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*Two quick things for the folks on the forum;* This from the FT and RGE on Uranium prices - Uranium prices are up 45% in 4 months to $60 a pound - more at http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/35c2d7ca-f8c7-11df-b550-00144feab49a.html#axzz16fAj7ZRB. Previously it seems there has been an assumption in energy policies that nuclear fuels would be treated as a semi-renewable source, or one which was not subject to scarcity. The costs should not have a huge bearing as the volume of fuel used is low, but politically it may kick start some protectionism over resources or politicise its trade further. Also, and I apologise if this has already been posted or you have received it eslewhere, I got it in a digest from the Sustainable Development Research Network: *"New Report – ‘Making the case for the social sciences No3: Sustainability, the environment and climate change’* For several decades scientists have argued that the increasing demands being placed on the planet’s resources are in the long run unsustainable. The precise consequences of the growing global population for climate change remain uncertain in their timing and distribution but we are already observing declines in biodiversity, widespread destruction of forests, exhaustion of fisheries, soil erosion and environmental pollution. Add to this mix the threat of climate change linked to rising sea-levels, water shortages and more extreme weather events, and the outlook worsens. This report highlights that the work of social scientists is central to finding solutions since the causes and consequences of such environmental issues are broadly societal. We need a better understanding of international geopolitics, environmental risks and vulnerability, consumer behaviour, energy security, and the delivery of policy. The case studies included in the report seek to demonstrate the extensive and continuing contribution of social research to the development of appropriate solutions through policy initiative and best practice at all scales of governance. More...<http://www.acss.org.uk/docs/Making%20the%20Case/INF176%20climate%20change_web.pdf>" http://www.acss.org.uk/docs/Making%20the%20Case/INF176%20climate%20change_web.pdf Best, Jon