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Friday, December 9, 2016

Secret CIA assessment says Russia was trying to help Trump win White House - The Washington Post

Secret CIA assessment says Russia was trying to help Trump win White House - The Washington Post

REPORT: Half Of All US Nuclear Reactors Are Risking Closure


Daily Caller News Foundation

REPORT: Half Of All US Nuclear Reactors Are Risking Closure

Photo of Andrew Follett

http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/09/report-half-of-all-us-nuclear-reactors-are-risking-closure/

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup December 9, 2016



Nuclear Roundup
December 9, 2016
A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.
Iran Nuclear Deal

Emboldened Iran hawks eager to press Tehran on nuclear violations under Donald Trump

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/8/james-mattis-pick-emboldens-iran-hawks-eager-to-pr/

Trump and His Iran-Haters

http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=80231

United States

Cuts to the Hedge

http://allthingsnuclear.org/emacdonald/cutthehedge

Today in military nuclear waste

http://thebulletin.org/today-military-nuclear-waste10260

Federal nuclear waste dump has more to do before reopening

http://krqe.com/2016/12/08/federal-nuclear-waste-dump-has-more-to-do-before-reopening/

Udall Votes For Major National Defense Bill To Secure NM Priorities

http://krwg.org/post/udall-votes-major-national-defense-bill-secure-nm-priorities

INL’s Peters to meet with transition team

http://www.postregister.com/articles/news-daily-email-todays-headlines/2016/12/08/inl%E2%80%99s-peters-meet-transition-team

Trump Team’s Memo Hints at Broad Shake-Up of U.S. Energy Policy

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-09/trump-team-s-memo-hints-at-broad-shake-up-of-u-s-energy-policy

Trump Team’s Asking for Ways U.S. Can Keep Nuclear Power Alive

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-09/trump-s-team-is-asking-for-ways-u-s-can-keep-nuclear-alive

Senate passes federal funding bill that includes funds for Savannah River Site's MOX facility

http://www.aikenstandard.com/news/senate-passes-federal-funding-bill-that-includes-funds-for-savannah/article_84539486-bd8f-11e6-8b50-b3104490e6ae.html

General Atomics, Nordion to Get Phase II Funds from DOE to Support Medical Isotope Production

http://blog.executivebiz.com/2016/12/general-atomics-nordion-to-get-phase-ii-funds-from-doe-to-support-medical-isotope-production/

International

U.S. official warns of North Korean nuclear capabilities

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/u-s-official-warns-north-korean-nuclear-capabilities/

North Korea’s Kim can fire, but not target nuclear weapons

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/north-koreas-kim-can-fire-but-not-target-nuclear-weapons/news-story/f6fc270a93a42593bc14f16eafa7eb03

China 'needs more nuclear weapons to deal with Trump': Government mouthpiece newspaper says extra defence is required should US treat Beijing 'unacceptably'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4012440/China-build-nuclear-arms-prepare-Trump-media

Kashmir, climate change, and nuclear war

http://thebulletin.org/kashmir-climate-change-and-nuclear-war10261

Are Nuclear Weapons Pushing India and Pakistan towards War?

http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/are-nuclear-weapons-pushing-india-pakistan-towards-war-18664

Japan Deal Signals India’s Nuclear Normalization, but With Limits

http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/20646/japan-deal-signals-india-s-nuclear-normalization-but-with-limits

India’s civil nuclear deals

http://pakobserver.net/indias-civil-nuclear-deals/

A Global Nuclear Winter: Avoiding the Unthinkable in India and Pakistan

http://fpif.org/global-nuclear-winter-avoiding-unthinkable-india-pakistan/

Russia Seen Moving New Missiles To Eastern Europe

http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2016/12/08/504737811/russia-seen-moving-new-missiles-to-eastern-europe

Russia’s Buildup in Kaliningrad to Test Donald Trump on NATO

http://www.wsj.com/articles/russias-buildup-in-kaliningrad-to-test-donald-trump-on-nato-1481279401

US-Russia rift threatens science ties that keep us safe

http://thebulletin.org/us-russia-rift-threatens-science-ties-keep-us-safe10264

Japan Raises Estimate for 2011 Nuclear Accident to $200 Billion

http://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-raises-estimate-for-2011-nuclear-accident-to-200-billion-1481270326

What the U.S. Government Really Thought of Israel’s Apparent 1979 Nuclear Test

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/12/1979-vela-incident-nuclear-test-israel-south-africa-214507

General Interest

Safeguard the World’s Nuclear Arsenals

http://www.stanleyfoundation.org/articles.cfm?id=837

NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

http://www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/1202245/nuclear-weapons-in-the-21st-century/

Radioactive Diamond Batteries -- Making Good Use Of Nuclear Waste

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2016/12/09/radioactive-diamond-batteries-making-good-use-of-nuclear-waste/#7563cea56bac

