8 March 2010
Envoy Lauds Iran's Performance at IAEA Meeting Iran's Residing Representative at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asqar Soltaniyeh said that Tehran could once again show its righteousness in using civilian nuclear technology in the recent meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna. Fars News <httpaddress://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8812150968>
Iran begins production of cruise missiles Iran announced Sunday that it has started a new production line of highly accurate, short range cruise missiles, which would add a new element to the country's already imposing arsenal. AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/07/AR2010030700697.html>
Iran Readying for N. Fuel Production Iran cautioned on Sunday that it would start producing nuclear fuel for its research reactor in Tehran if world suppliers refrain from providing the country with 20%-enriched uranium. FNA <httpaddress://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8812161515> / Tehran Times <httpaddress://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=215575>
West softens stance on Iran nuclear sanctions A Western proposal for fresh UN sanctions on Iran includes a call for restricting new Iranian banks abroad and urges "vigilance" against the Islamic Republic's central bank, diplomats said on Friday. Reuters <httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1154412.html>
China Says Sanctions Can't Solve Iran Nuclear Issue China's Foreign Minister said new sanctions aren't the solution for halting Iran's development of nuclear weapons, two days after one of his diplomats said China may vote for such measures at the United Nations. Bloomberg
<httpaddress://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-03-07/china-says-sanctions-can-t-solve-iran-nuclear-issue-update1-.html>
Ban marks 40th anniversary of landmark global pact on nuclear weapons control Secretary General Ban Ki Moon marked the 40th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations backed Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which forms the foundation of the world's nuclear non proliferation regime, according to Bahrain News Agency (BNA). Saba <httpaddress://www.sabanews.net/en/news207901.htm> / Politico <httpaddress://www.politico.com/politico44/perm/0310/three_pillars_of_disarmament_5efbaa33-22b4-4cc4-add5-b1b0406b48cd.html>
Nuclear liability law has sting in tail for the U.S. too The Manmohan Singh government may be courting trouble at home by pushing a controversial new law to limit the financial exposure of nuclear companies in the event of a nuclear accident. The Hindu <httpaddress://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article202534.ece>
E.U. to Begin Press on Nuclear Standards The head of the European Commission was to begin a push Monday for European safety standards for nuclear power plants to become binding worldwide, a development that might benefit France as it competes to sell its expensive technology and expertise against countries offering cheaper alternatives. NY Times <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/business/global/08nuclear.html>
France nuke meet heralds contracts war with the US The International Conference on Civil Nuclear Energy in Paris on March 8 and 9 is being viewed as the precursor to a full-blown nuclear reactors contracts war between France and the US. India Today <httpaddress://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/87041/World/France+nuke+meet+heralds+contracts+war+with+the+US.html> / The Hindu
<httpaddress://beta.thehindu.com/news/article201617.ece> / The Global Arab Network <httpaddress://www.english.globalarabnetwork.com/201003075086/Energy/egypt-kuwait-to-partake-in-paris-conference-on-peaceful-nuclear.html>
Landau to announce plans for first Israeli nuke power plant National Infrastructures Minister Uzi Landau left Sunday for an international civilian nuclear power conference in Paris at the request of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. JPost <httpaddress://www.jpost.com/HealthAndSci-Tech/ScienceAndEnvironment/Article.aspx?id=170440>
Other Nuclear News
North Korea to abandon disarmament over U.S. exercises North Korea said Sunday it would no longer move forward with nuclear disarmament in response to a planned U.S.-South Korean joint military exercise. CNN <httpaddress://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/03/07/north.korea.disarmament/index.html?hpt=T2>
French Min: Organizational Problems In Nuclear Sector France has a problem of organization in its nuclear sector, the minister for environment and energy, Jean-Louis Borloo, said Sunday on French television LCI. WSJ <httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100307-702991.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines>
Energy Secretary Steven Chu talks politics and nuclear power in Santa Barbara From life in Washington to nuclear waste disposal and more, Energy Secretary Steven Chu navigated a slew of topics at a Santa Barbara conference Friday. LA Times <httpaddress://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2010/03/energy-secretary-steven-chu-discusses-politics-and-nuclear-power-in-santa-barbara.html> / Reuters <httpaddress://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE6244NE20100305>
Inquiry into radiation overdose at Glasgow centre A fatal accident inquiry into the death of a teenager following an overdose of radiation at Scotland's largest cancer centre will get under way later. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8554354.stm>
Opinion and Analysis
Jump-starting nuclear energy LA Times
<httpaddress://articles.latimes.com/2010/mar/05/opinion/la-oe-moore5-2010mar05>
UN atomic boss feels the heat Press TV
<httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=120309§ionid=3510303>
Nuclear-empowered Houston Chroncle
<httpaddress://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/6900601.html>
Nato website offers a DIY guide to wannabe nuclear powers Guardian <httpaddress://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2010/mar/07/nato-nuclear-bombs-guide-for-beginners>
9 March 2010
France hosts int'l conference on wider, easier civil nuclear access France on Monday hosted an international conference on peaceful use of nuclear energy in Paris, where representatives from about 60 countries debated on how to simplify the access to nuclear energy and to safeguard the utility of nuclear power from military deviation. AP <httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ihRf4I6T6c6xe3ie6O9wZr1-unwAD9EAIAPO0> / AFP
<httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h_euu4zrEH7FEPbvhpls1oczsXTQ>
IEA: safety, non-proliferation key premises for nuclear development Safety and non-proliferation are two key premises for global expansion of nuclear power and countries seeking nuclear use must adhere to these principles, Executive Director of the International Energy (OOTC:ILGL) Agency (IEA) Nobuo Tanaka stressed here Monday. Xinhua <httpaddress://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3930148>
'Jordan to become model for atomic energy cooperation' Jordan is set to become a model of international nuclear energy cooperation and a main pillar in an international network of nuclear institutes, French President Nicholas Sarkozy said on Monday. Saba <httpaddress://www.jordantimes.com/?news=24688>
Israel weighing construction of nuclear power plant Israel will this week unveil plans to produce nuclear-generated electricity, officials said on Monday, a move that could draw fresh international attention toward its assumed atomic arsenal. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6275BI20100308>
UAE believes in responsible use of nuclear power : Abdullah The United Arab Emirates' interest in developing nuclear energy is motivated by the need to develop additional sources of electricity to meet future demand projections and to ensure the continued rapid development of its economy, UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed here today. WAM <httpaddress://www.wam.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1267000714119&pagename=WAM%2FWAM_E_Layout&parent=Query&parentid=1135099399852>
Russia says ready to establish nuclear fuel bank by year end Russia will provide by the end of 2010 the first batch of low-enriched uranium for an international nuclear fuel reserve bank under control of the UN nuclear watchdog, the head of Russia's state-run nuclear power corporation Rosatom said. RIA Novosti <httpaddress://en.rian.ru/russia/20100309/158130462.html> / Press TV <httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=120405§ionid=351020602>
For Iran, Enriching Uranium Only Gets Easier In the Iranian desert, at a sprawling industrial site ringed by barbed wire and antiaircraft guns, a shift in the enrichment of uranium is producing global jitters because it could shorten Iran's path to the acquisition of nuclear weapons. NY Times <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/science/09enrich.html>
House to push 'government to shun IAEA report on Iran' House to push 'government to shun IAEA report on Iran' The House of Representative's will mount pressure on the government to support Iran's civilian nuclear program regardless of the UN's nuclear watchdog report, says a lawmaker, in the latest development that may see parliament claiming a greater role in Indonesia's foreign policy. Jakarta Post <httpaddress://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/03/09/house-push-%E2%80%98government-shun-iaea-report-iran%E2%80%99.html>
Other Nuclear News
Senators push for thorium use in reactors Senators Orrin G. Hatch
(R-Utah) and Harry Reid (D-Nevada) this week introduced the Thorium Energy Security Act of 2010 to accelerate the use of thorium-based nuclear fuel in existing and future reactors. Nuclear Street <httpaddress://metalsplace.com/news/articles/33271/senators-push-for-thorium-use-in-reactors/>
EDF, Rosatom may extend nuclear partnership-paper French power group EDF and Russian rival Rosatom are looking at extending a nuclear partnership to offer new reactors outside their domestic base, Les Echos newspaper said on Tuesday. Reuters <httpaddress://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKLDE62805020100309>
China's nuclear power capacity to hit 80 mln KWh in 2020 China aims to have between 50 million and 80 million kilowatt hours of total installed capacity in the nuclear power industry in 2020, said Wang Yumin, vice president of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, at the 11th National People's Congress on Mar. 7. China Knowledge <httpaddress://www.chinaknowledge.com/Newswires/News_Detail.aspx?type=1&NewsID=31916>
Former N.W.T. uranium mine not fully cleaned up Federal monitors are taking a closer look at an abandoned Northwest Territories uranium mine that was supposed to be cleaned up 13 years ago, but still has some debris and radioactive waste on site. CBC <httpaddress://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/03/08/nwt-rayrock-site.html>
Japan confirms Cold War-era 'secret' pacts with US A government-mandated panel has confirmed the existence of once-secret Cold War-era pacts between Japan and U.S. on nuclear arms and other issues, ending decades of official denial by Tokyo. AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/09/AR2010030900071.html>
English nuclear bunker sold on eBay for $31,000 An underground Cold War nuclear bunker set in the picturesque English countryside has been sold on the auction site eBay. AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/08/AR2010030801564.html>
