For the Price of the Iraq War, The U.S. Could Have a 100% Renewable Power System
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/04/for-the-price-of-the-iraq-war-the-u-s-could-have-a-100-renewable-power-system.html
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
For the Price of the Iraq War, The U.S. Could Have a 100% Renewable Power System
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/04/for-the-price-of-the-iraq-war-the-u-s-could-have-a-100-renewable-power-system.html
Nuclear Opponents View of New Hydro in Vermont
Nuclear Opponents View of New Hydro in Vermont
Nuclear power stations may produce cheapest energy in Kazakhstan
Nuclear power stations may produce cheapest energy in Kazakhstan
http://en.tengrinews.kz/industry_infrastructure/Nuclear-power-stations-may-produce-cheapest-energy-in-Kazakhstan-18725/Is Anybody Listening? U.S. Intel Chief Says Iran Isn't Building Nukes.
Is Anybody Listening?
U.S. Intel Chief Says Iran Isn't Building Nukes.
By Nima Shirazi
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article34672.htm#.UXJGjN1dDWY.twitter
U.S. Intel Chief Says Iran Isn't Building Nukes.
By Nima Shirazi
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article34672.htm#.UXJGjN1dDWY.twitter
April 19, 2013 "Information
Clearing House" -"WAIA"
- In
testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday
March 12, 2013, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper
reaffirmed what the
U.S. intelligence community has been
saying for
years: Iran has no nuclear weapons program, is not
building a nuclear weapon and has not even made a decision to do
so.
The annual
“Worldwide
Threat Assessment,” which compiles the collective
conclusions of all American intelligence agencies, has long held
that Iran maintains defensive capabilities and has a military
doctrine of deterrence and retaliation, but is not an aggressive
state actor and has
no intention of beginning a conflict, let alone
triggering a nuclear apocalypse.
Carbon bubble will plunge the world into another financial crisis – report
Carbon bubble will plunge the world into another financial crisis – report
Trillions of dollars at risk as stock markets inflate value of fossil fuels that may have to remain buried forever, experts warn
Nuking our future generations and their energy
Nuking our future generations and their energy
The Foreigner
Nuking our future generations and their energy. Nuclear energy is presented as the solution to our energy woes every few years, it seems. Yet the waste from nuclear power has been particularly concerning. The waste currently being generated will remain ...http://theforeigner.no/pages/columns/nuking-our-future-generations-and-their-energy/
The Foreigner
Nuking our future generations and their energy. Nuclear energy is presented as the solution to our energy woes every few years, it seems. Yet the waste from nuclear power has been particularly concerning. The waste currently being generated will remain ...http://theforeigner.no/pages/columns/nuking-our-future-generations-and-their-energy/
Vt. lawmakers hear from nuclear waste critic - WCAX.COM Local
Vt. lawmakers hear from nuclear waste critic - WCAX.COM Local ...
A former U.S. Department of Energy official says nuclear plants like Vermont Yankee pose big risks in the operation of their spent fuel pools.
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A former U.S. Department of Energy official says nuclear plants like Vermont Yankee pose big risks in the operation of their spent fuel pools.
www.wcax.com/.../vt-lawmakers-
Brazil planning a 10% tax on revenue from nuclear power operations
| Brazil planning a 10% tax on revenue from nuclear power operations MercoPress Brazil's electricity producing nuclear plants, under the umbrella of Eletronuclear may face a 10% tax on revenue from its nuclear power operations as the country prepares to expand arrangements that target profits from oil and gas and its distribution ...http://en.mercopress.com/2013/04/20/brazil-planning-a-10-tax-on-revenue-from-nuclear-power-operations |
Tokyo has greatly overestimated Fukushima resident’s exposures
From The Hiroshima Syndrome/Fukushima Commentary
Tokyo has greatly overestimated Fukushima resident’s exposures
A
team at Tokyo University’s Science Research Dept. reports that
Fukushima resident’s exposures due to ingestion since October, 2011,
have been negligible. In addition, the results indicate that previous
official exposure assessments for the prefecture’s most contaminated
communities have been greatly over-estimated. Unfortunately, the
Japanese Press has refrained from covering this good news.
