Tag Archives: climate change

EXCLUSIVE German parties agree on 2030 coal phase-out in coalition talks -sources via Reuters

Posted on 2021/11/24 by nfield

By Marcus Wacket BERLIN, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and Free Democrats, who are negotiating to form a new government, have agreed to commit to a coal phase-out by 2030 in a coalition deal, sources involved … Continue reading →

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Hidden agenda: The unspoken argument for more nuclear power via Beyond Nuclear International

Posted on 2021/11/01 by nfield

By Linda Pentz Gunter So here we are again at another COP (Conference of the Parties). Well, some of us are in Glasgow, Scotland at the COP itself, and some of us, this writer included, are sitting at a distance, … Continue reading →

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Letters to the Editor: Nuclear power poses unacceptable risks. It’s not a climate change solution via Los Angeles Times

Posted on 2021/10/30 by yukimiyamotodepaul

To the editor: Jonah Goldberg’s column, “If Biden is serious about the climate crisis, he should put nuclear on the table,” is misleading.  The myth of “newer, safer, less expensive” nuclear power has promised for decades to deliver a magical climate … Continue reading →

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Things fall apart via The Ecologist

Posted on 2021/10/25 by nfield

Paul Dorfman The UK nuclear military complex is on the front-line of climate breakdown – and not in a good way. […] Because all UK nuclear military installations began operation well before global heating was considered in design or construction, near-term climate change … Continue reading →

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Do France’s plans for small nuclear reactors have hidden agenda? via DW

Posted on 2021/10/25 by nfield

Although France plans to invest in small modular nuclear reactors, experts doubt that this is ecologically and economically sensible. Yet it may be more about geopolitical strategy than energy. In the wake of the disaster at nuclear power plant Fukushima … Continue reading →

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Greg Jaczko: Funding Nuclear Energy Is A WASTE Of Government Resources, The Industry Is DYING via The Hill

Posted on 2021/09/20 by nfield

Former Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Greg Jaczko, explains why U.S. nuclear programs are not up to par in fighting climate change. Site

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Scotland’s nuclear military bases at ‘very great’ risk of flooding due to climate change, report finds via The Scotsman

Posted on 2021/09/20 by nfield

By Ilona Amos Findings suggest the Royal Navy’s Faslane base on the Clyde may have to be closed down due to the high risk of inundation in coming years and the dangers that could present. The Trident missile store at Coulport, … Continue reading →

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Build Back Better Act: Climate Salvation? Or Trojan Horse? via NIRS, Beyond Nuclear, Indigenous Environmental Network, NEIS

Posted on 2021/09/16 by nfield

Devils in the details reveal massive spending on “false climate solutions,”safe energy advocates reveal WASHINGTON, D.C.:  Close inspection of the mark-up language being proposed in parts of the “Build Back Better” Reconciliation package have uncovered large hidden subsidies and loopholes … Continue reading →

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Why molten salt reactors are problematic and Canada investing in them is a mistake via The Conversation

Posted on 2021/09/14 by nfield

MV Ramana One of the beneficiaries of the run-up to a potential federal election has been the nuclear energy industry, specifically companies that are touting new nuclear reactor designs called small modular reactors. The largest two financial handouts have been to … Continue reading →

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Nuclear New Orleans: Another Fukushima? Post-Ida Dangers at Waterford Nuclear – Arnie Gundersen, Maggie Gundersen, Nancy Foust – NH #532

Posted on 2021/09/05 by nfield

Listen Here: Audio Player00:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Podcast: Download This Week’s SPECIAL Interviews: Following the devastation to New Orleans by Hurricane Ida, mainstream media has failed to cover the situation at the Waterford nuclear facility only 25 miles … Continue reading →

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