MIT’s Liquid Metal Stores Solar Power Until After Sundown

http://mitei.mit.edu/news/in-the-news/mit%E2%80%99s-liquid-metal-stores-solar-power-until-after-sundown

‘California Hates Oil’: Energy Companies on the Run

‘California Hates Oil’: Energy Companies on the Run

http://www.citywatchla.com/lead-stories-hidden/6546-california-hates-oil-energy-companies-on-the-run

Blackouts and Worse: Dems Policies Killing New England

Blackouts and Worse: Dems Policies Killing New England

By Tom Borelli
The progressive elite war against coal energy producers is playing out like a chapter in Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. In a case of delicious irony, the liberal New England region is getting slammed for its lack of energy diversity.
New England’s energy mess stems from its overreliance on natural gas and an insufficient transportation network to carry the fuel. Just like the Aristotelian axiom of A=A, liberals are now learning they are not immune to the law of supply and demand.
The loss of coal-fired power, long urged by local activists, has greatly contributed to the region’s energy imbalance.http://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2014/03/06/blackouts_and_worse_dems_policies_killing_new_england_107570.html

Russia’s Rostov-3 Reaches Construction Milestones

http://www.nucnet.org/all-the-news/2014/03/07/russia-s-rostov-3-reaches-construction-milestones

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review

http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2014/03/07/fukushima-daiichi-nuclear-plant-weekly-review-030702.aspx#.UxvZKhlXDgo

Smoking gun – Antinuclear talking points coined by coal interests

Smoking gun – Antinuclear talking points coined by coal interests

Some of the earliest documented instances of opposition to the development of commercial nuclear power in the United States originated from designated representatives of the coal industry. They were the first people to mount sustained opposition to the use of taxpayer money to support the development of nuclear power stations. They testified against the implied subsidy associated with nuclear fue

100+ by Rod Adams / 2d http://atomicinsights.com/smoking-gun-antinuclear-talking-points-coined-coal-interests/

Nuclear News Round Up (3rd – 7th Mar 14)

Nuclear News Round Up (3rd – 7th Mar 14)

3rd Mar 2014 Where next for the UK nuclear industry? 4th Mar 2014 How France is disposing of its nuclear waste 3 Chinese state firms looking to build nuclear plants abroad 6th Mar 2014 100 tonnes http://energyandnuclear.com/2014/03/07/nuclear-news-round-up-3rd-7th-mar-14/

The NRC and Nuclear Power Plant Safety in 2013

The NRC and Nuclear Power Plant Safety in 2013

On March 11, 2011, I was on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to brief Congressional staffers on the inaugural issue in a planned series of reports on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and nuclear power plant safety. We had scheduled this event several weeks in advance, but an unplanned event in Japan occurred earlier that day kept many staffers in front of TV sets and internet monitors. T

1 by Dave Lochbaum / http://allthingsnuclear.org/the-nrc-and-nuclear-power-plant-safety-in-2013/

A New Study Shows How Fossil Fuel Pollution Damages The Heart

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/03/07/3377231/fossil-fuel-pollution-heart-disease/

While America Waits On Keystone Decision, A Different Tar Sands Pipeline Just Got Approved

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/03/07/3375621/canadian-tar-sands-pipeline-approval/#

Methane Leakage from Cows Higher than from Natural Gas Development

New Data from EPA, DOE, and EDF Confirm Declining Methane Leakage from Gas Produtionhttp://thebreakthrough.org/index.php/programs/energy-and-climate/methane-leakage-from-cows-higher-than-from-natural-gas-development

Natural Gas Is America’s Real Green Energy

 

Natural Gas Is America’s Real Green Energy

http://shalestuff.com/controversy-2/natural-gas-americas-real-green-energy/article010731

New report warns of “cascading system failure” caused by climate change

http://grist.org/climate-energy/new-report-warns-of-cascading-system-failure-caused-by-climate-change/?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed&utm_reader=feedly

Natural Gas as a Diplomatic Tool

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/07/opinion/natural-gas-as-a-diplomatic-tool.html?ref=opinion&_r=3

The 17 Countries Generating The Most Nuclear Power

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/countries-generating-the-most-nuclear-energy-2014-3?op=1#ixzz2vQMJzzyb

http://www.businessinsider.com/countries-generating-the-most-nuclear-energy-2014-3?op=1

Proved Reserves Of Oil, Gas, And Coal By Country

http://www.energyrealities.org/chapter/our-resources/item/proved-reserves-of-fossil-fuels/erp6F0E6DFD5D4365155

Cutting Through Fukushima Fog: Radiation in U.S.? By Bernard Weiner

Cutting Through Fukushima Fog: Radiation in U.S.?

