More Nuclear Priesthood Failures

Safety Rating for Nation's Biggest Nuclear Plant Lowered - CNN (22 Feb 2007)

"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday downgraded the safety rating of the nation's largest nuclear plant, subjecting it to more inspectors and a level of scrutiny shared by just one other plant in the nation. The NRC made the announcement following three years of problems in various safety systems at the Palo Verde nuclear plant west of Phoenix.

Inspectors in September found that one of its emergency diesel generators had been broken for 18 days. Emergency generators are critically important at nuclear reactors, providing electricity to pumps, valves and control rooms if the main electrical supply fails."

More Nuclear Priesthood Failures

Safety Rating for Nation's Biggest Nuclear Plant Lowered - CNN (22 Feb 2007)

"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday downgraded the safety rating of the nation's largest nuclear plant, subjecting it to more inspectors and a level of scrutiny shared by just one other plant in the nation. The NRC made the announcement following three years of problems in various safety systems at the Palo Verde nuclear plant west of Phoenix.

Inspectors in September found that one of its emergency diesel generators had been broken for 18 days. Emergency generators are critically important at nuclear reactors, providing electricity to pumps, valves and control rooms if the main electrical supply fails."

More Persian Gulf Nukes?

Well, they can't exactly rely on flared gas supply to provide for their huge populations and industrial sectors. Can they?

GCC, IAEA Agree to Study Nuclear Power - United Press International (23 Feb 07)

"Persian Gulf states meeting in Vienna said they would work with international regulators on a new nuclear program it pledged would be for energy not weapons."

"Nudge nudge, wink wink, know what I mean, know what I mean, say no more, say no more!  A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat!" - Monty Python

Well, heck. Why not? The rest of the neighborhood wants to glow too.

Israel Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant, Official Says - Israel Money, Ynetnews (12 Feb 07)

"Israel has already designated an area in the south of the country near Shivta, not far from the Egyptian border, for the purpose of constructing the plant. The publication of Israel's plan in the area several years ago roused anger in Egypt, which claimed that an accident in the place might severely affect it. However, the situation has changed since, and in recent months both Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordan's King Abdullah spoke of the possibility of building nuclear power plants in their countries.

Blix: At Least 10 Years Before Egypt and Jordan can Launch Nuclear Programs - International Herald Tribune (25 Jan 07)

"Iran's controversial nuclear program, which it says is for peaceful purposes but the U.S. accuses it of secretly developing atomic weapons, has prompted Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab states to express interest in creating their own peaceful programs. Some warn that the flurry of nuclear program ambitions could lead to a dangerous proliferation of nuclear technology — or even weapons — in the volatile region.

Some warn that the flurry of nuclear program ambitions could lead to a dangerous proliferation of nuclear technology — or even weapons — in the volatile region. But Blix said he supported Jordan and Egypt's aims."

(With friends like Hans...)

Jordan, Algeria Poised to Develop Nuclear Programs - Africast Global Africa Network (25 Jan 07)

"Two Arab countries have recently unveiled their plans for the development of nuclear energy programs. King Abdallah II of Jordan announced the intentions to develop a national nuclear program. Russian Minister of Industry and Power Industry Viktor Khristenko spoke about Algeria’s similar plans following his recent visit to that country."

Hey! Maybe there really is going to be a "Nuclear Renaissance" if this keeps up! Three cheers for Iran!

More Persian Gulf Nukes?

Well, they can't exactly rely on flared gas supply to provide for their huge populations and industrial sectors. Can they?

GCC, IAEA Agree to Study Nuclear Power - United Press International (23 Feb 07)

"Persian Gulf states meeting in Vienna said they would work with international regulators on a new nuclear program it pledged would be for energy not weapons."

"Nudge nudge, wink wink, know what I mean, know what I mean, say no more, say no more!  A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat!" - Monty Python

Well, heck. Why not? The rest of the neighborhood wants to glow too.

Israel Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant, Official Says - Israel Money, Ynetnews (12 Feb 07)

"Israel has already designated an area in the south of the country near Shivta, not far from the Egyptian border, for the purpose of constructing the plant. The publication of Israel's plan in the area several years ago roused anger in Egypt, which claimed that an accident in the place might severely affect it. However, the situation has changed since, and in recent months both Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordan's King Abdullah spoke of the possibility of building nuclear power plants in their countries.

Blix: At Least 10 Years Before Egypt and Jordan can Launch Nuclear Programs - International Herald Tribune (25 Jan 07)

"Iran's controversial nuclear program, which it says is for peaceful purposes but the U.S. accuses it of secretly developing atomic weapons, has prompted Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab states to express interest in creating their own peaceful programs. Some warn that the flurry of nuclear program ambitions could lead to a dangerous proliferation of nuclear technology — or even weapons — in the volatile region.

Some warn that the flurry of nuclear program ambitions could lead to a dangerous proliferation of nuclear technology — or even weapons — in the volatile region. But Blix said he supported Jordan and Egypt's aims."

(With friends like Hans...)

Jordan, Algeria Poised to Develop Nuclear Programs - Africast Global Africa Network (25 Jan 07)

"Two Arab countries have recently unveiled their plans for the development of nuclear energy programs. King Abdallah II of Jordan announced the intentions to develop a national nuclear program. Russian Minister of Industry and Power Industry Viktor Khristenko spoke about Algeria’s similar plans following his recent visit to that country."

Hey! Maybe there really is going to be a "Nuclear Renaissance" if this keeps up! Three cheers for Iran!