China bags contract for nuclear reactor export, India and US worried
China bags contract for nuclear reactor export, India and US worried
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/china-bags-contract-for-nuclear-reactor-export-india-and-us-worried/articleshow/19651237.cmsKewaunee nuclear power plant shutdown cost is nearly $1 billion
Kewaunee nuclear power plant shutdown cost is nearly $1 billion
Fukushima Updates 4/20
Tokyo has greatly overestimated Fukushima resident’s exposures
A
team at Tokyo University’s Science Research Dept. reports that
Fukushima resident’s exposures due to ingestion since October, 2011,
have been negligible. In addition, the results indicate that previous
official exposure assessments for the prefecture’s most contaminated
communities have been greatly over-estimated. Unfortunately, the
Japanese Press has refrained from covering this good news.
IEA says nuclear to contribute significantly to fight climate change
IEA says nuclear to contribute significantly to fight climate changehttp://www.foratom.org/home/275/966-iea-says-nuclear-to-contribute-significantly-to-fight-climate-change.html
China's self-developed nuclear reactor passes industry evaluation
China's self-developed nuclear reactor passes industry evaluation
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/776209.shtml#.UXK5NcpfaSp
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/776209.shtml#.UXK5NcpfaSp
Russia to mine uranium and build nuclear power plants in Egypt
Russia to mine uranium and build nuclear power plants in Egypt
http://rt.com/news/putin-morsi-nuclear-uranium-132/
China says its nuclear reactor gets first foreign contract
China says its nuclear reactor gets first foreign contracthttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-says-its-nuclear-reactor-gets-first-foreign-contract/articleshow/19650695.cms
China targets natural gas to supply 8% of energy by 2015 and increase from 4% now and needs to copy and adapt US natural gas success
China targets natural gas to supply 8% of energy by 2015 and increase from 4% now and needs to copy and adapt US natural gas success
China’s national planners enthusiastically back boosting natural gas production, which accounts for just 4 percent of the country’s total energy mix now. The government wants to double that share by 2015. This would make natural gas a larger contributor than hydroelectric in China and put it third behind coal and oil. The displacing 4% of coal would reduce emissions by 2%. This would help slow the growth of CO2 emissions in China.http://nextbigfuture.com/2013/04/china-targets-natural-gas-to-supply-8.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderNoam Chomsky: How Close the World Is to Nuclear War
Noam Chomsky: How Close the World Is to Nuclear War
By Noam Chomsky, Laray Polkhttp://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/266-32/17025-focus-noam-chomsky-how-close-the-world-is-to-nuclear-war
Industry builds $1.12 billion in new transmission in early 2013
Industry builds $1.12 billion in new transmission in early 2013
http://www.elp.com/articles/electric-light-and-power-newsletter/articles/2013/01/industry-builds--1-12-billion-in-new-transmission-in-early-2013.html?cmpid=ELPWeeklyApril192013&goback=.gde_67258_member_233913133Psalm 23 is a profound act of faith.
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Psalm 23 is a profound act of faith.
