August 2014

Nuclear Reactors 151 - Nuclear Trade and the U.S. Export-Import Bank

         I have mentioned in previous posts that some of the nuclear nations have made export of nuclear technology a priority for their international trade. The United States, France, Japan, Russia and China are all busy bidding to build nuclear power plants in developing countries. In France, Japan, Russia and China, their governments are part or whole owners of the major nuclear companies.

Radioactive Waste 87 - Study on the Dangers of Exposure to Toxic Vapors from Hanford Waste Tanks

         I have blogged about injury to workers at Hanford as a result of exposure to vapors from nuclear waste storage tanks. During this spring and summer, forty two workers have received medical evaluation because they may have been exposed to toxic fumes vented from the Hanford waste tanks. There have been other incidents of such exposure in the past. Unfortunately the changes that were made to deal with the problem have fallen short of protecting the workers.

Nuclear Weapons 87 - The Unites States Accuses Russia of Violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

         In my last post, I discussed the groups that are encouraging the federal government to develop a new nuclear warhead and launch vehicle called the Long-Range Stand Off cruise missile. Ironically, just after writing that post I came across an article that said Obama was accusing the Russians of violating a treaty when they tested a new ground launched long range nuclear cruise missile. So presumably, if the U.S.

Nuclear Weapons 86 - Push for Creation of New U.S. Nuclear Weapon

         I have posted before on attempts to remove nuclear weapons from the arsenals of nations. Nuclear disarmament was once a major political issue with hundreds of thousands of people across the world gathering to protest nuclear weapons. As the focus shifted from the Cold War to the "war on terror," public concern over nuclear weapons has waned.

Nuclear Reactors 150 - The National Academy of Sciences Delivers a Report on the Lessons of Fukushima

         A report by the Unites States National Academy of Sciences (NAS) requested by Congress was released yesterday. The report, which took two years to produce, was a response to the question of what lessons were learned from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March of 2011.

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