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Material developed to trap nuclear wasteArgonne, Ill. (UPI) Mar 2, 2009 U.S. scientists say they've created a material that mimics a Venus Flytrap, but instead of catching insects, it traps radioactive nuclear waste. Mercouri Kanatzidis, a scientist at the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, and Nan Ding, a chemist at Northwestern University, said their sulfide framework can trap radioactive cesium ions, giving it the potential of helping speed clean-up of nuclear waste. The researchers said nuclear waste contains both non-toxic sodium ions and highly r ... read more |
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Taipei (AFP) Feb 18, 2010Taiwan plans to keep its three existing nuclear power plants operating for 20 more years after their current licences expire in a bid to help control global warming, an official said Thursday. Taiwan Power Co (Taipower), which runs the ageing plants, said that extending their lifespan would serve the purpose of curbing the use of fossil fuels and rein in the emission of carbon dioxide. " ... more  
Washington (AFP) Feb 16, 2010Three major US companies said Tuesday they were leaving a coalition pushing for action on climate change, dealing a potential fresh blow to landmark legislation to cut carbon emissions. The news came on the same day that President Barack Obama announced an eight-billion-dollar drive for nuclear power - part of his controversial bid to bring a diverse coalition behind his efforts for a green ... more 
Sydney (AFP) Feb 17, 2010Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Wednesday ruled out introducing nuclear power to Australia, saying the government was working to cut greenhouse gas emissions through other means. United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled a plan to build new nuclear reactors, saying nuclear energy must play a key role in cutting carbon pollution and reducing the US's dependence on foreign oil. Ru ... more |
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Iran wants to be nuclear energy supplier: officialGeneva (AFP) Feb 16, 2010 Iran wants to build up its nuclear energy programme and provide power plants and nuclear fuel to its neighbours, a senior Iranian official said on Tuesday. Mohammad Javad Larijani, secretary general of Iran's High Council for Human Rights, said Iran wanted to break through Western reluctance to supply the Middle East with a much-needed energy source for when oil supplies dwindle. "We are going to help other nations in the region, we are going to help anyone who wants," Larijani told journalists. ... read more |
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