Video: New footage has surfaced online of the 1958 Wahoo and Umbrella nuclear tests, conducted in the Pacific Ocean. The United States government wanted to test the effects of an underwater nuclear explosion on nearby shipping vessels. They therefore placed a large navy warship close to the blast and measured the bomb’s effects. Trails of […] The post Video: Massive … [Read more...] about Video: Massive Underwater Nuclear Blast
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Kim Jong Un speaks out on nuclear weapons
Video: There is growing concern worldwide about new satellite images that appear to show activity around a North Korean nuclear test site. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. The post Kim Jong Un speaks out on nuclear weapons appeared first on The Johannesburg Times. Read the full article by JHB Times News Desk here: The Johannesburg Times Submit and get free press releases here: … [Read more...] about Kim Jong Un speaks out on nuclear weapons
Nuclear power in South Africa: ‘only on a scale and pace the country can afford’ | The Conversation
South Africa hasn't veered away from nuclear as an energy option, but President Jacob Zuma signalled a slowdown. ShutterstockSouth African President Jacob Zuma spoke about energy in his State of the Nation address. The Conversation’s Energy and Environment editor, Ozayr Patel, and Voice of Wits producer, Elna Schutz, interviewed Professor of Physics Hartmut Winkler to get … [Read more...] about Nuclear power in South Africa: ‘only on a scale and pace the country can afford’ | The Conversation
SA must hold nuclear referendum – Catholic Church
The Catholic Church in South Africa called on government on Tuesday to suspend its nuclear procurement plans and hold a referendum on the issue as a matter of urgency. The Justice and Peace Commission for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) said in a statement that the economic and safety risks of the nuclear […] The post SA must hold nuclear … [Read more...] about SA must hold nuclear referendum – Catholic Church
Energy ministry confirms next step in nuclear plan
The Department of Energy (DoE) officially confirmed on Saturday that Cabinet has authorised the department to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for South Africa’s nuclear procurement programme. This is the first official government statement regarding the decision that was made during the infamous Cabinet meeting on December 9, which occurred just before Nhlanhla Nene … [Read more...] about Energy ministry confirms next step in nuclear plan
