate examined the economic feasibility of a “nuclear renaissance” at this time. The World Nuclear Industry Status Report published in August 2009 states that the nuclear industry continues to face steadily increasing construction costs and future cost estimates. Continue reading →

September 15, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, 2 WORLD, business and costs | antinuclear, AREVA, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

International energy agency says India could be renewables leader

India has potential to be leader in renewable energy: IRENA
Business Standard Press Trust of India / New Delhi September 11, 2009,
India has the potential to be the leader in the renewable energy sector, International Renewable Energy Agency chief Helene Pelosse said today….. Continue reading →

September 12, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, climate change, ENERGY, India | antinuclear, nuclear, renewables, uranium | Leave a comment

Renewables, not nuclear, best for India

Energy – Indian Perspective
MyNews.in 11-Sep-2009 Dr. Hitesh Bajpai
“…………….Solar power relies on the energy produced by nuclear fusion in the Sun. This energy can be collected and converted in different ways, such as simple water heating for domestic use or by the direct conversion of sunlight to electrical energy using mirrors, boilers, or photovoltaic cells. The technology is improving and the economics are getting more competitive. Continue reading →

September 12, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, climate change, ENERGY, India | antinuclear, nuclear, renewables, uranium | Leave a comment

Court finds depleted uranium caused soldier’s cancer

Soldier’s cancer linked to Gulf War, inquest

A report is to be sent to the Defence Secretary after an inquest jury found a former soldier’s cancer was caused by service during the 1991 Gulf War.

Telegraph.co.uk By Thomas Harding, Defence Correspondent
10 Sep 2009 The death of Stuart Dyson, a 39-year-old former soldier, from a rare from of cancer was caused by his exposure to depleted uranium used in military munitions, an inquest jury ruled.

The jury heard that Mr Dyson, a lance corporal in the Royal Pioneer Corps, cleaned tanks after the first Gulf War during a five-month deployment to the war zone.

His widow Elaine told the hearing that her husband’s health had deteriorated after he left the Army in 1992 and that he was diagnosed with colon cancer, which spread to his liver and spleen, in 2007.

Mrs Dysion, 41, said her husband, from Brownhills, West Midlands, had been “convinced” before his death that his cancer was linked to his service in the Gulf.

After the verdict was returned at Smethwick Council House, Black Country Coroner Robin Balmain said he intended to send a report on the death to the Secretary of State for Defence.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/6169481/Soldiers-cancer-linked-to-Gulf-War-inquest.html

September 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Legal, UK | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear wastes, nuclear weapons, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment

legal action to stop Grand Canyon mine

Groups say they’ll sue to stop Grand Canyon mine

Legal News September 8th, 2009

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Environmental groups have given notice that they’ll sue the federal Bureau of Land Management over its decision to allow a uranium mine to reopen near the Grand Canyon.

Canadian mining company Denison Mines Corp. says it could reopen its mine about 20 miles north of the canyon by the end of the year. Dennison received the final state permit it needed last week………………he Center for Biological Diversity, the Grand Canyon Trust and the Sierra Club argue that the BLM is relying on an old environmental analysis and isn’t considering potential impacts on endangered species.

The notice the groups filed Tuesday says they plan to file a lawsuit in 60 days.

http://blog.taragana.com/law/2009/09/08/environmental-groups-say-theyll-sue-to-stop-uranium-mine-near-grand-canyon-from-reopening-12031/

September 11, 2009 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Legal, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive, uranium | Leave a comment