September 5, 2009
Trust governments to safeguard world's nuclear power use? Today a perfect example of how governments do NOT do the moral and "right" thing in the murky world of geopolitics, where decisions are made for so many, many reasons, that often don't seem to have any logic or morality?!
British government officials admit releasing Lockerbie bomber for oil favours from terrorist-supporter, Libya!
A senior British minister says trade and oil deals with Libya played a "very big part" in Britain's Minister of Justice Jack Straw admits oil played "big part" in Britain's decision to include the Lockerbie bomber, Abel Baset al-Megrahi, in a prisoner transfer agreement between the two countries.
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said there was "no cover-up, no double-dealing, no deal on oil" linked to Megrahi's early release last month from a Scottish prison.
Megrahi was the only man convicted in the 1988 bombing of a U.S. airliner over the Scottish town of Lockerbie. The bombing killed 270 people.
Straw acknowledged to The Daily Telegraph that British trade interests were a crucial factor in the 2007 prisoner transfer negotiations with Libya, which he called a "rogue state" that "we wanted to bring back into the fold." A few weeks later, in January 2008, Libya ratified a $900 million oil deal with BP.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
safe nuclear power --Iran close to producing one nuclear bomb!
Sept 9, 2009 --A global perspective and reminder about the very real dangers of nuclear power:
ONE, Glyn Davies, the senior USA official at the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency says a recent report by the nuclear group shows Iran is has enough low-enriched uranium to produce one nuclear weapon.
TWO, Venezuela's leader, Chavez, now working with Iran, to develop mutually safe nuclear power...?!
Davies spoke at a closed session of the IAEA’s 35-nation board of governors!
ONE, Glyn Davies, the senior USA official at the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency says a recent report by the nuclear group shows Iran is has enough low-enriched uranium to produce one nuclear weapon.
TWO, Venezuela's leader, Chavez, now working with Iran, to develop mutually safe nuclear power...?!
Davies spoke at a closed session of the IAEA’s 35-nation board of governors!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Great victory to people power against nuclear, but where is media?!
Great victory to people power against nuclear, but where is media?!
2009 July 16
In June 2009, Ontario was to announce commitment of $26 BILLION CDN to new nuclear power in Ontario, Canada. Instead, the Ontario Government --and federal Canadian Government, in essence-- have announced formally their decision to suspend their new MASSIVE nuclear power ramp-up!?
The probable reason: a broad, bold grassroots efforts by citizens of Ontario, Canada, against new nuclear power.
But the Ontario announcement was made weeks ago: question, where are the media stories about the issue, about the government bowing to genuine citizen concerns about the economic viability, and safety of nuclear energy power!
Where is the media? Where is the media?
2009 July 16
In June 2009, Ontario was to announce commitment of $26 BILLION CDN to new nuclear power in Ontario, Canada. Instead, the Ontario Government --and federal Canadian Government, in essence-- have announced formally their decision to suspend their new MASSIVE nuclear power ramp-up!?
The probable reason: a broad, bold grassroots efforts by citizens of Ontario, Canada, against new nuclear power.
But the Ontario announcement was made weeks ago: question, where are the media stories about the issue, about the government bowing to genuine citizen concerns about the economic viability, and safety of nuclear energy power!
Where is the media? Where is the media?
Monday, July 6, 2009
people power stops nuclear explosion in Ontario, Canada
People power stops nuclear explosion in Ontario, Canada
2009 July 7
Public activism, people power?! The governments of Ontario and Canada have announced suspension of their plans to commit to new nuclear power plants! Thus saving taxpayers $26 Billion (before billions of dollars more in overruns!). And potentially saving the peoples of Ontario, Canada and the world, from a nuclear leak or explosion! Certainly, from an "explosion" of new nuclear energy plants and plans! Congratulations again, people who worked so hard on this. Sadly, the battle continues:
Nuclear is NOT safe, NOT economical, NOT green.
Thanks to all you activists and citizens, who spoke out and told your politicians "No to Nuclear!"
NoNuclearNow.blogspot.com
2009 July 7
Public activism, people power?! The governments of Ontario and Canada have announced suspension of their plans to commit to new nuclear power plants! Thus saving taxpayers $26 Billion (before billions of dollars more in overruns!). And potentially saving the peoples of Ontario, Canada and the world, from a nuclear leak or explosion! Certainly, from an "explosion" of new nuclear energy plants and plans! Congratulations again, people who worked so hard on this. Sadly, the battle continues:
Nuclear is NOT safe, NOT economical, NOT green.
Thanks to all you activists and citizens, who spoke out and told your politicians "No to Nuclear!"
NoNuclearNow.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Canadian Government to get out of nuclear isotope biz
June 17, 2009 --The Canadian Government seems determined now to get out of the nuclear isotope biz, supplying 50% or more of the world's supply, used for important --in some cases, essential-- medical tests, and cancer treatments.
