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Friday, July 28, 2017

Google's Nuclear Fusion Project Is Paying Off - Google and Tri Alpha Energy Improve Plasma Generator

Google's Nuclear Fusion Project Is Paying Off - Google and Tri Alpha Energy Improve Plasma Generator

Japan Releases Map of Areas Suitable for Nuclear Waste Disposal - Bloomberg

Japan Releases Map of Areas Suitable for Nuclear Waste Disposal - Bloomberg

National Academies Looking at WIPP for Disposal of Plutonium, Tank-Waste - ExchangeMonitor

National Academies Looking at WIPP for Disposal of Plutonium, Tank-Waste - ExchangeMonitor

Toshiba guarantee of $2.2B may not be enough to save troubled V.C. Summer nuclear project - Charlotte Business Journal

Toshiba guarantee of $2.2B may not be enough to save troubled V.C. Summer nuclear project - Charlotte Business Journal

HBO announces five-part miniseries on Chernobyl accident


HBO announces five-part miniseries on Chernobyl accident

$subtitles.get($x) HBO says production will begin next year on a miniseries about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The five-part series will star Jared Harris as a Soviet scientist tapped by the Kremlin to investigate the accident. … Continue Reading http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2017/07/nuclear-power-hbo-announces-five-part-miniseries-on-chernobyl-accident.html?cmpid=enl_pennenergy_pennenergyweeklypowerupdates_2017-07-28&email_address=micheletkearney@gmail.com&eid=288118515&bid=1824159

Indian supply chain benefits from nuclear boost

Indian supply chain benefits from nuclear boost

GOP preserves Yucca Mountain as nuclear waste storage site

GOP preserves Yucca Mountain as nuclear waste storage site

Toshiba to pay 2 SC utilities $2 billion for nuclear reactors | The State

Toshiba to pay 2 SC utilities $2 billion for nuclear reactors | The State

What is Euratom and why has it emerged as a Brexit battleground? | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

What is Euratom and why has it emerged as a Brexit battleground? | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

A rebuttal to critics of the nuclear weapon ban treaty | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

A rebuttal to critics of the nuclear weapon ban treaty | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Robot reveals first images of lava-like nuclear debris at Fukushima | ZDNet

Robot reveals first images of lava-like nuclear debris at Fukushima | ZDNet

Russia Launches a Fourth-generation Nuclear Submarine - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Russia Launches a Fourth-generation Nuclear Submarine - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

NIA UK | Amec Foster Wheeler to lead new UK nuclear power research initiative - NIA UK

NIA UK | Amec Foster Wheeler to lead new UK nuclear power research initiative - NIA UK

Top nuclear power disasters - Energy Business Review

Top nuclear power disasters - Energy Business Review

Nuclear Power in France Industry Report by Production, Consumption and Forecast 2030

Nuclear Power in France Industry Report by Production, Consumption and Forecast 2030

Nuclear Workers Call for Congressional Investigations After Charges from Labor Department Whistleblower - Long Room

Nuclear Workers Call for Congressional Investigations After Charges from Labor Department Whistleblower - Long Room

US Admiral says ready for nuclear strike on China if ordered by Trump - Daily Sabah

US Admiral says ready for nuclear strike on China if ordered by Trump - Daily Sabah

ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN The Executive Yuan Gazette Online

 













ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN Notice is hereby given, to
commence a period of public comments for the draft amendment on Article
2-1 of "Regulations on Final Disposal of High Level Radioactive Waste
and Safety Management of the Facilities"




The Executive Yuan Gazette Online

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup July 28, 2017

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Nuclear Roundup
July 28, 2017
A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

North Korea

North Korea 'conducts new missile test'

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40757780

U.S. general: North Korea ICBM threat advancing faster than expected

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-northkorea-army-idUSKBN1AC2V3

Lessons for the world from North Korea’s nuclear programme

http://gulfnews.com/opinion/thinkers/lessons-for-the-world-from-north-korea-s-nuclear-programme-1.2065533

North Korea defied Bush

http://www.thewhig.com/2017/07/27/north-korea-defied-bush

The inevitability of North Korea’s nuclear weapons

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/07/28/the-inevitability-of-north-koreas-nuclear-weapons/?utm_term=.403a380b907c