By Bernard Weiner http://www.opednews.com/articles/Cutting-Through-Fukashima-by-Bernard-Weiner-Chernobyl_Disaster_Emergency_Fukushima-140307-734.html

Keating: The muted effects of Fukushima

http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_25258586/keating-muted-effects-fukushima

China Nuclear Power Companies Gear Up for IPOs Beijing Pushes Nuclear Power to Cut Reliance on Coal

China Nuclear Power Companies Gear Up for IPOs

Beijing Pushes Nuclear Power to Cut Reliance on Coal

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303369904579420670702744700?mod=wsj_streaming_stream&mg=reno64-wsj

U.S. Armed Forces Sickened After Fukushima Meltdown Get Help From Online Fundraising

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/07/fukushima-navy-radiation-fundraising_n_4916401.html

Chaos in Tokyo After Prosecutors Drop Charges Over Fukushima Nuclear Meltdowns

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/541580/20140304/chaos-tokyo-prosecutors-charges-complaint-fukushima.htm

Latest nuclear technologies at AtomExpo Belarus 2014

http://news.belta.by/en/news/society?id=742125

The nuclear option for emerging markets

The nuclear option for emerging markets

http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2014/03/07/the-nuclear-option-for-emerging-markets/

Horizon Nuclear Power company takes next step in Wylfa Newydd project

http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/131694/horizon-nuclear-power-company-takes-next-step-in-wylfa-newydd-project.aspx

A Fukushima Third Anniversary “What If” Scenario

A Fukushima Third Anniversary “What If” Scenario

If Naoto Kan had not interfered with the emergency actions of the trained and experienced staff at Fukushima Daiichi, the situation today, three years after the fact, would be very different and much less gloomy…no hydrogen explosions, no massive evacuations, and a much shorter time for F. Daiichi recovery.

http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-commentary.html

PANDORA'S PROMISE available on NETFLIX

http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/Pandora_s_Promise/70267585?trkid=2361637

NRC: Palisades safety culture needs work

http://wkzo.com/news/articles/2014/mar/07/nrc-palisades-safety-culture-needs-work/

Nuclear Power Plant Safety Report

http://nwpr.org/post/nuclear-power-plant-safety-report

NRC issues report cards on Wis. nuke plants

http://dailyreporter.com/2014/03/07/nrc-issues-report-cards-on-wis-nuke-plants/

NRDC Report: U.S. Nuclear Safety Regulators Ignore Severe Accident Hydrogen Explosion Risks Despite Fukushima Tragedy

http://www.enewspf.com/opinion/analysis/50805-nrdc-report-u-s-nuclear-safety-regulators-ignore-severe-accident-hydrogen-explosion-risks-despite-fukushima-tragedy.html

'Near misses' drop at nuclear plants but critics claim regulators not consistent

http://timesfreepress.com/news/2014/mar/08/fewer-nuclear-plant-near-misses-recorded-oversight/

NRC terms Vermont Yankee issues minor

http://www.timesargus.com/article/20140307/NEWS03/703079932

New energy storage technology to be tested in Hawaii

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140307_New_energy_storage_technology_to_be_tested_in_Hawaii.html

Going nuclear - in a small way

http://phys.org/news/2014-03-nuclear-small.html

TRIDEC Selects URS Corporation to Conduct Site Analysis for New Small Modular Reactor

http://www.kvewtv.com/article/2014/mar/05/tridec-selects-urs-corporation-conduct-site-analys/

Fukushima Commentary 3/7

Fukushima Commentary –

A Fukushima Third Anniversary “What If” Scenario

If Naoto Kan had not interfered with the emergency actions of the trained and experienced staff at Fukushima Daiichi, the situation today, three years after the fact, would be very different and much less gloomy…no hydrogen explosions, no massive evacuations, and a much shorter time for F. Daiichi recovery.

http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-commentary.html

Waterworld: How Worried Should We Be About Fukushima?