Geneva atom smasher seeks dark matter discoveries The world's largest atom smasher could generate its first scientific breakthrough later this year when operators hope to make discoveries into the elusive nature of dark matter, the director of the European Organization for Nuclear Research said Monday. AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/08/AR2010030801246.html>
Opinion and Analysis
No need to ban the bomb LA Times
<httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-gavin9-2010mar09,0,5913349.story>
10 March 2010
Israel, Syria announce nuke energy hopes Both Israel and Syria on Tuesday each announced ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that its plan could bring new attention to its secretive nuclear activities. JPost <httpaddress://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=170560> / AP <httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5giyNlhzvHO3iOjo5LYc1gL7eFRxgD9EB2I680>
Syria wants civilian nuclear energy: minister Syria, which has been investigated by the UN nuclear watchdog over its alleged attempt to build a secret nuclear reactor, would like to develop atomic energy, its government said Tuesday. AFP <httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jE9l1eCzpD4lCokS4YGxnJPithEg>
Israel Intends to Build Civilian Nuclear Plants Israel, widely believed to have nuclear weapons and possessing no oil, said on Tuesday that it intended to develop civilian nuclear plants for energy, offering to build one as a joint project with Jordan, under French supervision. NY Times <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/world/middleeast/10nukes.html?hpw>
Vietnam attends int'l conference on nuclear power A Vietnamese delegation led by Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Van Phong attended the International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy in Paris on March 8-9. VOV <httpaddress://english.vovnews.vn/Home/Vietnam-attends-intl-conference-on-nuclear-power/20103/113336.vov>
Euractiv: EU to table nuclear waste treatment law The European Commission will table legislative proposals on the treatment of nuclear waste by the year's end, its president Jos? Manuel Barroso announced yesterday (8 March) during a major OECD-hosted conference on civil nuclear power in Paris. Euractiv <httpaddress://www.euractiv.com/en/energy/eu-table-nuclear-waste-treatment-law-news-322615>
Tehran lobbies China against new Iran sanctions Tehran urged China not to bend to US pressure for new Iran sanctions, which Vice President Joe Biden strongly supported in meetings with top Israel leaders today. CSM <httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2010/0309/Tehran-lobbies-China-against-new-Iran-sanctions>
NYT report on Iran raises US lawmakers' ire US lawmakers are stepping up efforts to tighten sanctions on Iran after a report revealed that Washington had awarded 107 billion dollars in payments to American and international companies doing business with the country. Press TV <httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=120416§ionid=351020101>
Iran Six discuss draft proposals on Iran's nuclear issue Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday the Iran Six were discussing a possible new UN Security Council resolution imposing further sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear program. RIA Novosti <httpaddress://en.rian.ru/world/20100309/158136041.html>
Israel Says 'Bad Options' for Iran Getting Closer The two ''bad options'' for Iran -- letting the country develop nuclear weapons or using force to destroy its nuclear capabilities -- are closer than they were a year ago, Israel's U.N. ambassador warned Tuesday. AP <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/09/us/AP-UN-UN-Israel-Iran.html?_r=1&ref=global-home> / Reuters <httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=10056596>
Turkish PM against Iran sanctions Recep Erdogan, the Turkish prime minister, has cautioned against further UN Security Council sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme during a visit to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. AlJazeera <httpaddress://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/03/201039133146904308.html>
Express India: India, US iron out key differences over reprocessing India and US have bridged key differences towards finalising a pact on the arrangements and procedures for reprocessing US-origin spent fuel. The text, sources said, was almost sealed at expert-level talks last week and the negotiations are practically over with no more meetings likely to be held now. Express India <httpaddress://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/India-US-iron-out-key-differences-over-reprocessing/588605/>
Other Nuclear News
Delay on Arms Pact Slows Reset of U.S.- Russia Relations When President Obama got on the telephone with President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia last month, he was under the impression that they were finally close to wrapping up a long-delayed arms control treaty that he had originally expected to sign in December. NY Times <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/world/europe/10start.html> / Reuters <httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/10/worldupdates/2010-03-10T022611Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-467818-1&sec=Worldupdates>
Race on to sniff out dirty bombs DAVID Boardman has never met a politician. Today he will brief several on his research on technology to detect illicit radioactive material that could be used in dirty bombs. The Australian <httpaddress://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/race-on-to-sniff-out-dirty-bombs/story-e6frgcjx-1225838861956>
Construction of one or two new nuclear units at Kozloduy NPP under pre-project study Nuclear energy preserves its meaning in the energy mix in Bulgaria. Belene NPP is about to be restructured into a private project, while Kozloduy NPP is under pre-project studying for the construction of one or two new nuclear units, Bulgarian Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Traycho Traykov, said. FOCUS <httpaddress://www.focus-fen.net/index.php?id=n212576>
Kuwait eyes nuclear energy in seven years Aiming to have a nuclear power station operational within seven years, Kuwait is interested in acquiring and harnessing alternative energy, namely nuclear and solar energy, Kuwait's Minister of Electricity and Water Bader Al-Shuraiaan has said. ZEE <httpaddress://www.zeenews.com/news609987.html>
South Africa: SA Nuclear Plan Falters as PBMR Chief Quits PEBBLE Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) company CEO Jaco Kriek said yesterday he was quitting the state-funded entity, fuelling uncertainty over the project's future and the role of nuclear power in helping to meet SA's energy needs. Business Day <httpaddress://allafrica.com/stories/printable/201003090593.html>
Opinion and Analysis
Iran maneuvering Israel in a show of nuclear strength LA Times <httpaddress://articles.latimes.com/2010/mar/05/opinion/la-oe-moore5-2010mar05>
Ian Bremmer: Iran is ultimately likely to go nuclear as North Korea did RIA Novosti <httpaddress://en.rian.ru/analysis/20100305/158100929.html>
Tapping thorium DNA <httpaddress://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_tapping-thorium_1357306>
Obama wants more nuclear power, but what about the waste? Crosscut <httpaddress://crosscut.com/2010/03/09/science-environment/19646/print/>
The 'Peace President' Wants To Keep America's Nukes LewRockwell <httpaddress://www.lewrockwell.com/margolis/margolis182.html>
11 March 2010
Experts Say Earthquakes Shouldn't Hinder Chile Nuclear Power Experts Say Earthquakes Shouldn't Hinder Chile Nuclear Power Despite a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Chile's central-southern regions, experts believe a nuclear power plant could be safely built and operated in the country. WSJ <httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100310-714871.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLEHeadlinesAmericas>
India may join Russia in establishing Angarsk nuclear fuel bank India may join Russia's nuclear center of a low-enriched uranium (LEU) reserves project in Angarsk, the chairman of India's Atomic Energy Research Commission said. Ria Novosti <httpaddress://en.rian.ru/russia/20100310/158147430.html>
Other Nuclear News
Saddam Hussein weighed nuclear 'package' deal in 1990, documents show As troops massed on his border near the start of the Persian Gulf War, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein weighed the purchase of a $150 million nuclear "package" deal that included not only weapons designs but also production plants and foreign experts to supervise the building of a nuclear bomb, according to documents uncovered by a former U.N. weapons inspector. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/09/AR2010030903775.html>
Difficult to predict Russia's actions: Grandey Russia will likely cease exports of uranium from decommissioned nuclear weapons when a supply deal runs out in 2013, the head of uranium miner Cameco Corp. said on Wednesday. The Star Phoenix <httpaddress://www.thestarphoenix.com/business/Difficult+predict+Russia+actions+Grandey/2669075/story.html>
Egypt to have 4 nuclear reactors by 2025 Egypt plans to build four nuclear reactors by 2025 and the first of these will be operational within nine years, Minister of Electricity and Energy Hassan Younis announced yesterday. Almasryalyoum
<httpaddress://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/news/egypt-have-4-nuclear-reactors-2025>
Gates in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Iran Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived here on Wednesday for talks with the Saudi royal family that senior defense officials said would be focused on Iran NYT <httpaddress://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/g/robert_m_gates/index.html?inline=nyt-per> / NYT
<httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/world/middleeast/11military.html?ref=global-home>
Aging Reactors Put Nuclear Power Plant 'Safety Cultures' in the Spotlight On Nov. 4, 2008, two divers were cleaning sludge and silt from an entry bay for water pumps that serve Constellation Energy Nuclear Group's Nine Mile Point nuclear power plant near Oswego, N.Y. NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2010/03/09/09climatewire-aging-reactors-put-nuclear-power-plant-safet-15798.html>
Kim Jong-il's personal shopper reveals how the North Korean leader lives in luxury Kim Jong Ryul, 75, has spent the last 16 years in exile in Austria after fleeing North Korea and still fears for his life. In a new book, At the Dictator's Service, he recounts the luxury in which North Korea's leaders live. Telegraph <httpaddress://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/7418727/Kim-Jong-ils-personal-shopper-reveals-how-the-North-Korean-leader-lives-in-luxury.html>
U.S. not to attempt to change DPRK through force: U.S. ambassador The United States is not seeking to bring down the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) government, and is ready for dialogue between the two sides within the six-party framεwork, U.S. ambassador to Seoul said Wednesday. Xinhua <httpaddress://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-03/10/c_13204793.htm>
