Category: Energy Matters

Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul

admin /26 April, 2012

Nuclear Security Summit in SeoulAsia-Pacific Business and Technology ReportHahn Choong-hee, sous-sherpa and spokesman of the preparatory secretariat for the Seoul summit, told the press that the “Fukushima accident highlighted the potential threat of a terrorist attack aimed at sabotaging a nuclear plant’s essential systems, …See all stories on this topic »

Iran won’t develop nukes: Israeli defence chief

admin /26 April, 2012

Iran won’t develop nukes: Israeli defence chief Posted April 26, 2012 08:34:21 Related Story: Israel stepping up covert ops: defence chief Related Story: Envoy lauds positive Iran nuclear talks Map: Israel The head of Israel’s armed forces says he does not think Iran will develop nuclear weapons. In an interview with an Israeli newspaper, Lieutenant-General Continue Reading →

Restrict shale gas fracking to 600m from water supplies, says study

admin /25 April, 2012

Restrict shale gas fracking to 600m from water supplies, says study Researchers recommend ‘absolute minimum’ safe zone of 600m between fracking and aquifers to minimise odds of contamination Share7 Comments (25) Press Association guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 25 April 2012 10.11 BST Article history A study has said fracking at over 2km below the surface was ‘incredibly Continue Reading →

Why Fukushima is a Greater Disaster Than Chernobyl

admin /25 April, 2012

News 5 new results for DANGER TO US NUCLEAR PLANTS NRC discussing safety at Catawba nuclear plantSpartanburg Herald JournalAP ROCK HILL — Federal regulators are discussing safety at a South Carolina plant that lost offsite power earlier this month. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding a public meeting about the Catawba Nuclear Station in Continue Reading →