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The human interaction evidential impact on Planet Earth

Human Error and Nuclear Reactors = Disaster

Posted on August 14, 2023 by borderslynn

Extract: On April 25 and 26, 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history unfolded in what is now northern Ukraine as a reactor at a nuclear power plant exploded and burned. Shrouded in secrecy, the incident was a watershed moment … Continue reading →

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Supplying uranium and related reactor build and products to countries with established nuclear reactors

Posted on August 13, 2023 by borderslynn

The UK uses Westinghouse for: Fuelling net zero in the UK, Westinghouse manufactures Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor Fuel, Light Water Reactor Fuel and intermediate uranium products. https://www.westinghousenuclear.com/uknuclear/about/benefits-to-uk And others for construction: https://thorntonandlowe.com/principal-contractors-announced-18billion-hinkley-point-c-project/ Various expertise: https://www.edfenergy.com/energy/nuclear-new-build-projects/hinkley-point-c The German-Dutch-US Unenco group also have … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Reactors: emerging countries

Posted on August 13, 2023 by borderslynn

Guess who is helping fund and provide the construction design and build for countries with no previous experience? State-owned nuclear companies in Russia and China have taken the lead in offering nuclear power plants to emerging countries, usually with finance … Continue reading →

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Uranium Conversion and Enrichment

Posted on August 13, 2023 by borderslynn

Russia leads the world in this industrial expertise. See: https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-o-s/russia-nuclear-power.aspx And an explanation of the process: https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/conversion-enrichment-and-fabrication/uranium-enrichment.aspx And the consequences for suddenly creating a demand for uranium and the fuel rods for reactors: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/energy/2023/08/03/niger-coup-the-long-arm-of-russia-and-the-politics-of-uranium/23879d0e-31b5-11ee-85dd-5c3c97d6acda_story.html

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Panic and plans to u-turn: to build nuclear reactors

Posted on August 13, 2023 by borderslynn

Concern that we are, in the UK, resorting to reintroducing the building of 8 nuclear reactors: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61010605 And in Sweden, they plan to build 10: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/sweden-criticised-over-plan-to-build-at-least-10-new-nuclear-reactors And worldwide, this is the only plan humans have arrived at in order to … Continue reading →

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Campaign for avoiding toxic legacy left by uranium mining

Posted on August 13, 2023 by borderslynn

https://theconversation.com/expensive-dirty-and-dangerous-why-we-must-fight-miners-push-to-fast-track-uranium-mines-139966 The above link will provide information about potentially harmful practices of mining uranium when cutting corners to accelerate supply. Understand the terrible environmental impact of abandoned uranium mines: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/27/human-rights-group-uranium-contamination-navajo-nation And what should be done: https://www.energy.gov/lm/defense-related-uranium-mines-program The legacy in Africa: … Continue reading →

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Demand for Uranium to 2050

Posted on August 12, 2023 by borderslynn

BHP is one of the largest mining companies in the world, and is based in SW Australia. Their website tells of the over supplied world market of uranium: https://www.bhp.com/news/prospects/2017/11/uranium-a-tale-of-two-tails Prices began to fall when anti-nuclear reactor sentiment was on the … Continue reading →

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Uranium mining: updating techniques

Posted on August 12, 2023 by borderslynn

https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/mining-of-uranium/world-uranium-mining-production.aspx Nuclear Essentials Information Library Our Association Press Events Gallery Shop Nuclear energy and climate change Ukraine and nuclear energy Member Login Information Library A-Z Home / Information Library / Nuclear Fuel Cycle / Mining of Uranium / World Uranium Mining Production World Uranium Mining Production (Updated May … Continue reading →

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Uranium Mining and refining: health and safety

Posted on August 12, 2023 by borderslynn

Another reproduced source, from which I start with a quote: Indeed, Wainwright says it may be impossible to get accurate data on uranium mining safety in all parts of the world. “Mining has been often a hidden component from consumers, … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Energy: history of uranium

Posted on August 12, 2023 by borderslynn

As long as nuclear reactors are being built to provide clean energy, those who supply the skills to build them will always be in demand. Uranium must always be sourced. Here is the history of uranium and of its applications … Continue reading →

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