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Massive Förderung in Zentralafrika geplant – Durch Uranbergbau aus der Armut? (Tagesschau.de)

25. September 2010

Zentralafrika gehört zu den mineralienreichsten Ländern der Welt: Es gibt Uran, Gold, Diamanten. Doch die Bodenschätze werden bislang kaum gefördert. Ein französischer Konzern will das ändern und massiv Uran abbauen. Ob das extrem arme Land davon profitieren wird, ist aber mehr als fraglich. Von Marc Engelhardt, ARD-Hörfunkstudio Nairobi Durch Uranabbau aus der Armut?

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Auf Augenhöhe (Film Premiere)

19. September 2010

Internet-Premiere des neuen Dokumentarfilm (11 min.) über Uranabbau der Initiative Strahlendes Klima (Original in Dt., Engl. und Franz., mit deutschen Untertiteln). Fünf Indigene Repräsentanten aus Niger, Namibia, und den USA berichten von ihrem Erfahrungen mit Uranabbau. Watch the latest short film “Auf Augenhöhe” (OV English, German, French – German subtitles). This documentary film (11 min.)…

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Schmutziges Uran – die Kehrseite der “sauberen” Kernenergie (Kontraste, ARD)

16. September 2010

In Afrika wird seit Jahrzehnten Uran abgebaut – auch für deutsche Atomkraftwerke. Die Bedingungen sind of katastrophal. Ganze Landstriche werden verstrahlt, Arbeiter sterben qualvoll. Doch der Bedarf an Natururan steigt weiter, auch wegen der geplanten Laufzeitverlängerung in Deutschland. … read more   Filmbeitrag auf ARD / rbb – KONTRASTE auf you tube “Schmutziges Uran …“

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Umweltverband: Industrie verschleiert Herkunft von Uran für deutsche AKW (Radiobeitrag DR Kultur)

13. September 2010

Der Umweltverband Uran-Netzwerk hat Politik und Wirtschaft vorgeworfen, die Umstände zu verheimlichen, unter denen Uran für die deutschen Atomkraftwerke abgebaut wird. … read more   Radio-Beitrag Deutschlandradio Kultur

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Greenland’s Zero-Tolerance-Policy towards Uranium Mining still in place

7. September 2010

After some confusion around a Greenland multi-element mine, the Greenland Government confirmed that its “zero tolerance policy” toward uranium mining is still in place.

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19th World Congress of IPPNW (Basel/Switzerland)

31. August 2010

19th World Congress of IPPNW International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Basel / Switzerland IPPNW call for appropriate measures to ban uranium mining worldwideAt its 19th World Congress in Basel, Switzerland, IPPNW’s International Council made a strong and clear statement, requesting a Ban on Uranium Mining and production of yellowcake; the statement refers…

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Die schmutzige Seite der Atomkraft (Radiobeitrag SWR2)

30. August 2010

Ärztekongress beschäftigt sich mit den gesundheitlichen Folgen des Uranabbaus Weltweit leiden Tausende Menschen unter den Folgen des Uranabbaus. Ärzte haben sich bei einem Kongress in Basel mit den Folgen auseinandergesetzt. Beitrag von Henning Hooss. SWR2 Impuls vom 30.08.2010

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19th World Congress of IPPNW Pre Congress “Sacred Lands, Poisoned Peoples”

29. August 2010

The pre-Congress calls in its final statement for an end of uranium mining: “Uranium and its radioactive decay produts must remain in the ground. We stand in solidarity with those working for an end to uranium mining and processing, irresponsible radioactive waste management, nuclear power and nuclear weapons”. The text of the Indigenous Peoples statement…

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IPPNW’S World Congress calls for a ‘Global Ban on Uranium Mining’

29. August 2010

IPPNW held a 1-day pre-congress to their 2010 annual world-congress in Basel, Switzerland, “Sacred Land – Poisoned Peoples / Indigenous Peopeles and Uranium Mining”. Delegates to the pre-congress released a joint statement calling for an end to all uranium mining and processing, irresponsible radioactive waste management, nuclear power and nuclear weapons.

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Fact-finding Mission betreffs Uranabbau in Tanzania

28. August 2010

Tanzania: Dar Es Salaam / Bahi / Dodoma Ute Koczy (MdB, Die GRÜNEN) und Jüttner (MdB, CDU) in Tanzania Fact-finding Mission betreffs Uranabbau siehe Bericht auf der website der GRÜNEN

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Allgemeine Situation

18. June 2010

Ein kurzer Überblick zur Situation in Tanzania.

