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Nuclear news – but not from the nuclear-military-industrial-media complex

Some bits of good news – Kyrgyz Republic unveils 800,000-hectare ecological corridor for biodiversity.  The EU ratified the global ocean treaty  Australia’s grid ‘greener than ever’.

TOP STORIES. Legacy of US nuclear weapons tests in the Marshall Islands created global radiation exposure: new study.
US protects Israel as Netanyahu vows to ‘take over’ Gaza, using hunger as as weapon.

Desperation Time in Ukraine End-Game.Putin’s demands for peace include an end to NATO enlargement, sources say – ALSO AT …….. 

https://nuclear-news.net/2025/06/02/1-a-putins-demands-for-peace-include-an-end-to-nato-enlargement-sources-say/Revealed: Nato

 rearmament could increase emissions by 200m tonnes a year.

Climate. Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century- We may avoid the worst climate scenarios – but the outlook is still dire. Almost 40% of world’s glaciers already doomed due to climate crisis – study. World faces new danger of ‘economic denial’ in climate fight, Cop30 head says.

Noel’s notes  Time to give up the pretense about Ukraine winning the war.  A tale of two dodgy domes.

AUSTRALIA. Marles’ misstep: welcome to the backlash. ‘Fork in the road’: How a failed nuclear plot locked in Australia’s renewable future. Liberals put nuclear power policy to the sword. Turnbull says ‘stupid’ Nationals picking ‘fight over nothing’ as Liberals weigh nuclear. 

Albanese ramps up Gaza rhetoric as Zionist narrative erodes.

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ATROCITIES. Israel’s aid plan for Gaza is a key part of its strategy to expel Palestinians. Extermination as negotiation: Understanding Israel’s strategy in Gaza.

Gaza’s Hospitals ARE The Target.

ENERGY. Solar puts Australia in fast lane to 100% renewables.

ENVIRONMENT. David Lowry: Nuclear power has no role in “clean energy” because it isa very dirty technology! -ALSO AT https://nuclear-news.net/2025/05/29/1-b1-david-lowry-nuclear-power-has-no-role-in-clean-energy-because-it-isa-very-dirty-technology/Davis-Besse Report Reveals Constant Pollution, Flawed Monitoring, and Unending Nuclear Waste.

ETHICS and RELIGION. Sorry If This Is Antisemitic But I Think It’s Wrong To Burn Children Alive.Poll: 82% of Israelis want to expel Palestinians from Gaza; 47% want to kill every man, woman, child. Pope Leo XIV Renews Call for Gaza Ceasefire, Laments Israeli Killing of Palestinian Children.

EVENTS. Veterans Launch 40-Day Fast to Protest Israel’s Starvation of Gaza.

7 June – Sizewell C Outrage Rally.   

12 June – Nuclear War: A Scenario – join an online discussion with international best-selling author Annie Jacobsen.

HEALTH. Ending nuclear weapons, before they end us.

HISTORY. The health impact of nuclear tests in French Polynesia – archive, 1981

LEGAL. Enough Is Enough- Israel Is Committing War Crimes- Former Israeli PM. New Israeli Law Allows Palestinians as Young as 12 to Be Imprisoned for Life.Czech Nuclear Power Plant Deal with KHNP Likely Postponed until after October, due to court ruling.

OPPOSITION to NUCLEAR . Protest against Chalk River nuclear waste disposal project -ALSO AT https://nuclear-news.net/2025/05/30/2-b1-protest-against-chalk-river-nuclear-waste-disposal-project/

Anti-nuclear weapon campaigners picket Plymouth MP’s office ahead of Devonport demonstration.

POLITICS.  Nuclear power is back- Will it work out this time? Labour ministers under pressure as viral video shows broken promises to nuclear veterans. Lincolnshire County Councillors move to pull the plug on nuclear waste site talks. Lincolnshire County Council leader Sean Matthews defends stance on nuclear waste site amid criticism from Tories.  Reform leader hits back after Tories saying he’s gone back on nuclear waste site promise. Disappointing but predictable: UK Government minister’s reply on nuke treaty.  Trump’s nuclear vision collides with Trump’s actual policies.Trump’s executive orders could endanger America’s nuclear renaissance  .

POLITICS INTERNATIONAL and DIPLOMACY. How Donald Trump Discovers the Art of Political Negotiation. Trump’s role in provoking Russia’s destruction of Ukraine should not be ignored. Trump warns Netanyahu off Iran strike as nuclear talks continue. Iran rejects IAEA report alleging increased enriched uranium stockpile. Does Tehran want the bomb?Why the US Won’t Be Able to Help Build Taiwan’s Nuclear Future.

SAFETY. Rise in nuclear-related incidents deeply worrying. Experts warn Trump’s nuclear blitz could trigger ‘Next Three Mile Island’. ENSURING A MELTDOWN – Trump’s reckless nuclear orders.

SECRETS and LIES. How does the nuclear industry get away with its persistent, repetitive lies? France spent €90,000 countering research into impact of Pacific nuclear tests. Watchdog probes Springbank baron over nuclear firm meeting.

SPACE. EXPLORATION, WEAPONS. Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure. SpaceX loses contact with its Starship on 9th test flight after last 2 went down in flames.

TECHNOLOGY. Trump’s new ‘gold standard’ rule will destroy American science as we know it. China unveils world’s first AI nuke inspector.

WASTES. UK government’s Spending Review needs to allocate nuclear clean-up funds – ALSO AT https://nuclear-news.net/2025/05/31/1-b1-uk-governments-spending-review-needs-to-allocate-nuclear-clean-up-funds/ Dysfunctional: review reveals South Copeland GDF partnership at war. Councillors move to end nuclear waste talks.

WAR and CONFLICT. Here’s what they don’t tell you about ‘massive Russian strikes on Ukraine’. Ukraine drone strikes hit nuclear bombers deep inside Russia. Israeli Military Says It Will Occupy 75% of Gaza Within Two Months, ‘Concentrate’ the Civilian Population. US Has 500 Troops in Taiwan in Major Challenge to China.

WEAPONS and WEAPONS SALES. The 2026 bill for the Ukraine war is already in the mail. Ukraine ‘can’t afford’ it if US quits conflict – top Zelensky aide.   Donald Trump’s Fool’s Gold. Gaza “a Gaping Wound on Humanity:” Spain Convenes Int’l Conference to call for Arms Embargo on Israel. Roads to War: The EU’s Security Action for Europe Fund.  Europe’s defence without the U.S.: What does the new cost report say? Britain to buy fighter jets to carry nuclear weapons-ALSO AT https://nuclear-news.net/2025/06/02/1-b1-britain-to-buy-fighter-jets-to-carry-nuclear-weapons/

June 2, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Weekly Newsletter