Do we really need nuclear weapons?

http://blog.newsok.com/science-and-technology/2013/11/17/do-we-really-need-nuclear-weapons

Shale’s Effect on Oil Supply Is Forecast to Be Brief

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/13/business/energy-environment/shales-effect-on-oil-supply-is-not-expected-to-last.html?_r=0

Shale’s Effect on Oil Supply Is Forecast to Be Brief

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/13/business/energy-environment/shales-effect-on-oil-supply-is-not-expected-to-last.html?_r=0

Q&A: Ethanol, Oil and What It Means to Be Green

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/qa-ethanol-oil-means-green-20858951

Can US Northeast natural gas demand rise again?

Can US Northeast natural gas demand rise again?

http://blogs.platts.com/2013/11/12/ne-gas/

Green energy – we can’t dismiss the nuclear option

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/green-energy-we-cant-dismiss-the-nuclear-option/article15355550/

US energy future is a risk management problem

The practiced confidence of oil and gas industry executives, captive Wall Street analysts and fake think tank academics has convinced the public that there is nothing to worry about when it comes to America's energy future, Cobb writes. But, the realities of our energy situation suggest that we should have little confidence in such pronouncements, especially given their self-interested nature.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2013/1111/US-energy-future-is-a-risk-management-problem

Enjoy Our Domestic Oil Abundance While It Lasts

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lorensteffy/2013/11/13/enjoy-our-domestic-oil-abundance-while-you-can/

The six U.S. nuclear power plants most likely to shut down By John Upton

The six U.S. nuclear power plants most likely to shut down

By John Upton

http://grist.org/news/the-six-u-s-nuclear-power-plants-most-likely-to-shut-down/

How Prepared is the Oil Industry for a Cyber War?

How Prepared is the Oil Industry for a Cyber War?

By Claude Salhanihttp://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2013/11/15/how_prepared_is_the_oil_industry_for_a_cyber_war_107350.html

Nuke Huggers? Why Some Climate Scientists Are Warming To Nuclear Power

http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelkrancer/2013/11/15/nuke-huggers-why-some-climate-scientists-are-warming-to-nuclear-power/?ss=business%3Aenergy

The nuke that might have been

The nuke that might have been

http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2013/11/difference-engine-0

How to Keep Nuclear Plants Safe? Let Me Count the Ways

http://www.power-eng.com/articles/print/volume-117/issue-11/features/how-to-keep-nuclear-plants-safe-let-me-count-the-ways.html

Nuclear Energy Vital to Combat Energy Shortage

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/90190/nuclear-energy-vital-to-combat-energy-shortage-president.html#.Uog3KhmEPgo

Diablo Canyon Literally and Figuratively on Shaky Ground

Diablo Canyon Literally and Figuratively on Shaky Ground
http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/57511/

“I think nuclear will have to be an option.”

“I think nuclear will have to be an option.”

http://neinuclearnotes.blogspot.com/2013/11/i-think-nuclear-will-have-to-be-option.html

The Right Context for Nuclear Energy

The Right Context for Nuclear Energy

http://neinuclearnotes.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-right-context-for-nuclear-energy.html

The Irrational Now and the Catastrophic Later: Nuclear Energy in a Time of Climate Change

The Irrational Now and the Catastrophic Later: Nuclear Energy in a Time of Climate Change

http://neinuclearnotes.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-irrational-now-and-catastrophic.html

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

Updates of 15 November 2013

Staff Report

→ Chronology of Updates:
15 November | 8 November | 30 October | 23 October | 17 October | 10 October | 4 October | 25 September | 17 September | 6 September | Full Update

TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station is located on the eastern coast of Japan. (Photo: NRA)

Story Resources

• In Focus: Fukushima Nuclear Accident
• IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC)
• Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), Japan
• Listen to this story

The Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) today provided the IAEA with a news release on its recent actions related to the fuel removal from the reactor building of Unit 4 of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, as well as a progress report from TEPCO also related to the fuel removal at this Unit.
On 14 November 2013, the Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) issued a news release in which it detailed requirements that NRA provided TEPCO for undertaking fuel removal from the spent fuel storage pools in reactor buildings to the Common Spent Fuel Pool, under the Act on Regulation of Nuclear Source Material, Nuclear Fuel Material and Nuclear Reactors. Details of the implementation plan can be accessed at NRA Actions Towards TEPCO Fuel Removal.
On 13 November 2013, the Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) provided the IAEA an update on radioactivity in seawater at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS).
The report notes that on 9 November 2013 TEPCO found contaminated water was leaking from the dike surrounding H6 Tank Area in Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Information on this leakage can be found on Seawater Monitoring Near Fukushima Daiichi NPS.
The NRA report also states that the concentrations of Cs-134, Cs-137, total Beta, and H-3 were relatively stable from 4 to 10 November 2013 at the nuclear power station - Seawater Monitoring Near Fukushima Daiichi NPS.
In addition, the NRA provided an update on the monitoring report of sea area radioactivity obtained from samples taken in the vicinity of TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi NPS and in the open sea.

(Note to Media: We encourage you to republish these stories and kindly request attribution to the IAEA)

IAEA Reviews Turkey's Progress in Nuclear Power Development

IAEA Reviews Turkey's Progress in Nuclear Power Development

Many discussions were held between the INIR mission team and their Turkish counterparts during the two-week mission. (Photo: MENR)

Story Resources

• INIR Mission to Turkey Commences, 4 November 2013
• IAEA Support for Turkey's Nuclear Power Programme, 14 November 2012
• INIR: Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review Missions, April 2011
• Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power
• Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Group
• In Focus: Nuclear Power: Status and Outlook
• Listen to this story

An IAEA-led team of international experts who reviewed Turkey's programme for introducing nuclear power found that important progress has been made in the development of the country's nuclear infrastructure. They noted that the programme enjoys strong government support and recognized several good practices, such as effective coordination among Government organizations, and the plan to establish a fund for future safety upgrades at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. The team also made recommendations for further actions.
The experts, assembled at Turkey's request by the IAEA, conducted an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission in Turkey from 4 to 14 November 2013.
"The INIR Mission report will help us develop our national policy in nuclear energy, and our project company will help us in developing the requirements identified in the report," said Mr. Metin Kilci, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR), during the exit meeting of the mission.
In all, 25 organizations involved in building the national nuclear infrastructure were in the discussions with the mission team including the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority, the Akkuyu Project Company, the national Electricity Generation Joint Stock Company EUAS, and other organizations.
Turkey's Nuclear Power Programme
Turkey decided to include nuclear power in its energy mix to meet the increasing demand for electricity and support its economic development. The country has a project to build a nuclear power plant at Akkuyu with the Russian Federation and is developing another project at Sinop with Japan. The share of nuclear power in Turkish electricity generation is aimed to reach at least 10 per cent by 2023.
"Turkey is implementing the Build-Own-Operate, or BOO, approach; it is the first time in the history of nuclear power that this approach has been used," said Jong Kyun Park, Director of the IAEA Division of Nuclear Power and Team Leader for the INIR Mission. "This method is very interesting because it solves two of the biggest challenges that newcomers face: financing and experienced operators."
The mission's recommendations included completing a national policy on nuclear energy, strengthening the regulatory body, and developing a national plan for human resource development.
"The government of Turkey has established effective coordination mechanisms and has involved a large number of institutions that have a role in the establishment of the infrastructure needed to support the nuclear power programme," Mr. Park added. "Still, the country has more work to do to successfully implement the programme."
This is the 12th INIR Mission organized by the IAEA. Other embarking countries have also benefited from this service, including Bangladesh, Belarus, Indonesia, Jordan, Poland, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. In early 2013, South Africa hosted an INIR Mission as the first operating country considering expansion of its nuclear power programme.
Background
INIR missions are designed to help IAEA member States assess the status of their national infrastructure for the introduction of nuclear power. The mission reviews the 19 issues identified in the Agency's publication Milestones in the Introduction of a National Nuclear Power Programme (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NG-G-3.1).
An INIR mission team consists of IAEA staff and international experts. By providing a comprehensive assessment of all facets of a nuclear power programme, spanning the regulatory body, utility and all relevant Government stakeholders involved, INIR is a valuable tool for promoting transparency and openness.

