Oldbury
During the meeting the representatives from DECC confirmed that the proposed site is within a flood group 3 zone which means that the area including Littleton on Severn, Rockhampton, Ham, Berkeley, Shepperdine, and Oldbury are all in an area that is, according to the Environment Agency , “deemed to be at high risk of flooding by fluvial or coastal and tidal flooding”.
Shepperdine Against Nuclear Energy 14th Feb 2010 more >>
US
President Barack Obama will announce an $8.3bn (£5.3m) loan guarantee next week for Southern Co to build and operate the first new US nuclear power plant in nearly three decades, an administration official said on Friday. The financial backing, meant to show Obama’s commitment to nuclear energy as he fights to pass a climate change bill through Congress, would go toward two new nuclear reactors at a plant in Burke, Georgia, the official said.
City AM 15th Feb 2010 more >>
Reuters 13th Feb 2010 more >>
Iran
Hillary Clinton today called on Iran to rethink its “dangerous” nuclear policy or face the threat of “greater costs” being imposed by the international community. The US secretary of state’s remarks, made in Doha, Qatar, launched a US campaign to win Middle East backing for a new set of sanctions against Iran following Tehran’s decision to make more highly enriched uranium.
Guardian 15th Feb 2010 more >>
Aldermaston
Hundreds of people from varied walks of life are expected to arrive at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston, Berkshire today (15 February) in an attempt to blockade the site.
Ekklesia 15th Feb 2010 more >>
Peak Oil
The Industry Taskforce for Peak Oil and Energy Security is predicting a sustained rise in the oil price to more than $100 within five years.
Telegraph 15th Feb 2010 more >>
Energy Supplies
A 30pc increase in gas storage capacity should result from a new development officially licenced by the Government today (Monday) but the £600m investment will only be capable of meeting five days’ average demand.
Telegraph 15th Feb 2010 more >>
Energy Efficiency
The drive to cut Britain’s carbon-dioxide emissions has been hit by companies’ reluctance to obey new rules to reveal how much heat and light their buildings waste. Nearly three-quarters of firms are flouting legislation requiring them to disclose energy performance details for the properties they sell or rent out, The Independent has learnt. The refusal to comply with the law raises fresh doubts over this country’s ability to meet a European Union target of reducing emissions by at least 20 per cent by 2020. Nearly one-fifth of UK emissions come from business and industry.
Independent 15th Feb 2010 more >>