This Sunday is Good
Shepherd Sunday, a welcome message after this tumultuous and painful
week. The Responsorial Psalm of the Mass is the well-loved Twenty Third
Psalm. We hear the words, “The Lord is my Shepherd…” and in our
imagination we picture comforting images of Jesus the Good Shepherd
leading and guarding his flock. We resonate with the promise of the
Psalm. Knowing, however, that we rarely feel like we are being
led through soft green pastures, could be a challenge to our faith. Is
God really here? Will Jesus protect me now?I believe the Twenty-Third Psalm is meant to console us, precisely by helping us reach to the core of our need, to acknowledge and accept our dependence on God, and to transfer our desires to the person of the Lord in whom we put all our trust. In other words, we may not experience our cup to be overflowing or feel as though we were resting by quiet streams, yet we have the certainty that the Lord is our Good Shepherd. This week let us find comfort by breaking open Psalm 23 and reading it anew. Verse by verse, let’s reverse the meaning of the phrases, and pray these words from the depths of our own anxiety or sorrow as a profound act of faith. First, however, I invite you to stop before you go on, and to get in touch with the deepest needs of your own heart, and remember those who are in the greatest need of protection and comfort in these days. Psalm 23 – An Act of Faith I feel alone, I lack everything…. Jesus, I reach out to you who are my Good Shepherd. I have nowhere to lie down, the pasture is full of weeds, and the water is stagnant…. Jesus, you alone are my Good Shepherd. I don’t know which way to turn. Walking through the dark valley I am worried. I fear you won't be there when I need you…. Jesus, I trust in you who are my Good Shepherd. There is nothing provided for me here. I am tired and exhausted. My cup is empty…. Jesus, be my Good Shepherd. Will your goodness and love follow me now, O Lord? Will I dwell in your house?... Jesus, I know you will be faithful. I entrust myself to you who are my Good Shepherd. Faith doesn’t come easy. We hope in things unseen. We exercise the eyes of faith in the midst of darkness and confusion. We hope for a future when things appear to be ending. Ultimately, we learn the great lesson that when we reach deep into our own experiences of fear and anger, we are able to grab onto the hand of the One who alone can help us make sense of it all. In Christ, Sr. Kathryn James Hermes, fsp Daughters of St. Paul The Publishing House and Motherhouse of the Daughters of St. Paul in the USA is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Our hearts truly go out to everyone affected by the bombing. We invite you to make a donation to the One Fund Boston, a foundation established by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013. To donate, please visit: Onefundboston.org. |
Tiny Online Publication Wins Pulitzer Prize from IEEE Spectrum Energywise Blog by Bill Sweet
Tiny Online Publication Wins Pulitzer Prize from IEEE Spectrum Energywise Blog by Bill Sweethttp://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/this-weeks-putlizer-for-insideclimate-news?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrumEnergywiseBlog+%28Energywise+-+IEEE+Spectrum%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Is San Onofre Cost Effective In The Long Term?
Is San Onofre Cost Effective In The Long Term?
KPBS
Bill Hannaman is a nuclear engineer and consultant. He's assessed risk at nuclear plants around the country, and he believes it's worth spending hundreds of millions of dollars if that's what it takes to get the troubled San Onofre plant safely back on ..http://www.kpbs.org/news/2013/apr/19/san-onofre-cost-effective-long-term/
KPBS
Bill Hannaman is a nuclear engineer and consultant. He's assessed risk at nuclear plants around the country, and he believes it's worth spending hundreds of millions of dollars if that's what it takes to get the troubled San Onofre plant safely back on ..http://www.kpbs.org/news/2013/apr/19/san-onofre-cost-effective-long-term/
Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal to give 7 billion to liquid fluoride thorium reactor (LFTR) energy research that will be open sourced for the benefit of humanity.
Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal to give 7 billion to liquid fluoride thorium reactor (LFTR) energy research that will be open sourced for the benefit of humanity.