-- By Anne Starz and Elisabeth Dyck, IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy
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Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority Reports on Conditions at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

Updates of 15 November 2013

Staff Report

→ Chronology of Updates:
15 November | 8 November | 30 October | 23 October | 17 October | 10 October | 4 October | 25 September | 17 September | 6 September | Full Update

TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station is located on the eastern coast of Japan. (Photo: NRA)

Story Resources

• In Focus: Fukushima Nuclear Accident
• IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC)
• Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), Japan
• Listen to this story

The Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) today provided the IAEA with a news release on its recent actions related to the fuel removal from the reactor building of Unit 4 of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, as well as a progress report from TEPCO also related to the fuel removal at this Unit.
On 14 November 2013, the Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) issued a news release in which it detailed requirements that NRA provided TEPCO for undertaking fuel removal from the spent fuel storage pools in reactor buildings to the Common Spent Fuel Pool, under the Act on Regulation of Nuclear Source Material, Nuclear Fuel Material and Nuclear Reactors. Details of the implementation plan can be accessed at NRA Actions Towards TEPCO Fuel Removal.
On 13 November 2013, the Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) provided the IAEA an update on radioactivity in seawater at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS).
The report notes that on 9 November 2013 TEPCO found contaminated water was leaking from the dike surrounding H6 Tank Area in Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Information on this leakage can be found on Seawater Monitoring Near Fukushima Daiichi NPS.
The NRA report also states that the concentrations of Cs-134, Cs-137, total Beta, and H-3 were relatively stable from 4 to 10 November 2013 at the nuclear power station - Seawater Monitoring Near Fukushima Daiichi NPS.
In addition, the NRA provided an update on the monitoring report of sea area radioactivity obtained from samples taken in the vicinity of TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi NPS and in the open sea.

Removal of Fukushima Fuel Rods Hits a Bump … BEFORE It Even Starts

Tepco’s Negligence In 1982 Makes Removal More Difficult Now

 

http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/11/removal-fukushima-fuel-rods-hits-bump-even-starts.html

America and Israel Created a Monster Computer Virus Which Now Threatens Nuclear Reactors Worldwide

http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/11/america-and-israel-created-a-monster-computer-virus-which-now-threatens-nuclear-reactors-worldwide.html

Recognizing oil as an absolute evil US CRIMINAL empire: a factual analogy

http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/11/recognizing-oil-absolute-evil-us-criminal-empire-factual-analogy.html

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Monitoring material changes in the hostile environment of a fusion reactor

Monitoring material changes in the hostile environment of a fusion reactor
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 15, 2013 - Materials are widely recognized as one of the critical remaining challenges for making fusion a commercially viable energy source. In a future fusion power plant, the materials surrounding and interacting with the plasma must survive in an extremely hostile environment for up to two years to produce electricity reliably, safely and economically. Now, researchers at MIT's Plasma Science and ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/Monitoring_material_changes_in_the_hostile_environment_of_a_fusion_reactor_999.html

Fukushima operator TEPCO to cut 1,000 more jobs: newspaper

Fukushima operator TEPCO to cut 1,000 more jobs: newspaper
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 16, 2013 - The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant plans to slash more than 1,000 jobs through voluntary retirement in addition to its ongoing streamlining scheme, a business daily said Saturday. The move is aimed at demonstrating cost-cutting efforts by Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) at a time when the government is considering using public funds to decontaminate areas around the ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Fukushima_operator_TEPCO_to_cut_1000_more_jobs_newspaper_999.html

French Government Will Not Shut Down Nuclear Reactors, Minister Says

 

French Government Will Not Shut Down Nuclear Reactors, Minister Says

http://www.nucnet.org/all-the-news/2013/11/15/french-government-will-not-shut-down-nuclear-reactors-minister-says

