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Covid-19 strains French nuclear model
Workplace restrictions could hasten the decline of France’s fleet of baseload generators. Quoting Dr Paul Dorfman.
Petroleum Economist, 26th May 2020
How dangerous is low-level radiation to children?
A rethink on the risks of low-level radiation would imperil the nuclear industry’s future − perhaps why there’s never been one.
By Paul Brown
Climate News Network, 22nd May 2020
Weatherwatch: Covid-19 lockdown boosts UK solar power
Fall in air pollution and abundant sunshine resulting in bumper output.
By Paul Brown
The Guardian, 18th May 2020
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Modernity Without its Clothes: the pandemic crisis shines a light on futilities of control
With so many self-appointed pundits (like me!) currently locked down with their laptops, the present rush of commentary on how to pivot the coronavirus crisis is hardly surprising. Beyond the general news and commentary, scores of articles are exploding across the media, diagnosing what this global catastrophe means, and prescribing … [Continue Reading]