חשון 11, 5779, 10/20/2018
Nuclear Energy Expected Power Shortages Force Retreat From Nuclear Power BanThe realities of power shortages have forced Japan to backtrack from abandoning nuclear power. Last Active Nuclear Reactor in Japan Turned OffJapan's final active nuclear plant was switched off on Saturday with fanfare, banner-waving and celebration by marchers in Tokyo. Germany Goes Green, Plans to Abandon Nuclear PowerEurope's healthiest economy is planning to invest a huge sum in clean, renewable energy -- and is walking away from nuclear power. Nuclear Energy Still Debated One Year After FukushimaDespite the emotions aroused by the Fukushima disaster, a year later the debate over nuclear energy continues. France to Invest Heavily in Nuclear EnergyFrance already gets most of its power from nuclear energy and is sticking with it for competitive and ecological reasons.Italian Referendum Limits Berlusconi, Swells Antinuclear TideItaly's referendum result creates two distinct camps within Europe on the nuclear power issue.Europe Fails to Agree on Nuclear Tests and SafeguardsGermany and France took opposing positions in discussions on regulating nuclear reactors. Netanyahu: We Will Reconsider Nuclear Power PlantIn an interview with CNN on Israel's plan to build a nuclear power plant, Netanyahu says: "I think we’ll go for the gas and skip the nuclear."Iran to ‘Prove’ US Provides Israel with Nuclear ArmsIran claims it will soon release documents proving that the United States has supplied Israel with nuclear weapons. Greenpeace Blasts Egypt for Nuclear PlansThe international environmental organization Greenpeace targets Egypt for its plan to build a nuclear energy plant off the Mediterranean coast. Egypt Announces Site of Its First Nuclear Plant: El DabaaEgypt's first nuclear power plant will be built at El-Dabaa on northern coast, at a cost of $1.5 billion. Nasrallah wants a reactor for Lebanon.Steinitz Lauds PM's Gains in U.S. TripFinance Minister says declaration on nuclear cooperation means U.S. recognizes Israel's right to nuclear technology though it did not sign NPT. Jordan's King Bashes Israel for Stopping His Nuke PlansKing Abdullah of Jordan tells the Wall Street Journal that Israel is thwarting Jordan's nuclear goals in order to economically dwarf his country. US Links De-Nuking Israel with Removing Iranian ThreatThe US, which already has tied solving the Iranian nuclear threat with Israel’s agreeing to PA demands, now cites Israel’s nukes as the key.US, Britain, and France 'Disengage' AhmadinejadThe US, despite Obama’s attempts to “engage” Iran, walked out on Ahmadinejad at the UN. Congressman: Arrest him for “incitement to genocide.” Israel's Nuclear Doctrine Needs ReexaminationIs determined nuclear secrecy necessarily in the best survival interests of the Jewish State? The ability to deter may depend on careful exposure of Israel's capability and determination. Will Egypt Go Nuclear?Though Egypt does not have a nuclear energy program, that reality could soon change. President Mohammed Morsi made clear that Egypt wishes a civilian nuclear energy program.The Muslim Brotherhood wants nuclear weapons. We may soon miss the riots. |