Fukushima Radiation In Pacific Tuna Is Equal To One Twentieth Of A Banana

http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/11/16/fukushima-radiation-in-pacific-tuna-is-equal-to-one-twentieth-of-a-banana/

The grid of the future

The grid of the future

The grid of the future

The grid of the future

http://www.anl.gov/articles/grid-future

Nuclear News Round Up (11th – 15th Nov 13)

11th Nov 2013

• Major projects and programmes reporting

12th Nov 2013

• Toshiba Buys British Nuclear Firm NuGeneration

14th Nov 2013

• Jacobs receives contract from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited in UK
• All systems ready for Fukushima fuel removal

15th Nov 2013

• Horizon names new nuclear power station project ‘wylfa newydd’
  
• Successful Supply Chain Event
  
• Japan slashes climate reduction target amid nuclear shutdown

http://energyandnuclear.com/2013/11/15/nuclear-news-round-up-11th-15th-nov-13/?goback=.gde_1851527_member_5807261297758191620#!

Nuclear officials confident in Palisades safety

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20131115/NEWS/131119483

What Do Climate Scientists And Republicans Agree On? Nuclear Power

 What Do Climate Scientists And Republicans Agree On? Nuclear Power
http://www.science20.com/science_20/blog/what_do_climate_scientists_and_republicans_agree_nuclear_power-124462

Framework for Assessing Dynamic Nuclear Energy Systems for Sustainability - Final Report of the INPRO Collaborative Project GAINS - IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NP-T-1.14

Framework for Assessing Dynamic Nuclear Energy Systems for Sustainability - Final Report of the INPRO Collaborative Project GAINS - IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NP-T-1.14

http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Publications/PDF/Pub1598_web.pdf ;

http://www-pub.iaea.org/books/IAEABooks/Supplementary_Materials/files/8873/Framework-Assessing-Dynamic-Nuclear-Energy-Systems-Sustainability-Final-Report-INPRO-Collaborative-Project-GAINS ;

http://www-pub.iaea.org/books/IAEABooks/8873/Framework-for-Assessing-Dynamic-Nuclear-Energy-Systems-for-Sustainability-Final-Report-of-the-INPRO-Collaborative-Project-GAINS

Babcock & Wilcox to Sell Most of Its Stake in mPower Small Modular

Babcock & Wilcox to Sell Most of Its Stake in mPower Small Modular ... Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Portal (blog) Cutaway of a plant with mPower small modular reactors. Source: B&W B&W said it has invested more than $360 million in the project, and earlier it partnered ...http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2013/11/14/babcock-_2600_-wilcox-to-sell-most-of-its-stake-in-mpower-small-modular-reactor-venture-111402.aspx#.UogeaRmEPgo

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Was John Dudley Miller a nuclear engineering officer in the US Navy? by Rod Adams

Was John Dudley Miller a nuclear engineering officer in the US Navy?

Recently, John Dudley Miller published a book review in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists titled A false fix for climate change. The review is sharply critical of a terrific little e-book written by Mark Lynas titled Nuclear 2.0: Why A Green Future Needs Nuclear Power.
Mr. Miller makes a number of erroneous statements in his review; they are too numerous to identify and explain in an acceptably brief post. Instead of wasting my time proving that this specific Miller-authored piece is wrong on a number of individual topics, I’ll explain why you should discount anything you read about nuclear energy that includes John Dudley Miller’s by-line.

http://atomicinsights.com/john-dudley-miller-nuclear-engineering-officer-us-navy/

Report: SRS has a $2.7 billion impact on Aiken

Report: SRS has a $2.7 billion impact on Aiken

Aiken Standard - ‎Nov 15, 2013‎

A recent report credited the Savannah River Site as the birthplace of the nuclear industry in the Carolinas. The report also states that SRS has a $2.7 billion impact on the Aiken area. Titled “Carolinas' Nuclear Cluster CELDi Project Report,” the report is based ...http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20131115/AIK0101/131119662/srs-impact-on-aiken-is-27b

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Reader's view: Clean energy backers should support nuclear power

Reader's view: Clean energy backers should support nuclear power Duluth News Tribune Christy Newell, coordinator of the Minnesota Youth Environmental Network, said in a Local View commentary in the News Tribune on Nov. 8 that Minnesota ...http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/283604/group/Opinion/

Room for Agreement on Next Steps for Nuclear Power?

