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Monthly Archives: September 2016

Hinkley Pt. Nuclear Power Contract Signed Days AFTER New Warnings About Areva-Creusot Defects-QT Problems by French Regulator and Large & Associates

September 30, 2016

While the UK government announced intention of moving forward with construction of Hinkley Pt. C Nuclear Power Station on Sept. …

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Areva Creusot Forge: French Regulator Published List of Defects at Flamanville Nuclear and Elsewhere One Week AFTER French Nuclear Reactors Approval Announced for Britain (Hinkley Pt.); Still No News From US NRC re Potentially Defective Areva-Le Creusot Nuclear Parts

September 29, 2016

According to the French Regulator, ASN: “To date, Areva NP has identified 87 irregularities concerning EDF reactors in operation, 20 …

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Overview of Areva Le Creusot Nuclear Parts Defects; Impact on Flamanville; Japan Possibly Implicated

September 29, 2016

Areva Le Creusot Forge, US NRC, 2009 Thank you Greenpeace France for commissioning this study! On vous remercie! Thank you …

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Uranium, Lead, DU Toxicity

September 29, 2016

Americans had better be watching the Flint Michigan water situation and those US Congress members who have been trying to …

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How Can Nuclear Apologists from Academia, Media, Etc., Sleep At Night? PM Trudeau and the Uranium Cartel; Jay Cullen and Justin Trudeau at McGill

September 27, 2016

“How Can Nuclear Scientist Academics Media Apologists Sleep At Night? Oct. 18, 2014, by Dana Durnford What is the use of …

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Beware: US Congress Trying to Run Thru Radioactive Riders; US Taxpayer Guaranteed Exim $9 Billion for Toshiba to Build Nuclear Reactors in India

September 27, 2016

One of the sneak through provisions that some members of Congress – both Dim-witted Dems and Republicans – want to …

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UN Calls on US to Halt Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline as “It Poses a Significant Risk to the Drinking Water of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe”; Threatens Burial Grounds and Sacred Sites

September 26, 2016

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Archambault Addresses UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva, 20 Sept 2016: 2 min video of …

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UK Nuclear Weapons and Waste Convoys Imperil Scotland

September 25, 2016

According to a new report by Rob Edwards, a nuclear convoy accident in the centre of Glasgow would put approximately …

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Public-land Seizure Extremists Advance Bills in US House, Senate

September 24, 2016

Grand Canyon, National Park Service photo Press Release from The Center for Biological Diversity: “September 22, 2016 Public-land Seizure Extremists …

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US NRC Public Meeting re Augmented Inspection at Toshiba’s Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facility in South Carolina, Sept. 27th

September 23, 2016

Toshiba-Westinghouse’s Hopkins South Carolina Nuclear Fuel Facility https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2016/08/13/us-nrc-investigates-cause-of-uranium-build-up-at-toshiba-westinghouse-nuclear-fuel-facility-last-extensive-clean-up-7-years-ago/ At the same facility within the last year: https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/dangerous-alpha-radiation-surface-contamination-on-toshiba-shipment-workers-burned-at-toshiba-facility-in-south-carolina-same-facility-separate-events/ INDIA SEEKS US …

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Dakota Access Pipeline Route Chosen to Spare Bismarck Drinking Water; Contaminate Standing Rock Sioux Water Instead; EA Written By Pipeline Co. For the Army Corps

September 23, 2016

“… due to the proximity to Bismarck, the North Bismarck route alternative crossed through or in close proximity to several …

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“Is This America?” Co-Founder of Sacred Stone Camp Recalls Dog Attack on Native Americans

September 23, 2016

http://www.democracynow.org/embed/story/2016/9/21/watch_is_this_america_co_founder “WATCH: “Is This America?” Co-Founder of Sacred Stone Camp Recalls Dog Attack on Native Americans SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 GUEST …

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Chief Standing Bear: A Person Under the Law

September 21, 2016

“You see me standing here. Where do you think I came from? From the water, the woods, or where? God …

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Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Archambault Addresses UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva: Dakota Access Pipeline Violates Human Rights

September 20, 2016

“Some day the earth will weep, she will beg for her life, she will cry with tears of blood. You …

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Did George Monbiot just Pop the “White Elephant” Myth of New Nuclear?