http://nuclearmatters.co.uk/2013/04/open-source-thorium-research/?goback=.gde_46854_member_233994695
Friday, April 19, 2013
China Commercial Nuclear Reactors and Makes more progress towards exporting the ACP1000 third generation reactor at 10% lower cost than best priced competitors
China Set to Approve 27.9 GW of Wind Power Projects
China Set to Approve 27.9 GW of Wind Power Projects
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/04/china-set-to-approve-27-9-gw-of-wind-power-projects?cmpid=rss&utm_source=feedly
Editorial Toward a Nuclear Deal With South Korea By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The United States and South Korea are negotiating a new nuclear
cooperation agreement that will have consequences for the conflict with
North Korea and President Obama’s broader nonproliferation agenda. As
part of the deal, the South Korean government has requested American approval to enrich uranium and to reprocess nuclear fuel originally bought from the United States.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/opinion/south-koreas-nuclear-ambitions.html?_r=1&
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/opinion/south-koreas-nuclear-ambitions.html?_r=1&
nternational Energy Agency Releases 2013 Tracking Clean Energy Progress Report
IEA report Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2013.http://cleanenergyministerial.org/News/ArticleId/75/International-Energy-Agency-Releases-2013-Tracking-Clean-Energy-Progress-Report.aspx
On
17 April 2013, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a report
entitled, Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2013 at the fourth Clean
Energy Ministerial. The report analyses the latest global development
and deployment of 11 clean energy technologies, and it provides specific
recommendations to governments on how to better fight climate change.
The report says that "nuclear power plays a substantial role in the
decarbonisation of the electricity sector". It also shows that progress
has not been fast enough and that the world is not on track to meet the
target of limiting global temperature increase to 2°C by 2050.
On
17 April 2013, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a report
entitled, Tracking Clean Energy Progress 2013 at the fourth Clean
Energy Ministerial. The report analyses the latest global development
and deployment of 11 clean energy technologies, and it provides specific
recommendations to governments on how to better fight climate change.
The report says that "nuclear power plays a substantial role in the
decarbonisation of the electricity sector". It also shows that progress
has not been fast enough and that the world is not on track to meet the
target of limiting global temperature increase to 2°C by 2050.Fukushima Intenal radiation exposure: First Thesis
"Findings
suggest that the level of internal radiation exposure brought about by
pollution from the soil within the Fukushima Prefecture is much less
than originally believed. The amount is so negligible that it is
difficult to imagine there being any risk to the health."
Building a Picture of the Bomb Suspects through Social Network Analysis
Building a Picture of the Bomb Suspects through Social Network Analysis
Police can obtain huge quantities of social network data, but must sort out the junk to glean useful information.
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/513956/building-a-picture-of-the-bomb-suspects-through-social-network-analysis/?utm_campaign=socialsync&utm_medium=social-post&utm_source=twitter
US NRC says site making nuclear reactor parts has safety issues
US NRC says site making nuclear reactor parts has safety issues
Platts
A Chicago Bridge & Iron facility building components for nuclear plants being built by Georgia Power and South Carolina Electric & Gas had a "chilled work environment" that prevented workers from raising safety concerns, the US Nuclear Regulatory ...http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/ElectricPower/21967359
Platts
A Chicago Bridge & Iron facility building components for nuclear plants being built by Georgia Power and South Carolina Electric & Gas had a "chilled work environment" that prevented workers from raising safety concerns, the US Nuclear Regulatory ...http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/ElectricPower/21967359
How I learned to stop worrying and love nuclear power
How I learned to stop worrying and love nuclear power
Science Omega - 3 hours ago
In this week's blog, I argue that society should accept atomic energy
as the big, cuddly teddy bear that it so evidently is... Why don't
people like nuclear energy? What has it ever done to hurt anybody? Okay –
that's a pretty shoddy opening argument, so allow ...http://www.scienceomega.com/article/1043/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-nuclear-power-blog
Research and Markets: Nuclear Power in 2013: Another Year of Resurgence
| Research and Markets: Nuclear Power in 2013: Another Year of Resurgence Wall Street Journal Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nuclear Power in 2013: Another Year of Resurgence" report to their offering. Rapid development in the field of nuclear energy is expected in 2013 as nations eagerly look towards building or ...http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130419-904888.html?mod=googlenews_wsj |
"Saudi Arabia Eying Nuclear Power Despite Substantial Oil and Gas Reserves"
Research and Markets: Saudi Arabia Eying Nuclear Power Despite Substantial ...
