Science:
¶ Fracking can cause small earthquakes. This is a matter of concern, but the NRC says it is not interesting to them because the earthquakes caused in the past have been small. [Timesonline.com]
Japan:
¶ TEPCO is rapidly running out of space to store radioactive water at Fukushima Daiichi. The 200,000 tons already accumulated are in tanks, but there is no more space to install tanks. A treatment facility should be open next year. [The Japan Times]
¶ Fish off the coast of Fukushima could be too radioactive to be eaten for another decade. Since indications are that the plant is still leaking radioactive water, there is no way to calculate when levels will be safe. [WND.com]
World:
¶ Nuclear companies are hawking their goods in the developing world, because countries with nuclear plants are not anxious to have more. Developing countries are noticing. [The Guardian]
¶ In South Africa, wind is now the least expensive power source coming from new facilities. The country is large enough that wind could supply 25% of the power without any power storage, because the wind is always blowing somewhere. [Independent Online]
US:
¶ More than a dozen nuclear power plants are in the path of Hurricane Sandy. They are preparing for flooding and other damage. [MINING.com]
¶ The owner of the Kewaunee nuclear plant is opting for SAFSTOR, so it will be sixty years before the plant is decommissioned. [Green Bay Press Gazette]
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