September 19, 2016

Originally posted on Radiation Free Lakeland:
Did George Monbiot just pop the “white elephant” myth with his assertion that Hinkley is a…

Bríd Smith TD attacks Irish Government Inaction on Sellafield Risks

September 19, 2016

Originally posted on Richard Boyd Barrett TD:
People Before Profit TD, Bríd Smith, accused the Government and Minister Dennis Naughton of dangerous inaction…

Congressmen Ruiz, Grijalva Request Oversight Hearing to Discuss Tribal Consultation for Dakota Access Pipeline-Not an Isolated Incident

September 18, 2016

As these Congressmen point out, Dakota Access Pipeline is not the first nor only consultation failure. For instance, the US …

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Is there a Wild Horse Overpopulation Problem? Mining, Oil & Gas Corps. & Cattle on Public Land; Over 600 Rescued Wild Horses Endangered by Uranium Mining

September 16, 2016

Why has a US BLM Advisory Board just recommended slaughter of much of America’s Wild Horse and Burro population? Although …

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Tough, Alert, Mustangs (Wild Horses) Bring Special Skill to US Border Patrol

September 16, 2016

Below is a US BLM article about Patrolling the US and Canadian Border with Mustangs (despite the title). These horses …

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Did UK Prime Minister May Bend to Costain’s Will on Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station? A Decade Ago PM May Decried Unfair Subsidies to the Nuclear Industry; Welcomed Decentralised Renewable Energy

September 15, 2016

According to Reuters, 15 Sept, 2016, “Britain approves nuclear plant, easing Chinese, French ties“. Why are Chinese and French ties …

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Radioactive Xenon, Rather Than Radioactive Krypton, Must Be Checked in Air to Detect Underground Nuclear Testing in N. Korea Because the Nuclear Industry Discharges So Much Radioactive Krypton

September 14, 2016

M5.3 Explosion – 19km ENE of Sungjibaegam, North Korea 2016-09-09 00:30:01 UTC 41.298°N   129.015°E 0.0 km depth CTBTO discussing …

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Debra White Plume On Dakota Access Pipeline; Uranium Contamination of Pine Ridge Water; Uranium Mining, Wounded Knee and More

September 13, 2016

Interview by Amy Goodman-DemocracyNow.org: “Lakota Activist Debra White Plume from Pine Ridge: Why I am a Water Protector at Standing …

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Fire at E. I. Hatch Nuclear Power Station in Georgia USA?

September 12, 2016

The reactor status for Hatch Reactor 1 was reported as 50% on Sept. 11th and Sept. 12th, which seems to …

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North Dakota (Fracking Fiefdom) Issues Arrest Warrant for Journalist Who Covered Dog Attacks Against American Indians by Apparent Energy Transfer (Dakota Access) Goon Squads

September 11, 2016

By DemocracyNow.org: Breaking: Arrest Warrant Issued for Amy Goodman in North Dakota After Covering Pipeline Protest SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 An …

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Volkswagen Engineer Pleads Guilty for His Role in Conspiracy to Cheat US Emissions Tests

September 11, 2016

“According to the plea agreement, from 1983 until May 2008, Liang was an employee of Volkswagen AG (VW), working in …

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Standing Rock Sioux Respond to US Gov Order to Stop Dakota Access Pipeline Construction on Public Land; US Gov Call for More Extensive Stop; Proposed Reform of Tribal Consultation Process

September 10, 2016

Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Archambault II statement, 9 Sept 2016, via Standing Rock Facebook page: “Regardless of the court’s decision …

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Joint Statement from the Dept. of Justice, Dept. of the Army and the Dept. of the Interior Regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

September 9, 2016

From the US DOJ: “JUSTICE NEWS Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 9, 2016 …

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Calls for Peace; Prayer in Advance of Court Ruling

September 9, 2016

From the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Sept. 8, 2016 MEDIA STATEMENT Standing Rock Sioux Tribe calls for peace …

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NM Congressional Members Deplore Violence Against American Indians and Violation of First Amendment Rights By Private Security Apparently Hired By Energy Transfer Partners (Dakota Access Pipeline)

September 9, 2016

New Mexico Congressional Members Deplore Violence Against American Indians and Violation of their First Amendment Rights “The First Amendment (Amendment …

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Obama Distorts Record On American Indian Policies; Claims Clueless About Dakota Access Pipeline Situation

September 8, 2016

A few days after American Indians were attacked and even bitten by dogs, Obama claimed to be clueless about the …