United States

Corker, Alexander, Perdue Back Passage Of Iran, Russia, North Korea Sanctions

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2017/7/27/352128/Corker-Alexander-Perdue-Back-Passage.aspx

Lawsuit aims to halt Uranium Processing Facility construction to review earthquake risks

http://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2017/07/28/oak-ridge-environmental-and-peace-alliance-nuclear-watch-new-mexico-natural-resources-defense-counci/501142001/

Demolition of former Plutonium Finishing Plant processing building now underway

http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/35987425/demolition-of-former-plutonium-finishing-plant-processing-building-now-underway

International

Trump seeks way to declare Iran in violation of nuclear deal

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/world/middleeast/trump-iran-nuclear-agreement.html

Trump is determined to blow up the Iran deal

http://nationalinterest.org/feature/trump-determined-blow-the-iran-deal-21694

A war between U.S. and Iran over nuclear deal would have global consequences, experts say

http://www.newsweek.com/war-between-us-iran-nuclear-deal-global-consequences-experts-643140

The Nuclear Spirit of Iran

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-nuclear-spirit-of-iran-1501196760

What is Euratom and why has it emerged as a Brexit battleground?

http://thebulletin.org/what-euratom-and-why-has-it-emerged-brexit-battleground10969

METI maps out suitable nuclear waste disposal sites

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/07/28/national/meti-posts-map-potential-nuclear-waste-disposal-sites/#.WXte3_nytrQ

In Ukraine, a radioactive nuclear ghost town near Chernobyl is a hot destination

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/in-ukraine-a-radioactive-nuclear-ghost-town-near-chernobyl-is-a-hot-destination

General Interest

The nuclear ban treaty is way off target

https://warontherocks.com/2017/07/the-nuclear-ban-treaty-is-way-off-target/

A rebuttal to critics of the nuclear weapon ban treaty

http://thebulletin.org/commentary/rebuttal-critics-nuclear-weapon-ban-treaty10967


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Tomgram: William Hartung, The Trillion-Dollar National Security Budget


Tomgram: William Hartung, The Trillion-Dollar National Security Budget

http://www.tomdispatch.com/blog/176311/

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Nuke Plant Radiation Monitors

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Nuke Plant Radiation Monitors

LAS VEGAS - BLACK HAT USA - Researchers have discovered multiple unpatched vulnerabilities in different radiation monitoring devices that could be leveraged by attackers to reduce personnel safety, delay detection of radiation leaks, or help international smuggling of radioactive material.

In a paper (PDF) delivered by Ruben Santamarta, principal security consultant at Seattle-based IOActive, at Black Hat Wednesday, it was disclosed that radiation monitors supplied by Ludlum, Mirion and Digi contain multiple vulnerabilities.


http://www.securityweek.com/critical-vulnerabilities-found-nuke-plant-radiation-monitors

Think a Charlie Gard situation can’t happen in the US? Think again | Opinion | LifeSite

Think a Charlie Gard situation can’t happen in the US? Think again | Opinion | LifeSite

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Toshiba to Pay 2 Utilities $2 Billion for Nuclear Reactors | South Carolina News | US News

Toshiba to Pay 2 Utilities $2 Billion for Nuclear Reactors | South Carolina News | US News

North Korea Times - China bolsters defences on North Korean border amid tensions over nuclear program

North Korea Times - China bolsters defences on North Korean border amid tensions over nuclear program

Federal Register :: Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 3 and 4; Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria

Federal Register :: Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 3 and 4; Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria

Global Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Security Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth & Trends, Business - weSRCH

Global Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Security Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth & Trends, Business - weSRCH

Toshiba buys additional stake in U.K. nuclear power unit - The Japan News

Toshiba buys additional stake in U.K. nuclear power unit - The Japan News

Unit 2 of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant passes cold testing | ConstructionWeekOnline.com

Unit 2 of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant passes cold testing | ConstructionWeekOnline.com

Report: Advanced Nuclear Tech Could Be Lifeline for Industry

Report: Advanced Nuclear Tech Could Be Lifeline for Industry

Eleven reasons to switch to Thorium based Nuclear Power generation. – Len Bilén's blog, a blog about faith, politics and the environment.

