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NY Prop 1. Ed Berry, Sierra Club explains. Vote Yes!

NY Prop 1. Ed Berry, Sierra Club explains. Vote Yes!

ENVIRONMENTAL BOND ACT NOV 8.  VOTE YES! Ed Berry, Co-Chairman Political Committee Atlantic Chapter NYS Sierra Club, breaks it all down in this short video.   He makes it easy to understand what’s in the bond act and why it is a once in a generation chance to plan ahead and spend a lot of money...
I heard that your inbox is garbage right now, so I wrote you something that’s not

I heard that your inbox is garbage right now, so I wrote you something that’s not

This is a humorous,  insightful, practical message from our colleagues at Indivisible about polling, data and election night.  There will be a debrief on Nov. 11 so mark your calendar.  Don’t miss the adorable picture of Zach at the end. Thank you Leah and Ezra! Marilyn Elie From: Indivisible Team <no-reply@indivisible.org>Date: Sun, Oct 30, 2022, 1:31 PMSubject:...

FACT SHEET: Enrichment and Reprocessing: From Bombs to Reactors and Back Again

From: Gordon Edwards <ccnr@web.ca>Date: Sun, Oct 30, 2022, 12:05 PMSubject: FACT SHEET: Enrichment and Reprocessing: From Bombs to Reactors and Back AgainTo: Gordon Edwards <ccnr@web.ca> For your information – comments welcome. Feel free to share. posted at  www.ccnr.org/Uranium_&_Plutonium_2022.pdf Uranium1. Uranium is the only naturally occurring material that can be used to make an atomic bomb.2. Canada was...

Q&A on the FACT SHEET: Enrichment and Reprocessing: From Bombs to Reactors and Back Again

From: Gordon Edwards ccnr@web.caDate: Sun, Oct 30, 2022, 11:06 PMSubject: Q&A on the FACT SHEET: Enrichment and Reprocessing: From Bombs to Reactors and Back AgainTo: Gordon Edwards ccnr@web.ca Latest version of the Fact Sheet: www.ccnr.org/Uranium_&_Plutonium_2022.pdf A reader asks – What was the difference between the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs?How is an H bomb different from...

Flip the Ballot. Vote Yes for Prop #1 for NY ‘s future.

If you live in NY  don’t  forget to flip your ballot and vote yes for Prop 1.  It is a green infrastructure project that will tackle some long neglected problems. Sierra Club and many other Civic and enviromental organizations are in favor of this bond and ask that we help amplify this message as so...
1 big thing: Russia's shrinking energy future

1 big thing: Russia’s shrinking energy future

Russian gas exports Billion cubic meters; Annually; 2010 to 2030 with 2022 to 2030 projected Russia will never regain its stature in global oil-and-gas markets following its break with Europe, the International Energy Agency projects, Ben writes. Why it matters: The findings in IEA’s new World Energy Outlook show how the invasion of Ukraine is upending markets — and will...
Better link for Prop 1 - Flip your ballot!

Better link for Prop 1 – Flip your ballot!

https://voteyescleanwaterandjobs.com/ Please post and pass on this link.  A lot of people have not yet heard about Prop 1. Marilyn On November 8, 2022, New York voters have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve quality of life, modernize infrastructure, and safeguard clean drinking water. Flip your ballot over on November 8, and VOTE YES ON PROP...
Great Info about False Solution of Carbon Capture & Sequestration. Mark Jacobs plan for 100 % fuel free energy. (Solar and wind)

Great Info about False Solution of Carbon Capture & Sequestration. Mark Jacobs plan for 100 % fuel free energy. (Solar and wind)

Thank you Ellen!  Excellent, easy to read fact filled. Save this for future reference when talking with folks who maintain you can’t count on the sun and wind.  The example of the community in Florida is compelling. Marilyn Elie From: ‘Ellen Barfield’ via committees-BXE <committees-bxe@googlegroups.com>Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2022, 4:56 PMSubject: Great Info about False Solution CCS...

Tell Biden’s Maritime Admin – Stop Approving Fossil Fuel Export Terminals. Sign on Deadline: Oct 27th.

Sign on with your organization. From: Suzannah Glidden suzannahglidden@optonline.net Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2022, 2:01 PM SIGN ON: Tell Biden’s Maritime Admin – Stop Approving Fossil Fuel Export Terminals Please note the reference to Buttigieg’s compliance with promoting gas making it very unlikely he’ll issue a Corrective Action Order to shut and purge the Algonquin pipelines at...
Nuclear power not reliable, safe or cost effective

Nuclear power not reliable, safe or cost effective

Save this excellent, well researched article for your next response to anyone praising the French system or pushing for more nuclear construction.  In the meantime, share it widely, especially with elected officials. “Nuclear energy is not sustainable, safe, or cost-effective. Only by investing in full-fledged clean energy can France and other countries meet climate goals...

Clean up at Indian Point. New method, new company.

https://m.ajudaily.com/view/20221013114246500 “Radioactive waste generated in the process of dismantling nuclear power plants requires a high cost of disposal. Hyundai E&C removed cesium by separating soil contaminated with radioactive substances by particle  size and washing them with a potassium chloride solution.An ion exchange reaction between potassium and cesium was used to separate cesium strongly bonded to...

Plutonium and high-level nuclear waste. “Reprocessing.”

Another Gordon Edwards soon to be classic. It does not matter that he has Canadian references.  Plutonium is plutonium no matter which reactor produces it. The explanation of how cells are damaged by radiation is especially well done. (2) This is a must read.  Clear, focused with immediately usable information and references for follow up. ...