Found a century ago in the arid Namib desert, diamonds are Namibia’s main export but slumping global demand has prompted the government to explore uranium … Namibia’s dwindling diamonds make way for uranium boomRead more
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Alcohol effect of Nuclear power
Nuclear Fuel Services is being ordered to correct operational deficiencies after an investigation found a senior executive with the company had consumed alcohol on duty … Alcohol effect of Nuclear powerRead more
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Britain’s nuclear strategy threatens destruction of Kalahari
The hidden cost of Britain’s new generation of nuclear power could be the destruction of the Kalahari desert in Namibia and millions of tonnes of … Britain’s nuclear strategy threatens destruction of KalahariRead more
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Where is this “new reactor renaissance” coming from?
There has been no deep, thoughtful re-making or re-evaluation of atomic technology. No solution to the nuke waste problem. No making reactors economically sound. No … Where is this “new reactor renaissance” coming from?Read more
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Irish bishops ‘totally’ oppose nuclear reactors
IRELAND’S CATHOLIC bishops are “totally opposed” to the redevelopment of the Sellafield nuclear plant in Cumbria, west England, and would also oppose any plans to … Irish bishops ‘totally’ oppose nuclear reactorsRead more
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EDF stops refuelling at Tricastin 2
An incident at EDF’s Tricastin plant in southeast France late on Thursday forced the company to stop refuelling operations at the reactor 2, which started … EDF stops refuelling at Tricastin 2Read more
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Why Chernobyl disaster happened?
There was a safety drill at the plant. It supposed to be done at day time when more senior engineers are present at duty time. … Why Chernobyl disaster happened?Read more
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Scrap Nuclear Liability Bill
New Delhi: The government has scheduled for Monday the introduction of a Bill in the Lok Sabha limiting compensation in case of a nuclear accident. … Scrap Nuclear Liability BillRead more
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The true FINANCIAL COSTS of nuclear power
The “front end”, the “central” and the “back end” The nuclear lobby has successfully confined discussion of nuclear power costs to the “central” cost of … The true FINANCIAL COSTS of nuclear powerRead more
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Cost of a nuclear plant
Wasted time for power [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3353614&w=425&h=350&fv=] – from Greenpeace 2009/09/05