S Korea to spend KRW 68 billion to enhance nuclear facilities Yonhap reported that South Korea will spend KRW 68.6 billion in the next 5 years to enhance the country's readiness for emergency situations involving nuclear facilities Steel Guru <httpaddress://steelguru.com/news/index/MTM2MzAx/S_Korea_to_spend_KRW_68_billion_to_enhance_nuclear_facilities.html>
Korea's Nuclear Technology to Debut in Turkey Korean-manufactured nuclear reactors will be making their debut in Turkey as the two countries have agreed to join hands for a nuclear power plant project in the Eurasian country. Arirang <httpaddress://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=100969&code=Ne2&category=2> / FT
<httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b84e54a8-2cad-11df-8abb-00144feabdc0.html> / AFP <httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1042824/1/.html>
Putin Visits India in Race With U.S. for Arms, Nuclear Deals Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi tonight to fend off competition from the U.S. an Business Week
<httpaddress://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-03-11/putin-visits-india-in-race-with-u-s-for-arms-nuclear-deals.html> / AFP <httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jVDgSas1nSU85NtvqRJSo5AYREZw>
Many Kuwaitis yet to be convinced on nuke energy Kuwait's Minister of Electricity and Water Bader Al-Shuraiaan has affirmed Kuwait's interest in acquiring and harnessing alternative energy particularly nuclear and solar power, predicting that these forms of energy would be in use in the country within seven years. Kuwait Times <httpaddress://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NTg0MDkyOTQ1>
Invasive heart test may be overused, researchers say Nearly two-thirds of those who undergo an invasive heart test called cardiac catheterization when they do not have diagnosed heart disease receive a clean bill of health, suggesting that the expensive procedure -- which exposes the patient to substantial amounts of radiation -- may be overused, researchers reported Wednesday. LA Times
<httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-sci-cardiac11-2010mar11,0,4546201.story> / AFP
<httpaddress://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-ap-us-med-heart-test,0,4607229.story>
New restart delay of Canada's Chalk River reactor Restart of the Chalk River medical isotope-producing nuclear reactor has been delayed until at least May because of the complexity of ongoing repairs, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd said on Wednesday. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1017831320100311?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssHealthcareNews&rpc=401>
Opinion and Analysis
Can Iran's Accelerating Nuclear Program Be Stopped? Global Arab Network <httpaddress://www.english.globalarabnetwork.com/201003105141/World-Politics/can-irans-accelerating-nuclear-program-be-stopped.html>
Don't be so sure invading Iraq was immoral FT <httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c9114442-2c78-11df-be45-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss>
Drought Has Venezuela Looking at Alternatives to Hydropower / Greenic <httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c9114442-2c78-11df-be45-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss>
An Energy Head Fake WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704784904575112144130306052.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_AboveLEFTTop>
12 March 2010
Ex-IAEA Leader Calls for Uranium Bank A global nuclear expert called for a multinational approach toward the nuclear fuel cycle instead of a monopolistic one, mostly involving a handful of global powerhouses. The Korea Times <httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/03/113_62226.html> / The Chosun Ilbo <httpaddress://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/03/12/2010031200908.html>
Obama names Clinton as certification authority of Indo-U.S. civilian
nuclear deal United States President Barack Obama has appointed
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the new certification authority to
verify the Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear agreement after every six months.
Asia News International
<httpaddress://sify.com/news/obama-names-clinton-as-certification-authority-of-indo-u-s-civilian-nuclear-deal-news-international-kdlsEdbccbb.html>
European nuclear safety training institute Four national technical
safety organizations have announced the creation of a European Nuclear
Safety Training and Tutoring Institute (ENSTTI) to help strengthen
European research and assessment know-how in the fields of nuclear
safety and radiation protection. WNN
<httpaddress://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-European_nuclear_safety_training_institute_launched-1103104.html>
Interview with the US envoy to IAEA Iran's idea to establish
self-sufficiency for nuclear development is built on mirage Trend News
<httpaddress://en.trend.az/news/politics/foreign/1652783.html>
Yemen, IAEA discuss cooperation aspects The Secretary-General of the
National Commission for Atomic Energy Mohamed al-Hada discussed here on
Thursday with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Director
General aspects of the technical cooperation between Yemen and the
agency and means of boosting them. Saba News
<httpaddress://www.sabanews.net/en/news208399.htm>
Other Nuclear News
Gates: Gulf allies understand Iran sanctions next U.S. Defense Secretary
Robert Gates said Thursday that Persian Gulf allies understand sanctions
are the inevitable next step in dealing with the threat of a nuclear
Iran. AP
<httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100311/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_gates_iran>
Familiar hurdles for U.S. as it ramps up pressure on firms doing trade
with Iran Congress and the Obama administration are stepping up pressure
on private companies to stop doing business with Iran, but their efforts
are running into the same problems U.S. sanctions have encountered for
three decades -- reluctance in Europe and a host of elusive trading
companies eager to sell gasoline and other goods to Iran. WP
<httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/10/AR2010031003881.html?wprss=rss_business>
Call for inquiry into nuclear plans Simon Hughes, the Liberal Democrat
spokesman for energy and climate change, yesterday called for an
independent public inquiry into government plans to back a new
generation of nuclear power plants being built in Britain FT
<httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9b49057c-2d77-11df-a262-00144feabdc0.html>
U.S., Canadian health officials OK Polish isotopes U.S. and Canadian
health officials have approved the use of the medical isotopes created
at a Polish nuclear reactor, a move that will help ease a shortage of
the materials used in millions of diagnostic tests, health products
provider Covidien said Thursday. Reuters
<httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62A3NO20100311>
Van-sized robot to hunt radiation A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) the
size of a transit van is to be built to help clean radioactive particles
from the seabed near a nuclear site. BBC
<httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8562829.stm>
Make Arctic nuke-free zone: report Calling for the creation of a
nuclear-weapons-free zone in the Arctic is not alarmist, says an
academic report as foreign ministers of the world's Arctic nations
prepare for a summit in Canada this month. CanWest News
<httpaddress://www.canada.com/news/Make+Arctic+nuke+free+zone+report/2664076/story.html>
Opinion and Analysis
Containing Iran The Economist
<httpaddress://www.economist.com/world/united-states/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15663292>
Unstoppable? The Economist
<httpaddress://www.economist.com/culture/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15660926&fsrc=rss>
15 March 2010
Pakistani scientist Khan describes Iranian efforts to buy nuclear bombs The father of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program has written an official account that details an Iranian attempt to buy atomic bombs from Pakistan at the end of the 1980s. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/13/AR2010031302258.html?wprss=rss_print/asection>
Joining the Nuclear Club It may seem odd for a country sitting on one of the world's largest oil and gas reserves, but the United Arab Emirates has an energy problem; one that it hopes to solve by building nuclear power plants. WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704187204575101542782683412.html?mod=googlenews_wsj>
Britain looks to China to pressure Iran China and Britain agree on pressing Iran about its nuclear activities while also seeking engagement, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said at the start of a visit likely to focus on the nuclear dispute. Reuters <httpaddress://in.news.yahoo.com/137/20100315/760/twl-britain-looks-to-china-to-pressure-i.html> / Press TV
<httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=120846§ionid=351020104>
Other Nuclear News
Report: NKorea to rejoin nuclear talks in April North Korea plans to head back to the bargaining table early next month for talks aimed at ending its nuclear weapons program, a news report said Saturday. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/12/AR2010031204535.html> / AP
<httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/March/international_March531.xml§ion=international&col=> / Reuters India <httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idINSGE62407A20100313?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews&rpc=401>
US and Russia 'near' new nuclear arms treaty Russia and the US have both said it should soon be possible to conclude a new nuclear disarmament treaty. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8566579.stm> / WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/12/AR2010031203648.html> / AP
<httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/13/AR2010031302603.html> / NYT
<httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/world/europe/14start.html?ref=global-home>
US cautious on removing nuclear arms from Europe The U.S. is taking a go-slow approach on one of the touchiest and least discussed national security issues: whether to remove the last remaining Cold War-era U.S.
nuclear weapons in Europe. WP
<httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/15/AR2010031500355.html>
Nuclear cooperation will cover all areas: Putin India-Russia cooperation in civil nuclear energy will be wide ranging and cover areas such as nuclear waste and safety of reactors as well, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said, during a video conference with businessmen from the country's main metros here. The Hindu <httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/03/13/stories/2010031367571900.htm> / Dawn <httpaddress://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/international/russia-to-build-16-nuclear-reactors-in-india-330>
Left parties want Nuclear Liability Bill scrapped Left parties on Saturday charged the Manmohan Singh government with seeking to fulfil a hidden commitment to safeguard the interests of the United States and stoutly opposed the move to introduce the Nuclear Liability Bill in Parliament, which they said was detrimental to India's interests. The Hindu <httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/03/14/stories/2010031462981200.htm>
EU could impose sanctions on Iran: Finland's Stubb There is consensus within the European Union for unilateral sanctions on Iran if a U.N.