Room for Agreement on Next Steps for Nuclear Power? New York Times (blog) Room for Debate has posted a useful new discussion on whether and how nuclear power can safely contribute to advancing energy options without climate ...http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/16/room-for-agreement-on-next-steps-for-nuclear-power/?_r=0

Opinion: Solar systems paired with battery storage would provide power in events like Hurricane Sandy...

Opinion: Solar systems paired with battery storage would provide power in events like Hurricane Sandy... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

However, when PV systems are paired with battery storage, they are able to operate and generate power during outages — and store energy for use at night.http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2013/11/opinion_power_storage_is_criti.html

The Tragic Toll of Extreme Weather on Vulnerable Nations

The Tragic Toll of Extreme Weather on Vulnerable Nations

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 01:00 AM PST

In the large world beyond our borders, the impacts of climate change are being felt. In most cases, these impacts are being felt with even greater strength and causing even greater damage and sorrow. Some living through these disasters are calling for action.read morehttp://theenergycollective.com/nrdcswitchboard/303781/tragic-toll-extreme-weather-vulnerable-nations?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Energy Innovation: 6 Radical Solar Energy Technologies

Energy Innovation: 6 Radical Solar Energy Technologies

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 06:00 AM PST

The U.S. Department of Energy has set a goal of reaching less than $1 a watt for complete installed solar systems by 2020. Reaching $1/watt would bring the cost of solar power to six cents/kWh, which would allow solar to grow without any subsidies.read morehttp://theenergycollective.com/yonibinstock/303711/6-radical-solar-technologies?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Why We Need a Fracking Moratorium on Public Lands

Why We Need a Fracking Moratorium on Public Lands

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 09:00 AM PST

Last week we got one of our first glimpses into what U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell thinks about fracking – and it wasn’t promising. Her viewpoint on this topic is important because she is overseeing new rules for the controversial oil and gas extraction process for public lands.read morehttp://theenergycollective.com/amymall/304441/why-we-need-fracking-moratorium-public-lands?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Fukushima Watch: Remote-Controlled Boat Gives Glimpse of Damaged Reactor ...

Fukushima Watch: Remote-Controlled Boat Gives Glimpse of Damaged Reactor ...

Wall Street Journal (blog) - ‎Nov 15, 2013‎

Associated Press: This aerial photo taken on July 9 shows reactor buildings Unit 2, left, and Unit 1 at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The operator of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has for the first time confirmed that water is ...http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2013/11/15/fukushima-watch-remote-controlled-boat-gives-glimpse-of-damaged-reactor-building/

Robot detects locations of radioactive leaks at crippled Fukushima nuclear plant

RT - ‎

This handout picture taken by Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) on November 13, 2013 shows US nuclear expert Lake Barrett (R) inspecting the unit four reactor building of the crippled TEPCO's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant at Okuma town in Fukushima ...http://rt.com/news/fukushima-robot-detect-radiation-729/

 

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20 banks under fire in UN Climate Change Report

20 banks under fire in UN Climate Change Report

Jakarta Post - ‎21 hours ago‎

The UN Climate Change Conference, also called the COP19, launched a report on Friday about the role of 20 banks in burning coal. The report finds that in the last eight years, commercial banks have poured ¤118 billion (US$159 billion) into mining coal ...http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/16/20-banks-under-fire-un-climate-change-report.html

Japan reduces goal for fighting climate change

Japan reduces goal for fighting climate change

PBS - ‎4 hours ago‎

In our news wrap Friday, Japan's ruling Cabinet voted to reduce their climate change goals in the wake of the Fukushima disaster as the nation won't be able to rely on nuclear power to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Also, armed militia fighters opened fire ...http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/july-dec13/newswrap_11-15.html

