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Friday, July 30, 2010
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| Senate Inaction Cedes U.S. Energy Race to China: Bloomberg, By Eric Pooley – Jul 30, 2010 “….. On July 27, when Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled the “Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act,” the two most powerful clean energy provisions were missing: a cap on carbon emissions from the electric power sector and [...]  7/30/2010 9:28:19 AM | Nuclear medicine fact sheet.pdf Fact sheet: Nuclear medicine Medical Association for Prevention of War (MAPW) July 2010.This MAPW fact sheet describes how nuclear medicine is used for diagnosis and radiotherapy treatment. It explains what is NOT nuclear medicine (eg x-rays and CT scans). It summarises the dangers of ionising radiation…..  7/30/2010 9:21:54 AM | Since leaving her position at NASA, Evans has devoted much of her time to building support for an international treaty that would ban primate experiments for the purpose of space exploration. Local NASA engineer resigns over monkey experiments | This isn’t rocket science April Evans’ dream – working for NASA – came true, but she [...]  7/30/2010 9:18:16 AM | Canadian jailed in Iran ‘nuclear export’ case, BBC News, 30 July 2010 A Canadian court has sentenced a Toronto resident to over four years in prison for violating a United Nations resolution by attempting to export nuclear-related goods to Iran.The items, called pressure transducers, are subject to a UN embargo on nuclear-related exports.Mahmoud Yadegari was [...]  7/30/2010 9:15:06 AM | Texas is a national leader in wind energy, generating more than 9,500 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, thanks in part to the state’s renewable electricity standard. (USA) Renewable Energy Would Create More Jobs Than Nuclear Power, Greentech Media, Elliott Negin, 29 July 2010, The Union of Concerned Scientists weighs in on the nuclear vs. renewables [...]  7/30/2010 9:13:14 AM | VIDEO US and UK Forces Used Depleted Uranium (WMD) During The Iraq War! « Socio-Economics History Blog UK confirms using depleted uranium US and UK Forces Used Depleted Uranium (WMD) During The Iraq War! « Socio-Economics History Blog, 30 July 2010 -, “……….Depleted uranium (DU) weaponry meets the definition of weapon of mass destruction in [...]  7/30/2010 8:25:29 AM | The VA, however, never conducted the medical tests, which may have deprived hundreds of thousands of veterans from receiving medical care to treat cancer and other diseases that result from exposure to DU. Document Reveals Military Was Concerned AboutGulf War Vets’ Exposure To Depleted Uranium, CounterCurrents.org, By Mike Ludwig29 July, 2010 For years, the government [...]  7/30/2010 8:19:50 AM | Even with government support, the Maryland project could be shelved….For investors, the collapse of both projects could come as welcome news because of the high costs, myriad of uncertainties and lengthy development schedule. Constellation To Reduce Spending On Nuclear Project , WSJ.com, By Mark Peters, Dow Jones Newswire28 July 2010, Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG) [...]  7/29/2010 2:29:42 AM | Small Delays For UK Nuclear Could Have Wider Impact – WSJ.com. By Selina Williams, JULY 28, 2010, LONDON (Dow Jones)–Even small delays to licensing, planning and design approvals for new nuclear power stations in the U.K. could lead to much broader complications …, the head of U.K. utility Centrica PLC (CNA.LN) said Wednesday……… Before new [...]  7/29/2010 2:25:43 AM | The last generation of nuclear plants left taxpayers on the hook for more than $300 billion in bailouts and rate hikes following ‘mishaps.’ All signs indicate that the new class of reactors will be just as problematic. Solar Is A Bargain Deal Compared To Nuclear, Change.org, by Ben Buchwalter July 28, 2010 Proponents of nuclear [...]  7/29/2010 2:21:21 AM |
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