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Illinois reactors are a waste
Stop repeal of nuclear moratorium From Nuclear Energy Information Service: Illinois has more reactors and high-level radioactive waste than any other state. 11 reactors currently operate; 3 have been closed/decommissioned. To date, all of these reactors have created over 11,000 tons of highly radioactive and dangerous “spent-fuel” wastes, which are currently all stored onsite at the reactors.…
Read MoreNuclear power is needed for the H bomb
TVA’s not so hidden agenda for supporting nuclear power for climate The Associated Press chose Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) President and CEO, Jeff Lash to express — “simply” — the view that “You can’t significantly reduce carbon emissions without nuclear power,” in its story proclaiming that almost two thirds of US states will choose nuclear…
Read MoreLow-dose radiation: April report release for public comment
The National Academies hosted what was most likely the last of seven virtual public meetings examining how to move forward on low-dose radiation research. Video of the two-day meeting is available. At the meeting, public members pointed out conflicts of interest of the chairman, Joe W. Gray, PhD, who failed to state publicly that he…
Read MoreLake animals near Chernobyl have mutations
Animals in lakes close to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor have more genetic mutations than those from further away – giving new insight into the effect of radiation on wild species, researchers at the University of Stirling have found, writes Brendan Montague in The Ecologist. DNA analysis of freshwater crustaceans, called Daphnia (pictured), revealed greater genetic diversity…
Read MoreBeyond Nuclear on TV! A nuclear-free future chat
Beyond Nuclear’s radioactive waste specialist, Kevin Kamps, is a frequent guest on “Nuclear-Free Future Conversation,” hosted by Margaret Harrington (photo above) on Burlington, Vermont’s Town Meeting TV at the Center for Media and Democracy. The program is celebrating its 15th year on the air. This interview, recorded January 20th, covers such wide ranging topics as:…
Read MoreFEB 4: A discussion of energy futures from Oregon to the entire West Coast
Please note a valuable forthcoming opportunity for you, your members, and your networks to hear two of the world’s most knowledgeable energy and nuclear experts. Amory Lovins and Dr. M.V. Ramana, will discuss Oregon’s current energy sources and energy options available for addressing the unfolding climate crisis THIS Friday, February 4, 2022, at 12:00pm to…
Read MoreFive former Japan PMs disavow nuclear power
Five former prime ministers of Japan have expressed shock that the European Union would consider including nuclear power in its “green” Taxonomy. In a statement signed by Junichiro Koizumi, Morihiro Hosokawa, Naoto Kan, Yukio Hatoyama (pictured) and Tomiichi Murayama, the five said: “What we have witnessed in Fukushima over the last decade is an indescribable…
Read More“Risks of nuclear power cannot be controlled”
Dr. Inge Paulini, president of Germany’s Federal Office for Radiation Protection (FORP), has come out with a clear and categorical statement about the risks of nuclear power as the European Commission continues to weigh consideration of the energy source under its “green” EU Taxonomy. In a statement on the FORP website, Dr. Paulini said: “The…
Read MoreSix Fukushima victims file suit over thyroid cancers
The Japan Times is reporting that “six people are set to sue Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. (Tepco) over thyroid cancer that they claim they developed due to exposure to radioactive substances released from the 2011 triple reactor meltdown at its stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.” They are represented by campaigning lawyers…
Read MoreBan Treaty anniversary reminds us of its importance
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) entered into force on January 22, 2021. As we approach its one-year anniversary, too many reminders have emerged that its importance is more urgent now than ever. More than 60 U.S. organizations — including Beyond Nuclear — issued a joint statement on January 12 calling for the…
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