Not as much as many headlines suggest, but the cleanup still needs to deal with a complex water issue.

http://thediplomat.com/2013/12/waterworld-how-worried-should-we-be-about-fukushima/

NRC Issues Report Cards for All U.S. Nuclear Plants—See Who’s Failing

http://www.powermag.com/nrc-issues-report-cards-for-all-u-s-nuclear-plants-see-whos-failing/?hq_e=el&hq_m=2844049&hq_l=11&hq_v=30108e0773

Moniz Reveals DOE Progress for Nuclear Waste

http://www.powermag.com/moniz-reveals-doe-progress-for-nuclear-waste/?hq_e=el&hq_m=2844049&hq_l=9&hq_v=30108e0773

Obama’s Budget Proposal Eliminates Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Cuts EPA Funding

http://www.powermag.com/obamas-budget-proposal-eliminates-fossil-fuel-subsidies-and-cuts-epa-funding/?hq_e=el&hq_m=2844049&hq_l=4&hq_v=30108e0773

GAO Report: Power Sector Is Clearly Exposed to Climate Change Risks

http://www.powermag.com/gao-report-power-sector-clearly-exposed-to-climate-change-risks/?hq_e=el&hq_m=2844049&hq_l=2&hq_v=30108e0773

Nuclear plant safety improves despite lapses, watchdog group says

http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-safety-nuclear-plants-improves-20140307,0,533470.story#ixzz2vJ0IYgQA

http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-safety-nuclear-plants-improves-20140307,0,533470.story#axzz2vJ0Dghjt

Dominion returns Surry nuclear unit 2 to full power

http://www.timesdispatch.com/business/energy/dominion-returns-surry-nuclear-unit-to-full-power/article_92a00cb8-a604-11e3-abf1-001a4bcf6878.html

0 comments PPL Corp. nuclear reactor given degraded level of performance for 2013

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2014/03/ppl_corp_nuclear_reactor_given.html

U.S. 'Fukushima' May Only be a Matter of Time (Op-Ed)

http://www.livescience.com/43932-american-power-plants-fukushima-risk.html

Generation Gap: Wind Opens Big Lead over Nuclear in China

http://www.earthpolicy.org/data_highlights/2014/highlights45

2015 Budget Request Favors Small Reactors, Revives Nuclear Tax

http://www.nei.org/News-Media/News/News-Archives/2015-Budget-Request-Favors-Small-Reactors,-Revives

Japan's Abe and His Attempt to Close Pandora’s 'Zero Nuclear' Box Again

http://theenergycollective.com/jared-anderson/350711/japan-s-abe-and-his-attempt-close-pandora-s-zero-nuclear-box-again

Feds: Dominion nuke plants operated safely in 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/feds-dominion-nuke-plants-operated-safely-in-2013/2014/03/07/a262cb32-a5f4-11e3-b865-38b254d92063_story.html

Tehran, Moscow Call for Expansion of Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Tehran, Moscow Call for Expansion of Nuclear Energy Cooperation
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13921216000515

Exclusive: 17-hour gap ‘haunts’ death at nuclear power plant, raises security questions

Exclusive: 17-hour gap ‘haunts’ death at nuclear power plant, raises security questions

http://watchdog.org/128386/exclusive-17-hour-gap-haunts-death-nuclear-power-plant/

Safety And Security Of The Pakistan Nuclear Power Plants – Analysis

http://www.eurasiareview.com/07032014-safety-security-pakistan-nuclear-power-plants-analysis/

Eighty of 100 US nuclear units passed NRC muster: annual assessment

http://www.platts.com/latest-news/electric-power/washington/eighty-of-100-us-nuclear-units-passed-nrc-muster-21303792