Eleven reasons to switch to Thorium based Nuclear Power generation. – Len Bilén's blog, a blog about faith, politics and the environment.

Natural Gas -- Not Renewables -- Is Replacing Nuclear Power

Natural Gas -- Not Renewables -- Is Replacing Nuclear Power

The case for 100 percent renewables rested on a lie. Here's what it teaches us about energy and the environment — Environmental Progress

The case for 100 percent renewables rested on a lie. Here's what it teaches us about energy and the environment — Environmental Progress

Nuclear weapons risk greater than in cold war, says ex-Pentagon chief | World news | The Guardian

Nuclear weapons risk greater than in cold war, says ex-Pentagon chief | World news | The Guardian

Westinghouse needs more time in crafting bankruptcy plan

Westinghouse needs more time in crafting bankruptcy plan

The Energy Collective Daily: Cooling India

Cooling India | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective

Don’t squander America’s leadership in nuclear energy | TheHill

Don’t squander America’s leadership in nuclear energy | TheHill

Judge Valerie Caproni Hands Another Decisive Victory To Clean Nuclear Energy Generators

Judge Valerie Caproni Hands Another Decisive Victory To Clean Nuclear Energy Generators

The U.S. Department of Energy Issues Request for Information for Hanford 222-S Laboratory Contract | Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy Issues Request for Information for Hanford 222-S Laboratory Contract | Department of Energy

The Energy Collective Daily: Britain to Ban Fossil Fuel Vehicles By 2040

Britain To Ban Fossil Fuel Vehicles By 2040 | The Energy Collective Daily

Link to The Energy Collective

Radioactively-hot particles detected in dusts and soils from Northern Japan by combination of gamma spectrometry, autoradiography, and SEM/EDS analysis and implications in radiation risk assessment

Radioactively-hot particles detected in dusts and soils from Northern Japan by combination of gamma spectrometry, autoradiography, and SEM/EDS analysis and implications in radiation risk assessment

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup July 27, 2017

Nuclear Roundup
July 27, 2017
A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

North Korea

North Korea could cross ICBM threshold next year, U.S. officials warn in new assessment

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/north-korea-could-cross-icbm-threshold-next-year

How earthquake scientists eavesdrop on North Korea’s nuclear blasts

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/earthquakes-north-korea-nuclear-testing?mode=topic&context=62

Opinion | Reckless rhetoric distorts US options on North Korea

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/foreign-policy/343989-reckless-rhetoric-distorts-us-options-on-north-korea

The Surprisingly Simple Reason North Korea Has Nuclear Weapons

http://nationalinterest.org/feature/north-korean-nukes-are-almost-certainly-defense-21671

United States

Why the scariest nuclear threat may be coming from inside the White House

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/07/department-of-energy-risks-michael-lewis

The Pentagon Worried Trump Was About to Start a Nuclear War With His Tweets Yesterday

http://gizmodo.com/the-pentagon-worried-trump-was-about-to-start-a-nuclear-1797291605

Hypothetically speaking, U.S. Admiral says ready for nuclear strike on China if Trump so ordered

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-nuclear-idUSKBN1AC1TI

Modernizing America's Nuclear Capabilities Is a Must

https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/10743/modernizing-nuclear-capabilities

BWXT Becomes The Nuclear Industry's Civil-Military-Commercial Growth Company

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2017/07/25/bwxt-becomes-the-nuclear-industrys-civil-military-commercial-growth-company/#49ffd4996fdc

Trump administration opposes House measure funding MOX nuclear facility

http://www.janes.com/article/72606/trump-administration-opposes-house-measure-funding-mox-nuclear-facility

House, Senate committees recommend funding to reduce Y-12’s Protected Area

http://oakridgetoday.com/2017/07/26/house-senate-committees-recommend-funding-to-reduce-y-12s-protected-area/

International

US seeks to test Iran nuclear deal with more inspections

http://www.dailynews.com/government-and-politics/20170727/us-seeks-to-test-iran-nuclear-deal-with-more-inspections

Rouhani says Iran will respond to any new U.S. sanctions

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-us-sanctions-idUSKBN1AB0VR

Trump Ignores IAEA Stance, Ratchets Up Rhetoric on JCPOA

https://financialtribune.com/articles/national/69133/trump-ignores-iaea-stance-ratchets-up-rhetoric-on-jcpoa

Trump signals he might pull out of the Iran nuclear deal. What’s at stake?

