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Dozens of new cracks discovered at Belgian nuclear reactors via RT

Posted on 2017/06/11 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The latest ultrasonic inspections have detected a substantial number of new micro cracks in nuclear reactors at the Tihange and Doel power plants in Belgium since the last study conducted three years ago, Belgian and German media report. At least … Continue reading →

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European Union to pass strategy paper on nuclear energy via DW

Posted on 2016/05/17 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Ahead of a meeting of the EU’s Energy Commissioners, a report obtained by German media has revealed plans for the future of nuclear power in Europe. The plans run contrary to German policy. Citing a strategy paper from EU on … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Materials Remain Vulnerable to Theft, Despite U.S.-Led Effort via The New York Times

Posted on 2016/03/30 by yukimiyamotodepaul

WASHINGTON — As President Obama gathers world leaders in Washington this week for his last Nuclear Security Summit, tons of materials that terrorists could use to make small nuclear devices or dirty bombs remain deeply vulnerable to theft. Still, Mr. … Continue reading →

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Guard at Belgian nuclear plant shot dead; his security badge was stolen via Washington Times

Posted on 2016/03/27 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Just two days after terrorists attacked the Brussels airport and subway system, a security guard for a Belgian nuclear facility was murdered and his security access badge was stolen, Belgian media reported Saturday. The security guard’s badge was de-activated as … Continue reading →

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Shut old nuclear reactors, says unprecedented alliance of EU cities via The Guardian

Posted on 2016/03/18 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Communities and campaigners in Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg lobby for closure of two ageing 40-year old Belgian nuclear reactors close to borders An unprecedented alliance of 30 major cities and districts from three countries has joined forces to try … Continue reading →

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Belgian nuclear plant’s reactor shuts down days after reboot via RT

Posted on 2016/01/03 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Belgium’s Doel nuclear reactor went offline on Saturday, after it was restarted just three days ago, the plant’s spokesperson said. Meanwhile, Germany has stepped up criticism on operational safety of its neighbor’s aging nuclear facilities. Doel 1 nuclear reactor, located … Continue reading →

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Explosion Hits Belgian Nuclear Power Station via Sputnik

Posted on 2015/11/01 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The source said there was no threat of radioactive contamination following the explosion. An explosion hit the Doel nuclear power station in northern Belgium on Sunday, a spokesperson of Electrabel energy corporation that operates Doel said, adding the personnel were not injured. The … Continue reading →

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Belgian nuclear reactors get 10 extra years of life via eu observer

Posted on 2015/07/30 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Two Belgian nuclear reactors which were supposed to retire this year at age 40, will remain operational until they are half a century old. Federal energy minister Marie Christine Marghem said the longer lifespan, until 2025, was necessary to ensure … Continue reading →

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Greenpeace Exposes “Failure“ of Fukushima Decontamination Program via PanOrient News

Posted on 2015/07/25 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Tokyo- (PanOrient News) Radioactive contamination in Fukushima prefecture is so widespread and at such a high level that it will be dangerous for people to return to their homes, a Greenpeace Japan investigation revealed today. The investigation followed the Abe … Continue reading →

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US Nuclear Weapons Base In Italy Eyed By Alleged Terrorists via FAS

Posted on 2015/07/23 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Two suspected terrorists arrested by the Italian police allegedly were planning an attack against the nuclear weapons base at Ghedi. The base stores 20 US B61 nuclear bombs earmarked for delivery by Italian PA-200 Tornado fighter-bombers in war. Nuclear security … Continue reading →

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