ACCORDING to US nuclear expert, Mark Mervine, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant withstood the earthquake but the tsunami destroyed its backup power which is necessary for cooling the reactor. The situation is critical. Furthermore, there … [Read more...] about Tsunami Not Earthquake Wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
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Small, Affordable Nuclear Power Plants Now for Sale
Nuclear power plants smaller than a garden shed and able to power 20,000 homes will be on sale within five years, say scientists at Los Alamos, the US government laboratory which developed the first atomic bomb. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Small, Affordable Nuclear Power Plants Now for Sale
Give Me Nuclear Power: George Monbiot
IN an article entitled 'Why Fukushima made me stop worrying and love nuclear power' environmental activist and Guardian columnist, George Monbiot, explains why he favours nuclear over many renewable... "A crappy old plant with inadequate safety … [Read more...] about Give Me Nuclear Power: George Monbiot
The Inevitable Triumph of Nuclear Power?
"ANNA Bligh, the Queensland Premier, has backed calls for the Labor Party to review its policy on nuclear power "The Queensland Premier has warned that renewable sources cannot meet the surging demand for baseload electricity... according to The … [Read more...] about The Inevitable Triumph of Nuclear Power?
Safe Portable Nuclear – Almost
“The future of nuclear energy could lie in plants that can be factory built, shipped to a site, and operated 30 years without refuelling... “It has become commonplace to say that we are at the beginning of a global revitalization of the nuclear … [Read more...] about Safe Portable Nuclear – Almost
Nuclear Power Reality Check: A Note from Roy Innis
Abundant, reliable, affordable energy makes our jobs, health, living standards and civil rights possible. Remember that when you read about people losing their jobs or having to choose between heating, eating, paying the rent or mortgage, giving to … [Read more...] about Nuclear Power Reality Check: A Note from Roy Innis
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.