Australia will not introduce nuclear power
To meet its climate goals, Australia shouldn’t rely on either nuclear power or fossil fuels, Hepburn said. Instead the country should aggressively conserve energy and use more renewable power.
Rudd Rules Out Introducing Nuclear Power in Australia BusinessWeek By Ben Sharples and Stuart Biggs February 17, 2010, (Bloomberg) — Australia, ….has ruled out introducing nuclear power to the country and instead will pursue other low- carbon energy options, including ‘clean’ coal. Continue reading
Radiation Exposure to Nuclear Plant Workers
The CNSC said the workers were exposed to alpha contamination, a dangerous form of radiation that, if breathed in or ingested, poses a risk of cancer.
(Canada) Nuclear watchdog investigates possible mass radiation exposure – The Globe and Mail Martin Mittelstaedt Feb. 16, 2010 As many as 217 workers involved in November incident at Ontario plant, according to filing from Nuclear Safety Commission Continue reading
Australia’s one nuclear reactor cited as a terrorist target
possible targets for bombings included the Lucas Heights nuclear facility.
Terrorism tools still missing, says judge Sydney Morning Herald MALCOLM BROWN February 16, 2010 A ”WIDE RANGE” of materials collected by conspirators in a terrorism case has not been recovered by authorities and may be used by others bent on terrorism offences, a Supreme Court judged has warned. Continue reading
France’s nuclear tests: radioactive experiments on soldiers
French soldiers used as ‘nuclear guinea pigs’ The Age MICHEL MOUTOT February 17, 2010 – France used soldiers as guinea pigs in nuclear tests in the 1960s, deliberately exposing them to radiation from atomic blasts to test the effects, according to a report revealed on Tuesday. Continue reading
Uranium price outlook not too good
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By Rudi Filapek-VandyckFebruary 16 2010Investors and uranium market enthusiasts may want to pay attention as two stockbrokers in Australia used last week’s somewhat disappointing results release by Paladin Energy (PDN) to reiterate their negative view both for uranium companies and for the short term outlook for spot U3O8 prices. Continue readingGermany’s Environment Minister will shut down nuclear reactors
Environment minister stands firm on nuclear power plant closure Deutsche Welle | 15.02.2010
Germany’s environment minister has thrown his weight behind shutting down the country’s nuclear reactors. Continue reading
Business Charter calls for Financially Risky Nuclear Business
David Noonan said high set-up costs made nuclear an unviable energy source for SA.
Business SA calls for “bold and brave” reforms in its Charter For A Prosperous South Australia | Adelaide Now Daniel Wills February 16, 2010
“……The charter challenges political leaders to adopt reforms including:…….PURSUING development of a nuclear energy industry to “take advantage” of the state’s enormous uranium stores….. Continue reading
Nuclear power too financially risky
Nuclear power, strike 2 MNN – Mother Nature Network Karl Burkart 16 Feb 2010 Even Wall Street won’t touch nuclear because it is too financially risky. At least 1 out of 2 nuclear plants will fail, leaving taxpayers with the burden of debt. Continue reading
800 Peaceful Protestors block UK nuclear site
(UK) 800 peaceful protestors block gates to Aldermaston nuclear site | Ekklesia 15 Feb 2010
Around 800 nonviolent protesters have succeeded in blocking access to the majority of gates at the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston in Berkshire. Faith groups are playing a major role in the protests, which began at 7.00am this morning. Continue reading
International walks against nuclear weapons and nuclear power
Participants said similar walks have taken place or are planned in Europe and Australia — and they denounced the financial, environmental and societal costs of nuclear weapons and power.
Walk for nuclear free world
By John Huotari | john.huotari@oakridger.comThe Oak RidgerFeb 15, 2010
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. —Calling for an end to nuclear weapons and power, about 30 activists began a three-month peace walk on Saturday from the Y-12 National Security Complex to the United Nations in New York City. Continue reading
Maralinga nuclear tests and the environment
areas of fused or ‘glazed’ sand are still contaminated with levels of plutonium which are of a high and dangerous level
The impact of nuclear testing on the Australian environment | Blog About All 16 Feb 2010 “………..As well as the tests at Monte Belle islands, between 1952 and 1963 the British government, with the agreement and support of Australia, carried out ‘major’ tests at two other sites on the Australian mainland at Emu Field and Maralinga in South Australia. Continue reading
Bill Gates believes Nuclear Power problems will be solved
Gates outlined his belief that if you can deal with the radiation and safety issues – ““We need energy miracles,” Gates said
Bill Gates Goes Nuclear BusinessWeek by: Helen Walters February 15….. Continue reading
Rudd Govt Betrays Australians on Nuclear Waste Dumping
The Australian Government, aided by an inert mainstream media, is lying and cheating Australians. Martin Ferguson and the Rudd Government pretend to change the Howard Government’s laws on nuclear waste, and pretend to have aboriginal support for the dumping of radioactive waste on aboriginal land in the Northern Territory.
Rudd Government, elected on the promise to over-turn discriminatory and anti-environment laws about radioactive waste, is now producing a new and worse version of those laws. (More about Martin Ferguson’s new Bill at.Bernard Keane – Crikey )
Australia is obligated to take back a small amount of radioactive waste from UK and France. That waste originated from the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor in Sydney – and could perfectly well be stored there. Or on Commonwealth land elsewhere in Australia.
New Zealand P.M. had shares in uranium mining
“New Zealand goes to the world and says that it’s nuclear free, we can’t really have our Prime Minister investing in a uranium mining company,”
Key criticised over shares in uranium mining company 3 News NZ By Adam Hollingworth 14 Feb 2010
The Prime Minister is divesting his shares in a company which mines for uranium. Continue reading
Nuclear power not financially viable
”the risks faced by developers are so large and variable that individually they could each bring even the largest utility company to its knees financially.”.
ENERGY: Nuclear Does Not Make Economic Sense Say Studies Australia.to 14 February 2010 by Julio Godoy
BERLIN, (IPS) – The enormous technical and financial risks involved in the construction and operation of new nuclear power plants make them prohibitive for private investors, rebutting the thesis of a renaissance in nuclear energy, say several independent European studies. Continue reading
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