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George Monbiot seems to be lost in the dark...

George Monbiot and the enviro-neocons

3 August, 2012

I’m getting a bit worried about George Monbiot. At one time he was one of the sharpest orators within the left/green environmental movement. But I’ve noticed a distinct change in tone and I fear he might be doing a bit … Continue reading

Seen here is the construction of the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor in Finland.

A critical analysis of future nuclear reactors designs

11 August, 2011

Once upon a time I used to be a fan of nuclear energy. As far as I saw it, nuclear energy was the silver bullet solution to all of our energy problems and more. However, the more I’ve learned about … Continue reading

Smoke is seen here coming from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant where several people have been reported injured following an explosion.

Nuclear crisis in Japan

12 March, 2011

In the aftermaths of the massive and devastating earthquake that hit Japan yesterday a nuclear crisis has unfolded in the country. Yesterday Japan officials declared a state of emergency at two nuclear power plants in the Fukushima Prefecture. The state … Continue reading

A picture showing the Fukushima nuclear power station.

Nuclear emergency declared in Japan after massive earthquake

11 March, 2011

Following the massive and devastating earthquake that hit Japan earlier today officials in the country has declared a state of emergency at the nuclear power plant in the Fukushima Prefecture. The state of emergency was issued at the plant after … Continue reading

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Atomkraft? Nein danke! 50.000 people protest against nuclear energy in Germany

8 September, 2009

This past weekend around 50 000 people from around Germany protested in Berlin against nuclear energy. The demonstrators protested against threats from the current right wing government to extend a deadline for the country’s 17 nuclear reactors. “In Berlin an … Continue reading

France must shut down nuclear plants due to heatwaves

25 July, 2009

Photo credit: christian.senger The Times Online are reporting that France have been forced to close down a third of its nuclear power stations this summer due to heatwaves: “France is being forced to import electricity from Britain to cope with … Continue reading

Greenpeace activists protests against nuclear energy in Sweden.

Madness: Sweden wants to invest in new nuclear reactors

17 February, 2009

The Swedish right-wing government seems hell-bent on continue its climate wrecking journey. After calling for as much as 88% of the EU emission cuts to be allowed to do overseas in development countries the government now want to scrap a … Continue reading

Greenpeace discovers safety procedures in disarray at Finland’s nuclear construction site

13 August, 2008

Olkiluoto, Finland, Monday 28 May 2007 – Activists from Greenpeace block the entrance to the construction site of a new nuclear reactor in Olkiluoto. Photo by: Greenpeace. The construction of a nuclear plant in Olkiluoto, Finland, has so far been … Continue reading

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