Security Council resolution fails, Finland's foreign minister said Saturday. Reuters <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/13/AR2010031301103.html> / Haaretz
<httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1156085.html>
U.N. Iran sanctions may take until June: Kouchner A U.N. resolution on new sanctions against Iran may not be ready until June and if a vote on it fails, European states could take unilateral measures instead, French and Finnish ministers said on Sunday. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/14/AR2010031400767.html>
State support key to U.S. nuclear revival Full support from state regulators is viewed as critical to keep the U.S. nuclear revival moving forward, utility executives said this week at the IHS CERA energy conference in Houston. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1215566320100313?rpc=401&>
FBI, nuclear agency investigate terrorism suspect The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is working with the FBI to determine whether a New Jersey man suspected of being an al Qaeda member had access to any sensitive areas of the nuclear plants where he once worked, a commission spokeswoman said Friday. CNN <httpaddress://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/12/new.jersey.yemen.terror/index.html> / WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704131404575117730953602508.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines>
Kazakh Court Jails Nuclear Executive for 14 Years The lawyer for a former head of Kazkahstan's state nuclear energy company says his client has been sentenced to 14 years in jail on charges of embezzlement and corruption. ABC News <httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=10086661>
Texas nuclear project sees loan decision in Q2 The chief executive of Nuclear Innovation North America LLC (NINA) said on Friday he sees a decision on a critical loan commitment for the South Texas Project from the U.S. government in the second quarter after settling a lawsuit with one of its partners. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1217468720100313?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews&rpc=401>
Operations normal at Japan nuke plants after quake Operations at Tokyo Electric Power Co's (9501.T) Fukushima Daiichi and Daini nuclear power plants are as usual after a strong quake hit northern Japan on Sunday, a spokesman at the company said. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTOE62D01620100314?rpc=401&type=hotStocksNews?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews&rpc=401>
Japan Probes 1960s Nuclear Agreements With U.S. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates cautioned Japan this week against letting a fact-finding mission into decades-old secret nuclear-weapons agreements affect relations between the two countries, according to an official familiar with the matter. WSJ <httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB125623748164901865.html>
Uranium major Niger urged to review contracts The new junta ruling in Niger, one of the world's biggest uranium producers, should review and possibly renegotiate dozens of resource exploitation contracts, civil rights groups said on Saturday. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/13/AR2010031301186.html>
Opinion and Analysis
The NPT: Still 'Knotty' at Forty Khaleej Times <httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/opinion/2010/March/opinion_March83.xml§ion=opinion&col=>
A radioactive Bill fraught with big risks The Hindu <httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/03/13/stories/2010031353671400.htm>
Obama's new nuclear age doesn't bode well for Israel Haaretz <httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1156258.html>
For a Nuke-free World Khaleej Times
<httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/editorial/2010/March/editorial_March30.xml§ion=editorial&col=>
16 March 2010
International Conference on Nuclear Energy Industry Human Resource Development opens The Government of the United Arab Emirates today hosted the International Atomic Energy Agency and welcomed more than 300 international delegates, to mark the start of the week-long International Conference on Human Resource Development for Introducing and Expanding Nuclear Power Programmes. AMEinfo <httpaddress://www.ameinfo.com/226814.html> / Business Intelligence Middle East <httpaddress://www.bi-me.com/main.php?id=45138&t=1&c=35&cg=4&mset=1011>
Nuclear fuel bank to open doors The world's top nuclear body is in 'the final stages' of an agreement to create a nuclear fuel bank for the UAE and other emerging nuclear states that would rely on imported uranium for their reactors. The National <httpaddress://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100315/BUSINESS/703159898/1005>
UAE eyes nuke fuel from other vendors The United Arab Emirates is looking at other vendors for the long term supply of fuel for its proposed nuclear power plants although it has contracted initial fuel from the Korea Electric Power Corp., or Kepco, lead consortium, a top government official said Monday. Maktoob <httpaddress://business.maktoob.com/20090000446986/UAE_eyes_nuke_fuel_from_other_vendors/Article.htm>
Official Assures Regional States of Bushehr N. Plant's Safety Director General of Iran's Nuclear Safety Affairs Kamran Sepanlou underlined on Monday that Iran's first nuclear power plant in Bushehr enjoys the necessary safety standards, and reminded that Bushehr, similar to all other nuclear facilities of the world countries, is under the supervision of the IAEA. Fars News <httpaddress://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8812240944>
International Conference On Access To Civil Nuclear Energy: Report And Prospects No fewer than 700 ministers, senior civil servants, industry experts and industry players from 65 countries attended the International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy held on March
8 and 9. Nuclear Street
<httpaddress://nuclearstreet.com/blogs/nuclear_power_news/archive/2010/03/15/areva-international-conference-on-access-to-civil-nuclear-energy-report-and-prospects-03151.aspx>
Other Nuclear News
Reports shine light on nuclear weapons vigilance While public attention is focused on a new arms-control treaty between Russia and the United States, the slow, dull work of keeping nuclear warheads and weapons-grade uranium and plutonium protected from terrorists goes on almost unnoticed. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/15/AR2010031502996.html>
India's government withdraws nuclear power legislation With opposition mounting, the ruling coalition pulls back a bill that would have capped liability payouts by the government and foreign plant operators in the event of a nuclear accident. LA Times <httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-india-nukes16-2010mar16,0,5900645.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fmostviewed+%28L.A.+Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories%29> / FT
<httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/838e9244-309c-11df-a24b-00144feabdc0.html>
Russia offers India uranium field stake - agencies Russia offered India a stake in one of the world's largest uranium fields during Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit last week, Russian news agencies quoted the head of the state nuclear company as saying. Reuters India <httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-46937420100315?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=401>
Washington Mulls Modernization of Aging Bombs Germany's foreign minister has called for the removal of Cold War legacy nuclear weapons being stored here, but some in Washington may have other plans. The US Department of Energy is requesting a budget of close to $2 billion to modernize the country's oldest models of nuclear weapons, including those being kept in Germany. Der Spiegel <httpaddress://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,683682,00.html>
Japanese utilities possessed 27.8 tons of plutonium at end of 2009 The amount of plutonium possessed by Japanese utility companies totaled 27.8 tons '3.7 tons in Japan and 24.1 tons abroad' as of the end of 2009, up
0.4 of a ton from a year before, the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan said Monday. Japan Today <httpaddress://www.japantoday.com/category/technology/view/japanese-utilities-possessed-278-tons-of-plutonium-at-end-of-2009>
Germany to Explore Potential Nuclear Storage Site Germany is restarting exploration of its highly controversial potential nuclear storage site at Gorleben after a 10-year moratorium, a decision that immediately prompted protests Monday. AP
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703909804575123511002624410.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines>
Merkel: Sanctions needed to pressure Iran over nukes German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday said new sanctions are needed against Iran to pressure the country into settling the dispute over its nuclear program.
Haaretz <httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1156575.html> / ABC <httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=10103379>
Indian farmers battle against nuclear plant A robust people's movement against a major nuclear power project has built up in a cluster of small villages on India's picturesque Konkan coast. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8547436.stm>
Cost to Test U.S. Global-Strike Missile Could Reach $500 Million The U.S. Defense Department could spend as much as a half-billion dollars to flight-test a new conventionally armed ballistic missile with a sophisticated capability to destroy targets virtually anywhere around the world, Global Security Newswire has learned. NTI <httpaddress://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20100315_8655.php>
Opinion and Analysis
Nuclear plants need real security CNN
<httpaddress://edition.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/03/15/faddis.nuclear.plant.security/index.html?hpt=T2>
Taking a Risk With Nuclear Technology NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/15/business/energy-environment/15green.html?ref=business>
A deeply flawed bill The Hindu
<httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/03/16/stories/2010031655641000.htm>
Debate Grows on Nuclear Containment of Iran NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/weekinreview/14sanger.html?scp=1&sq=sanger%20iran&st=cse>
Lula's Nods to Iran Sow Brazil's Growing Confusion With Chavez Business Week <httpaddress://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-03-14/lula-s-nods-to-iran-sow-brazil-s-growing-confusion-with-chavez.html>
Activists give Obama 'A' for killing Yucca Mtn, 'F' for subsidizing new nuke plants Knoxnews <httpaddress://blogs.knoxnews.com/munger/2010/03/report_card_activists_give_oba.html>
17 March 2010
Nobel Peace Prize winner ElBaradei writing memoir Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei is writing a memoir about his years as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, including the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. AP <httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gu2UnQS2SMZ4XbZjLoxdjQfrkHrAD9EFS9C04>
Iran ready for nuclear fuel exchange inside country Iran is ready to deliver 1,200 kilogrammes of low-enriched uranium in one go in return for fuel for a Tehran reactor but the exchange must be inside the country, the hardline Jawan newspaper quoted nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi as saying on Wednesday. AFP <httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jMz9EJHqT3YxqBfFxd9ibM0vTK-A> / DPA
<httpaddress://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/314475,iran-ready-to-exchange-more-than-1-ton-of-low-enriched-uranium.html>
Iran Rejects 'Carrot, Stick' Strategy on Atomic Issue Iranian parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the 'carrot and stick' strategy used against Iran by the 'great powers' won't halt its nuclear development. Bloomberg <httpaddress://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20670001&sid=auT9il8mJXow> / Press TV <httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=120965§ionid=351020101>
Iran nuclear programme 'solely civilian' - Turkish PM The Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has told the BBC that he believes Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8570842.stm>
Other Nuclear News
Iran Unlikely to Develop a Nuclear Weapon This Year, Petraeus Says Gen.