When Mother Nature Stalls a Country's Climate Fight

When Mother Nature Stalls a Country's Climate Fight National Journal

Officials and journalists stand near a tank where radioactive water spilled at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The plant's meltdown following a 2011 tsunami ...http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/when-mother-nature-stalls-a-country-s-climate-fight-20131115

Gulf News Middle East to have oversupply of talent in 2021

Middle East to have oversupply of talent in 2021

http://www.zawya.com/story/Middle_East_to_have_oversupply_of_talent_in_2021-GN_14112013_151140/?lok=184158131114&goback=.gde_4107653_member_5807188674697273346#!

Enviros Suffering Nuclear Meltdown

Enviros Suffering Nuclear Meltdown Power Line (blog)
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2013/11/enviros-suffering-nuclear-meltdown.php 

I've written before here about the documentary film Pandora's Promise, in which prominent environmentalists have changed their mind about nuclear power.

Flexible Operations Keep American Nuclear Facilities Competitive

Flexible Operations Keep American Nuclear Facilities Competitive

http://us.arevablog.com/2013/10/31/flexible-operations-keep-american-nuclear-facilities-competitive/

As an increasing number of states implement Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) programs and plug in intermittent output renewable energy sources, the steady output of load-following nuclear energy can play an important role in maintaining a stable U.S. electricity grid.

Travel Day

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I am traveling today but will return to posting after I arrive at my destination.
Thanks.
Michele Kearney

The world is still losing its forests, and these beautiful satellite maps tally the toll By John Upton

The world is still losing its forests, and these beautiful satellite maps tally the toll

By John Upton

http://grist.org/news/the-world-is-still-losing-its-forests-and-these-beautiful-satellite-maps-tally-the-toll/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily%2520Nov%252015&utm_campaign=daily

Looks like the Arctic has been heating up even faster than we thought

By John Upton

http://grist.org/news/looks-like-the-arctic-has-been-heating-up-even-faster-than-we-thought/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily%2520Nov%252015&utm_campaign=daily

Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources - IAEA

Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources - IAEA

http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Booklets/SealedRadioactiveSources/sealedradsource1013.pdf ;

Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources Focus of IAEA Conference in Abu Dhabi:
http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/2013/radconfuae.html

Nuclear Fuel Cycle Objectives - IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NF-O

Nuclear Fuel Cycle Objectives - IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NF-O

http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Publications/PDF/Pub1622_web.pdf ;

http://www-pub.iaea.org/books/IAEABooks/10512/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle-Objectives

Areva uses robot for nuclear reactor inspection

http://www.powerengineeringint.com/articles/2013/11/areva-uses-robot-for-nuclear-reactor-inspection.html

The Status of International SMR Development Webinar

B2B Webinars is pleased to announce the The Status of International SMR Development webinar, which will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time. This webinar will feature participants from several overseas entities designing and developing SMRs for deployment in their own country or abroad. Speakers will include representatives from Argentina, Russia, South Africa. Topics to be discussed include the current status of the SMR project, status of government approval(s) for the SMR design, schedule for domestic deployment of the SMR, plans for overseas deployment (including any plans for applying for US NRC Design Certification), and thoughts on the economic competiveness of the design. Each participant will give opening remarks, then there will be ample time for a question and answer session. For suggestions regarding future webinar topics or speaking opportunities, Click Here. MODERATOR: Philip Young, Technical Manager, Tetra Tech PANELISTS: Martin van Staden, Owner, Aerotherm M. Viviana Ishida, Manager, Nuclear Services, INVAP S.E., Argentina Natalia Zaytseva, Director for Strategic Development and International Relations, JSC AKME – Engineering

Geopolitical and Cyber Risks to Oil and Gas by Paul Sullivan

Geopolitical and Cyber Risks to Oil and Gas

by Paul Sullivan

http://blogs.fas.org/pir/2013/11/geopolitical-cyber-risks-oil-gas/

Uranium Mining and the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program

