News: Archive for May, 2011
‘(Reuters) – For the first time in more than 30 years, the construction of new nuclear plants is underway in the United States despite the ongoing nuclear crisis at Fukushima in Japan.’
via New U.S. nuclear reactors close to construction: S&P | Reuters.
‘The Justice Department announced last week that it was seeking a court order against the owner of a Kinzers, Pa., farm, claiming the firm distributed unpasteurized milk across state lines for human consumption. The complaint was filed against Daniel L. Allgyer, owner of the Rainbow Acres Farm.’
via MD, DC raw milk consumers upset over federal action against Pennsylvania farm – The Washington Post.
‘Reuters – The U.S. nuclear safety regulator is studying whether to require plants to more quickly move radioactive waste out of pools as part of a review on safety in the wake of Japan’s nuclear disaster, its chairman said on Monday.’
via Nuclear waste storage a top issue for NRC: chairman | Reuters.
‘A report released last week by the Interior Department said annual flows in three river basins – the Colorado, Rio Grande and San Joaquin – could decline by as much 8 percent to 14 percent over the next four decades.’
via New report says climate change likely to make water more scarce – Pasadena Star-News.
‘(Reuters) – China, the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, could peak in emissions by 2030 or earlier, says a study from U.S. researchers who foresee Chinese demand for appliances, buildings and much industry reaching “saturation” around then.’
via China carbon emissions could peak by 2025-2030: U.S. study | Reuters.
‘Reuters – Negotiators at a United Nations-sponsored summit on climate change reported little progress on Friday as they try to create a worldwide fund that will help poor nations adapt to new weather realities.’
via After delays, little progress for U.N. climate fund | Reuters.