The Julian Assange extradition case is back in the news, As Joe Biden pushes for extradition, What did we really expect from a Biden win? I am reminded of an old English comedian, who explained America’s political parties:
” Well the Republican Party is the same as our Conservatives, whereas the Democratic Party is the same as our Conservatives”
In nuclear news, Japan is alerted by a 7.3m earthquake all too close to Fukushima nuclear plant wreck. The systemic corruption in the industry is highlighted this week,, with the continuing saga of political crookedness in Ohio.
CLIMATE – the role of methane in global heating, – the Arctic, and USA’s leaking natural gas.
Some bits of good news – 10 Positive COVID Updates From Around the World – 2021 is Looking Brighter.
AUSTRALIA.
Australian Government could face an unwinnable legal case if Senate passes the Kimba Nuclear Waste Dump Bill, Legal aspects of KIMBA COMMUNITY OPPOSITION TO National Radioactive Waste Management Facility. In its rush for Kimba nuclear dump. Refuting claims about the ”medical necessity” for Kimba Nuclear Waste Dump. Australian government tries to remove rights to legal recourse.
Retain Gosford’s nuclear free zone status.. Central Coast Council will maintain the Nuclear Free Policy.
Developments at Kakadu National Park (following shutdown of uranium mining. – Chief announces power plant for Jabiru, digi portal for business– Let the work begin: Kakadu Master Plan sign-off to breathe new life into our World Heritage Park
Australian government’s brazen duplicity concerning Julian Assange.
INTERNATIONAL
‘Ecocide’ proposal aiming to make environmental destruction an international crime.
The real value of the nuclear ban treaty.
Drone swarms: coming (sometime) to a war near you. Just not today.
UK.
- Covid-19 ”Hell” on UK nuclear submarine.
- UK universities partnering with Chinese technology companies may be breaching national security rules.
- Financial and environmental uncertainties made UK Planning inspectorate reject Wylfa nuclear project. Wales government irresponsible to consider expensive move towards nuclear power development.
- As Wylfa nuclear project is rejected on environmental grounds, Sizewell C nuclear project should be dead in the water. Expensive, experimental, Sizewell nuclear project would be operational far too late to affect global heating.
- Call for an independent Scotland to demand removal of nuclear weapons from Faslane.
- As UK govt desperate to promote nuclear industry, it’s even more desperate to solve nuclear waste dilemma.
- UK’s Freedom of Information law revealed Israel nuclear link, but now FOI is under threat.
- Not mentioned? Nuclear fusion is hugely expensive, and this quest has produced much toxic waste.
USA.
- Biden administration presses for Julian Assange to be extradited to USA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3oEY6_oSGA&t=254s
- USA military leaders were unaware of risks to Pence’s ‘nuclear football’ during Capitol riot. Mike Pence’s ‘nuclear football’ was potentially at risk during Capitol riot . U.S. rioters did get close to Mike Pence and his ‘nuclear football’.
- How the United States can chart a new path that avoids war with China. America’s new $100Billion missiles are intended both for attack, and as a target.
- Investigative journalism – Systemic corruption in the American nuclear industry. Republican lawmaker reintroduces Bill to repeal Ohio’s corrupt nuclear bailout law. U.S. Dept of Justice gets the resignation of attorney who launched Ohio nuclear corruption probe.
- Nuclear waste facilities at risk of flooding and sea surges. Nuclear Rubberstamping Commission to weaken rules on radioactive trash.
- Investigative journalism – Who Are the Ultimate War Profiteers? A U.S. Air Force Veteran Removes the Veil.
- Catastrophic’ Nuclear Power Accidents ‘Highly Likely’ If US Reactors Are Extended For 100 Years.
- Los Alamos National Laboratory not alert to the increasing danger of wildfires.
- Carbon is emitted throughout the nuclear fuel chain.
CANADA. Even a pro nuclear enthusiast admits that Small Nuclear Reactors cause toxic radioactive wastes.
ASIA. No nukes in Asia…or anywhere. New types of computer malaware target nuclear facilities.
JAPAN. Powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolts Fukushima area. Tremors continue in northeast Japan. Leak at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant a concern after Earthquake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o51cN-oxm0o Court orders Tokyo Electric Power Company pay ¥600 million to 271 plaintiffs. Fukushima to Triple Wind Power Generation .
RUSSIA. Crimea to demolish dangerous, (and never operational), nuclear power station. Despite punishment by the government, Russia’s ‘‘Eco-Defense’ has helped to stop construction of a nuclear power plant.
FRANCE. French nuclear attack submarine patrolling South China Sea . No apologies from France, over nuclear bomb tests’ pollution in Algeria.
UKRAINE. Ukraine’s complicated plan to deal with its excess nuclear energy generation.
NORTH KOREA. Expert panel reports that North Korea is relying on cyberattacks to fund nuclear weapons.
EUROPE. European Parliament calls for a halt to Belarus nuclear plant in Ostrovets.
IRAN. Israel’s military threat to Iran. Iran calls on U.N. to respond.–Iran warned by France, Germany, UK, over uranium metal production
ALGERIA. Radioactive poisoning of the environment: France’s nuclear legacy of wastes in Algeria.
INDIA. Amidst the trauma of the Chamoli flash floods, people recall an old lost nuclear device.
SOUTH AFRICA. Koeberg Nuclear Power Station containment buildings damaged by prolonged exposure to sea air.– Koeberg has suffered severe damage, according to Koeberg Alert Alliance.
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