Tag Archives: emissions

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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Nuclear Energy

Posted on August 12, 2023 by borderslynn

I am reproducing this article since my next blogs cover the issue of viability of building nuclear reactors to supply clean energy to minimise use of fossil fuels. I would encourage my readers to access the site and become knowledgeable … Continue reading →

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Start-up to Scale-up: Do No Harm

Posted on March 17, 2023 by borderslynn

Farmers might consider adding seaweed to the diet of their cattle because it will reduce the methane output by the animals by 80%! The research has been revealed in this article: https://theconversation.com/can-seaweed-save-the-world-well-it-can-certainly-help-in-many-ways-201459 But before we get too excited we must … Continue reading →

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Fossil fuel industry: using the coronavirus pandemic as cover for a stealth attack on environmental protections that keep us safe.

Posted on July 3, 2020 by borderslynn

Today I learned a Judge in Canada has given approval to proceed with the Canadian side of the Trans Mountain expansion project after a federal court sent it back for review last summer. Just as the indigenous tribes protect the … Continue reading →

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