On the 1-year anniversary of the nuclear meltdown in Japan, Prevention investigates America's risk.
www.prevention.com/health/.../
Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry. Nuclear Activities
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Are We At Risk of a Nuclear Meltdown?
Are We At Risk of a Nuclear Meltdown? - Prevention.com
On the 1-year anniversary of the nuclear meltdown in Japan, Prevention investigates America's risk.
www.prevention.com/health/.../
On the 1-year anniversary of the nuclear meltdown in Japan, Prevention investigates America's risk.
www.prevention.com/health/.../
Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown by Takashi Hirose
| Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown - Takashi Hirose In his book published in June 2011 titled Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown Takashi Hirose gives a concise, convincing, and highly accessible criticism of the way ... kenjihayakawa.blogspot.com/... |
Dear Secretary Panetta: U.S. Taxpayers Have Better Things to Do With Their Money Than Fund Nukes in Europe
Dear Secretary Panetta: U.S. Taxpayers Have Better Things to Do With Their Money Than Fund Nukes in Europe
The
Project for Government Oversight has written a letter to Secretary of
Defense Leon Panetta reminding him that it's U.S. taxpayers who pay for
nuclear weapons in Europe.
$1 bn shale-gas deal sweetens Beijing trip by Canada's Harper
$1 bn shale-gas deal sweetens Beijing trip by Canada's Harper
PetroChina's
estimated US$1 billion purchase of a stake in a Canadian shale-gas
project sets the tone for Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to
Beijing next week. China's urgent desire to exploit its own vast
unconventional gas reserves dovetails nicely with Canada's technological
know-how and willingness to do business. - Robert M Cutler
NRC Releases Draft Report on Simulated Accident at Two Nuclear Reactors
NRC Releases Draft Report on Simulated Accident at Two Nuclear ...
Edwin S. Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists comments on a draft report from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission analyzing the potential ...
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Edwin S. Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists comments on a draft report from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission analyzing the potential ...
www.ucsusa.org/news/press.../
Worn Pipes Shut California Reactors
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BDI Says German Nuclear Exit Threatens Jobs, Focus Reports
| BDI Says German Nuclear Exit Threatens Jobs, Focus Reports Bloomberg Hans-Peter Keitel, head of the BDI federation of German industry, warned that the decision to drop nuclear power threatens thousands of jobs because of rising energy costs, Focus reported, citing an interview. German energy costs are among the highest ... |
Nuclear Power is Part of USA Energy Mix
| Nuclear Power Is Part of USA Energy Mix Huffington Post So, as we continue to discuss such issues, I encourage you to check out additional independent, third party reports that shed light on nuclear power and how it's a vital component of the US energy mix. Looking forward to hearing thoughts and sharing ... |
from Oil and Glory The Weekly Wrap -- Feb. 3, 2012 The U.S. gas glut solution
from Oil and Glory
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The U.S. gas glut solution: Oil and gas companies are moving fast to eradicate a scourge -- fire-sale natural gas prices in the United States. The latest to move is Shell, which says it will carry out a dual strategy of exporting some of its U.S. shale gas in the form of liquefied natural gas, since prices in Europe and Asia are far higher, and meanwhile produce more lucrative oil from shale in North Dakota and elsewhere. As discussed previously, Chesapeake Energy and ConocoPhillips have announced they are dialing back on their shale gas production.
Then there is Alaska, where the gas equivalent of some 6 billion barrels of oil is stranded for lack of an export pipeline. For a long time, companies such as BP, ExxonMobil and Conoco had sought to build an expensive gas pipeline to the Lower 48 States, but they have been stymied, most recently by lack of demand. In November fall, Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell urged the companies to instead ship their gas to Asia in the form of LNG. Now, these Big Oil companies say they have seen the light -- they will export their North Slope gas to Asia, reports Reuters. So serious are they taking this issue that last month, the CEOs of all three companies themselves flew up to Alaska to meet with Parnell and nail down the decision. The line they are discussing to the port of Valdez could move 3 billion cubic feet of gas a day and cost $26 billion.