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Condemns Destruction and Desecration of Burial Sites by Energy Transfer Partners (Dakota Access, LLC); Denial of Restraining Order Against Dakota Access Pipeline by Fed Judge Leaves Sacred Sites at Risk for Further Desecration and Destruction

September 7, 2016

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Administrative Building Sept. 6th, 2016 Press Release: September 3rd, 2016 Press Release from the Standing Rock …

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Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Calls for Investigation of Dog Attacks on Native American Protesters

September 7, 2016

From DemocracyNow.org: http://youtu.be/tE0kFNkdetM “Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Calls for Investigation of Dog Attacks on Native American Protesters, SEPTEMBER 06, 2016 …

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Canine Expert Decries “Egregious” & “Horrific” Dog Attacks on Native Americans Defending Burial Site

September 7, 2016

Must see 6 minute video footage of dog attacks against American Indians from DemocracyNow.org, followed by transcript: “Canine Expert Decries …

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Did the Dakota Access Pipeline Company Deliberately Destroy Sacred Sioux Burial Sites?

September 7, 2016

From DemocracyNow.org: “Did the Dakota Access Pipeline Company Deliberately Destroy Sacred Sioux Burial Sites? SEPTEMBER 06, 2016 Only hours after …

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Hitachi Have Ambitions to Quash Welsh Language

September 6, 2016

Originally posted on Radiation Free Lakeland:
Our friends in Wales tell us that Hitachi who are angling to build a new nuclear…

Celtic Union of Renewable Energy Launched By Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland

September 6, 2016

Pelamis Prototype machine at EMEC, Orkney, Scotland, 2007 From CommonSpace Scot: “Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland launch a celtic union …

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Video: Dakota Access Pipeline Company Goons Attack Native American Protesters with Dogs and Pepper Spray

September 5, 2016

Must see 8 min video from DemocracyNow.org: “VIDEO: Dakota Access Pipeline Company Attacks Native American Protesters with Dogs and Pepper …

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Standing Rock Sioux Chairman: Dakota Access Pipeline “Is Threatening the Lives of My Tribe”

September 5, 2016

From DemocracyNow.org: “Standing Rock Sioux Chairman: Dakota Access Pipeline “Is Threatening the Lives of My Tribe” AUGUST 23, 2016 In …

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While Kyushu Electric Refuses Immediate Shutdown of Sendai Nuclear Power Station, Permanent Shutdown Probable by End of Year Amid Earthquake, Tsunami, Typhoon, Flooding, Volcano Hazards; Evacuation Plan Failures; New Governor

September 5, 2016

Typhoon Namtheum and 7 Day Rainfall (Sendai Nuclear Power Station area, pink, approximately 457 mm, 18 in). Red Star is …

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Poisoning the Well: How the Feds Let Industry Pollute the Nation’s Underground Water Supply

September 4, 2016

From ProPublica: “Poisoning the Well: How the Feds Let Industry Pollute the Nation’s Underground Water Supply by Abrahm Lustgarten, 
ProPublica, …

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M 5.6 Earthquake Prompts Oklahoma to Shutdown Wastewater Injection Disposal Wells

September 4, 2016

“Locations across the central and eastern United States (CEUS) have been experiencing a rapid increase in the number of induced …

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Associations between Unconventional Natural Gas Development and Nasal and Sinus, Migraine Headache, and Fatigue Symptoms in Pennsylvania

September 4, 2016

“Lawrence County,Pennsylvania, by WCN 24/7 (CC BY-NC 2.0) Flaring Fracking well. SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Lawrence County,PA WCN 24/7 CC BY-NC 2.0 …

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EnerSys Warned of Potential (Emergency) Battery Failures at Nuclear Power Stations as Hurricane Hermine Threatened Numerous Nuclear Power Stations

September 3, 2016

Hurricane Hermine Tract Prediction Overlay with Nuclear Power Stations (Orange Skulls). Although non-operating since 2009, Crystal River Nuclear Power Station …

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Typhoon Lionrock Unveils Evacuation Failures in Japan as Typhoon Namtheun Barrels Toward Sendai Nuclear Power Station and Earthquakes Strike Near It and Offshore from Fukushima

September 2, 2016

Typhoon Lionrock brought torrential rainfall to parts of Japan. It followed on the heels of two other storms. While it …

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Melvyn Bragg and the Land Grabbing Mafia

