Nuclear Not the Answer

On January 29, 2010, the Obama administration established its "Blue Ribbon Commission" on nuclear waste. The Commission is supposed to analyze the back end of the nuclear fuel chain, including "an evaluation of advanced fuel cycle technologies that would optimize energy recovery, resource utilization, and the minimization of materials derived from nuclear activities in a manner consistent with U.S.

On January 29, 2010, the Obama administration established its "Blue Ribbon Commission" on nuclear waste. The Commission is supposed to analyze the back end of the nuclear fuel chain, including "an evaluation of advanced fuel cycle technologies that would optimize energy recovery, resource utilization, and the minimization of materials derived from nuclear activities in a manner consistent with U.S.

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Arjun just visited San Antonio to debate nuclear power--again. He grappled with former Greenpeace leader Patrick Moore--again. And he showed that San Antonio can save money by investing in renewables and efficiency--again! They say it takes three times of hearing something before we remember it: so here's to third time's the charm. 

India has refused mandatory cuts in CO2 emissions again during Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to India.  This is a reaffirmation of a long held Indian position and should be no surprise.  India's per capita emissions are just over one metric ton, while US emissions are over 20 metric tons per person.  Equity demands at least an equal per person target in the long term (about 2050) and interim assistance and compensation for the cumulative problem that has been caused by industrialized countries.  In CFNF, we analyzed that something close to total elimin