Back to the Public Service Board: Next Steps for Vermont Yankee
By Meredith Angwin, February 4, 2012
The court ruled in favor of Entergy in the recent court case. In consequence, Entergy applied to the Public Service Board for a Certificate of Public Good for Vermont Yankee.Judge Murtha's ruling in the case is over 100 pages long. At one level, however, it can be summarized as follows:The State of Vermont tried to alter a contract unilaterally. That is not allowed. The contract still stands... » Continue...
The court ruled in favor of Entergy in the recent court case. In consequence, Entergy applied to the Public Service Board for a Certificate of Public Good for Vermont Yankee.Judge Murtha's ruling in the case is over 100 pages long. At one level, however, it can be summarized as follows:The State of Vermont tried to alter a contract unilaterally. That is not allowed. The contract still stands... » Continue...
Bird Population in Collapse Near Fukushima
Bird Population in Collapse Near Fukushima
Study: Many species show “dramatically” elevated DNA mutation rates, developmental abnormalities and extinctions
An upcoming study shows the future for birds and insect life around Fukushima has been badly damaged, an ominous sign of things to come.The study, set to be published next week in Environmental Pollution, looked at 14 species of birds common to Fukushima and Chernobyl. David McNeill writes in the Irish Times:
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/02/03-3
French nuclear set to become more expensive than wind power
French nuclear set to become more expensive than wind power
REVE
The Court of Auditors in France has this week published a report revealing that the cost of producing nuclear energy is set to surge in France as old plants need updating and new safety standards put in place.
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The Court of Auditors in France has this week published a report revealing that the cost of producing nuclear energy is set to surge in France as old plants need updating and new safety standards put in place.
Nuclear Costs Are Going Up
Nuclear Costs Are Going Up
U.S. News & World Report
By Edward J. Markey When America stopped ordering new nuclear power plants in the 1970's, we had no long-term answer for what to do with radioactive waste that will remain deadly to humans for thousands of years. Today, we still don't have an answer.
U.S. News & World Report
By Edward J. Markey When America stopped ordering new nuclear power plants in the 1970's, we had no long-term answer for what to do with radioactive waste that will remain deadly to humans for thousands of years. Today, we still don't have an answer.
Nuclear industry in limbo after disasters
Nuclear industry in limbo after disasters
Financial Post
Between the fallout from the Fukushima disaster and the glut of natural gas hitting markets, the future of the nuclear industry in North America is in limbo
Financial Post
Between the fallout from the Fukushima disaster and the glut of natural gas hitting markets, the future of the nuclear industry in North America is in limbo
U.S. Should Bring an End to the Nuclear Era
U.S. Should Bring an End to the Nuclear Era
U.S. News & World Report
By Jim Riccio Jim Riccio has been Greenpeace's Nuclear Policy Analyst since 2001 and has over two decades of nuclear activist experience.
U.S. News & World Report
By Jim Riccio Jim Riccio has been Greenpeace's Nuclear Policy Analyst since 2001 and has over two decades of nuclear activist experience.
NRC Report: Nuclear Power Plants More Vulnerable to Earthquakes ...
| NRC Report: Nuclear Power Plants More Vulnerable to Earthquakes ... And stay tuned for our upcoming film Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown, airing Feb. 28, which chronicles exactly what happened during those fateful few weeks ... www.pbs.org/.../nrc-report- |
Nuclear accidents pose little risk to health: NRC | JunkScience.com By Editor
Nuclear accidents pose little risk to health: NRC | JunkScience.com
By Editor
“Successful implementation of existing mitigation measures can prevent reactor core damage or delay or reduce offsite releases of radioactive material,” the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said in the study.
By Editor
“Successful implementation of existing mitigation measures can prevent reactor core damage or delay or reduce offsite releases of radioactive material,” the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said in the study.
NRC Advances Southern Co. Bid to Build US Nuclear Units
NRC Advances Southern Co. Bid to Build US Nuclear Units
BusinessWeek
2 (Bloomberg) -- The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a vote for Feb. 9 on Southern Co.'s application for the first construction permit to build nuclear reactors in more than 30 years.
BusinessWeek
2 (Bloomberg) -- The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a vote for Feb. 9 on Southern Co.'s application for the first construction permit to build nuclear reactors in more than 30 years.
Has Petroleum Production Peaked, Ending the Era of Easy Oil?
