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Nuclear New Zealand
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Started this discussion. Last reply by barf Jun 9, 2009.

 

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barf replied to barf's discussion Nuclear New Zealand
"Kia ora Martin, I certainly take on-board what you say. Nuclear waste is hazardous and I'm not saying it isn't. What I am trying to point out is that while it is hazardous, in 2009 it is manageable waste. CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions…"
Jun 9, 2009
Martin KAVANAGH replied to barf's discussion Nuclear New Zealand
"Hmmm, Hi barf, - This could be very interesting eh?? Q. Do I assume that since it is radioactive, it is problematic? .. Answer: YES Perhaps Mdm Marie Curea might agree with your postulation , - but, oops, she died of radiation induced cancers…"
Jun 9, 2009
barf replied to barf's discussion Nuclear New Zealand
"Thanks for your reply Martin. Nuclear waste can be recycled. In fact, some Canadian Nuclear reactors source their fuel from French waste exports, which they reprocess. Modern reactor designs feature reprocessing systems within the containment area,…"
Jun 8, 2009
Martin KAVANAGH replied to barf's discussion Nuclear New Zealand
"PLUTONIUM is so named after the "god" of Hell - 'PLUTO' - because of the extreme poisonous nature of this element. Nuclear waste is & will be an ongoing problem for future generations to attempt to control - virtually for…"
Jun 7, 2009
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Apr 15, 2009
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Nuclear New Zealand

Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I like the idea behind this website / network.I was wondering how many people support Nuclear energy for New Zealand? and how many people still think transporting transuranium elements (ie, 'Nuclear waste') is still an issue in modern reactor designs?Apparently Greenpeace is still publishing lies about Nuclear physics, I talked to one of their supporters the other day and was amazed at how much rubbish they had been taught was the truth by their peers,…See More
Feb 24, 2009
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I found out about Transition Towns...
When I was browsing the net
In the context of Transition Towns my interests / passions are:
gasoline efficiency and Nuclear energy
What are you happy to share about yourself:
" If you succeed in using the nuclear-physical findings for peaceful purposes,
it will open the way to a new paradise". -Albert Einstein
Where do you live (City or Town):
South Island
Website1:
http://www.ecolo.org/base/baseen.htm

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UN Agriculture Handbook

Free book. contains useful information although specific to refugee situations.
Level 2 Agriculture Handbook

Posted on April 15, 2009 at 13:42

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