Friday, April 21, 2017

Nuclear Roundup

April 21, 2017

A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

Iran Nuclear Deal

Redesign of Iranian Nuclear Plant Set to Begin

https://www.voanews.com/a/redesign-iran-nuclear-plant/3818077.html

Trump Accuses Iran of Violating ‘Spirit’ of Nuclear Deal

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-charges-iran-violating-spirit-nuclear-deal-n749131

US threat to ditch Iran nuclear deal

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/us-threat-to-ditch-iran-nuclear-deal-2v592w6ng

Parsi: The Coming Crisis With Iran

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/20/opinion/the-coming-crisis-with-iran.html?emc=edit_tnt_20170421&nlid=16873935&tntemail0=y&_r=0

United States

THE PLAN TO MAKE AMERICA’S NUKES GREAT AGAIN COULD GO HORRIBLY WRONG

https://news.vice.com/story/the-plan-to-make-americas-nukes-great-again-could-go-horribly-wrong

Hawaii’s Renewed Jitters About Nukes

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/04/hawaiis-renewed-jitters-about-nukes/523530/

Teardown to begin soon at Hanford’s most contaminated area

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/hanford/article145749544.html

MOX injunction delayed until at least July 31

http://www.aikenstandard.com/news/mox-injunction-delayed-until-at-least-july/article_01a4ce3c-25f5-11e7-9f5c-8fd2c77c42e0.html

Citizens confront Nuclear Fuel Services regulator over environmental, public health concerns

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Business/2017/04/20/Citizens-confront.html?ci=stream&lp=1&p=

International

Trump’s North Korea policy is the same as Obama’s—he just doesn’t want to admit it

https://qz.com/964027/trumps-north-korea-policy-the-same-as-obamas-he-just-doesnt-want-to-admit-it/

How Washington hard-liners helped to create the North Korean crisis

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-opinions/wp/2017/04/19/

Hecker on DPRK: Analyze and Act Accordingly

https://www.usnews.com/opinion/debate-club/articles/2017-04-20/donald-trump-must-analyze-north-koreas-nuclear-crisis-and-act-accordingly

PUTTING THE NORTH KOREAN THREAT INTO PERSPECTIVE

http://www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/1203078/putting-the-north-korean-threat-into-perspective/

UN security council warns North Korea to stop nuclear tests or face sanctions

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/20/un-security-council-north-korea-nuclear-tests-sanctions

Russia's Secretive Floating Nuclear Power Plant Making Waves In St. Petersburg

https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-petersburg-floating-nuclear-plant-safety-fears/28440654.html

Could China or Russia hack America's nuclear arsenal?

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/defense/329593-could-china-or-russia-hack-americas-nuclear-arsenal

Leading from the back’ is no remedy for India-Pakistan nuclear standoff

http://www.atimes.com/india-pakistan-nuclear-quagmire-todd-royal/

The World Must Secure Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/20/opinion/the-world-must-secure-pakistans-nuclear-weapons.html

General Interest

The Nuclear Test Ban: Time to Finish What We Started

http://thediplomat.com/2017/04/the-nuclear-test-ban-time-to-finish-what-we-started/

Nuclear War Is Not Good For Your Health

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nuclear-war-is-not-good-for-your-health_us_58f8f840e4b00fa7de1235a0

Risk of 'catastrophic' nuclear accident as world relations worsen, UN warns

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/un-nuclear-deterrence-not-work-report-wmds-weapons-mass-destruction-world-north-korea-uk-donald-a7694391.html

Nuclear Arsenals Decline Globally Primarily Due To Cuts Made By Russia, US: SIPRI

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/19071

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About One Million casualties on US- South Korea side in Second Korean War | NextBigFuture.com

Platts: India Will Not Achieve Target To Cut Oil Imports By 10% | OilPrice.com

Will BP Be The Next Big Player To Exit The Canadian Oil Sands? | OilPrice.com

Experts push for nuclear as an energy option - Canberra CityNews

Nuclear Weapons 272 - The North Korean Situation - Economic Development addendum

http://nucleotidings.com/article/nuclear-weapons-272-north-korean-situation-economic-development-addendum

Nuclear News Roundup Apr 20, 2017

http://nucleotidings.com/article/nuclear-news-roundup-apr-20-2017

Nuclear Weapons 273 - Using Nuclear Warheads To Deflect Asteroids

http://nucleotidings.com/article/nuclear-weapons-273-using-nuclear-warheads-deflect-asteroids