Has Petroleum Production Peaked, Ending the Era of Easy Oil?
A new analysis concludes that easily extracted oil peaked in 2005, suggesting that dirtier fossil fuels will be burned and energy prices will rise.
Update from ANS: US News & World Reports “Debate Club” survey: Should Nuclear Power Be Expanded?
US News & World Reports “Debate Club” survey: Should Nuclear Power Be Expanded?By lscheele on Feb 03, 2012 04:41 pmU.S. News & World Report, an online news publication, features a “Debate Club” section wherein a topic is posed in the form of a question and experts submit opinions (or op-ed) in support or opposition to the question. On Friday, … Continue reading → Read in browser » |
Vermont Yankee owner wants $4.6 million for legal fees
Vermont Yankee owner wants $4.6 million for legal fees
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Blog Post: Nuclear Industry Receives New Earthquake Data for Central and Eastern U.S.
Blog Post: Nuclear Industry Receives New Earthquake Data for Central and Eastern U.S.
The majority of American nuclear plants will draw from a new and extensively revised dataset detailing the earthquake risk across much of the U.S. And although the research began in 2008, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said the Central and Eastern United States Seismic Source Characterization Project will inform decisions about plants’ seismic risks under safety changes ordered following the earthquake-triggered Fukushima Daiichi accidents in Japan.Extensive Wear Found in Recently Replaced SONGS Steam Generator
Blog Post: Extensive Wear Found in Recently Replaced SONGS Steam Generator
Just two years after it was replaced, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has reported significant wear in a steam generator at California’s San Onofre Nuclear Plant.Earlier in the week, San Onofre unit 3 was taken out of service because of a leaking steam generator tube that resulted in a small release of radioactive steam into an auxiliary building. On Thursday initial reports from NRC inspectors also outlined wear in similar equipment at neighboring unit 2. During a scheduled outage for maintenance and inspections, the NRC found the thickness of two tubes in one of unit 2's two steam generators had been worn away by a third. Of 9,700 tubes in the steam generator, 69 were found to be at least 20 percent worn, and 800 tubes were at least 10 percent worn.
Blog Post: Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review
Blog Post: Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review
A U.N. agency has found the initial health impacts of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi accident to be minimal, while another international body recently gave its approval to the so-called stress tests for the country’s other reactors. At Fukushima itself, the news was less encouraging, as leaks continue to plague the complex system of pipes moving contaminated water between treatment facilities and the damaged units.How to Go Green Without Going Crazy
How to Go Green Without Going Crazy
Utilities
worry about a lot of things, such as keeping the lights on, earning a
return for investors, and making regulators and customers happy with
their service.Now there is a new worry: How can they protect customers
from what one utility refers to as “mental fatigue?”
Nepal and Bangladesh to Establish Joint Venture 3,000 Megawatt Power Plant
Nepal and Bangladesh to Establish Joint Venture 3,000 Megawatt Power Plant
There
is a tendency when considering massive power projects in the Third
World to view them as ventures in which the host countries lack
expertise, capital, or both, necessitating outside investment and
know-how.
Such is not always the case, however.
Dhaka’s The Daily Star newspaper is reporting that on 30 January Nepalese Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun proposed establishing a 3,000-megawatt power plant in its territory in a joint venture with Bangladesh, making the pitch at a meeting with Bangladeshi…
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Such is not always the case, however.
Dhaka’s The Daily Star newspaper is reporting that on 30 January Nepalese Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun proposed establishing a 3,000-megawatt power plant in its territory in a joint venture with Bangladesh, making the pitch at a meeting with Bangladeshi…
Read more...
What Affect Will High Oil Prices Have on the 2012 Election
What Affect Will High Oil Prices Have on the 2012 Election
If
current trends continue, gasoline prices and U.S. energy policy seem
destined to play a larger role in the political debate prior to the
November elections than ever before. Gasoline on the East Coast is
already within striking distance of all-time highs and most
prognosticators are talking about the likelihood of $4+ gasoline before
summer. Although the U.S. consumer is more inured to $4 gasoline than
four years ago, the crossing of the $4 barrier is bound to set off
another round of recriminations and finger pointing as to just who or
what…
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An Abundant Supply of Cheap Oil is the Most Important Resource for Our Future
An Abundant Supply of Cheap Oil is the Most Important Resource for Our Future
Our
economy runs on oil. Most of the tractors used for growing food run on
oil. Nearly all of today’s cars and trucks run on oil. It is popular to
talk about changing to some other fuel, but the practicalities are that
any such change will be very slow. There is a huge cost associated with
replacing cars and trucks with vehicles using other fuels, assuming we
could figure out the technology to do this.