The Government has announced that it is advising nations of the world, so other supplies can be developed... Not much comfort to patients now, who are getting medical treatment that is being compromised by the Canadian supply shortage.
It is said that many patients may be exposed to higher radiation doses, as their doctors are forced to use other treatments and tests, if the isotope shortage worsens!
The Government has announced that it is advising nations of the world, so other supplies can be developed... Not much comfort to patients now, who are getting medical treatment that is being compromised by the Canadian supply shortage.
It is said that many patients may be exposed to higher radiation doses, as their doctors are forced to use other treatments and tests, if the isotope shortage worsens!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Federal Minister of Natural Resources apologizes for nuclear reactor comments
Federal Minister of Natural Resources apologizes for nuclear reactor comments
June 10, 2009
A day after refusing to apologize, yesterday, Federal Minister made tearful public apology over her tape-recorded comments suggesting that she was happy to make political gain from the shortage of medical isotopes supplied by Chalk River nuclear plant, in Ontario, Canada. The plant provides 30%, to 50% or more of the WORLD'S supply of medical isotopes, essential in key medical tests and cancer treatments!
The Minsiter did not know about the tape-recording, made accidentally, by her aide; but tried unsuccessfully to have the tapes blocked from public release! The Minister tendered her resignation, which was rejected by Canada's leader, the Prime Minister.
The debate should NOT be able the tape recordings being made, or released. The debate and public anger should be about the dangers and unreliability of nuclear energy, and the deaths that should be caused by the world shortage that may result from the possible mismanagement of the nuclear plant!
This incident showing the problems of nuclear plants, should be clear proof that the planned ramp-up of new nuclear plants must be studied more carefully.
June 10, 2009
A day after refusing to apologize, yesterday, Federal Minister made tearful public apology over her tape-recorded comments suggesting that she was happy to make political gain from the shortage of medical isotopes supplied by Chalk River nuclear plant, in Ontario, Canada. The plant provides 30%, to 50% or more of the WORLD'S supply of medical isotopes, essential in key medical tests and cancer treatments!
The Minsiter did not know about the tape-recording, made accidentally, by her aide; but tried unsuccessfully to have the tapes blocked from public release! The Minister tendered her resignation, which was rejected by Canada's leader, the Prime Minister.
The debate should NOT be able the tape recordings being made, or released. The debate and public anger should be about the dangers and unreliability of nuclear energy, and the deaths that should be caused by the world shortage that may result from the possible mismanagement of the nuclear plant!
This incident showing the problems of nuclear plants, should be clear proof that the planned ramp-up of new nuclear plants must be studied more carefully.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Taped Canadian Cabinet Minister heard happy to have nuclear reactor leaks
Taped Canadian Cabinet Minister heard happy to have nuclear reactor leaks
June 9, 2009, E.T.
Already closed weeks ago, Chalk River nuclear reactor has another leak! And now a leak scandal of a different kind:
A Judge allows release of tapes of Federal Canadian Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt in private, calling the isotope shortage a "sexy" issue that she hopes to take credit for, while calling her colleague, the Minister of Health, weak on this issue!
On the problem: "I'm ready to roll the dice on this. This is an easy one. You know what solves this problem? Money. And if it's just about money, we'll figure it out. It's not a moral issue."
The judge noted: "The issue of the political oversight of Canada's medical isotope system is literally a matter of life and death for cancer patients. It is a matter of intense public interest," he said. "The handling of this issue by the government and the cabinet ministers is a matter of immediate public and political interest."
Chalk River nuclear reactor provides over 50% of the world's medical isotopes. Sources say Chalk River could be closed for months more than the public predictions of government officials.
NoNuclearNow with excerpts from artic6le by: By Murray Brewster, The Canadian Press. 2009 June 9
June 9, 2009, E.T.
Already closed weeks ago, Chalk River nuclear reactor has another leak! And now a leak scandal of a different kind:
A Judge allows release of tapes of Federal Canadian Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt in private, calling the isotope shortage a "sexy" issue that she hopes to take credit for, while calling her colleague, the Minister of Health, weak on this issue!
On the problem: "I'm ready to roll the dice on this. This is an easy one. You know what solves this problem? Money. And if it's just about money, we'll figure it out. It's not a moral issue."
The judge noted: "The issue of the political oversight of Canada's medical isotope system is literally a matter of life and death for cancer patients. It is a matter of intense public interest," he said. "The handling of this issue by the government and the cabinet ministers is a matter of immediate public and political interest."
Chalk River nuclear reactor provides over 50% of the world's medical isotopes. Sources say Chalk River could be closed for months more than the public predictions of government officials.
NoNuclearNow with excerpts from artic6le by: By Murray Brewster, The Canadian Press. 2009 June 9
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