Nuclear Power

PR Firm Sought To Spin Nuclear Waste Concerns

by Diane Farsetta — June 11, 2007 - 4:51pm

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DoE's) "division in charge of disposal and storage of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste, notably the controversial Yucca Mountain project, is on the hunt for a PR firm to develop its communications and public outreach," reports O'Dwyer's.

Main Source: 
O'Dwyer's PR Daily (sub req'd), June 7, 2007

Nuclear Greenwashing

by Sheldon Rampton — May 30, 2007 - 7:07am

Professional Greenpeace turncoat Patrick Moore is going around with a slide show that "isn't as slick as Al Gore's," writes Amanda Witherell, promoting nuclear power as a safe, clean, reliable and emissions-free solution to g

Main Source: 
San Francisco Bay Guardian, May 29, 2007

One Sham Nuclear Review Replaces Another

by Bob Burton — May 27, 2007 - 2:25am

In a signal that the departure of Tony Blair as British Prime Minister won't result in any major policy shifts, Prime Minister-elect Gordon Brown has supported the construction of up to eight new nuclear power stations.

Main Source: 
The Guardian (UK), May 23, 2007

Nuclear Industry Pins Hopes on Subsidies

by Bob Burton — April 23, 2007 - 3:13pm

Around the world there are consultants, PR advisers and industry associations hyping nuclear power as a "solution" to global warming. However, they rarely mention the hidden costs. In a recent briefing for Wall Street analysts, the major U.S.

Main Source: 
Australian Broadcasting Corporation, April 22, 2007

Moore Spin: Or, How Reporters Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Nuclear Front Groups

by Diane Farsetta — March 14, 2007 - 8:52am
  • Topics: Activism, Front Groups, Nuclear Power, Video News Releases, Public Relations

    • "We just find it maddening that Hill & Knowlton, which has an $8 million account with the nuclear industry, should have such an easy time working the press," concluded the Columbia Journalism Review in an editorial in its July / August 2006 issue.

    Moore Delivers For Nuclear Waste Client

    by Bob Burton — January 24, 2007 - 5:36am

    The most recent pro-nuclear presentation by Patrick Moore, a former Greenpeace activist turned PR consultant, was at the annual conference of EnergySolutions.

    Main Source: 
    Salt Lake Tribune, January 20, 2007

    Scientists Say UK Nuclear Waste Committee Was Rubbish

    by Diane Farsetta — January 19, 2007 - 11:19am

    Two scientists who served on the British government's Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) but later resigned from it have gone public with harsh criticisms. Professor David Ball and Dr.

    Main Source: 
    The Independent (UK), January 19, 2007
    Syndicate content