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A fifth of the UK’s energy comes from nuclear but opposition to the power source persists. Environmentalists say the best argument against nuclear energy are Fukushima and Chernobyl . They say whilst the risks of accidents are tiny, the impact if something goes wrong can be devastating - and the fall-out over what to do with millions of tonnes of water used to cool the power station at Fukushima illustrates that global public confidence in nuclear energy still needs repair. There are always going to be bigger safety concerns about nuclear energy compared to say wind or solar. That coupled mainly with cost issues means environmental groups like Greenpeace are opposed to the building of new nuclear power stations. Advertisement Nuclear energy is expensive, largely due to the safety systems needed, while the cost of renewables like solar fall year on year. The world is being urged to turn its back on fossil fuels like coal and favour low … [Read more...] about Fukushima ‘failings’ add fuel to fire of world’s anti-nuclear movement

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government on Tuesday defended a new anti-terrorism law that will be put to a nationwide referendum in June and that includes restrictive measures on child suspects. Under Switzerland's system of direct democracy, a committee collected signatures to force a referendum to overturn the law that was adopted by parliament in September. The referendum will take place on June 13. The new law allows the police to intervene with preventative measures if they have concrete and current indications of terrorist activity, the government said in a statement. However, it contains some controversial points, such as preventive house detention for potential offenders from the age of 15 as well as electronic surveillance and restraining orders for people from the age of 12 who are considered a threat. It can also stop people leaving the country. "Experience shows that there are under-age persons to whom these measures could be applied," Justice and Police … [Read more...] about Swiss government defends anti-terrorism law against critcism over child rights

A policeman throws a stone at Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan supporters during protests in Lahore. LAHORE, Pakistan: Thousands of supporters of a Pakistan Islamist party who blocked major roads to protest the arrest of their leader also disrupted critical oxygen supplies for Covid-19 patients, health officials said Tuesday. Major intersections remained closed in Lahore, Pakistan's second-biggest city, after the arrest on Monday of Saad Rizvi, the leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). The party has led calls for the expulsion of the French ambassador, after the government of President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for a magazine's right to republish cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammed -- an act deemed blasphemous by many Muslims. Yasmin Rashid, a leading health official in Punjab, said the disruption of oxygen supplies during protests Monday night had been a "crisis". "Please do not block roads for ambulances and for visitors to the hospitals. Some ambulances are … [Read more...] about Pakistan anti-France protests disrupt Covid-19 oxygen, say officials

Actor Nick Cannon announced he was taking a break from his radio show amid the fallout from his anti-Semitic comments. Cannon made the announcement Thursday on his Twitter account. Morning radio family. I have decided to take some time away from my radio show so I can commit myself to deeper, more thorough reflection and education. — Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) July 16, 2020 “Morning radio family,” Cannon tweeted. “I have decided to take some time away from my radio show so I can commit myself to deeper, more thorough reflection and education.” “I will use this time to establish an action plan towards real, impactful change and advocacy aimed at bringing people together,” he added. “I continue to express my gratitude to the Rabbis, community leaders and institutions who have reached out to me to help enlighten me.” (RELATED: Nick Cannon Apologizes For Anti-Semitic Rant) “Their input and friendship will help me as I further commit myself to more profound … [Read more...] about Nick Cannon Is Taking ‘Time Away’ From Radio Show Following Anti-Semitic Rant

Fox is allowing Nick Cannon to remain on “The Masked Singer” despite his anti-Semitic and anti-white comments, the company said in a statement. Cannon’s commentary came during a June 30 episode of his “Cannon’s Class” podcast, where he spoke with Professor Griff, who has a record of making anti-Semitic comments. The two pushed anti-Semitic theories, claimed black people are unable to be anti-Semitic because “the Semitic people are black people.” Cannon also said “white people” and Jewish people are “the true savages.” Fox confirmed that Cannon “is clear and remorseful that his words were wrong” after the host issued an apology Wednesday. The network added that it “will move forward with Nick and help him advance this important conversation, broadly.” “When we were made aware of Nick Cannon’s interview with Richard Griffin on YouTube, we immediately began a dialogue with Nick,” Fox wrote in a statement to the Daily Caller. “He is clear and remorseful that his words were … [Read more...] about Fox Refuses To Fire Nick Cannon After Anti-Semitic, Anti-White Comments