http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-16940407
In China there has already been two major water pollution scares, both within the course of about a month. Most recently in Shanghai, a chemical leak from a ship filled with phenol [acid compound used to make detergents]. The cargo ship was said to be near the Jiangsu province when it spilled, and contaminated the Yangtze River which is Shanghai's main source of drinking water. The other scare was in Guangxi, back in January. The region's water became polluted due to cadmium from a mining area. Some believe that the leak came from a South Korean ship docked at Zenjiang city. From both people were warned of the dangers of consuming the drinking water, and even when not told, the smell from tap water easily put consumers off. Since these scares the problem has "gone away," but China is well known for its terrible water pollution, and if two scares can happen in one month, who knows what came happen in the years to come as the situation only seems to just be getting worse and worse.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Possibility of a New Nuclear Reactor in the U.S. Increases
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/nrc-expected-to-give-georgia-nuclear-reactors-the-green-light/2012/02/08/gIQAqmC7zQ_story.html
In Georgia, a new nuclear reactor plan has been proposed, but unlike many failed attempts by other businesses, this one appears to be taking shape. There is now a very large chance that a nuclear reactor could be in place in Georgia around 2016 or 2017. There hasn't been a new reactor added in the U.S. since 1996,and one hasn't been licensed since 1978.With the NRC, taking a liking towards this plant, most believe that it will be passed. The production of this plant would cost about $13.3 billion. Much of the project would be paid by the customers, even though it would cost three times as much to produce than other alternatives. If this project is allowed than many more reactors would be produced throughout the country, since it now shows that they can be produced yet again, like they used to.
In Georgia, a new nuclear reactor plan has been proposed, but unlike many failed attempts by other businesses, this one appears to be taking shape. There is now a very large chance that a nuclear reactor could be in place in Georgia around 2016 or 2017. There hasn't been a new reactor added in the U.S. since 1996,and one hasn't been licensed since 1978.With the NRC, taking a liking towards this plant, most believe that it will be passed. The production of this plant would cost about $13.3 billion. Much of the project would be paid by the customers, even though it would cost three times as much to produce than other alternatives. If this project is allowed than many more reactors would be produced throughout the country, since it now shows that they can be produced yet again, like they used to.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Northern Ireland Torn Between Energy and Environment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16823664
In Fermanagh, shale gas deposits were found, and in quite an abundance as well. The natural gas has so much that if taken out correctly could provide Northern Ireland with natural gas for over 50 years. Not only could they gain much energy, but they would become a major exporter of natural gas. Overall the country could have an increase of 600-2,400 jobs by 2025. And on top of all that, there would be a tax revenue of nearly $110 billion dollars. Although these perks seem like reasons as to one should obviously do anything in order to get to the gas, one thing stands in the way, the decision on whether or not to frack. Northern Ireland has done some fracking, but on this subject, environmentalists have asked to put a stop to the fracking and to find a better method of extraction. If they are successful then Northern Ireland may have to suffer some of the gas, if performing a riskier method, or the time on coming up with another, or the money on more costly methods. If not successful then the country must deal with earthquakes and possible contamination of water.
In Fermanagh, shale gas deposits were found, and in quite an abundance as well. The natural gas has so much that if taken out correctly could provide Northern Ireland with natural gas for over 50 years. Not only could they gain much energy, but they would become a major exporter of natural gas. Overall the country could have an increase of 600-2,400 jobs by 2025. And on top of all that, there would be a tax revenue of nearly $110 billion dollars. Although these perks seem like reasons as to one should obviously do anything in order to get to the gas, one thing stands in the way, the decision on whether or not to frack. Northern Ireland has done some fracking, but on this subject, environmentalists have asked to put a stop to the fracking and to find a better method of extraction. If they are successful then Northern Ireland may have to suffer some of the gas, if performing a riskier method, or the time on coming up with another, or the money on more costly methods. If not successful then the country must deal with earthquakes and possible contamination of water.
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