David H. Petraeus said Tuesday that Iran would not develop a nuclear weapon this year, but that the country still remained the greatest threat to stability in the Middle East and Central Asia. NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/world/middleeast/17military.html?ref=us> / AP
<httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/16/AR2010031602482.html> / Reuters
<httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62F31620100316?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&rpc=401>
Iran nuclear issue 'a shared goal' for UK and China The UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said Britain and China have "a shared goal"
in resolving the issue of Iran's nuclear programme. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8569648.stm> / ABC <httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=10112099> / AFP <httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100316/wl_mideast_afp/irannuclearpoliticschinabritaindiplomacy_20100316164031>
Pakistan, Iran sign deal on natural gas pipeline Pakistan has signed a deal with Iran paving the way for the construction of a much-delayed pipeline pumping Iranian natural gas to the energy-starved South Asian country, officials said on Wednesday. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/17/AR2010031700308.html>
Russian parliament could block US nuclear treaty Russia's lower house of parliament will not ratify a future nuclear disarmament treaty with the United States unless it includes links to missile defence issues, its speaker said Tuesday. AFP
<httpaddress://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C03%5C17%5Cstory_17-3-2010_pg4_8>
UN chief to visit Soviet nuclear testing ground in Kazakhstan UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon plans to visit the Soviet-era Semipalatinsk nuclear test facility during his visit to Kazakhstan next month, the United Nations Development Program said on Tuesday. RIA Novosti <httpaddress://en.rian.ru/world/20100316/158214677.html>
Poland picks initial nuclear plant site The Polish government said on Tuesday the northern village of Zarnowiec best met the requirements for the construction of Poland's first nuclear power plant, a decision likely to stir opposition in the area. Reuters <httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idINLDE62F0RP20100316>
US hopeful of future N-deals with the UAE Richard Olson, the US Ambassador to the UAE, said his country was optimistic that American companies would be able to get more opportunities in the future nuclear programmes of the UAE, which awarded the construction contracts for its first batch of reactors to a Korean ?consortium. Khaleej Times <httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/biz/inside.asp?xfile=/data/business/2010/March/business_March383.xml§ion=business>
Opinion and Analysis
Leaks and Motives of AQ Khan Arms Control Wonk <httpaddress://www.armscontrolwonk.com/2663/leaks-and-motives-of-aq-khan>
Extended deterrence and the tactical nuclear mirage Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists <httpaddress://thebulletin.org/web-edition/columnists/joshua-pollack/extended-deterrence-and-the-tactical-nuclear-mirage>
Even Without U.N. Sanctions, Economic Heat on Iran Grows Time <httpaddress://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1972219,00.html?xid=rss-world&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Fworld+%28TIME%3A+Top+World+Stories%29>
Toxic waste weighs on revival of nuclear industry Reuters <httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idINIndia-46973320100316?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews&rpc=401>
Obama Swims Against the Current Khaleej Times <httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/opinion/2010/March/opinion_March98.xml§ion=opinion&col=>
18 March 2010
Obama says U.S. to pursue aggressive Iran sanctions President Barack Obama said on Wednesday the United States would pursue "aggressive sanctions" to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon that could potentially spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62G5BL20100317> / Press TV <httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=121081§ionid=351020104>
U.N.: All problems with Iran's nuclear program should be resolved peacefully All the problems with the Iranian nuclear program should be resolved through peaceful dialogue, and Iran must negotiate seriously on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) proposals, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said in an interview with the Vesti television channel. Trend News <httpaddress://en.trend.az/news/politics/foreign/1656102.html>
U.S. official: Iran's nuclear pursuits clouding talks Iran's continued failure to comply with international mandates on its nuclear program is casting a shadow over the upcoming Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) conference, according to a top U.S. energy official. CNN <httpaddress://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/17/u-s-official-irans-nuclear-pursuits-clouding-talks/>
U.S.: Turkey must back Iran nuclear sanctions The United States urged Turkey on Wednesday to support more sanctions against Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, saying Ankara could face consequences if it moves out of step with the international community. Reuters <httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1157106.html>
Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute established in Abu Dhabi Organizations from the United Arab Emirates and the United States today formally agreed to establish the Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) in Abu Dhabi, an educational institution that will provide classroom instruction and hands-on experience in nuclear energy safety, security, safeguards and non-proliferation for the UAE's civil nuclear energy program. AMEinfo <httpaddress://www.ameinfo.com/227049.html> / Gulf News <httpaddress://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/first-four-nuclear-reactors-will-all-be-built-at-one-site-1.599382>
Australia-Russia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement The Government has today tabled its response to the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) on the Australia-Russia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement. ISRIA <httpaddress://www.isria.com/pages/18_March_2010_23.php>
Other Nuclear News
Clinton in Moscow for Mideast, Nuclear Arms Talks U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday opened two days of talks with Russian leaders on nuclear arms control and other security issues, and separately with top international diplomats on the outlook for bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to peace talks. AP <httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=10131905> / NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/world/europe/18clinton.html?ref=us> / NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/world/europe/18briefs-VENUEOFFERED_BRF.html>
Lawmaker seeks new sanctions on Iran before May A key lawmaker said on Wednesday he wanted Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran by the end of April in concert with tough, new international action against Tehran over its nuclear work. Reuters <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/17/AR2010031702184.html>
Mandelson backs nuclear industry with ?80m loan The UK is set to become a leader in building the next generation of nuclear reactors after the government agreed to lend a Sheffield company ?80m towards a ?140m press to make ultra heavy steel forgings. FT <httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e2bba02a-31ac-11df-9ef5-00144feabdc0.html> / Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE62G0Z520100317?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews&rpc=401>
France seeks to pull its nuclear champions into line Some initial clues to the future of France's nuclear industry are beginning to emerge from the government's latest review of a sector that is at the top of its list of strategic industries. FT <httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/179341c4-322d-11df-b4e2-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss>
Majority of Swedes support nuclear energy Over half of Swedes think that the country should continue to use nuclear power plants and that Sweden's existing reactors should be replaced with new ones, a new opinion poll has found. World Nuclear News <httpaddress://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NP-Majority_of_Swedes_support_nuclear_energy-1703105.html>
Russian ecologists slam 'horrifying' nuclear waste bill Russian environmentalists and opposition activists Wednesday condemned as "irresponsible" a bill on the disposal of nuclear waste that is being debated by the Russian parliament. AFP <httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100317/sc_afp/russiaenvironmentnuclear_20100317175459>
Opinion and Analysis
Clinton's agenda for Russia trip reflects improving but fragile relationship WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/18/AR2010031800047.html>
No 'silver bullets' on Iran The Washington Times <httpaddress://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/18/no-silver-bullets-on-iran/>
Is Nuclear Energy Safe? Discovery News <httpaddress://news.discovery.com/tech/is-nuclear-energy-safe.html>
Israel and The Crisis With Obama WSJ <httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748703734504575125433891508788.html>
19 March 2010
UAE May Need 2300 Nuclear Personnel By 2020 Initial estimates indicate that the UAE's civil nuclear program will need an estimated 2300 employees by 2020, according to Ali Al Zaabi, Director of the Program Management Office at Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation or ENEC.
Khaleej Times
<httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/business/2010/March/business_March432.xml§ion=business&col=> / The National <httpaddress://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100319/NATIONAL/703189854/1010>
Uranium sale 'will weaken nuclear safeguards' The Federal Government has paved the way for Australia to sell uranium to Russia. ABC <httpaddress://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/19/2850275.htm> / The Age <httpaddress://www.smh.com.au/national/uranium-exports-to-moscow-edge-closer-20100318-qify.html> / Herald Sun
<httpaddress://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/aussie-uranium-wont-be-used-in-russian-nukes-says-kevin-rudd/story-e6frf7jx-1225842979265>
Other Nuclear News
Clinton Rebukes Putin's Nuclear Plan Russia Will Help Iran Launch a Reactor by Summer, Premier Says, a Blow to Visiting Diplomat, U.S.