Wall Street Journal
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Saudi Arabia Eying Nuclear Power Despite Substantial Oil and Gas Reserves" report to their offering. Saudi Arabia has formulated extensive plans to pursue the development of nuclear power, largely ...http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130419-904967.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Wall Street Journal
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Saudi Arabia Eying Nuclear Power Despite Substantial Oil and Gas Reserves" report to their offering. Saudi Arabia has formulated extensive plans to pursue the development of nuclear power, largely ...http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130419-904967.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Saudi Arabia Oil & Gas Report Q2 2013 - New Market Study Published
ClickPress (press release) - 1 hour ago
[ClickPress, Fri Apr 19 2013] Saudi Arabia continued its role as the
world's leading swing producer, maintaining historically high production
of near 10mn b/d in support of the global oil market over much of 2012.
However, a dramatic cutback towards the end ...http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/676699005cp.shtml
Areva signs nuclear fuel fabrication services contract with Exelon
Areva signs nuclear fuel fabrication services contract with Exelon
http://nuclear.energy-business-review.com/news/areva-signs-nuclear-fuel-fabrication-services-contract-with-exelon-190413US agrees to support South Korea’s exports of nuclear power plants
US agrees to support South Korea’s exports of nuclear power plants
http://www.eco-business.com/news/us-agrees-to-support-s-koreas-exports-of-nuclear-power-plants/
http://www.eco-business.com/news/us-agrees-to-support-s-koreas-exports-of-nuclear-power-plants/
AtomEnergoMash reactors for Ostrovets
AtomEnergoMash reactors for Ostrovets (http://www.world-nuclear-
Russia's AtomEnergoMash will supply the reactor pressure vessels, reactor internals, and core catchers for two VVER-1200 units that are to be built as part of Belarus's first nuclear power plant at Ostrovets.
Russia's AtomEnergoMash will supply the reactor pressure vessels, reactor internals, and core catchers for two VVER-1200 units that are to be built as part of Belarus's first nuclear power plant at Ostrovets.
French fuel for Korean reactor in Jordan
French fuel for Korean reactor in Jordan (http://www.world-nuclear-
Fuel for Jordan's research reactor will be made by Areva, the company announced. A South Korean consortium is supplying the 5 MWt unit to Jordan University of Science and Technology.
Fuel for Jordan's research reactor will be made by Areva, the company announced. A South Korean consortium is supplying the 5 MWt unit to Jordan University of Science and Technology.
$15.8 for US nuclear fuel storage research
$15.8m for US nuclear fuel storage research
$15.8 for US nuclear fuel storage research
Murmansk and Norway to Cooperate on Radiation Safety
Murmansk and Norway to Cooperate on Radiation Safety
The
Northwestern Naval Radioactive Waste Management Center and the Governor
of Norway's Finnmark Province have signed radiation safety cooperation
agreements in Murmansk, the Press Service of the Murmansk Region
Government said on Thursday.
Units remain offline at LaSalle nuclear power plant
Units remain offline at LaSalle nuclear power plant
Exelon Generation restored power to the switchyard at the LaSalle County Generating Station in Illinois on April 18 and terminated an unusual event at the plant.http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2013/04/units-remain-offline-at-lasalle-nuclear-power-plant.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+power-engineering-latest-news-rss+%28PE+-+Power+Engineering+Latest+News%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderCalifornia Power Facing Biggest Test Since Enron: Energy Markets
California Power Facing Biggest Test Since Enron: Energy Markets
California
may face the biggest regional power shortages in more than a decade
this summer, sending wholesale prices higher, as idled nuclear reactors
and low hydroelectric output cut generating capacity.