CIVIL NUCLEAR Andra continues Areva contract to operate its Aube Surface Disposal Facility

Andra continues Areva contract to operate its Aube Surface Disposal Facility
http://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Andra_continues_Areva_contract_to_operate_its_Aube_Surface_Disposal_Facility_999.html

OECD Figure Show Slight Decrease For Nuclear Share Of Net Electricity Production

http://www.nucnet.org/all-the-news/2017/04/21/oecd-figure-show-slight-decrease-for-nuclear-share-of-net-electricity-production

General Dynamics Wins $13Mln Contract for US Submarine Nuclear Weapons Support

Xcel Energy's Nuclear Plants Create $1 Billion In Annual Benefits

Utilities want assurance Westinghouse can pay tab in bankruptcy | Reuters

MOX injunction delayed until at least July 31 | News | aikenstandard.com

First waste shipment in three years leaves SRS | The Augusta Chronicle

Reactor suppliers face governance challenge

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Friday, April 21, 2017

Friday, April 21, 2017

Mini-nukes: Still a bad choice for the United States

James E. Doyle

Proponents of mini-nukes, or of vague “limited nuclear options,” offer no convincing evidence that the United States needs new weapons in this category—or that they would make anyone safer.

North Korea in the news again: A time to reflect

Dan Drollette Jr

This is a good time to take another look at recent Bulletin stories that delve into the psychology behind what has been happening lately in North Korea. And discredit some common tropes.

The Nuclear Requiem

Bob Frye's The Nuclear Requiem is now airing on PBS nationwide. WYCC has a broadcast scheduled for 8 p.m. on April 30th, with WTTW airing it on the same day at 6 p.m. Or watch online anytime at PBS. Check out the film's website or Facebook page for more details.

It's more important than ever to stay up on the Nuclear Roundup

North Korea, missile defense, WIPP, MOX: If you don't receive the Nuclear Roundup in your inbox every day, you aren't doing it right.

Fusion reactors: Not what they’re cracked up to be

Daniel Jassby

Long touted as the “perfect” energy source, fusion reactors share many drawbacks with fission—and even add a few new ones of their own.

How scientists can fight for science without losing trust

Dana Nuccitelli

The March for Science is on Saturday, and new research sheds light on how advocacy by scientists affects the way they are perceived.

What We're Reading

Dan Drollette Jr.

Teen Vogue may not be the first place one would ordinarily think of when it comes to an article about North Korea and nuclear weapons, but a new relationship between the Bulletin and "TV" led to a terrific explanation on the North Korea situation by Science and Security Board member Sharon Squassoni. Teen Vogue will also be featuring Yangyang Cheng's Voices of Tomorrow piece, Let science be science again, as part of a special article about the March for Science on Saturday morning. Be sure to visit our homepage for more information.

Can we govern emerging technologies?

The March/April issue of the Bulletin’s digital journal is now available! Read it before our next special issue posts in May.

The Bulletin supports the March for Science

April 22nd is not just Earth Day, it's the global March for Science. Find out everything you need to know about attending a march in your area, or about attending digitally through an online stream. The Bulletin will be present at the March for Science Chicago, and we'll have a booth at the Science Expo at the end of the march route; please stop by and visit us! Watch a recording of the Bulletin's Rachel Bronson, Sonny Garg, and Daniel Holz in a "Fireside Chat," hosted by the March for Science Chicago.

And be sure watch a short video produced by the March for Science London featuring Science and Security Board member Ray Pierrehumbert. Originally posted on The Guardian website, the video makes the case that: "The truth needs an advocate." Read John Cook's piece about how scientists can fight for science without losing trust for more information.

John Balkcom named Bulletin vice-chair

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is pleased to announce that John Balkcom has been named vice-chair. Balkcom served on the Bulletin’s board from January 2012 through March 2014. He also served as board Chair from January 1, 2013 – March 1, 2014. We are grateful for his leadership, commitment, and long-standing support of the Bulletin.