Sanction Efforts WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704207504575129651710721366.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLENews> / FT
<httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dba69714-329b-11df-bf20-00144feabdc0.html> / LA Times <httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-clinton-russia19-2010mar19,0,5456929.story> / Channel News Asia <httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1044570/1/.html>
/ CBS
<httpaddress://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/18/world/main6311342.shtml> / Reuters
<httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/19/worldupdates/2010-03-18T203336Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-470315-1&sec=Worldupdates>
Disunity on Iran threatens latest sanctions plan An international strategy to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions is looking increasingly under stress as western states struggle to build a consensus for a fourth round of sanctions at the United Nations. FT <httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7aa11c9a-32f6-11df-bf5f-00144feabdc0.html>
New US-Russia nuclear deal 'soon' says Hillary Clinton US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says there has been "substantial" progress on a new nuclear disarmament deal with Russia. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8574838.stm> / Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSWLB039620100318?rpc=401&type=hotStocksNews?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews&rpc=401> / WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/18/AR2010031801805.html?nav=rss_email/components> / ITAR-TASS <httpaddress://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14932195&PageNum=0>
Russia may cover a quarter of nuclear power plants market - Putin Russia has a potential to cover over 25 percent of the international market of construction and development of nuclear power plants, Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said at a meeting on the development of nuclear energy on Thursday. ITAR-TASS <httpaddress://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14933063&PageNum=0>
Moscow's 'nuclear doctrine' under fire A top Pentagon official has expressed concern at what she describes as Russia's increasing reliance on nuclear weapons, a trend the US says is at odds with President Barack Obama's arms control agenda. FT <httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a61edf40-32bc-11df-a767-00144feabdc0.html>
Safety Issues Linger as Nuclear Reactors Shrink in Size When the Soviet Union introduced its Alfa class submarine ' at the time, the world's fastest ' the subs were the bane of American sailors. Now, the reactors that powered those submarines are being marketed as the next innovation in green power. NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/19/business/energy-environment/19minireactor.html?ref=business>
S. Korea, Japan Can Build Nuclear Weapons Quickly South Korea, like Japan, has the technology to build a nuclear arsenal quickly if it decides to do so, a U.S. defense report said Thursday. The Korea Times <httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/03/113_62636.html>
Seoul, Beijing Want Early Resumption of Nuclear Talks The top diplomats from South Korea and China met Thursday to discuss ways to resume the six-way talks on ending North Korea's nuclear ambitions, as well as promoting ties between the two nations. The Korea Times <httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/03/113_62640.html>
Pakistan calls on U.S. for civilian nuclear aid Arguing that the United States must 'do more' for its ally in the fight against Islamic extremism, Pakistan will push for a civil nuclear aid deal when its Foreign Minister, along with the chiefs of its army and intelligence service, arrive in Washington next week to resume strategic talks last held nearly two years ago. The Globe and Mail <httpaddress://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/pakistan-calls-on-us-for-civilian-nuclear-aid/article1505247/>
UK needs massive energy program, says academy The UK needs to exploit its renewable energy resources to the maximum to meet future energy demand and reduce carbon emissions - and will still need to build at least 20, and even up to 80, new nuclear or other low-carbon baseload power stations. World Nuclear News <httpaddress://www.world-nuclear-news.org/EE-UK_needs_massive_energy_program_says_academy-1803108.html?jmid=4893&j=245327392&utm_source=JangoMail&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=WNN+Daily%3A+Grid+connection+for+new+Russian+reactor+%28245327392%29&utm_content=G%2EWebb%40iaea%2Eorg>
Vietnam, Russia set to establish joint university Vietnam and Russia have agreed to set up a task group to prepare for the establishment of a joint high-level university on the basis of the former's Le Quy Don Technical University. VOV News <httpaddress://english.vovnews.vn/Home/Vietnam-Russia-set-to-establish-joint-university/20103/113634.vov>
Owners threaten to shut down New Jersey nuke plant Owners of the nation's oldest nuclear power plant are threatening to shut it down rather than build cooling towers mandated by New Jersey environmental regulators. AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/18/AR2010031801473.html>
Plans for nuclear power stalled due to govt 'indecisiveness' Indonesia's plan to establish nuclear power plants remains unclear due to government indecision over who should operate them, says the National Nuclear Energy Agency (Batan). The Jakarta Post <httpaddress://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/03/19/plans-nuclear-power-stalled-due-govt-%E2%80%98indecisiveness%E2%80%99.html>
Opinion and Analysis
The opposition marks time The Economist
<httpaddress://www.economist.com/world/middle-east/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15731556&fsrc=rss>
Russia's Nuclear Industry Seeks to Profit From Alternative Fuels NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/19/business/global/19minireactor.html?ref=business>
22 March 2010
Russia firm on Bushehr plant Russia vowed to start Iran's nuclear plant in June rejecting U.S. appeal to delay launching until Tehran proves it is not pursuing a nuclear weapons programme. The Hindu <httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/03/20/stories/2010032057711600.htm>
Russia's Vladimir Putin bombards Hillary Clinton with complaints about trade Sergei Lavrov said Friday that reports on Iran published regularly by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "do not give reasons for any sort of alarms." WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/19/AR2010031902065.html?nav=rss_email/components>
Iran ready to talk with US, EU The Iranian ambassador to Kuwait, Ali Jannati, said that the American policy in the region has not changed since US President Barak Obama took office. The 'kind words of the American President are not supported with action,' he added. Kuwait Times <httpaddress://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MjQ2MDM5MDIz>
Nader attacks Israel for eluding NPT Veteran liberal, citizens' rights campaigner and former US presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, has criticized Israel for possessing nuclear weapons and refusing to join the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Press TV <httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=121375§ionid=351020202>
Can Russia be trusted with our uranium? A 2005 survey of 1200 Australians found that 56% of us believe that the International Atomic Energy Agency's nuclear 'safeguards' system is ineffective. The Sydney Morning Herald <httpaddress://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/can-russia-be-trusted-with-our-uranium-20100319-qjm5.html>
US trains nuclear detectives to trace 'loose' nukes As nuclear safety concerns rise, the US government is building a stable of nuclear detectives - offering summer internships to those interested in radiochemistry nuclear forensics. The Christian Science Monitor
<httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0320/US-trains-nuclear-detectives-to-trace-loose-nukes>
Borders to be equipped with nuclear detectors by April After one-week intensive training of officers from the security services, including Botswana Defense Force, early this month, the Botswana Police Services and the Directorate of Intelligence and Security, as well as the Botswana Unified Revenue Services, the level of security preparedness at the borders is now being remarkably elevated. Sunday Standard <httpaddress://sundaystandard.info/news/news_item.php?NewsID=7293&GroupID=1>
Other Nuclear News
Obama: We'll pursue sanctions, though still open to dialogue U.S.
President Barack Obama pledged to pursue aggressive sanctions to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapons, but renewed his offer of dialogue vis-a-vis Teheran. AP <httpaddress://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=171384> / Khaleej Times <httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2010/March/middleeast_March438.xml§ion=middleeast&col=>
US, Russia, will sign nuclear treaty in April Russia and the United States will sign a new nuclear disarmament treaty in early April in the Czech capital Prague, Russian daily newspaper Kommersant reported Saturday, citing a diplomatic source. AFP <httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1044850/1/.html>
/ AP
<httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/21/AR2010032100281.html>
US Calls for Stronger NK Commitment to Nuke Talks The United States welcomed remarks by a North Korean envoy that Pyongyang will return to the six-party talks on its denuclearization before June, but called for more than words, Yonhap News Agency said Saturday. The Korea Times <httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/03/113_62710.html>
Russia sticks with aim of 26 new nuclear plants, says Putin Despite financial problems, Moscow is sticking with its plans to build 26 new nuclear power plants, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on 18 March.
