Tag Archives: radioactive waste

I’m nothing if not controversial

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Rick Altman

This week saw the first anniversary of the Earthquake and Tsunami that devastated the east coast of Japan, which I still vividly remember watching – in total disbelief on live TV – as bAltman water filled with burning debris inundated … Continue reading →

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Five questions for Chris Huhne

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Rick Altman

Today may well be Armistice Day but, face the fact, more lives will be lost as a result of unmitigated climate change than have been lost in all wars in the last 7,000 years. So, with that thought in mind, … Continue reading →

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A brief history of UK nuclear policy – part 2

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Rick Altman

As with part 1 – yesterday – unless indicated otherwise, reference details are appended at the end (with links wherever possible). From New Millennium to Coalition Government In Small is Beautiful, E.F. Schumacher included a chapter entitled, ‘Nuclear Energy – … Continue reading →

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A brief history of UK nuclear policy – part 1

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Rick Altman

Introduction After the best part of 20 years in which there has been little or no investment in civil nuclear power, for a variety of reasons, we are now to embark on a rapid new phase of development funded entirely … Continue reading →

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Our three biggest problems solved

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Rick Altman

Although I had said I would not post any more items about James Hansen, this is clearly a promise I cannot keep because the second-half of his book is astonishing for two things – the brutality of his criticism; and … Continue reading →

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