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The Energy Collective Daily: Oil Markets Not Convinced OPEC Deal Can Kill The Glut

Oil Markets Not Convinced OPEC Deal Can Kill The Glut | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective

Anti-nuclear group applauds closing of Palisades nuclear plant | MLive.com

Anti-nuclear group applauds closing of Palisades nuclear plant | MLive.com

Decommissioning Palisades nuclear plant a lengthy process, NRC says | MLive.com

Decommissioning Palisades nuclear plant a lengthy process, NRC says | MLive.com

Anti-nuclear movement set its sight on Calif. closures


Anti-nuclear movement set its sight on Calif. closures


http://www.eenews.net/energywire/2016/12/09/stories/1060046916

India’s civil nuclear deals

 

India’s civil nuclear deals


http://pakobserver.net/indias-civil-nuclear-deals/

Today in military nuclear waste

 

Today in military nuclear waste


http://thebulletin.org/today-military-nuclear-waste10260

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Nuclear Roundup December 9, 2016


Nuclear Roundup
December 9, 2016
A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.
Iran Nuclear Deal

Emboldened Iran hawks eager to press Tehran on nuclear violations under Donald Trump

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/8/james-mattis-pick-emboldens-iran-hawks-eager-to-pr/

Trump and His Iran-Haters

http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=80231

United States

Cuts to the Hedge

http://allthingsnuclear.org/emacdonald/cutthehedge

Today in military nuclear waste

http://thebulletin.org/today-military-nuclear-waste10260

Federal nuclear waste dump has more to do before reopening

http://krqe.com/2016/12/08/federal-nuclear-waste-dump-has-more-to-do-before-reopening/

Udall Votes For Major National Defense Bill To Secure NM Priorities

http://krwg.org/post/udall-votes-major-national-defense-bill-secure-nm-priorities

INL’s Peters to meet with transition team

http://www.postregister.com/articles/news-daily-email-todays-headlines/2016/12/08/inl%E2%80%99s-peters-meet-transition-team

Trump Team’s Memo Hints at Broad Shake-Up of U.S. Energy Policy

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-09/trump-team-s-memo-hints-at-broad-shake-up-of-u-s-energy-policy

Trump Team’s Asking for Ways U.S. Can Keep Nuclear Power Alive

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-09/trump-s-team-is-asking-for-ways-u-s-can-keep-nuclear-alive

Senate passes federal funding bill that includes funds for Savannah River Site's MOX facility

http://www.aikenstandard.com/news/senate-passes-federal-funding-bill-that-includes-funds-for-savannah/article_84539486-bd8f-11e6-8b50-b3104490e6ae.html

General Atomics, Nordion to Get Phase II Funds from DOE to Support Medical Isotope Production

http://blog.executivebiz.com/2016/12/general-atomics-nordion-to-get-phase-ii-funds-from-doe-to-support-medical-isotope-production/

International

U.S. official warns of North Korean nuclear capabilities

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/u-s-official-warns-north-korean-nuclear-capabilities/

North Korea’s Kim can fire, but not target nuclear weapons

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/north-koreas-kim-can-fire-but-not-target-nuclear-weapons/news-story/f6fc270a93a42593bc14f16eafa7eb03

China 'needs more nuclear weapons to deal with Trump': Government mouthpiece newspaper says extra defence is required should US treat Beijing 'unacceptably'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4012440/China-build-nuclear-arms-prepare-Trump-media

Kashmir, climate change, and nuclear war

http://thebulletin.org/kashmir-climate-change-and-nuclear-war10261

Are Nuclear Weapons Pushing India and Pakistan towards War?

http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/are-nuclear-weapons-pushing-india-pakistan-towards-war-18664

Japan Deal Signals India’s Nuclear Normalization, but With Limits

http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/20646/japan-deal-signals-india-s-nuclear-normalization-but-with-limits

India’s civil nuclear deals

http://pakobserver.net/indias-civil-nuclear-deals/

A Global Nuclear Winter: Avoiding the Unthinkable in India and Pakistan

http://fpif.org/global-nuclear-winter-avoiding-unthinkable-india-pakistan/

Russia Seen Moving New Missiles To Eastern Europe

http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2016/12/08/504737811/russia-seen-moving-new-missiles-to-eastern-europe

Russia’s Buildup in Kaliningrad to Test Donald Trump on NATO

http://www.wsj.com/articles/russias-buildup-in-kaliningrad-to-test-donald-trump-on-nato-1481279401

US-Russia rift threatens science ties that keep us safe

http://thebulletin.org/us-russia-rift-threatens-science-ties-keep-us-safe10264

Japan Raises Estimate for 2011 Nuclear Accident to $200 Billion

http://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-raises-estimate-for-2011-nuclear-accident-to-200-billion-1481270326