Uranium Mining and the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program
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From 1942 to 1971, the United States nuclear weapons program purchased about 250,000 metric tons of uranium concentrated from more than 100 million tons of ore. Although more than half came from other nations, the uranium industry heavily depended on Indian miners in the Colorado Plateau. Until recently, their importance remained overlooked by historians of the atomic age, but Navajos dug up nearly 4 million tons of uranium ore while being sent into harm’s way without their knowledge, becoming the most severely exposed group of workers to ionizing radiation in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex.  By Robert Alvarez.http://blogs.fas.org/pir/2013/11/uranium-mining-u-s-nuclear-weapons-program/

U.S. Spent Nuclear Fuel: The Up To $80/kgU Solution

U.S. Spent Nuclear Fuel: The Up To $80/kgU Solution
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A congressional impasse on what to do with U.S. reactors’ spent nuclear fuel could last to 2017 or beyond unless a compromise can be found between the House and Senate. The House has voted to support finishing review of the site license application for the Yucca Mountain repository, but the Senate has not. There are two current suggestions to resolve the impasse. The first is to approve funds to complete the Yucca Mountain site license review and give Nevada control over transportation to the site. The second suggestion is to revisit the payment amounts specified in the “benefits agreements” in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (NWPA). By Clifford Singer.http://blogs.fas.org/pir/2013/11/u-s-spent-nuclear-fuel-80kgu-solution/

High alert The riskiest part yet of the Fukushima clean-up is soon to begin

 

Japan and nuclear power

High alert

The riskiest part yet of the Fukushima clean-up is soon to begin

http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21589912-riskiest-part-yet-fukushima-clean-up-soon-begin-high-alert

MIT's Ambri Opens Factory - CleanTechnica

MIT's Ambri Opens Factory - CleanTechnica Nicholas Brown

Ambri, which stemmed from MIT, has opened a liquid metal battery factory.

CleanTechnicahttp://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/14/mits-ambri-found-early-customer-opens-factory/

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Reid ready to fight attempts to deliver waste

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/reid-ready-fight-attempts-deliver-waste

Despite PR Push, Nuclear Still Faces Uphill Battle

http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/Despite-PR-Push-Nuclear-Still-Faces-Uphill-Battle.html

Federal Judge Awards Nuclear Power Sites $235M In Disposal Dispute

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-nuclear-plant-connecticut-yankee-lawsuit-20131115,0,3448137.story

Jim Naureckas: Attributing Weather Events to Climate Change Is the Easy Part

Jim Naureckas: Attributing Weather Events to Climate Change Is the Easy Part
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/11/15-6

Amid Fizzling Climate Talks, Nearby Gas Pipeline Disaster Kills Two in Poland

Amid Fizzling Climate Talks, Nearby Gas Pipeline Disaster Kills Two in Poland
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/11/15-1

'Slap in the Face': Japan Uses Fukushima Nuclear Disaster to Ditch Carbon Targets

'Slap in the Face': Japan Uses Fukushima Nuclear Disaster to Ditch Carbon Targets
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/11/15-2

The Export King

The Export King

It was 2002, and the race to find natural gas in the United States was on. One contender, Charif Souki, was a rank outsider to the oil patch. He hadn’t taken a single geology or engineering course -- or even worked a day in an oil or gas field. But he had an audacious plan.

http://www.foreignaffairs.com/author/gregory-zuckerman?cid=nlc-this_week_on_foreign_affairs-111413-gregory_zuckerman-111413&sp_mid=44364296&sp_rid=bWljaGVsZXRrZWFybmV5QGdtYWlsLmNvbQS2

Stayin’ alive in the gene pool – Part III

Stayin’ alive in the gene pool – Part III

Posted on 15 November 2013 by Barry Brook

This is the third and final part of a comprehensive series on radiation that has been published on BNC in weekly instalments during November 2013. This week — cancer…
Part I and Part II of this series showed that radiation, whether from reactor accidents or even nuclear war, pose no long term global risks for the biosphere.