Since 2005, world crude oil supply has bumped up against what seems to be a limit of 75…
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Since 2005, world crude oil supply has bumped up against what seems to be a limit of 75…
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Burma’s Non-Nuclear Plans
Burma’s Non-Nuclear Plans
Last
year, senior Burmese officials dismissed the notion that the government
in Naypyidaw is pursuing a nuclear program, peaceful or otherwise.
Science and Technology Minister U Aye Myint became the first senior
official to openly deny the allegations of a nefarious weapons program.
He insisted that, despite considering the option of a civilian nuclear
program, Burma doesn’t have “sufficient resources” to embark on such an
initiative. Myint further asserted that his country had “no plan at all
to own nuclear weapons” and underlined Burma’s commitment to the
Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone Treaty, which it has signed and
deposited.
Since then, the military junta in Naypyidaw has continued its courtship
of the West with a charm offensive aimed at removing the smothering
sanctions that have targeted the regime for decades. The turning point,
it seems, came in December, when U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
visited the country with caveat-laden hopes ...
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A Glut of Cheap Oil is Vital For Our Future
A Glut of Cheap Oil is Vital For Our Future
Gail Tverberg, OilPrice.com
Our economy runs on oil. Most of the tractors used for growing food run on oil. Nearly all of today’s cars and trucks run on oil. It is popular to talk about changing to some other fuel, but the practicalities are that any such change will be very slow. There is a huge cost associated with replacing cars and trucks with vehicles using other fuels, assuming we could figure out the technology to do this. . .
Our economy runs on oil. Most of the tractors used for growing food run on oil. Nearly all of today’s cars and trucks run on oil. It is popular to talk about changing to some other fuel, but the practicalities are that any such change will be very slow. There is a huge cost associated with replacing cars and trucks with vehicles using other fuels, assuming we could figure out the technology to do this. . .
Sierra Club Took Millions From Nat Gas Industry
Sierra Club Took Millions From Nat Gas Industry
Bryan Walsh, TimeMainstream environmental groups have struggled to find the right line on shale natural gas and the hydraulic fracturing or fracking process.
Obama's Green Dreams Still a Nightmare
Obama's Green Dreams Still a Nightmare
Editorial, Investors
In recent days we learned sales of the Volt and Leaf cratered, President Obama's failed green jobs program is under investigation, and another "clean energy" company's in trouble. Green is the new red. Each week, it seems, brings fresh evidence that the Obama administration's obsession with so-called clean energy is an increasingly costly failure. . .
In recent days we learned sales of the Volt and Leaf cratered, President Obama's failed green jobs program is under investigation, and another "clean energy" company's in trouble. Green is the new red. Each week, it seems, brings fresh evidence that the Obama administration's obsession with so-called clean energy is an increasingly costly failure. . .