What the U.S. Government Really Thought of Israel’s Apparent 1979 Nuclear Test

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/12/1979-vela-incident-nuclear-test-israel-south-africa-214507

General Interest

Safeguard the World’s Nuclear Arsenals

http://www.stanleyfoundation.org/articles.cfm?id=837

NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

http://www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/1202245/nuclear-weapons-in-the-21st-century/

Radioactive Diamond Batteries -- Making Good Use Of Nuclear Waste

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2016/12/09/radioactive-diamond-batteries-making-good-use-of-nuclear-waste/#7563cea56bac

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The Economics of Coastal Climate Change

The Economics of Coastal Climate Change

A new special edition of the Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics is now available:  Volume 3, Issue 2—The Economics of Coastal Climate Change Adaptation.  This edition addresses the economic issues involved in the planning and implementation of strategies to adapt to climate change effects in coastal regions, with particular focus on sea level rise.  This is a field which has received very little attention in the general economic discussion of climate change and we hope this special edition will catalyze a broad range of new research and policy discussions.

Trump transition team for Energy Department seeks names of employees involved in climate meetings - The Washington Post

Trump transition team for Energy Department seeks names of employees involved in climate meetings - The Washington Post

Entergy to Close Palisades in Fall 2018 - Nuclear Energy Institute

Entergy to Close Palisades in Fall 2018 - Nuclear Energy Institute

Supporters tout climate benefits of new Illinois energy policy | Government and Politics | thesouthern.com

Supporters tout climate benefits of new Illinois energy policy | Government and Politics | thesouthern.com

New report details Pennsylvania nuclear plants’ positive impact on state economy - Daily Energy Insider

New report details Pennsylvania nuclear plants’ positive impact on state economy - Daily Energy Insider

Daily Caller News Foundation America’s Nuclear Industry Expects A Boom Under Trump

Daily Caller News Foundation

America’s Nuclear Industry Expects A Boom Under Trump

Photo of Andrew Follett


http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/08/americas-nuclear-industry-expects-a-boom-under-trump/

Editorial With Harry Reid’s retirement, will the Yucca Mountain plan be revived?


Editorial

With Harry Reid’s retirement, will the Yucca Mountain plan be revived?


http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-yucca-mountain-restarted-20161207-story.html

International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference

International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference

Creating a Safe and Secure Energy Future for Generations to Come-
Driving Toward Long-Term Storage and Disposal Now
Westin | Charlotte, NC | April 9-13, 2017
Plan to Attend. Share your Knowledge. Make an Impact.
 
Used fuel and high-level waste long-term storage and/or disposal is an immediate, world-wide need requiring consent-based processes. Transferring information and knowledge to the generations inheriting this responsibility is the focus of IHLRW's international forum.
 
Success requires active participation from industry, government, academia, policy-makers, and the interested public. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in information sharing as are graduating engineers and scientists, all of whom will be tasked with working toward realistic storage and disposal options that benefit their generation.
 

Bulletin of the Atomic scientists Friday, December 9, 2016


Friday, December 9, 2016
 
 
Rachel Oswald
Donald Trump’s presidential election victory raises many international security questions, including the future of a US ballistic missile shield in Europe, an effort long opposed by someone with whom Trump wishes to build a new relationship—Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rachel Oswald's reporting on this project was supported by a grant from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
 
 
Zia Mian
A new source of conflict between Pakistan and India has emerged, centered on Kashmir. It is a struggle over access to water.
 
 
Viet Phuong Nguyen
It’s still unclear whether Vietnam will be part of the “nuclear renaissance,” but with dedicated efforts and support from abroad, its nuclear achievements to date can at least be preserved in a safe and productive way.

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Phil Torres
 
Consider a seemingly simple question: If the means were available, who exactly would destroy the world?
 
 
 
John Cook
 
During the 2016 election’s latter weeks, fake news was shared more on Facebook than real news.
 
 
Hua Han
 
How vigorously China pursues its existing disarmament commitments, and whether it takes a leadership role in disarmament, depend on the answers to three questions. Round three of our debate on China's role in the nuclear order opens.
 
 
 
Dan Drollette Jr., Lucien Crowder
 
This week we look at an article by Science and Security Board member David Titley, who is concerned about reports that a senior Trump advisor, former Pennsylvania Rep. Bob Walker, has called for ending NASA earth science research, a proposal that has alarmed the climate research community. Also, a recent roof collapse at the Energy Department's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), raises new safety questions.
 
 
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Kennette Benedict
 
Kennette Benedict, the Bulletin's Senior Advisor, offers insight to President-elect Trump to navigate the policy landscape with Russia and address disarmament and nonproliferation, among other issues.
 
 
Farewell and best wishes
The staff at the Bulletin would like to thank Sophia Weaver for her 18-month internship with us. We are grateful for the significant amount of time, enthusiasm, and expertise she brought to our team, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
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