Reddit Ask Me Anything session re: Fukushima

Nuclear EngineeringWe're nuclear engineers and a prize-winning journalist who recently wrote a book on Fukushima and nuclear power. Ask us anything! (self.science)

submitted 1 day ago* by ConcernedScientistsUnion of Concerned Scientists

Hi Reddit! We recently published Fukushima: The Story of a Nuclear Disaster, a book which chronicles the events before, during, and after Fukushima. We're experts in nuclear technology and nuclear safety issues.
Since there are three of us, we've enlisted a helper to collate our answers, but we'll leave initials so you know who's talking :)
Proof
Dave Lochbaum is a nuclear engineer at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Before UCS, he worked in the nuclear power industry for 17 years until blowing the whistle on unsafe practices. He has also worked at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and has testified before Congress multiple times.
Edwin Lyman is an internationally-recognized expert on nuclear terrorism and nuclear safety. He also works at UCS, has written in Science and many other publications, and like Dave has testified in front of Congress many times. He earned a doctorate degree in physics from Cornell University in 1992.
Susan Q. Stranahan is an award-winning journalist who has written on energy and the environment for over 30 years. She was part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the Three Mile Island accident.
Check out the book here!
Ask us anything! We'll start posting answers around 2pm eastern.
Edit: Thanks for all the awesome questions—we'll start answering now (1:45ish) through the next few hours. Dave's answers are signed DL; Ed's are EL; Susan's are SS.

http://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1zpsxh/were_nuclear_engineers_and_a_prizewinning/

House passage of HR 3826 good news for coal

House passage of HR 3826 good news for coal

The coal industry today has reason to feel more positive about the future of coal fuel power, as the U.S. House of Representatives has passed HR 3826, "The Electricity Security and Affordability Act." HR 3826 requires greater transparency for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rulemaking process and safeguards against the agency's standards for both new and existing power plants.

Credit: Dr. G. Schmitz/Wikimedia Commons

The legislation was spearheaded by Representative Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.).
"At a time of such political polarization, Representative Whitfield and Senator Manchin should be commended for their bipartisan leadership in the fight against EPA's costly, overreaching regulations. President Obama has made it clear that he will 'go at it alone' by wielding executive order without regard for congressional input or oversight of his administration's rulemaking process," said Mike Duncan, president and CEO of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE). "The Electricity Security and Affordability Act ensures Congress retains its rightful role in creating policy and institutes safeguards to protect American consumers from attacks on affordable, reliable coal-fueled power."
While HR 3826 focuses primarily on EPA's New Source Performance Standard (NSPS), proposed in September 2013, the bill also requires that the EPA Administrator report to Congress on the cost and other impacts of any greenhouse gas standards proposed by EPA for existing plants. Further, the bill states that regulations on existing plants shall not take effect unless Congress enacts a federal law specifying the effective date.
Some estimates show that because of looming regulatory restrictions, a large portion of the nation's coal-fired plants would be shuttered over the next six years, which could weaken the reliability of the power grid and increase the price of energy.
NSPS governs new power plants and will require on-site carbon capture and storage (CCS), a technology that remains underdeveloped and unproven on a commercial scale, as well as prohibitively costly. One estimate forecasts that implementing this technology could increase the wholesale price of electricity by up to 80 percent.
A draft of the agency's rules for existing power plants is due in June.
For more:
- see this report http://assets.fiercemarkets.com/public/sites/energy/reports/electricsecurityreport.pdf
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British boy builds fusion reactor

British boy builds fusion reactor
A thirteen-year-old schoolboy has become the youngest "fusioneer" - a person to build a fusion reactor.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/ON-British-boy-builds-fusion-reactor-080314st.html

Fuel cycle roundup #21

Fuel cycle roundup #21
• NRC issues Ross SEIS • Powertech-Azarga merger agreed • Temrezli feasibility study funded • Toro seeks additional Wiluna approval • Quaterra bows out of uraniumhttp://www.world-nuclear-news.org/ENF-Fuel-cycle-roundup-21-0703147.html

Progress in Sellafield pond clearance

Progress in Sellafield pond clearance
The first 100 tonnes of contaminated equipment that has laid for decades in the Pile Fuel Storage Pond at the Sellafield site in the UK has been retrieved for final disposal.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/WR-Progress-in-Sellafield-pond-clearance-0703144.html

Penn Energy's Top Power Headlines 3/7

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