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'Minor Problem' might spell dramatic and controversial doom for California Nuclear Plant
Chernobyl experts hopeful on Fukushima
Experts: Japan nuclear evacuees could eventually return to homes
Residents affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear incident in Japan could eventually return to their homes, compared with the Chernobyl site in Ukraine, which remains inside a large restricted zone, Ukrainian nuclear experts said. "If people like to return and they will have a dose of less than 20 millisieverts per year, according to international standards this is possible," said Oleg Nasvit, a radiation expert and nuclear physicist at Kiev's National Institute for Strategic Studies. "This is not about this circle of 20 kilometers but it is about the radiological situation," he added. The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)/The Associated Press
Residents affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear incident in Japan could eventually return to their homes, compared with the Chernobyl site in Ukraine, which remains inside a large restricted zone, Ukrainian nuclear experts said. "If people like to return and they will have a dose of less than 20 millisieverts per year, according to international standards this is possible," said Oleg Nasvit, a radiation expert and nuclear physicist at Kiev's National Institute for Strategic Studies. "This is not about this circle of 20 kilometers but it is about the radiological situation," he added. The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)/The Associated Press
Time to fund for New Madrid quake is now
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| Time to fund for New Madrid quake is now The Tennessean Some of us may remember drills in school during the Cold War that had us prepare for a nuclear attack by hiding under desks and covering them in sheets. Fortunately, it never became a live exercise. Next week, 1.7 million people in nine states will ... |
PG&E loses bid to charge customers for quake study
| PG&E loses bid to charge customers for quake study San Francisco Chronicle Regulators have rejected Pacific Gas & Electric's request to charge ratepayers for Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant earthquake studies. The California Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday dismissed PG&E's motion to have ratepayers pay $85 million ... |
Update from ANS 2/3/12 ANS 2012 Student Conference: April 12-15 in Las Vegas, NV
ANS 2012 Student Conference: April 12-15 in Las Vegas, NVBy lscheele on Feb 03, 2012 01:00 amMark your calendars now for the 2012 ANS Student Conference! This year’s conference will be held in Las Vegas, NV, with the theme: Nuclear Science and Technology: Past, Present and Future. The ANS Nuclear Cafe will be carrying more details … Continue reading → Read in browser » |
US NRC Blog: 2011 New Reactor Annual Review Available
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Exclusive: How the Sierra Club Took Millions From the Natural Gas Industry—and Why They Stopped [UPDATE]
Exclusive: How the Sierra Club Took Millions From the Natural Gas Industry—and Why They Stopped [UPDATE]
U.S. shale gas reserve estimates plummet
U.S. shale gas reserve estimates plummet
The latest estimates of shale natural gas reserves in the U.S. represent a shocking step backward for the rapidly growing industry.
Full Article
The latest estimates of shale natural gas reserves in the U.S. represent a shocking step backward for the rapidly growing industry.
Full Article
I-Nuclear Update 2/3/12 China Guangdong Nuclear Power takes Kalahari, moves on to Extract Resources
China Guangdong Nuclear Power takes Kalahari, moves on to Extract Resources
by I-Nuclear
China
Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp’s takeover of London-listed Kalahari
Minerals was declared unconditional February 2, making Cgnpc the largest
shareholder, via Kalahari, of Extract Resources and its Husab uranium
project in Namibia.
The
takeover of Kalahari by Cgnpc clears the way for the Chinese state
firm’s planned downstream offer to buy all shares in Extract Resources,
according to a February 3 statement from Extract.
As of February 2, Cgnpc had 89.5% of Kalahari Minerals shares and had extended the offer to buy remaining shares indefinitely.
Under
the rules set by the Australian Stock Exchange, where Extract is
listed, Cgnpc must dispatch its planned A$8.65/share offer to Extract
shareholders no later than March 1, Extract said in the statement.
Located
near Swakopmund on the west coast of Namibia, Extract Resources’ Husab
uranium project is said by Extract to be the fourth largest uranium-only
deposit in the world, with measured resources of 84 million pounds
uranium and indicated resources of 274 million lb in just two of the
project’s five zones.
Pakistan As A Responsible Nuclear-Weapons State – OpEd
Pakistan As A Responsible Nuclear-Weapons State – OpEd
Eurasia Review
Pakistan has always complied with the IAEA safeguards for its civilian nuclear power plants, despite the fact that it has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Pakistan's efforts for non-proliferation are quite vivid throughout the ...
Eurasia Review
Pakistan has always complied with the IAEA safeguards for its civilian nuclear power plants, despite the fact that it has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Pakistan's efforts for non-proliferation are quite vivid throughout the ...
Kazakhstan a model for Iran?
Kazakhstan a model for Iran?
CNN (blog)
After the USSR fell apart in 1991 its president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, transferred all nuclear weapons to Russia and closed the country's nuclear testing sites.
CNN (blog)
After the USSR fell apart in 1991 its president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, transferred all nuclear weapons to Russia and closed the country's nuclear testing sites.
Chernobyl experts hopeful on Fukushima
Today's Mainichi Shimbun (Daily News) has an
article where some Ukranian nuke experts say everyone evacuated from
around Fukushima should be able to return home, unlike Chernobyl. Check
it out...