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Namibia Übersicht 2010

18. June 2010

Eine kurze Übersicht zur Lage in Namibia.

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Communique de Presse de ASADHO Katanga re: Rapport sur Shinkolobwe

18. June 2010

[26/03/2009] Communique de Presse de ASADHO Katanga re: Rapport sur Shinkolobwe View/Download PDF    

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Think nuclear is clean energy? Ask the Nigeriens (The Ecologist)

1. June 2010

Carolyn Lebel1st June, 2010 As the new nuclear renaissance grows, so too does uranium extraction. In Niger, which boasts some of the world’s richest deposits, NGOs saythat the poor are being exploited for the West’s ‘clean energy’.

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Uranium One History – May 2010 – Uranium One closes the door on Dominion

9. May 2010

By: Liezel Hill 11th May 2010 TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Uranium One has finally sold its Dominion project in South Africa, the company announced on Monday, bringing an end to what CEO Jean Nortier called a “sad chapter” for the miner.

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No nuclear waste storage facility for Sask: Wall negative public opinion makes option unlikely (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

15. April 2010

by James Wood Saskatoon StarPhoenix April 15, 2011   Premier Brad Wall says Saskatchewan residents haven’t warmed to the idea of storing nuclear waste in the province and it is highly unlikely the government would allow such a facility to be built. Wall made the comments Thursday after a petition with more than 4,500 signatures…

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Hazards of Uranium

12. April 2010

by Inge Lindemann, Oct / Nov 2008 / April 2010 A comprehensive compilation of the basics and the latest findings in regard to the health hazards of uranium, the diseases it may cause, the effects on environment, water, air etc., with links to the relevant scientific studies. … read more

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The origin of nuclear power

9. April 2010

Uranium has forced people to move   Publicerad 100325 15:40.    For over 30 years, a large proportion of the uranium used to produce electricity in the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant in Sweden derived from Canada. Uranium mining has forced indigenous people to flee from the land where they lived for thousands of years.

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Erfolgreicher Widerstand gegen Uranabbau in Portugal

21. February 2010

Aus CONTRASTE Nr. 305 (Februar 2010, Seite 4)   Weidende Schafe und Ziegen unter Korkeichen und unter silbrig in der Sonne  glänzenden Olivenhainen; Gärten voller Orangen- und Mandarinenbäume; sanft  gurgelnde, klare Bäche; duftende Rauchwürste, Schinken und der berühmte  Käse von Nisa: Die Landschaft rund um das mittelalterliche Städtchen  gleichen Namens in Portugal ist reich an Tradition…

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Advanced Biochemical and Biophysical Aspects of Uranium Contamination

12. November 2009

by Dr. Chris Busby and Prof. Dr. Ewald Schnug, Nov 2009 Latest scientific findings of Prof. Schnug and Dr. Busby in regard to uranium contamination. … read more

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7th Soutwest Indigenous Uranium Forum (Sky City/New Mexico/USA)

22. October 2009

The Southwest US has – again – become a target area for uranium mining companies from the conference: highly recommended:“From Radioactive Mines to Radioactive Weapons“, Video, Part 1 – 3 (ENGLISH) Program of 7th Southwest Uranium Forum (ENGLISH)

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Moratorum and Mining of Uranium: Nova Scotia/Canada

14. October 2009

A moratorium on exploration and mining of uranium in Nova Scotia will be made law. The province introduced legislation today, Oct. 14, to entrench a uranium ban that had been in effect since 1981.

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Action days concerning Uranium Mining (Ranua/Finland)

13. October 2009

with international experts click:Uranium Power Meets Local and International Resistance in Finland (ENGLISH) Ranua Uranium Exploration Action (ENGLISH) Ureinwohner Lapplands durch Uranabbau bedroht (GERMAN)

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Declarations of Arusha and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

12. October 2009

In October 2009, Tanzanian NGO’s in cooperation with European NGO’s organized the Tanzania Uranium Awareness Campaign 2009, starting with a conference in Arusha and ending with a 2-day conference in Dar Es Salaam. During both conferences, participants expressed major concerns about the possible dangers of uranium mining coming to their country, and at the final…

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Rally against further nuclearization of the Saskatoon Province in Sask., Can.

4. October 2009

click:“No Nuclear Power: Rally” (ARTICLE in StarPhoenix, Oct 5, 2009, local Saskatchewan newspaper) ANNOUNCEMENT of the Rally by the Saskatchewan Greens

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