Nuclear News Round Up (15th Apr – 19th Apr)
Nuclear News Round Up (15th Apr – 19th Apr)
15th Apr 2013
- ‘World’s largest’ offshore wind farm now fully powered
- Chinese units get their steam generators
- Permit granted to operate Hertfordshire recycling facility
- UK nuclear R&D projects secure funding
- US nuclear safety goes from strength to strength
19th Apr 2013
http://energyandnuclear.com/2013/04/19/nuclear-news-round-up-15th-apr-19th-apr/
TVA officials guarded, tense amid talks of federal divesture
TVA officials guarded, tense amid talks of federal divesture
Top officials of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) gathered Thursday for a meeting described by local media as “tense” amid the revelation that the federal government is considering privatizing the storied utility.http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2013/04/tva-officials-guarded-tense-amid-talks-of-federal-divesture.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+power-engineering-latest-news-rss+%28PE+-+Power+Engineering+Latest+News%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderEDF CEO: Talks with UK Government on New Nuclear reactors "Ongoing"
EDF CEO: Talks with UK Government on New Nuclear reactors "Ongoing"
http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/04/18/edf-ceo-talks-with-uk-government-on-new-nuclear-reactors-ongoing/
Europe Faces a Crisis in Energy Costs
Green Column
Europe Faces a Crisis in Energy Costs
By STANLEY REED
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/18/business/energy-environment/18iht-green18.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0
Top TVA officials weigh prospect of federal ‘divestiture’
Top TVA officials weigh prospect of federal ‘divestiture’
Friday, April 19th, 2013, by Daniel Potter
The Tennessee Valley Authority is still
getting used to the idea it could be privatized. At a meeting Thursday
top TVA officials said they’d listen and take part in discussions of a
possible sale, as mentioned last week in President Obama’s budget.http://wpln.org/?p=47225
Reid Appoints Besieged Regulator to Nuclear-Weapons Panel
Reid Appoints Besieged Regulator to Nuclear-Weapons Panel
http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/reid-appoints-besieged-regulator-to-nuclear-weapons-panel-0130418French port for Japan, first since Fukushima
French port for Japan, first since Fukushima
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/us-areva-mox-japan-idUSBRE93H0EO20130418
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/us-areva-mox-japan-idUSBRE93H0EO20130418
E China nuclear plant generator operational
E China nuclear plant generator operational
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2013-04/19/content_16422282.htm
EDF CEO: Talks with UK Government on New Nuclear reactors "Ongoing"
EDF CEO: Talks with UK Government on New Nuclear reactors "Ongoing"
http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/04/18/edf-ceo-talks-with-uk-government-on-new-nuclear-reactors-ongoing/
Key US senator blasts DOE 2014 budget request for fracking, nuclear waste R&D
Key US senator blasts DOE 2014 budget request for fracking, nuclear waste R&D
http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/NaturalGas/21965093
Exxon's Next Big Growth Is Natural Gas
Exxon's Next Big Growth Is Natural Gas
http://seekingalpha.com/article/1348701-exxon-s-next-big-growth-is-natural-gas?source=google_newsWhy I’m Done Talking About Energy Security
Why I’m Done Talking About Energy Security
http://www.energytrendsinsider.com/2013/04/18/why-im-done-talking-about-energy-security/
IAEA Begins Review of Fukushima-Daiichi Decommissioning Plans
IAEA Begins Review of Fukushima-Daiichi Decommissioning Plans
Decommissioning
19 Apr (NucNet): An International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) team has begun a review of Japan’s efforts to decommission
the four damaged reactors at the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant.
http://www.nucnet.org/all-the-news/2013/04/19/iaea-begins-review-of-fukushima-daiichi-decommissioning-plans
Device to mitigate power outages, prevent equipment damage
Device to mitigate power outages, prevent equipment damage
Engineering
researchers have developed equipment that will prevent rolling power
outages by regulating or limiting the amount of excess current that
moves through the power grid when a surge occurs.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130419094143.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_technology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Technology%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130419094143.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_technology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Technology%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderFukushima Updates
Here are the topics for today's Fukushima updates -
Japan’s
Nuclear Regulatory Authority is inspecting the two operating nukes at
Oi station... The home visitation restrictions for the Fukushima
no-entry zone have been eased... Fear of the possibility of radiation
restricts Fukushima evacuee relief... NRA officials estimate a
worst-case scenario for F. Daiichi waste water reservoir leaks... Tokyo
Electric Company (Tepco) says they have discovered more geologic seams
running under the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear station property in Niigata
Prefecture.
