New nukes
Gordon Brown is expected to give the go-ahead to a new generation of nuclear power stations with the costs underwritten by the Treasury. The Treasury expects the private sector will build and fund the nuclear stations although the Government may have to pay some of the waste disposal costs.
Telegraph 3rd Oct 2007 more >>
Dounreay
Nuclear plant bosses are revealing how they plan to deal with the clean-up of thousands of radioactive particles released into the sea. The preferred option for removing the particles released from the Dounreay site in Caithness is being announced. A public consultation has been held on how best to dispose of the fragments, which were leaked from the Scottish plant to the surrounding environment in the 1960s and 1970s.
ICScotland 3rd October 2007 more >>
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) said last week that it had drawn up a list of possible future uses for the sphere-shaped building that has become one of industrial Britain’s most recognisable landmarks. One option is to turn it into a hotel.
Times 3rd Oct 2007 more >>
US Weapons
Democrat Barack Obama called for ridding the world of nuclear weapons Tuesday and offered his early opposition to the Iraq war as evidence of sound judgment that trumps his lack of Washington experience.
Guardian website 3rd Oct 2007 more >>
Daily Mail 3rd Oct 2007 more >>
Korea
The United States on Tuesday approved a six-nation agreement by which North Korea will declare and disable its nuclear arsenal by the end of the year in return for energy aid and other guarantees.
Interactive Investor 3rd Oct 2007 more >>
BBC 2nd Oct 2007 more >>
Christian Today 2nd Oct 2007 more >>
Guardian website 2nd Oct 2007 more >>
Trident
Your unbalanced report on the Faslane protests (2 October) makes no reference to the fact that the Scottish people and politicians, as shown in votes at Westminster and Holyrood, overwhelmingly oppose Trident’s replacement. Additionally, the First Minister, Alex Salmond, wrote a letter of support to Faslane 365’s organisers.
Scotsman 3rd Oct 2007 more >>
Europe
EU Member States cannot avoid the nuclear question according to the European Commission President, meanwhile several EU States have re-emphasised their opposition.
World Nuclear News 2nd October 2007 more >>
Environment Ministers from Austria, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Ireland warned against the promotion of nuclear power to solve climate change.
M2 2nd Oct 2007 more >>
India
The Government of the northern Indian State of Haryana reportedly wants to construct a 1600MW reactor by 2012.
World Nuclear News 2nd Oct 2007 more >>
Baltic
The Baltic states and Poland are next week likely to sign a deal to build a new nuclear power plant to replace Lithuania’s ageing Ignalina facility, said Lithuanian Prime Minister Gediminas Kirkilas.
Interactive Investor 2nd Oct 2007 more >>
Finland
A TEENAGE labourer died after falling 35ft down a manhole on a nuclear power plant. Kevin Horner, 19, had been working in Olkiluoto, Finland, for just seven days when he plunged down the hole. The teenager from Hartlepool suffered severe head injuries and was taken to hospital 30 miles away in the city of Pori.
Northern Echo 2nd Oct 2007 more >>
The Sun 3rd Oct 2007 (not on web)
GNEP
The International Nuclear Recycling Alliance, led by Areva and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has signed a contract with the US Department of Energy to evaluate closing the nuclear fuel cycle in the US, through the development of a nuclear fuel recycling center and an advanced recycling reactor, Areva said. INRA also includes Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd, Washington Group International, BWX Technologies Inc and Battelle. The contract was awarded within the framework of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership, which seeks to close the nuclear fuel cycle by recycling used fuel in ways that both minimize proliferation risks and reduce the volume and toxicity of final waste residues.
Interactive Investor 2nd Oct 2007 more >>