`Climate change: Those creating problems least willing to take action`
`Climate change: Those creating problems least willing to take action`
Zee News
And so this easing of the restrictions on uranium in the context of our utilisation of thorium resources through the 3-stage nuclear power cycle – that over time, over the next three to four decades can enable us to completely replace coal.
Zee News
And so this easing of the restrictions on uranium in the context of our utilisation of thorium resources through the 3-stage nuclear power cycle – that over time, over the next three to four decades can enable us to completely replace coal.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Leak at San Onofre Not Fault of Southern California Edison Says UCS
Leak at San Onofre Not Fault of Southern California Edison Says UCS
Overnight, we've seen a lot of breathless coverage about the steam generator leak that happened at San Onfre Generating Station on Tuesday, one that led to a story on the AP's national wire and another during the first segment of ABC's World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer on Wednesday evening.What happened at San Onofre is a pretty typical operational event. If you don't believe us, feel free to ask David Lochbaum of the Union of Concerned Scientists. Here's what he told one Southern California newspaper about the incident at San Onofre:
Why a Likely Natural Event Could Cause Nuclear Reactors to Melt Down and Our Grid to Crash
Why a Likely Natural Event Could Cause Nuclear Reactors to Melt Down and Our Grid to Crash
Unless we take significant protective measures, this apocalyptic scenario is actually possible.
Updates from ANS: Japan stressed out over future of its nuclear reactors
Japan stressed out over future of its nuclear reactorsBy dyurman on Feb 02, 2012 08:47 amSafety checks by the IAEA haven’t boosted public confidence By: Dan Yurman An IAEA expert mission to Japan arrived there the last week of January to check on so-called “stress tests” of the nation’s 54 reactors. While preliminary responses from … Continue reading → Read in browser » ANS to hold teacher workshop in Phoenix, AZBy lscheele on Feb 02, 2012 01:00 amThe American Nuclear Society’s Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Information and the ANS Outreach Department will be sponsoring a one-day teacher workshop on Sunday, February 26, in Phoenix, Ariz. The workshop—Detecting Radiation in Our Radioactive World—is intended for science … Continue reading → Read in browser » |
Opinion: "Fast" reactors would solve several energy challenges
Opinion: "Fast" reactors would solve several energy challenges: The
U.K. should move forward with "fast" reactors, which would consume
radioactive waste and produce electricity at the same time, writes
blogger George Monbiot. "If the material we have seen until now as waste
is instead seen as fuel, it has the potential to solve three problems
at once: the UK's contribution to climate change, possible future energy
shortfalls and a significant component of the massive bill -- and
massive headache -- associated with cleaning up the current nuclear
mess," he writes. The Guardian (London)/George Monbiot's Blog
Exelon to update earthquake risk at nuclear plants
Exelon to update earthquake risk at nuclear plants
Small reactors could help shape nuclear energy's future
Small reactors could help shape nuclear energy's future
Small modular reactors are shaping the future of the nuclear energy industry, but traditional reactors are here to stay for the time being, said Paul Genoa, senior director for policy development with the Nuclear Energy Institute. Small reactors are more cost-effective to build than larger units, and they can be manufactured in factories and delivered to a location. "Small reactors are not a substitute for big reactors, but we can't build a big reactor everywhere," Genoa said. PopularMechanics.com
Small modular reactors are shaping the future of the nuclear energy industry, but traditional reactors are here to stay for the time being, said Paul Genoa, senior director for policy development with the Nuclear Energy Institute. Small reactors are more cost-effective to build than larger units, and they can be manufactured in factories and delivered to a location. "Small reactors are not a substitute for big reactors, but we can't build a big reactor everywhere," Genoa said. PopularMechanics.com
NRC releases new report on health risks in case of nuclear accidents
NRC releases new report on health risks in case of nuclear accidents
A major nuclear accident in the U.S. likely wouldn't pose a significant risk to public health, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC said in a report that the public would have "essentially zero risk" of fatalities because of radiation exposure. Insurance Journal/Reuters
A major nuclear accident in the U.S. likely wouldn't pose a significant risk to public health, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC said in a report that the public would have "essentially zero risk" of fatalities because of radiation exposure. Insurance Journal/Reuters
SOARCA analysis from NRC
News release and directions to get documents from ADAMS:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/
WNN:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/
WNN:
"A severe accident at a US nuclear power plant would not be likely to
cause any immediate deaths, while the risks of fatal cancers caused by
such an accident would be millions of times lower than the general
risks of dying of cancer, a long-running research study has found."