New Europe
<httpaddress://www.neurope.eu/articles/Russia-sticks-with-aim-of-26-new-nuclear-plants-says-Putin/99754.php>
Japan planning 14 nuclear plants, say reports Resource-poor Japan is planning to build at least 14 nuclear power plants over the next 20 years to reduce its reliance on other countries for its energy needs, a report said Sunday. AFP <httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1044975/1/.html>
Four nuclear power plants planned for operation in 2017 A panel of nuclear experts said Thursday that nuclear electric power could benefit Indonesia in the future if handled correctly through complete understanding of regulations, team diligence and knowledge of plant equipment, operations and maintenance. The Jakarta Post <httpaddress://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/03/20/four-nuclear-power-plants-planned-operation-2017.html>
Nuclear plants likely to slow development The head of an energy trade group said Thursday he expects the development of nuclear power plants to be pushed back by two or three years as the industry waits for energy demand to return. AP
<httpaddress://finance.yahoo.com/news/Nuclear-plants-likely-to-slow-apf-2835356374.html?x=0&.v=1>
Areva develops new nuclear reactors that 'destroy' atomic waste A NEW type of nuclear reactor that could permanently "destroy" atomic waste is being developed by French scientists, according to chief executive of Areva, the world's largest nuclear energy company. WSJ <httpaddress://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/news/areva-develops-new-nuclear-reactors-that-destroy-atomic-waste/story-e6frg90o-1225843555348>
Atom smasher reaches record energy levels: CERN The world's most powerful atom smasher has been brought up to a record energy level, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research said Friday, in readiness for collisions that could generate new discoveries in particle physics. AFP <httpaddress://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-world/atom-smasher-reaches-record-energy-levels-cern-20100320-qmhz.html>
Pakistan seeks to probe nuclear secrets scientist Pakistan wants to investigate a disgraced scientist on charges of transferring nuclear secrets to Iraq and Iran, a government lawyer said Monday, just before important nuclear talks begin with Washington. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L11720100322?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=401>
Opinion and Analysis
Has President Obama outwaited Russia on nuclear control? WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/19/AR2010031904619.html?nav=rss_opinion/columns>
New Efforts on Iran Sanctions Run Into Familiar Snags NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/world/middleeast/20policy.html>
What if Iran gets the bomb? LA Times
<httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-oe-mcmanus21-2010mar21,0,642888.column?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fprintedition%2Fopinion+%28Los+Angeles+Times+-+Editorials%2C+Op-Ed%29>
Why is US gov't thwarting Iran sanctions bill? The Jerusalem Post <httpaddress://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-EdContributors/Article.aspx?id=171249>
Asia's nuclear dilemma Global Post
<httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/todaysfeatures/2010/March/todaysfeatures_March14.xml§ion=todaysfeatures>
23 March 2010
Training support for emerging nuclear energy nations While US organizations have agreed to help the United Arab Emirates establish an institute for training its nuclear energy workers, Russia has signed an agreement to help Vietnam train its nuclear workforce. World Nuclear News <httpaddress://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Training_support_for_emerging_nuclear_energy_nations-2203104.html>
Nigeria Ready to Meet Conditions for Nuclear Power Plant The Federal Government yesterday gave a firm commitment on the country's intention to comply with all international requirements necessary for a safe implementation of a nuclear power programme. This Day <httpaddress://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=169258>
Krishna: consider track record when allowing civil nuclear trade India on Monday hoped the international community would strike the right balance when taking a decision on meeting the energy needs of "any"
country through the nuclear route. The Hindu <httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/03/23/stories/2010032363301200.htm>
Russia Conquers Market of Nuclear Power The Federal Target Program (ftpaddress) will receive 128.3 billion rubles in funding, 110.5 of which will be paid from the state budget. This year, 68 billion rubles was allocated for the construction on new units, while the investment program of Rosenergoatom will bring another 175 billion rubles. By the end of 2015, 10 units will be built in Russia under the ftpaddress, and another 10 will be under construction. In total, the program plans to launch 26 power units. Pravda <httpaddress://english.pravda.ru/russia/economics/22-03-2010/112666-russia_nuclear-0>
Other Nuclear News
Stakes Rise as U.S. and Russia Stall Over Nukes With a massive review conference due in May for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapon (NPT) " an increasingly strained but still crucial lynchpin in global security " getting Washington and Moscow on the same page about nuclear weapons is becoming increasingly urgent. Time <httpaddress://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1974287,00.html?xid=rss-world&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Fworld+%28TIME%3A+Top+World+Stories%29>
Clinton pushes for sanctions against Iran 'that will bite' The United States is marshaling international support for "sanctions that will bite" in an effort to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told a pro-Israel group Monday. USA Today <httpaddress://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2010-03-22-clinton_N.htm>
Pakistan seeking nuclear deal with US Pakistan wants the US to provide it with nuclear technology for a civilian energy programme and is to push the Obama administration this week for a deal. The Irish Times <httpaddress://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2010/0323/1224266873873.html>
/ China Daily
<httpaddress://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2010-03/23/content_9626764.htm>
Gates, Toshiba 'to develop nuke reactor' Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Japan's Toshiba will team up to develop a next-generation nuclear reactor that can operate for up to 100 years without refuelling, a report said on Tuesday. AFP
<httpaddress://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-world/gates-toshiba-to-develop-nuke-reactor-20100323-qswq.html> / WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704841304575138530498037398.html> / Reuters
<httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/22/AR2010032203082.html>
Public support for nuclear power at new peak The majority of Americans who favor nuclear-generated electricity hit a new high this year, according to a poll on Monday that suggests growing support for President Barack Obama's aid to the nuclear industry. Reuters <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/22/AR2010032201333.html>
Sweden eyes nuclear revival 30 years after ban Sweden's election-year push to overturn a 30-year-old ban on new nuclear reactors will test how much green concerns on atomic power still resonate in a modern European state seeking cheap and carbon-free electricity. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L35F20100322?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=GCA-GreenBusiness&rpc=401>
N-power will meet growing energy requirements: Minister Union Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju on Monday asserted that nuclear power would meet a large portion of the country's growing energy requirement and that's the reason for signing a slew of agreements with the US, Russia and France. The Hindu <httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/03/23/stories/2010032352870300.htm>
World's first G3 nuclear plant to start operation in China by 2013 By 2013, the world's first third-generation nuclear power plant will be put into operation in China and technicians from China and the U.S. will present a perfect, advanced and absolutely reliable nuclear reactor to the general public, said Wang Binghua, secretary of the CPC committee and chairman of the State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation on March 21. People's Daily Online <httpaddress://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6926696.html>
China 2020 nuclear capacity to double from earlier plan China's nuclear power generating capacity will grow to at least 70 to 80 gigawatts (GW) by 2020, an energy official was quoted as saying on Monday by the Xinhua News Agency, twice the level in earlier plans. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L13J20100322?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=GCA-GreenBusiness&rpc=401>
Japan nuclear firms set to profit from CO2 cuts Japan's power industry has a compelling business case to raise nuclear run rates as cabinet approval of a climate bill adds to pressure to reduce carbon emissions.
Reuters
<httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62M0J920100323?feedType=RSS&feedName=GCA-GreenBusiness> / Reuters
<httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTOE62B00Y20100323?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews&rpc=401>
Opinion and Analysis
Judging the Mood at the IAEA Federation of American Scientists <httpaddress://www.fas.org/blog/ssp/2010/03/judging-the-mood-at-the-iaea.php>
Obama's Legacy and the Iranian Bomb WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704869304575110042827617582.html>
Peaceful? Not. Iranian.com
<httpaddress://www.iranian.com/main/2010/mar/peaceful-not>
America's New Nuclear Option WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704231304575092130239999278.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTSecond>
The nuclear waste problem: Where to put it? The Christian Science Monitor
<httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0322/The-nuclear-waste-problem-Where-to-put-it>
25 March 2010
Nuclear technology for irrigation in Libya, Algeria Only a few years ago, the world was fearing the development of nuclear weapons in Libya.
Now, nuclear technology is used to improve irrigation, water management and growing potatoes in Libya and neighbouring Algeria. Afrol News <httpaddress://www.afrol.com/articles/35764>
Kiwi firm to supply International Atomic Energy Agency Anti-nuclear New Zealand may be, but that hasn't stopped the International Atomic Energy Agency from snaffling one of New Zealand nano-technology firm Izon Science Ltd.'s breakthrough nano-particle analysis systems. Scoop <httpaddress://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/25/kiwi-firm-to-supply-iaea/>
Japan urges continued high-level contacts with Iran Japan's foreign minister has called on Iran to continue high-level contacts with his country over issues of mutual interest. Press TV <httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=121566§ionid=351020101>
China joins 6-way conference call on Iran After weeks of stalling, China joined five other major powers in a conference call to weigh proposed new UN sanctions against Iran over its suspect nuclear program, diplomats said. AFP <httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1045776/1/.html>
Other Nuclear News
United States and Russia reach nuclear-arms deal The United States and Russia have reached a deal on their most extensive nuclear arms-control agreement in nearly two decades, the Kremlin announced Wednesday. The pact appeared to represent President Obama's first victory in his ambitious agenda to move toward a nuclear-free world. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/24/AR2010032401535.html?nav=rss_email/components> / AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/24/AR2010032401221.html> / The Christian Science Monitor <httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2010/0324/Nuclear-weapons-reduction-US-Russia-close-to-announcing-deal?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feeds%2Fusa+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+%7C+USA%29> / LA Times
<httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-us-russia25-2010mar25,0,6864189.story>
U.S. Softens Sanction Plan Against Iran The U.S. has backed away from pursuing a number of tough measures against Iran in order to win support from Russia and China for a new United Nations Security Council resolution on sanctions, according to people familiar with the matter.
WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704266504575142073816248844.html>
Russia and China press Iran on nuclear programme A senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday that Russia and China had pressed Iran to accept a United Nations offer to replace fuel for an atomic reactor.
Reuters
<httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/03/24/world/international-uk-iran-nuclear-russia.html?_r=1&ref=global-home> / AP <httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=10191414>
Turkey rebuffs U.S. call to join Iran sanctions NATO-member Turkey on Wednesday rebuffed calls from ally the United States to support more sanctions against Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, saying diplomacy should be given more chance. Reuters <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/24/AR2010032400737.html> / Today's Zaman
<httpaddress://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-205343-102-turkey-dismisses-us-call-to-join-iran-sanctions.html>
Nuclear revival may lift uranium price Uranium prices are likely to rise in the next year or two due to a building boom in nuclear power plants, an executive of Spanish nuclear fuel maker Enusa said Wednesday..