September 1, 2016

Originally posted on Radiation Free Lakeland:
Drilling Rigs and Herdwick at “Moorside’ – Farm Cottage left to rot, Footpaths trashed – all…

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  • UK: STOP Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station – consultation ends on 3rd Feb -please write January 28, 2017
  • US EPA Hid Details of Huge Radiation Increase for Drinking Water in a Nuclear Accident; Increase Violates Safe Drinking Water Act – Arguably Illegal; A Couple of Hours Left to Oppose Private Nuclear Waste Storage (11.59 PM Eastern Time) January 28, 2017
  • US Officially Allows Radiation in Drinking Water 1000s of Times Greater Than Clean Water Act in Event of Nuclear Accident; Private Interim Nuclear Waste Storage Comment Deadline TONIGHT 11.59 PM ET Even More Important in this context January 27, 2017
  • Nuclear Rip and Ship; Radioactive Waste Dilution- Lethal Underbelly of Private Nuclear Waste Revealed in US Lawsuit Against Trump Large Donor’s Corp.; Comment Deadline Friday 11.59 pm ET= NY-DC Time January 26, 2017
  • Carson Evaded Sen. Warren Questions on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Conflicts of Interest; How Many Real Estate Scions Are Needed as White House Assistants? January 26, 2017
  • First Nations Women Stake Mining Claim on Minister Bill Bennett’s Property (British Columbia, Canada) January 26, 2017
  • US Congressmen Trying to Undermine Standards for New Wood-burning Heaters: Jealous of London’s Smog Alert? January 26, 2017
  • Trump Executive Order on Dakota Access (Bakken) Pipeline Violates Law and Tribal Treaties (But ETP Stock Value Up 4.31 % Today with Trading Increased!) January 24, 2017
  • Still Time to Stop Rex Tillerson: US Senate Vote Next Week; Things to Know About Putin’s Friend, Former Exxon CEO Tillerson January 24, 2017
  • Crony Capitalism: Rick Perry US Energy Secretary? Former Texas Governor’s Experience for the Job Comes From Stiffing the American People and their Environment. January 23, 2017
  • US Private Nuclear Waste “Interim” Storage Facility Comment by 27 Jan. 2017 11.59 PM ET(NY-DC), i.e. One Minute Till Midnight January 22, 2017
  • Trump’s “Greatest Mentor” Roy Cohn was Attorney for NYC Mob Families and Red-Baiting Aide to Joe McCarthy: Wayne Barrett (RIP January 19, 2017) Interview January 21, 2017
  • Trump Treasury Pick Mnuchin: Foreclosure King, Unfair Taxation, and Destroying Sears Pension (Senator Wyden Statement) January 21, 2017
  • “A Classic State Capitalist”: How Donald Trump Profited from Public Subsidies & Political Favors January 21, 2017
  • Trump’s Gold-Plated Son-in-Law and Other Potential Conflicts of Interest in the White House (Advisors-Cabinet): Transparency International Raises the Alarm January 21, 2017
  • Veterans Opposing Trump Nominee Tillerson Try to Meet with Senator McCain; McCain Staffers have them Arrested; #VetsRejectRex January 20, 2017
  • Kukes: Russian Oil Magnate with Ties to Putin and Cheney Gave Almost $300,000 to Trump January 19, 2017
  • We Cannot Wait for History to Judge: We Need the Truth About Trump and Russia Now (and ExxonMobil and Robert Mercer) January 19, 2017
  • Former FBI agents and Former US Atty ask Obama to free Native American activist Leonard Peltier January 18, 2017
  • The Cherokee Nation Is Entitled to a Delegate in Congress. But Will They Finally Send One? And the Choctaw too? January 18, 2017
  • Political Contributor – Developer Charles Kushner Sentenced to Max (2 yrs) in Prison for Witness Retaliation and Other Crimes (Jared Kushner’s father) January 18, 2017
  • The Story Behind Jared Kushner’s Curious Acceptance into Harvard January 17, 2017
  • Worried This Billionaire Will Destroy Public Education, Teachers Have Some #Questions4Betsy – Hearing on Tuesday January 17, 2017
  • Nuclear Engineer Pleads Guilty to Violating the US Atomic Energy Act on Behalf of China State-owned firm CGNI for Almost One Decade (1997-2016) January 17, 2017
  • Tennessee Valley Authority Office of Inspector General on the China Nuclear Spy Case January 17, 2017

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