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All items tagged nuclear energyOpen Think Tank ArticlesJanuary 26, 2012 | Renewable Energy as an Incentive for PeaceKeri Elise Majikes: The US can eliminate Iran’s incentives for developing nuclear technology without becoming militarily involved by creating an economic agreement that establishes Iran as a leader in renewable energy. Such an agreement would be less expensive than a military operation against Iran. ... MoreJuly 29, 2011 | Germany's Green Energy QuandaryBirgit Hütten: Most Germans support replacing nuclear energy with renewables. But renewable energy is expensive, and many who live near production facilities oppose it. Now, Germany must reconcile the social desirability of green energy with individual citizens’ opposition to its enormous costs. ... MoreJuly 5, 2011 | The Nuclear Power Endgame Begins in GermanyR. Andreas Kraemer: Economics, risk assessments and public pressure force many countries to halt nuclear power and shift to green energy. Without a “civilian” use of nuclear technology, a repeal of the Euratom Treaty, and reform of the IAEA and the NPT can be envisioned. ... MoreApril 1, 2011 | The Era of Nuclear Energy is OverHeinrich Bonnenberg: The energy industry and politicians valued profitability over safety. They built unsafe nuclear power plants with light water reactors based on a faulty design meant only for submarines. Due to the disaster in Fukushima, people have lost confidence in all nuclear energy technologies, including the safe very high-temperature reactor (HTR). ... MoreMarch 16, 2011 | Earthquakes: Iran not Safe for Nuclear EnergyGerlinde Gerber: Following the catastrophe in Fukushima it is time to add a new dimension to the already controversial discussion about the Iranian nuclear program. This should serve as further push for the international community to strengthen its efforts to halt Iranian nuclear development. ... MoreSeptember 22, 2010 | The Government's New Energy Concept: Nuclear vs. Renewable EnergyEditorial Team: The most important political event in September was the German Government’s publication of its “revolutionary” energy program draft. The plan intends to set the tone for German energy policy up to the year 2050. The controversial extension of running times for nuclear power plants aims at preserving nuclear energy as a bridging technology, paving the way for the full-scale deployment of renewables. The goal is to eventually have green technologies provide for up to 80 percent of Germany’s energy needs. The “energy concept” is key to Germany’s international competitiveness and profoundly affects the country’s global leadership in the sphere of renewable energy. ... MoreJanuary 11, 2010 | Eco-Business through Fear MongeringHeinrich Bonnenberg: It is time to look past the close-minded approaches to climate protection, which are being promoted by self-interested groups. Free market competition is being stifled by ‘eco-despots’ to the detriment of our future. A new global ethic must be developed that takes into account the physical demand of the world’s population. ... MoreFebruary 22, 2008 | A Nuclear "Rogue Axis"Christian E. Rieck: A further proliferation of nuclear technology among ambitious middle powers is inevitable. Even though such a cooperation between Iran and Venezuela seems far-fetched at the moment, deepening ties amongst mounting international pressure could create an attractive nuclear possibility for them. ... MoreOctober 1, 2007 | Asking the Wrong Questions on IranTony Karon: The West should not be asking whether Tehran will build nuclear weapons in the future, but rather how the regime can be persuaded that it doesn’t need them. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesJuly 19, 2011 | Europe Has Obama's AttentionAs the eurozone crisis groans on, a German-led Europe regains the stage as America’s most important foreign partner. ++ But this is more a matter of necessity than choice. “Openings to China and India have produced little. Relations with Russia, if improved, remain quixotic. And Obama now plays defense on the Middle East in this season of Arab revolt.” ++ Hoping to avoid a ... MoreJune 3, 2011 | Germany: Extra Carbon Emissions to ComeMerkel’s ambitious plan to shut down all German nuclear power plants urges the renewables to generate “an incredible 42.4 percent” of state’s electricity. ++ Drastic reductions in energy use will not save German industry from as much as “400 million tons of extra carbon emissions” caused by switching from nuclear energy to a heavier use of fossil fuels. ++ ... MoreSeptember 8, 2010 | Nuclear Reprieve is Now the FashionThe German conservative government’s decision to prolong the operating life of the country’s nuclear plants “shows the way for other countries, in particular Spain.” ++ Spain also wants to keep its Garona plant running. ++ However, Berlin