Reuters
<httpaddress://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Nuclear+revival+lift+uranium+price/2724451/story.html>
Higher birth-defect rate seen in Chernobyl area Rates of certain birth defects appear higher than normal in one of the Ukraine regions most affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, according to a new study. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62N4L820100324?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews&rpc=401>
Lawmakers seek to keep Yucca nuclear waste dump The U.S. Energy Department's push to scrap a long-planned national nuclear waste dump in Nevada has run into stiff opposition as lawmakers on Wednesday questioned the Obama administration's decision. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62N6CM20100325?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews&rpc=401>
Nuclear waste piles up, and it's costing taxpayers billions In the waning days of the Bush administration, the US Department of Energy signed contracts with more than a dozen utilities promising to permanently store nuclear waste from 21 not-yet-built reactors, nuclear watchdog groups reported Wednesday. The Christian Science Monitor
<httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0324/Nuclear-waste-piles-up-and-it-s-costing-taxpayers-billions>
Opinion and Analysis
"Containing" Iran debated as sanctions options falter Reuters
<httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/25/worldupdates/2010-03-24T200455Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-471830-1&sec=Worldupdates>
An ex-CIA spy explains Iran's quest for nuclear weapons The Christian Science Monitor <httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/0324/An-ex-CIA-spy-explains-Iran-s-quest-for-nuclear-weapons?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feeds%2Fcommentary+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+%7C+Commentary%29>
The NPT at 40: Can We Salvage the Nonproliferation Treaty for the Next Forty Years? The Huffington Post
<httpaddress://www.huffingtonpost.com/bennett-ramberg-phd/the-npt-at-40-can-we-salv_b_511718.html>
Europe's Nuclear-Disarmament Delusion WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703312504575141372111371884.html>
Moving from fission to fusion is the Holy Grail of nuclear energy The Irish Times
<httpaddress://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sciencetoday/2010/0325/1224266997766.html>
Report slip hits nuclear hopes The Age
<httpaddress://www.theage.com.au/national/report-slip-hits-nuclear-hopes-20100324-qwr9.html>
29 March 2010
Russia, IAEA to set up n-fuel reserve in Siberia Russia and the UN nuclear watchdog are due to set up the first-ever nuclear fuel reserve in Siberia. The fuel bank in the Siberian town of Angarsk will provide low-grade uranium for reactors worldwide. RT <httpaddress://rt.com/Top_News/2010-03-29/nuclear-reserve-russia-iaea.html>
N-plant stays in deal still Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's upcoming visit to Russia in a couple of months might see a breakthrough in the sluggish progress of installing nuclear power plants in Bangladesh, foreign ministry officials have said. The Daily Star <httpaddress://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=132047>
U.S., Germany say Iran not ready for nuclear deal The United States and Germany said on Saturday they saw no sign Tehran would make concessions on its nuclear programme, despite upbeat comments from Iran's foreign minister over prospects for a deal. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE61502B20100206>
Agencies Suspect Iran Is Planning Atomic Sites Six months after the revelation of a secret nuclear enrichment site in Iran, international inspectors and Western intelligence agencies say they suspect that Tehran is preparing to build more sites in defiance of United Nations demands. NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/world/middleeast/28nuke.html>
Other Nuclear News
New US-Russia deal marks new start This agreement marks a significant foreign policy breakthrough for President Barack Obama. It is the first comprehensive deal on nuclear arms since the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty - known as Start - signed back in July 1991. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8589698.stm> / Reuters <httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-47254320100326?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=401> / WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032604410.html> / LA Times
<httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-start-treaty27-2010mar27,0,1984668.story> / BBC
<httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8590292.stm> / AP <httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/March/international_March1120.xml§ion=international&col=> / NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/27/world/europe/27russia.html?ref=global-home> / WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704100604575145621216906734.html?mod=WSJ_World_LEFTSecondNews> / Economist <httpaddress://www.economist.com/opinion/displayStory.cfm?story_id=15796394&source=features_box_main>
UN Chief Hails US-Russia Nuclear Arsenal Cuts The U.N. chief is hailing the agreement between the United States and Russia to cut their nuclear arsenals as an "important milestone" on the road to a world free of nuclear weapons. AP <httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=10213135>
Nuclear Labs Raise Doubts Over Viability of Arsenals In a challenge to the White House, the nation's nuclear weapons laboratories have warned Congress that federal programs to extend the life of the nation's aging nuclear arsenal are insufficient to guarantee the viability of the weapons for decades to come. NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/27/us/27nuke.html?partner=rss&emc=rss>
Iran sanctions top concern at G-8 meeting Iran's nuclear program is of "critical concern" and will top the agenda when foreign ministers from the Group of Eight nations meet Monday to discuss global security, Canada's foreign minister said. AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/28/AR2010032802382.html>
Russia does not rule out sanctions against Iran President Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday he still supported diplomacy to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme but sanctions should not be ruled out. Reuters <httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-47264020100327?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=401> / AP <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/27/world/AP-EU-Russia-Iran-Sanctions.html?_r=1>
NATO chief calls for new missile defenses to counter Iran NATO states should agree at a summit this year to make missile defense systems against states including Iran an alliance mission and look at every opportunity to cooperate on this with Russia, the head of NATO says.
Haaretz <httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1159407.html>
India tests nuclear-capable Agni I missile India on Sunday afternoon successfully tested its nuclear capable surface-to-surface Agni I missile from a test range in Orissa, an official said. Khaleej Times <httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/international/2010/March/international_March1143.xml§ion=international&col=>
Nuclear not the cheapest path for Australia Nuclear power will be the Western world's cheapest option for electricity in an age of significant carbon charges, but Australia will be one of the few exceptions, a global study has found. The Age <httpaddress://www.theage.com.au/business/nuclear-not-the-cheapest-path-for-australia-oecd-20100326-r36f.html>
Opinion and Analysis
Arms Control's New Era NYT
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New pact may be end of 'just say nyet' AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032603345.html>
U.S. Senate approval of START presents challenges Reuters
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New Iran sanctions: A question of when, not if Reuters
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31 March 2010
IAEA chief: Iran sanctions will make life hard for agency New sanctions against Iran would mean international nuclear inspectors have a more difficult job in the short term, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano told the German Press Agency dpa Tuesday. DPA <httpaddress://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/316457,interview-iaea-chief-iran-sanctions-will-make-life-hard-for-agency.html#>
Obama wants U.N. sanctions on Iran in weeks U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he wanted tougher U.N. sanctions in weeks against Iran over its nuclear program, and the world's leading industrial nations expressed optimism that China will agree on possible next steps. Reuters <httpaddress://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCATRE62T5FE20100331> / RFE <httpaddress://www.rferl.org/content/Obama_Says_He_Wants_Iran_Sanctions_In_Weeks/1998298.html>
G-8 demand Iranian compliance on nukes Top diplomats from the world's leading economies say Iran's recent actions deepen the serious doubts about whether its nuclear program is intended to be peaceful. AP <httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i2dA3ybVH2pM13SFLmXLVeL5hakwD9EP53IO0> / NYT
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Other Nuclear News
U.S. can suspend reprocessing if 'national security' is threatened The 'arrangements and procedures' under which India can reprocess U.S.-obligated spent fuel allow Washington to suspend reprocessing permission if it apprehends a 'serious threat' either to its national security or to the physical protection of the facility where the reprocessing is taking place that makes suspension unavoidable. The Hindu <httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/03/31/stories/2010033164401400.htm>
"New START" technical annexes to be completed after treaty is signed A set of technical annexes to the new U.S.-Russian nuclear arms reduction treaty is to be completed only after the accord is signed next week, a senior Obama administration official said yesterday. Global Security Newswire <httpaddress://gsn.nti.org/gsn/nw_20100330_2920.php>
Fissile material ban should include civilian HEU, experts say The influence of a long-hoped-for international agreement to ban the production of new fissile material for nuclear weapons would be undermined if the global community does not also commit to phasing out the use of highly enriched uranium in other sectors, experts say. Global Security Newswire <httpaddress://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20100330_3751.php>
Fixing Chalk River reactor is costing $11 million a month: AECL boss The tab for fixing the isotope-making reactor at Chalk River, Ont., is running at $11 million a month, including the cost of the repairs themselves and lost revenues. The Canadian Press <httpaddress://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/breakingnews/fixing-chalk-river-reactor-is-costing-11-million-a-month-aecl-boss-89519317.html>
Iran Nuclear Scientist Defects to U.S. In CIA 'Intelligence Coup' An award-winning Iranian nuclear scientist, who disappeared last year under mysterious circumstances, has defected to the CIA and been resettled in the United States, according to people briefed on the operation by intelligence officials. ABC
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Second radioactive substance at Vermont Yankee Test results have confirmed the presence of another, more dangerous, radioactive substance in the soil at Vermont's only nuclear power plant, officials said Tuesday, five days after announcing they had found and stopped tritium leaks at Vermont Yankee. AP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/30/AR2010033003634.html>
Poll: Support for Nuclear Energy Hits Record High A record-high 74 percent of Americans surveyed in a new national poll support nuclear energy and a similar majority of 70 percent says the United States should "definitely build more" nuclear energy facilities. The survey of 1,000 adults March 18-21 by Bisconti Research Inc./Gfk Roper is the latest in a series of polls commissioned by the Nuclear Energy Institute, an industry association. Environment News Service <httpaddress://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2010/2010-03-30-091.html>
Opinion and Analysis
Iran Sanctions Are Failing. What's Next? WSJ
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Q&A: Will Iran nuclear sanctions work? The Christian Science Monitor <httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2010/0330/Q-A-Will-Iran-nuclear-sanctions-work>