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The Fukushima Saga, Cont.
More than a year after the Tohoku earthquake rocked Japan, concerns about the safety of the Fukushima nuclear facility persist. Fortunately, through efforts like that of Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), it seems that we are moving forward toward better nuclear policies and practices. Read more »
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Posted by Rebecca Remy on May 15, 2012
Japan, Nuclear energy, fukushima, Hilary Clinton, Nuclear technology, Secretary of State, Senator Wyden, Tohoku earthquake, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Sinking the Navy with Excessive Nuclear Requirements
In tight budget times, the U.S. Navy cannot afford to waste funds on excessive capabilities for outdated Cold War weapons. Yet that is what some in Congress are attempting to do by blocking retirement of excess nuclear-armed submarines. As part of the Navy’s plan to replace its fleet nuclear-armed submarines, the Navy expects the number of subs in service to dip from 12 to 10 for much of the 2030s – a budget and strategy plan that the Navy believes is manageable. Read more »
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Posted by Ben Loehrke on May 14, 2012
Arms Control Association, budget, House, Navy, NDAA, Nuclear Budget, Spending, SSBN(X), Submarine, Submarines, United States Navy, Warheads
Still Need a Mother's Day Gift?
Mother’s Day is two days away. Have you gotten something out for all of the mothers on your list? Instead of rushing out at the last minute and picking out something in a panic, consider giving mom something that truly makes a difference: a donation to peace and disarmament in her name. Read more »
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Posted by Megan Murphy on May 11, 2012
nonproliferation, Julia Ward Howe, Mother's Day, peace
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