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The Coming Crisis With Iran

By TRITA PARSI
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/20/opinion/the-coming-crisis-with-iran.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-right-region&region=opinion-c-col-right-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region&_r=1&utm_source=Contact+List&utm_campaign=5a727fa352-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f8832a7e78-5a727fa352-256507101

Lawsuit Warns $234 Billion In Aid To Israel Violates US Law Against Supporting Secret Nuclear States | Global Research - Centre for Research on Globalization

http://www.natlawreview.com/article/epa-seeks-public-comment-existing-regulations-repeal-replacement-or-modification?utm_content=3ecf8e9e4a535a06a5be08e88e9f2526&utm_campaign=Energy%20%20Environmental%20Legal%20News%20for%204-20-2017&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

EPA Announces Stay of Deadlines and Reconsideration of Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Steam Electric Power Plants

http://www.natlawreview.com/article/epa-announces-stay-deadlines-and-reconsideration-effluent-limitations-guidelines?utm_content=3ecf8e9e4a535a06a5be08e88e9f2526&utm_campaign=Energy%20%20Environmental%20Legal%20News%20for%204-20-2017&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

Asean members pitch for nuclear energy

http://www.manilatimes.net/asean-members-pitch-nuclear-energy/323291/

The April 22 March for Science, focused on Washington, D.C., but accompanied by some 400 complementary events worldwide, promises to be a motley affair. According to one of the young scientist-organizers, it is intended to help inexperienced science advocates develop the skills they need “to make their concerns heard” and to “have an effect on politics,” while maintaining a nonpartisan atmosphere.https://www.forbes.com/sites/henrymiller/2017/04/20/march-for-science-or-against-republican-politicians/#15b4503e3458

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup April 20, 2017

Nuclear Roundup

April 20, 2017

A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

Iran Nuclear Deal

White House Shouldn't Try To Reverse Iran Nuclear Deal, Parsi Says

http://www.npr.org/2017/04/20/524833644/white-house-shouldnt-try-to-reverse-iran-nuclear-deal-parsi-says

Tillerson slams Iran nuclear deal as 'failed approach,' vows 'comprehensive review'

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/19/tillerson-slams-iran-nuclear-deal-as-failed-approach-vows-comprehensive-review.html

Watch Tillerson’s full statement on Iran

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/watch-tillersons-full-statement-on-iran/2017/04/19/4a1bc8ba-2540-11e7-928e-3624539060e8_video.html

Trump Administration Sends Mixed Signals About Iran Nuclear Deal

http://www.npr.org/2017/04/19/524751547/trump-administration-sends-mixed-signals-about-iran-nuclear-deal

Trumplomacy: US raises stakes over Iran nuclear deal

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39649686

United States

PNNL’s new national security role — to trace nuclear bombs, terrorism

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/pacific-northwest-national-lab/article145656844.html

International

China criticizes North Korea, praises US on nuclear issue

http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/19/asia/china-us-north-korea-statements/

This Florida military unit is watching for North Korean nuclear bomb tests

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/04/20/florida-military-unit-watching-north-korean-nuclear-bomb-tests/100684686/

North Korea nuclear threat: should California start panicking?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/20/north-korea-nuclear-missile-could-it-hit-california-trump

Russia vetoes UN statement on North Korea's missile tests

http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/19/asia/russia-un-veto-north-korea/

Video shows simulation of North Korea dropping nuclear bomb on US city

https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/04/19/video-shows-simulation-of-north-korea-dropping-nuclear-bomb-on-u/22046241/

Samore Interview: The worry over North Korea

http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/north-koreas-nuclear-threat/

Alan Dershowitz: What North Korea should teach us about Iran

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/04/19/alan-dershowitz-what-north-korea-should-teach-us-about-iran.html

General Interest

At A Time of Tension, Diplomat Will Speak On Nuclear Weapons

http://www.independentnews.com/news/at-a-time-of-tension-diplomat-will-speak-on-nuclear/article_c232d366-254f-11e7-b55b-2356dc4868d4.html

Risk of ‘Accidental’ Nuclear War Growing, UN Research Group Says

http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2017/04/risk-nuclear-accidents-growing-un-research-group-says/137171/?oref=defenseone_today_nl

Understanding Nuclear Weapon Risks

Report: http://www.unidir.org/files/publications/pdfs/understanding-nuclear-weapon-risks-en-676.pdf

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Friday, April 21, 2017

Nuclear Weapons 272 - The North Korean Situation - Economic Development addendum

Nuclear News Roundup Apr 20, 2017

Nuclear Weapons 273 - Using Nuclear Warheads To Deflect Asteroids

OECD Figure Show Slight Decrease For Nuclear Share Of Net Electricity Production

Mini-nukes: Still a bad choice for the United States

Fusion reactors: Not what they’re cracked up to be

The Coming Crisis With Iran

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Existing Regulations for Repeal, Replacement or Modification

EPA Announces Stay of Deadlines and Reconsideration of Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Steam Electric Power Plants

Interest in nuclear energy said to be rising across sub-Saharan Africa

Asean members pitch for nuclear energy

Thursday, April 20, 2017