Power Progress
| Power progress Glen Innes Examiner New England Nuclear Energy has received confirmation from nuclear reactor supplier Hyperion Power Generation America that financing is available for a small modular reactor to be located in the Glen Innes Severn locality. |
Are We At Risk of a Nuclear Metldown?
Are We At Risk of a Nuclear Meltdown? - Prevention.com
On the 1-year anniversary of the nuclear meltdown in Japan, Prevention investigates America's risk. It's just before noon in Avila Beach and the day is already as ...
www.prevention.com/health/.../
On the 1-year anniversary of the nuclear meltdown in Japan, Prevention investigates America's risk. It's just before noon in Avila Beach and the day is already as ...
www.prevention.com/health/.../
The low-level nuclear threat
| The low-level nuclear threat Nature.com The meltdown of the nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, now in Ukraine, in 1986 gave rise to new concern and political pressure, which was exacerbated by the Fukushima accident in Japan last year. |
Southeast Asia goes slow on nuclear, despite energy shortage
| Southeast Asia goes slow on nuclear, despite energy shortage ABS CBN News HANOI - After the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Vietnam suspended its nuclear plans and waited for more than a decade before reviving them. But Vietnam was undeterred by last year's Fukushima nuclear meltdown in Japan, the world's worst atomic ... |
Will Japan Be a Nuclear Free Zone?
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The Catalyst: The Effects of Nuclear Accidents
The Catalyst: The Effects of Nuclear Accidents
my.hsj.org
The chernobyl nuclear accident was the world's largest explosions. What caused this wrecking accident was a meltdown at the nuclear power plant near chernobyl Urkraine.
my.hsj.org
The chernobyl nuclear accident was the world's largest explosions. What caused this wrecking accident was a meltdown at the nuclear power plant near chernobyl Urkraine.
New generation of nuclear reactors could consume radioactive waste as fuel
New generation of nuclear reactors could consume radioactive waste as fuel
The new 'fast' plants could provide enough low-carbon electricity to power the UK for more than 500 years
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released a new seismic study
NRC NEWS
and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released a new seismic study ... The NRC is requesting U.S. nuclear power plants to re-evaluate seismic ...
www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-
and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released a new seismic study ... The NRC is requesting U.S. nuclear power plants to re-evaluate seismic ...
www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-
Exelon Selects Site, Developer and Design Firms for New Baltimore Headquarters
| Exelon Selects Site, Developer and Design Firms for New Baltimore Headquarters ... Business Wire (press release) It also requires regulatory approvals by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Maryland Public Service Commission. Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with more than $19 ... |
NRC Spent Fuel Report 'Just Analytical' Officials Say
| NRC Spent Fuel Report 'Just Analytical' Officials Say Patch.com By Elaine Piniat | NRC Waste Confidence report will analyze storage of spent fuel over the course of 200 years |
NRC denies most exemptions for Entergy reactors
| NRC denies most exemptions for Entergy reactors CBS News The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it turned down 42 of the 50 exemptions requested three years ago by Entergy Nuclear after new NRC standards were imposed. |
NRC estimates tritium release at Illinois reactor
NRC estimates tritium release at Illinois reactor
Boston.com
... trace amount of radioactive tritium released in steam to cool a reactor during a shutdown at an Illinois nuclear plant was not enough to present a danger to the public, according to the first estimates by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Boston.com
... trace amount of radioactive tritium released in steam to cool a reactor during a shutdown at an Illinois nuclear plant was not enough to present a danger to the public, according to the first estimates by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Nuclear 101, from a Canadian perspective
For anyone involved in nuclear who has a non-technical background, and
can handle venturing north of the Canada-U.S. border into the wild
frontier, this will be an interesting course:
http://media.cns-snc.ca/upload
http://media.cns-snc.ca/upload
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