Nuclear News: Five candidates throw hat in ring to lead nuclear watchdog
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Today's big stories from the nuclear industry:
Earth Times: Five candidates throw hat in ring to lead nuclear watchdog
‘Vienna - A total of five candidates have put themselves foward to succeed Mohamed ElBaradei as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it was announced Monday, as the deadline for nominations drew to a close. With a deadline of midnight on Monday, diplomats said there was little likelihood of a last-minute sixth candidate coming forward.’
World Nuclear News: Licensing 'first' for US nuclear fuel plant
‘Areva's Richland nuclear fuel fabrication facility has received the go-ahead for four more decades of operations after receiving the first ever 40-year renewal of a nuclear facility licence in the USA.’
Diamondback Online: Native Americans: Power for the persecuted
‘65 percent of North America's uranium lies on these reservations, as is 80 percent of all the uranium mining and 100 percent of all the uranium processing in the country. The result has been high rates of cancer, respiratory ailments, miscarriages and birth defects. The water and soil are loaded with lead, radium, thorium and other toxins. People who work in the mines rarely receive clothing, protection, medical evaluation or compensation.’
