Conf? u Topic 125 headlines Response 7 of 7 "Mike_Ewall" energy.nuclear 1:26 AM Mar 16, 1995 (at p99.f211.n320.z2.gnfido.fidonet_) (From News system) Via GlobeNet BBS, Paris Fr. ==> Apparently-to: perline From: "Mike Ewall" Subject: headlines NUKE-NET HEADLINE ALERT (Mar. 15) UPI is reporting that a stray Russian missile exploded within three miles of the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant where three reactors are operating. "A bombing test ground near an atomic station -- this is ridiculous, terrible," declared the government newspaper Rossiiskaya Gazeta, voicing shock that "this nightmare" has been going on for nearly three decades that the power plant and the test grounds have co-existed together. A two-degree alteration in the course of the missile would have caused it to strike the power plant, according to experts cited by the government report. "Playing with combat missiles near the atomic station might result in a terrible disaster any minute," said the official administration daily Rossiiskiye Vesti. (PORTZLINES88 adds - While working at the Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant in Michigan, Dr. Richard E. Webb (nuclear engineer now against nuclear power) became disturbed by the US Air Force's practice of the using his plant's reactor building as a target for low-level flight training. The Air Force had a small facility and radar dome to monitor the B-52 bombers. They flew directly over the reactor at very low altitudes. Webb wrote an article for the company magazine warning of the danger. When someone from the local newspaper saw the article, it became front page news. About a week later, the Air Force installation had a mysterious fire that burned the entire place to the ground.) (Mar. 15) Reuter is reporting that Chile is giving repeated warnings that a ship carrying nuclear waste is not welcome in its waters. The ship now seems to be heading towards the southern tip of South America but could still turn towards Africa. (Mar. 14) Reuter is reporting that Japan's experimental fast-breeder reactor was shut down to modify water tanks and pipes. The plant which uses plutonium was to start generating electricity next month but will be delayed by about three months. Operating levels only reached 3 percent because of the troubles. (Mar. 14) Reuter is reporting that the International Atomic Energy Agency chief says he doubts a nuclear test ban treaty will be enacted this year. (Mar. 14) Reuter is reporting that the president of Ukraine that the world community needs to work out a method to close Chernobyl that takes into account Ukraine's economic troubles. Ukrainian officials say 8,000 people have died as a result of the 1986 disaster. Up to 12 percent of Ukraine's budget goes towards the aftermath of the disaster. Ukrainian authorities held a competition last year to design a new sarcophagus. But no action was taken after winners were declared. (Mar. 14) Reuter is reporting that the US has ruled-out a compromise in offering South Korean reactors to North Korea. N. Korea wants to build reactors from French, German, Russian or American designs. (Mar. 13, from NRC Daily Report) The Waterford nuclear plant (Louisiana) declared an emergency when a Union Carbide plant only one mile away experienced an explosion and a release of toxic gas. The 15 mph wind carried the cloud toward the nuclear plant and operators had to place the control room ventilation system into an emergency mode. (Mar. 12) Reuter is reporting that Iran is stressing its planned nuclear plant will be used for peaceful purposes only. (Mar. 10) UPI is reporting that Argentina will not permit the nuclear waste ship to enter its water. (Mar. 10) Reuter is reporting that North Korea says it will never accept South Korean designed reactors because of political and safety concerns. (Mar. 9) UPI is reporting that the US, Japan and S. Korea signed have agreed to finance $4 billion for light-water reactors for N. Korea. (Mar. 8) UPI is reporting that the US opened a conference at the United Nations to secure financing for light-water reactors for North Korea. On Oct. 21 1994, North Korea agreed to freeze its nuclear program in exchange for the reactors. North Korea has already said it would not accept South Korean- designed reactors, preferring instead reactors that were designed and manufactured in the West. Representatives from Australia, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Britain and the United Arab Emirates. (Mar. 8) Reuter is reporting that North Korea is warning they will end a recent US nuclear agreement if Washington insists on building light-water reactors from South Korea. A North Korean official said his country has nothing to lose or fear if the accord falls through. (Mar. 7) Reuter is reporting that Japan will give $5.8 million to help underwrite a nuclear deal with North Korea for light-water reactors. (Mar. 7) Reuter is reporting that Greenpeace says a planned nuclear reprocessing plant in Siberia will threaten the environment and boost nuclear proliferation. (Mar. 7) Reuter is reporting that Libya will not sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty until Israel is disarmed of its nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. (Mar. 6) UPI is reporting that a Romanian government minister has dismissed several officials of the National Energy Authority for what he called unjustified delays for starting up Romania's nuclear power plant. The plant was scheduled to start in December with help from Canada and Italy. (Mar. 6) UPI is reporting that Greenpeace says the nuclear waste ship will not pass through the Panama Canal or the Carribean Sea. The route is now believed to be around South Africa and through the Indian Ocean to Japan. A total of 26 countries have protested the shipment. (Mar. 6) Reuter is reporting that Hong Kong will start reporting radiation levels to the public on a daily basis over concerns about a nearby Chinese nuclear plant. (Mar. 6) Reuter is reporting that the Chernobyl Unit 3 reactor might be temporarily shutdown until a hermetic seal is repaired. Workers halted refueling the reactor because of the problem. (Mar. 5) Reuter is reporting that Iran is denying that they are seeking nuclear arms and says an arms race in the Middle East could start a global war. --- GIGO unreg at globenet vsn 0.99.940127