Monthly Archives: November 2011

Uranium mining, milling threatens water, report claims

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

Uranium mining, milling threatens water, report claims By TIM DAVIS/Star-Tribune Editor Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:03 AM EST A report funded by the Roanoke River Basin Association warns that a proposed uranium mining and milling project in Pittsylvania County could … Continue reading →

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Assessment of the Proposed Uranium Mining and Milling Project at Coles Hill, Pittsylvania County,

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

Dr. Moran’s recent bio for the presentations delivered in Southside Virginia: Dr. Robert Moran has more than thirty-nine years of domestic and international experience in conducting and managing water quality, geochemical and hydrogeologic work for private investors, industrial clients, tribal … Continue reading →

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New crack at Crystal River nuclear plant casts doubt on repair plan

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

Progress Energy has said no one could have predicted or prevented the problems at the Crystal River nuclear plant.” Let me see if I get this right. We don’t understand how the Crystal River containment really works, but we completely … Continue reading →

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Public Square debates nuclear energy

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

Depending on how you look at it, speakers said, nuclear energy is dangerous and expensive, or safe and economical. Debate

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“START FIRST, FIX LATER”, NRC GIVES GO AHEAD ON NORTH ANNA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT AMID ONGOING LICENSING AND SITING CONTROVERSY

Posted on November 15, 2011 by admin

[Washington, DC] Beyond Nuclear, a safe energy advocacy organization based in the Washington, DC area sharply criticized the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) approval today for the restart of the two unit Dominion’s North Anna nuclear generating station in … Continue reading →

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POGO asks NRC to Release North Anna Nuclear Power Station Records

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

November 1, 2011 The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Email: OPA.Resource@nrc.gov Re: Restart of the North Anna Nuclear Power Station Dear Chairman Jaczko: I am writing to draw your attention to documents that may … Continue reading →

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More than 30 years required to decommission Fukushima nuke plant: gov’t report

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

TOKYO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Decommissioning the stricken reactors at the Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant is likely to take 30 years or more, the government’s Japan Atomic Energy Commission said in a provisional report released on Friday. Full Article

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