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
Posted inFrance
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
Posted inUSA Empire
Billions for 20th Century’s Most Expensive Technological Failure
As Vermont seethes with radioactive contamination and the Democratic Party crumbles, Barack Obama has plunged into the atomic abyss. In the face of fierce green … Billions for 20th Century’s Most Expensive Technological FailureRead more
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Victory in Bulgaria: RWE abandons the Belene nuclear power plant
After staunch opposition from the likes of Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Bankwatch, Urgewald and BeleNE!, it looks like the long and ignominious history of … Victory in Bulgaria: RWE abandons the Belene nuclear power plantRead more
Posted inEconomics
$50 bln loan program would spark nukes
‘WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) – The chief executive of Exelon Corp (EXC.N), the largest U.S. nuclear power generator, said an additional $50 billion in government … $50 bln loan program would spark nukesRead more