California and Those Green Electric Rates
California and Those Green Electric Rates
Wall Street Journal
California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey's response (Letters, April 9) to your March 30 editorial "California's Coming Green-Outs" is laughable: "It may be true that if energy costs escalate or energy becomes unreliable there may ...http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323741004578418920059948366.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Wall Street Journal
California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey's response (Letters, April 9) to your March 30 editorial "California's Coming Green-Outs" is laughable: "It may be true that if energy costs escalate or energy becomes unreliable there may ...http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323741004578418920059948366.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Iran sees 'logical' oil price at $100-120
Iran sees 'logical' oil price at $100-120
http://www.globalenergyworld.com/news/7806/&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=discussion-enNuScale reveals SMR breakthrough on automated, no power cooldown
NuScale reveals SMR breakthrough on automated, no power cooldown
April 17, 2013
By PennEnergy Editorial Staff
http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2013/04/nuscale-reveals-smr-breakthrough-on-automated-no-power-cooldown.html?goback=.gde_67258_member_233571955
Uncertainty around infrastructure’ hurting energy investment: Carney Add to ... Kevin Carmichael
Uncertainty around infrastructure’ hurting energy investment: Carney
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/uncertainty-around-infrastructure-hurting-energy-investments-carney/article11378039/?goback=.gde_67258_member_233660852
Natural Gas Used For Electric Power Generation on the Decline
Natural Gas Used For Electric Power Generation on the Decline
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• Atlas to buy Eagle Ford midstream business for $1B
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• Williams Partners & Shell create midstream joint venture
• Oil well completions up from year ago levels
• SSE completes acquisition of stake in Sean gas field
• Myanmar begins offshore oil & gas block auction
• Forest Oil partners with Schlumberger on Eagle Ford development
• US net imports of petroleum liquid fuels could end by 2035
• Atlas to buy Eagle Ford midstream business for $1B
• Azerbaijan production down in first quarter of 2013
America’s Oil Wealth: Use It Wisely
America’s Oil Wealth: Use It Wisely
http://carnegieendowment.org/2013/04/17/america-s-oil-wealth-use-it-wisely/fzzh
The Most Dangerous (Man-Made) Lava Flow By Erik Klemetti 04.18.13 11:45 AM
The Most Dangerous (Man-Made) Lava Flow
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/04/the-most-dangerous-manmade-lava-flow/FPL completes massive, multi-year upgrade of nuclear power plants
FPL completes massive, multi-year upgrade of nuclear power plants
http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/latest.jsp?resourceid=6683447&access=EHIAEA E-Learning for Nuclear Newcomers
E-learning for Nuclear Newcomers
Is your country considering nuclear power?
The IAEA is here to help!
We have created an interactive e-learning series explaining the IAEA’s Milestones Approach to introducing a nuclear power programme. This approach is based on three phases and covers the 19 infrastructure issues that need to be addressed, and brings decades of expertise to life. Both newcomers and those expanding their nuclear power programmes may benefit from the e-learning series.E-learning Modules
We have developed several interactive and engaging e-learning modules for nuclear power development:
Implementing a Nuclear Power Programme
is an introduction and overview of
nuclear power infrastructure development
Developing a Human Resource Strategy
focuses on human resources management,
a crucial element of a nuclear power programme
Who benefits?
