New York has approved a massive $7.6 billion subsidy to keep four ageing upstate plants open on the false promise that they provide 'clean and renewable energy', writes Karl Grossman. Campaigners for genuine clean energy fear that other pro-nuclear states may follow NY Governor Cuomo's dubious lead.
… Standard' advanced by Cuomo. Under it, 50% of electricity used in New York by 2030 would … is a dollar out of the pocket of New York's electricity consumers residents, businesses …
Boeing has just been granted a patent on a design for aircraft powered by nuclear fusion, writes Karl Grossman. What a great idea! Apart from the irradiation of plane and passengers with neutrons and gamma rays, the dangers of radioactive contamination ... and the fact that clean, green solar powered flight is taking off.
Nuclear powered aircraft? Nice idea, Boeing ... Karl Grossman | 14th July 2015 Comment Nuclear Transport Technology Corporations USA nuclear-fusion-cut.jpg Boeing has just been granted a patent on a …
Sunday's SpaceX crash sends a powerful warning of the dangers of nuclear power on spacecraft, writes Karl Grossman. But will NASA listen? Despite the success of solar-powered missions, it's planning to use plutonium to power future missions and a new report asserts a continuing need for the technology - even as Russia ditches the idea.
… heat from the decay of plutonium to generate electricity in contrast to nuclear reactors, …
A newly-exposed report by Diablo Canyon's lead nuclear inspector shows that the twin reactors are unsafe, writes Karl Grossman. An earthquake on nearby geological faults could trigger a Fukushima-scale accident causing 10,000 early fatalities. The owner's response? Apply to extend the site's operation for another 20 years.
Earthquake risk makes California's Diablo Canyon a Fukushima in waiting Karl Grossman | 27th August 2014 News Nuclear Power USA Regulation diablo-canyon-cut.jpg A newly-exposed report by Diablo …
How the Bush regime is planning to use nuclear powered spacecraft and weapons to secure US control of outer space.
Star Wars: the nuclearisation and weaponisation of space Karl Grossman | 8th July 2004 News Bush Nuclear Power Weapons Space Plan Military Military US War Science And Technology …
The nuclear industry and its media cheerleaders have raised a chorus of misinformation over Fukushima, writes Karl Grossman. But their attempts to suppress the truth are ultimately doomed to failure.
'No one died, no one's health was damaged' - Fukushima's big lie Karl Grossman | 8th March 2014 News Fukushima Nuclear Power Health Radiation Law Politics fuku-graffitti.png The nuclear industry and …
The oil industry and oil producers have a long history of market manipulation, writes Karl Grossman, and we see it going on right now with the low oil price that's squeezing fracking and getting America back onto gas-guzzling SUV's. But longer term, solar power is going to win out, and even Saudi Arabia knows it. Its game? To make out big, while the going's good.
… The report notes the bid of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority in December …