Antinuclear

Nuclear news in the last week of 2024

So often, art gives us hope, points the way ahead. Over 40 years ago, the Australian folk band Redgum had hit songs, especially opposing war. Above is the cover picture of their first album, depicting the USA’s secret military intelligence hub in Central Australia. In this critical year of 2025, with nuclear war and climate catastrophe dangling over us, Redgum’s message about not giving up, is more pertinent than ever.And people, millions of them, are not giving up, with leadership from so many forward-thinking groups, like the 

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, and many anti-nuclear, peace and environmental organisations world-wide. 

What didn’t happen in 2024 – Success on the ground and in court for the nuclear-free movement.TOP STORIES

Another expert report finds Israel is committing genocide: The West yawns  

Trump suggests Zelensky consider ceding territories – El Pais. 

AI bigwigs want to go all-in on nuclear: they also happen to be behind nuclear companies. 

New Mexico’s Nuclear-Weapons Boom.

From the archives. Big tech, bigger lies.

Climate. We need to be prepared’: China adapts to era of extreme flooding. A year of extreme weather that challenged billions. Scientists should break the ice.

Noel’s notes. As the Gaza genocide continues, it cannot be a happy 2025.  The Australian election as a game of cricket: cost of living is the issue, but does Nature bat last?     The good Germans and the good Jews.

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AUSTRALIA.  This talk of nuclear is a waste of time: Wind, solar and firming can clearly do the job. More Australian nuclear news at https://antinuclear.net/2024/12/26/australian-nuclear-news-24-30-december/

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NUCLEAR ITEMS

ATROCITIES. Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least 32 More Palestinians Over 24 Hours. Israel Is Killing Civilians In Gaza On Purpose, And It’s Not Even Debatable.

Gaza babies ‘freezing to death’ amid Israel’s inhumane blockade: UNRWA. All Of Western Civilization Owns This Genocide.

CULTURE and ART. Philosophy Against Nuclear Power.

ECONOMICS. As construction of first small modular reactor looms, prospective buyers wait for the final tally ALSO AT https://nuclear-news.net/2024/12/28/1-a-as-construction-of-first-small-modular-reactor-looms-prospective-buyers-wait-for-the-final-tally/

British energy supplier Centrica is prepared to “walk away” from a planned investment in the Sizewell C nuclear plant. ALSO AT https://nuclear-news.net/2024/12/26/1-b1-british-energy-supplier-centrica-is-prepared-to-walk-away-from-a-planned-investment-in-the-sizewell-c-nuclear-plant/

Labour donor Dale Vince urges ‘rigorous financial scrutiny’ of Sizewell C costs.

Fault puts nuclear power station offline over Christmas.

ENERGY. Why tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are betting big on nuclear power.

ENVIRONMENT. High tide for Holtec

INDIGENOUS ISSUES. Ontario First Nation challenging selection of underground nuclear waste site in court

OPPOSITION to NUCLEAR . Villagers oppose proposed nuclear plant in Arasinkeri.

PERSONAL STORIES. Japan’s fishing town of Suttsu faces nuclear waste dilemma amid population decline.

POLITICS. Chris Hedges: How Fascism Came. FRANCE’S NUCLEAR ENERGY POLICY: A CHRONICLE OF FAILURE – FLAMANVILLE 3. Israel to Annex the West Bank – Why Now? And What are the Likely Scenarios?

POLITICS INTERNATIONAL and DIPLOMACY. How Ukraine is Helping the HTS Militants Who Overthrew Assad. The rise and fall of Sweden’s nuclear disarmament advocacy.

RADIATION. Did Israel explode a small nuclear bomb in Syria? Spike in radiation report says…

SAFETY. Jeremy Corbyn speaks out on danger of Trident in Scotland.

There’s a Major Problem With the Nuclear War Bunkers The Rich Are Buying.

Incidents. Workers Seek Shelter As Hanford Nuclear Complex Issues Leak Alert. Earthquake-prone Indonesia considers nuclear power plan as 29 possible plant sites revealed.

SECRETS and LIES.US-Funded Group Removes Report Warning of Famine in North Gaza After Complaint From US Ambassador.Black Money, Black Flags: How USAID Paved the Way for Syria’s Militant Takeover.No more research for genocide at MIT!Pentagon Admits It’s Been Lying About the Number of Troops in Both Iraq and Syria.’ References to ‘inducing a North Korean attack’ found in ex-military official’s notes.

WASTES. Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns.Second Fukushima nuclear sample removal eyed for March.Complex plan for dismantling UK’s 27 dead, rusting, radioactive nuclear submarines.

WAR and CONFLICT. US Military Supported Syrian Rebel Offensive That Toppled Assad Government.Who’d want to survive a nuclear war?Iranian lawmaker warns Israeli strike could push Tehran toward nuclear weapons.

WEAPONS and WEAPONS SALES. The Guardian view on arms control: essential to prevent the total devastation of nuclear war. China sanctions US defense firms.

December 30, 2024 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Christina reviews | Leave a comment