http://bravenewclimate.com/2013/11/15/stayin-alive-gene-pool-p3/

Remarks by Senator Sam Nunn to the American Nuclear Society

Remarks by Senator Sam Nunn to the American Nuclear Society

http://www.nti.org/analysis/speeches/remarks-senator-sam-nunn-american-nuclear-society/?mgs1=8329dK7gpL

Video points to serious damage to Fukushima reactor

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2013/11/14/video-points-to-serious-damage-to-fukushima-reactor/

TVA to retire 3,000 MW of coal power

http://www.utilitydive.com/news/tva-to-retire-3000-mw-of-coal-power/195166/

New Tepco handout and video of F-D #1 containment leak

Tepco has posted a graphics handout, video, and Press release on the F. Daiichi unit #1 containment leak found yesterday.

 

Here's the handout link... http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/nu/fukushima-np/handouts/2013/images/handouts_131113_11-e.pdf 

 

The video link can be found at the bottom of this page, for viewing and/or download... http://photo.tepco.co.jp/en/date/2013/201311-e/130313-04e.html 

 

Tepco believes they have found the "primary source of contaminated water leaks" from inside the Primary Containment. Here's the Tepco Press release on yesterday's discovery... http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/2013/1232195_5130.html

Hitachi opts for smaller UK nuclear plant with two units

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/11/15/uk-hitachi-britain-nuclear-idUKBRE9AE0KC20131115

Chicago turns on to clean energy

Chicago turns on to clean energy
US utility Constellation has signed a contract to supply Chicago with electricity for its municipal facilities and street lighting. A mix of nuclear, gas, wind and solar will reduce emissions by 99.5%.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/EE-Chicago-turns-on-to-clean-energy-1511134.html

 

Japan Slashes CO2 Emissions Targets At UN Climate Talks, Prompting Criticism

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/15/japan-co2-emissions-targets_n_4280593.html?utm_hp_ref=green

Monitoring a climate epidemic

When is a super typhoon more than just a super typhoon?

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/commentary/la-oe-oreskes-typhoon-climate-change-20131115,0,5815422.story#axzz2kko1uJp2

We risk more Haiyans if we ignore climate change

As the Philippines recovers, fossil-fuel lobbies focus on the short term, writes Jeffrey Sachs 

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/8251fd86-4de8-11e3-8fa5-00144feabdc0.html

Australia's nuclear security at a high standard: IAEA

 Australia's nuclear security at a high standard: IAEA
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/825183.shtml#.UoaYFhmEPgo

IAEA Notes Important Progress In Turkey's Nuclear Power Development

http://www.rttnews.com/2224984/iaea-notes-important-progress-in-turkey-s-nuclear-power-development.aspx?type=gn&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sitemap

Nuclear leaders emphasise reliability and green credentials

Nuclear leaders emphasise reliability and green credentials

PennEnergy (press release) -

Top management from the nuclear power field have called for more political backing and pointed out the sector's merits, in terms of both energy security and as a low-carbon source of energy. World Energy Council Secretary General Christophe Frei this week ...http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pei/2013/11/nuclear-leaders-emphasise-reliability-and-green-credentials.html

Nuke Huggers? Why Some Climate Scientists Are Warming To Nuclear Power

Nuke Huggers? Why Some Climate Scientists Are Warming To Nuclear Power

Forbes -

Some distinguished climate scientists argue environmentalists should favor nuclear power plants, like this one in France. (Photo credit: Wikipedia). Some of the world's most distinguished climate scientists are becoming nuclear reactor huggers? They say that ...http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelkrancer/2013/11/15/nuke-huggers-why-some-climate-scientists-are-warming-to-nuclear-power/

Is Nuclear Power the Answer?

Is Nuclear Power the Answer? New York Times A group of prominent climate scientists wrote a public letter calling on environmental groups to embrace the need for a new generation of nuclear power plants ...http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/11/14/is-nuclear-power-the-answer-to-climate-change