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Nader on War

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Campaign for avoiding toxic legacy left by uranium mining

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

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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Nuclear Energy: history of uranium

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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Nuclear Energy

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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