[SGRupdate] New on the SGR Website

[Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR)]

A selection of articles from the latest SGR Newsletter are now available
to download...

* A new era for arms conversion?
Dr Stuart Parkinson argues that recently announced military cuts coupled
with an expanding 'green' economy suggest the start of major shift in the
UK economy.
http://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/sgr.org.uk/files/SGRNL39_Armsconversion.pdf

* The Strategic Defence and Security Review – missing the point?
Prof Paul Rogers argues that only with a fundamental change in approach
will the UK's defence and security strategies be 'fit for purpose'.
http://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/sgr.org.uk/files/SGRNL39_SDSR.pdf

* Nuclear adventures in Finland
Prof Claus Montonen reveals disturbing evidence of shortcuts, overspending
and commercial infighting during the construction of Olkiluoto 3
– the first of a planned new generation of nuclear power stations in Europe.
http://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/sgr.org.uk/files/SGRNL39_Newnuclearpower.pdf

* FiT for purpose? Renewable energy funding in the UK
Prof David Elliot critically assesses the financial mechanisms offered by
the UK government to stimulate growth in renewable energy technologies.
http://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/sgr.org.uk/files/SGRNL39_Renewableenergyfunding.pdf
(N.B. This article was written before the latest government announcements
on reform of the electricity sector but, given the shortcomings in
these reforms, this article is all the more cogent.)

* A few words from Director
Dr Stuart Parkinson examines the government's spending cuts from an SGR
perspective.
http://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/sgr.org.uk/files/SGRNL39_Afewwords.pdf


For further details on the newsletter, including a full list of articles
and details of how to order a copy, see:
http://www.sgr.org.uk/publications/sgr-newsletter-no-39