Tag Archives: Nuclear power

The false promise of nuclear power via Boston Globe

Posted on 2019/07/30 by nfield

By Robert Jay Lifton and Naomi Oreskes Commentators from Greenpeace to the World Bank agree that climate change is an emergency, threatening civilization and life on our planet. Any solution must involve the control of greenhouse gas emissions by phasing … Continue reading →

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The Hoax Nuclear Power Is Green via Enviro Video 1

Posted on 2019/07/15 by nfield
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EDF to curb Bugey nuclear reactor output as Rhone river flow slows via Reuters

Posted on 2019/06/29 by nfield

[…] The plant near the Swiss border has four 900 MW reactors and uses water from the river for cooling. EDF’s use of water from rivers as coolant is regulated by law to protect plant and animal life. It is … Continue reading →

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‘Kudankulam plant sensors not functioning properly for two years’ via Sunday Guardian Live

Posted on 2019/06/25 by nfield

Abhinandan Mishra Experts say that ‘strain’ is the most important criterion which directly governs the service life of nuclear power structures. New Delhi: “Strain” monitoring equipment or sensors that are installed at unit 1 and unit 2 of the Kudankulam nuclear … Continue reading →

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Ohio’s “Chernobyl Socialism” Would Hand $20 Million to Seven Utility Scammers via Reader Supported News

Posted on 2019/06/10 by nfield

by Harvey Wasserman 10 June 19 A huge proposed bailout of two Chernobyl-in-progress Ohio nukes (plus two old coal burners) would put $20 million directly into the pockets of seven utility executives. Their bankrupt company last year spent $3 million … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Nuclear Tests, Pokhran and Beyond: An Interview with Prof. Robert Jacobs via DiaNuke.org

Posted on 2019/05/28 by nfield

May 26, 2019 This month in India marked 21 years of the 1998 Pokharan nuclear tests, amid an acerbic and jingoist election campaign, resulting in the Hindu nationalist BJP’s return to power with Mr. Narendra Modi at the helm. Now … Continue reading →

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I oversaw the U.S. nuclear power industry. Now I think it should be banned. via the Washington Post

Posted on 2019/05/19 by nfield

The danger from climate change no longer outweighs the risks of nuclear accidents. By Gregory Jaczko Gregory Jaczko served on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2005 to 2009, and as its chairman from 2009 to 2012. The author of “Confessions … Continue reading →

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Spain to Shut Down Nuclear Plants And Push Forward Clean Energy Plan via South EU Summit

Posted on 2019/04/30 by nfield

Amid a Europe-wide debate over the future of nuclear power in a renewable energy future, Spain has rolled out a schedule to close its seven nuclear power plants. This move comes as the government proposes an ambitious clean energy plan … Continue reading →

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Egypt presses ahead with nuclear power via Al-Monitor

Posted on 2019/04/30 by nfield

By Rasha Mahmoud Egypt’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) has approved the site of al-Dabaa in the first step of the licensing process required to build a nuclear station. The ENRRA oversees nuclear activities in Egypt to ensure the safety and security of people, … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Nuclear Power Plant Is Back on the Table via the algemeiner

Posted on 2019/04/30 by nfield

Israel is reviving an old plan to build at least one nuclear power plant in the country. The Israeli Ministry of Energy has recently approached the Ministry of Finance with a request to approve the contracting of international radiation protection … Continue reading →

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