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SCIENTISTS: NUCLEAR ENERGY IS A WASTE OF TIME

SCIENTISTS: NUCLEAR ENERGY IS A WASTE OF TIME

Status Quo It turns out that nuclear energy, which advocates say is a more feasible means of transitioning away from fossil fuels than solar or wind, might not actually be up to the task. That’s according to research published Monday in the journal Nature Energy, which shows that countries that adopted nuclear energy didn’t actually reduce their carbon emissions a significant amount —...

IMPORTANT. Comparision of nuclear and renewables for Co2 reduction. They don’t mix – Two’s a Crowd

Thank you, Gordon Edwards for the article and background. This is something that we must shareCV widely with decision makers. Marilyn Elie Sign the Pledge “Every Vote Needs To Be Counted” at http://ChooseDemocracy.US Background:A study of 123 countries by the Sussex University gBusiness School has gathered historical data that bolsters a conclusion often articulated by...
Court rules Fukushima nuclear disaster preventable, increases liabilities

Court rules Fukushima nuclear disaster preventable, increases liabilities

This ruling is a total game changer. The Japanese government is considering an appeal to their Supreme Court. For the blog and for announce. Marilyn Fukushima nuclear disaster preventable, court rules, with more damages claims likely Government and company Tepco ordered to pay some damages for 2011 event, but ruling could spur further claims Plaintiffs...

Exemption for Entergy, Inc. Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3

Dear Indian Point unit 2 & 3  Trackers,Thank you to Kay Cumbow for spotting this FRN Exemption: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3 N2 Michael J. KeeganDon’t Waste Michigan SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a partial exemption in response to the October 22, 2019, request...
NY Rep Announces Funding For Town Impacted By Indian Point's Impending Closure

NY Rep Announces Funding For Town Impacted By Indian Point’s Impending Closure

Indian Point nuclear power plant, Buchanan, NY A New York Congresswoman says a Westchester County town in her district has been awarded funding to help expand its tax base. This comes as the nearby Indian Point nuclear power plant is set to completely shut down in seven months. Democratic Congresswoman Nita Lowey announced on Tuesday...
Nuclear reactors make climate change worse

Nuclear reactors make climate change worse

This information and this report need to included in our dialog every time climate change comes up. We have all touched on this in passing but never in this detail. This is a definitive piece of work that as people who are concerned with climate change need to see. The arguement that we need to...