is risking a lot in political terms. ++ While nuclear reactors produce only 23 percent of Germany’s energy, half of its citizens are opposed to extending ... MoreFebruary 25, 2009 | Berlusconi and Sarkozy: More Than Energy FriendsBerlusconi and Sarkozy have signed an agreement to increase cooperation over nuclear energy and enhance collaboration in related sectors. ++ Yet the get-together turned out to be a compliment race more than an energy agreement. ++ The two leaders extensively commented on their respective successes in dealing with domestic and foreign policy issues, albeit with poor empirical evidence. ++ ... MoreFebruary 4, 2009 | America's Worst Nightmare Coming TrueImproving relations with Iran might not be as smooth as expected for Obama. ++ Under Russia’s new security strategy, to be adopted end of February, Russia is on the way to making Iran its new strategic partner. ++ An increase in the number of nuclear engineers being sent to Tehran to work with Iranians is one of several indicators of the rapprochement. ++ This may well remove any incentive for ... MoreSeptember 10, 2008 | Harmful Hype Over US-India Nuclear DealWashington and New Delhi are guilty of overselling the US-India nuclear deal. ++ The pact will not play as big of a role in bolstering US-India ties and boosting both economies as politicians want people to believe. ++ On the contrary, due to the controversy that surrounds it, the deal threatens to overwhelm the broader dialogue between India and the US. ++ If the partnership between both ... MoreSeptember 9, 2008 | Bringing Iran Into the Nuclear FoldDespite negotiations with the EU and sanctions from the US, the ultimate purpose of Iran’s nuclear facilities remains unclear. ++ A closer relationship is needed to monitor Iran’s nuclear activity. ++ This relationship should be business oriented, allowing Iran to develop its nuclear energy capabilities, which would in turn be purchased by clients such as the US, France, and Russia. ++ ... MoreJuly 28, 2008 | India Votes for the Nuclear Deal With the USIndia just had its first vote of confidence because the government’s communist allies withdrew their support over the civilian nuclear deal, arguing that the pact made India a pawn of the US. ++ Prime Minister Singh’s Congress party-led coalition won 275 votes in its favor and 256 against in the confidence motion. ++ The win means India can now focus on pushing through a long-delayed nuclear ... MoreJuly 18, 2008 | Atomic Energy Will Never be a Green PanaceaBecause of climate change and the oil crisis, political leaders are reinforcing nuclear power. ++ Gordon Brown called for “a renaissance of nuclear power” in a “post-oil economy.” ++ Nonetheless, even our language fails when we try to name the dangers we have introduced through the use of nuclear power. ++ Political leaders and scientists are engaged in a highly ambivalent game. ++ The threat of ... MoreJuly 10, 2008 | Strategic Miscalculation: US-Indian Nuclear DealEven though India hasn’t signed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and has not permitted inspections of its nuclear plants, Bush’s administration is hastening to close a US-Indian “civilian nuclear deal.” ++ While telling Congress the deal could bring India into the nonproliferation fold, American diplomats assure India it can still test with impunity. ++ In fact, India is ... MoreJune 2, 2008 | US and Russia are Needed for Nuclear Arms ControlCooperation between Russia and the US on issues of nonproliferation is vital for America’s national security. ++ The agreement now before the US Congress would help the US and Russia create an international fuel bank that could provide nuclear-fuel services internationally and thus undercut countries who falsely claim to be perusing uranium enrichment for civilian purposes. ++ While Russia should ... MoreSeptember 13, 2007 | Maseeh Rahman Reports: India to Put Nuclear Arsenal UnderwaterThe cloud of secrecy surrounding India’s long-standing secret nuclear submarine program is finally clearing up, reports Guardian columnist Maseeh Rahman from Delhi. India has been racing to create alternative and more lethal striking capabilities since it began amassing nuclear weapons in 1998, with an eye towards weapons that cannot be detected by enemies. Currently, a miniature light ... MoreCommentsApril 16, 2011 | The reneawable energy resources have been...April 1, 2011 | Dr. Bonnenberg, thanks again for an important,...March 28, 2011 | @Nabi: Fairness? Seriously? Poor Tehran,...February 9, 2010 | This discussion about Iran is indeed welcome....January 16, 2010 | @Gerhard Schwartz: "Now, 18.000 litres...January 11, 2010 | This is a very important article. For far too...January 11, 2010 | It is somehow interesting to read how Mr....February 27, 2009 | The problem about Berlusconi and Sarkozy is... |
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