The e-learning modules target a variety of stakeholders in Member States interested in or embarking on a nuclear power programme:Decision makers, advisers and senior managers in governmental organizations, regulatory bodies, utilities and industries, as well as donors, suppliers and other related bodies.
Students, academics and researchers in the nuclear field may better understand the "big picture" of developing nuclear power programmes.
Those involved in expanding existing nuclear power programmes may also find the modules a valuable resource.
Whatever your role or interest in your country's nuclear power programme, this e-learning will further you knowledge and understanding.
Acknowledgement
This e-learning project is supported by an extrabudgetary contribution from the Republic of Korea under the Peaceful Uses Initiative It is implemented by the Integrated Nuclear Power Infrastructure Group (INIG) with support from the Nuclear Power Engineering Section (NPES) of the IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy.All of the modules are based on the IAEA publications "Milestones in the Development of a National Nuclear Infrastructure for Nuclear Power" (Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-G-3.1), other relevant IAEA publications, and current experiences from newcomer countries.
Finding a New Direction in Climate Change Policy
Finding a New Direction in Climate Change Policy
http://www.energytrendsinsider.com/2013/04/18/finding-a-new-direction-in-climate-change-policy/?goback=.gde_78238_member_233649948ABC: Major magnitude 7.2 quake strikes off northern Japan
ABC: Major magnitude 7.2 quake strikes off northern Japan
http://enenews.com/abc-major-magnitude-7-2-quake-strikes-off-northern-japanPower Engineering Weekly News Summary 4/19
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NRC: No risk in SONGS restart
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http://decommission.sanonofre.com/2013/04/san-onofre-risks-harvey-wasserman.html
Vt. lawmakers hear from nuclear waste critic
Vt. lawmakers hear from nuclear waste critic
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Critics downplay stark assessment after Statehouse hearing
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Coalition of states threaten EPA with lawsuit over New Source Performance Standard delay
A coalition of states and other government entities, led by New
York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, has sent of a letter of intent
to file a lawsuit against the U.S. http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2013/04/coalition-of-states-threaten-epa-with-lawsuit-over-new-source-pe.html?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+power-engineering-latest-news-rss+%28PE+-+Power+Engineering+Latest+News%29
Japan’s nuclear future Don’t look now A series of mishaps comes at an awkward time for the government
Japan’s nuclear future
Don’t look now
A series of mishaps comes at an awkward time for the government
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Explainer: What is hydroelectricity?
Hydroelectricity is an established power-generation technology with over 100 years of commercial operation. Hydroelectricity is produced when moving water rotates a turbine shaft; this movement is converted to electricity with an electrical generator. http://phys.org/news/2013-04-hydroelectricity.html#nwlt
Hydroelectricity is an established power-generation technology with over 100 years of commercial operation. Hydroelectricity is produced when moving water rotates a turbine shaft; this movement is converted to electricity with an electrical generator. http://phys.org/news/2013-04-hydroelectricity.html#nwlt
Reid appoints former NRC chief Jaczko to nuclear panel
Reid appoints former NRC chief Jaczko to nuclear panel
The Hill (blog)
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Gregory Jaczko was appointed Thursday to a new panel charged with monitoring the agency that oversees the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) tapped ...http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/294795-reid-appoints-former-nrc-chief-jaczko-to-nuclear-panel
The Hill (blog)
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Gregory Jaczko was appointed Thursday to a new panel charged with monitoring the agency that oversees the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) tapped ...http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/294795-reid-appoints-former-nrc-chief-jaczko-to-nuclear-panel
Besieged Regulator Appointed to Nuclear-Weapons Panel
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FBI says there is no indication of any connection between the letters
and the Monday bomb attack in Boston. READ MORE · LATEST NEWS · In
Focus: Funding Defense4:59 PM ET; Pentagon Now a `Sideshow' in Sequester
Debate, Defense Official Says4:41 ...http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/besieged-regulator-appointed-nuclear-weapons-panel/62642/?oref=dropdown
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