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/trump-signals-might-pull-iran-nuclear-deal-whats-stake/

‘Rouhani’s Gov’t Not Qualified to Handle Iran Nuclear Case’

http://ifpnews.com/exclusive/rouhani-govt-not-handle-nuclear/

Kroenig: North Korea Tested an ICBM. Iran Is Next

http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/240806/north-korea-icbm-iran

Every Member of Congress Who Supported the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2016 Won Re-Election

http://www.iagreetosee.com/portfolio/j-street-iran-nuclear-deal/

ACA: Joint Commission Meets After U.S. Certification Controversy

https://www.armscontrol.org/blog/2017-07-27/p51-iran-alert-july-27-2017

Pervez Musharraf mulled nuclear strike against India in 2002

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/musharraf-mulled-nuking-india-in-2002-did-not-from-fear-of-retaliation/articleshow/59791256.cms

Concerns raised over military presence, nukes stored in Turkey

https://www.stripes.com/news/concerns-raised-over-military-presence-nukes-stored-in-turkey-1.479940#.WXoC6fnytrR

Russia unrivaled in nuclear power plant exports

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/07/27/commentary/world-commentary/russia-unrivaled-nuclear-power-plant-exports/#.WXn7ofnytrQ

General Interest

Hacker warns radioactivity sensors can be spoofed or disabled

https://www.wired.com/story/radioactivity-sensor-hacks/


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State regulators grapple with Florida Power & Light nuclear plans | Blogs

State regulators grapple with Florida Power & Light nuclear plans | Blogs

Conn. Governor orders review of Millstone nuclear plant viability - Nasdaq.com

Conn. Governor orders review of Millstone nuclear plant viability - Nasdaq.com

U.S. judge refuses to halt New York nuclear power plant subsidies - Business Insider

U.S. judge refuses to halt New York nuclear power plant subsidies - Business Insider

Perry: 'Let's Make Nuclear Cool Again' | The Daily Caller

Perry: 'Let's Make Nuclear Cool Again' | The Daily Caller

Russia unrivaled in nuclear power plant exports | The Japan Times

Russia unrivaled in nuclear power plant exports | The Japan Times

Renewables Have Overtaken Nuclear Power for the First Time | Fortune.com

Renewables Have Overtaken Nuclear Power for the First Time | Fortune.com

Nuclear power will be an "integral" part of meeting the UK's rising electricity demand, industry body says | City A.M.

Nuclear power will be an "integral" part of meeting the UK's rising electricity demand, industry body says | City A.M.

Nuclear power faces big hurdle: public perception


Nuclear power faces big hurdle: public perception

In a report for the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, two experts explore the many factors that drive the decision to invest in nuclear energy.
https://penncurrent.upenn.edu/features/nuclear-power-faces-big-hurdle-public-perception

Modernizing America's Nuclear Capabilities Is a Must

Modernizing America's Nuclear Capabilities Is a Must

by Peter Huessy  •  July 27, 2017 at 4:00 am
  • In 1989, America had 1,000 nuclear missile silos, and a small number of additional bomber and submarine bases and submarines at sea, facing 13,500 Soviet warheads. Today, the U.S. has 450 such silos facing 1,750 Russian warheads. That is a switch from a ratio of 13 Russian warheads to every U.S. missile silo, to a ratio of 4 Russian warheads to every U.S. missile silo. Getting rid of Minuteman ICBMs would reverse that progress and make the ratio even worse, with 175 Russian warheads to every U.S. missile silo. How is that an improvement?
  • The U.S. "cannot afford to delay modernization initiatives" while the "American people and our allies are counting on congressional action to fund our nuclear enterprise modernization efforts." — General Robin Rand, the commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command.
  • America's ability to defend itself is at stake.
A Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile in its silo in Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, circa 1980. (Image source: U.S. Department of Defense)
In April 2017, the Pentagon launched the U.S. Defense Department's legislatively mandated quadrennial Nuclear Posture Review to determine American policy, strategy and capabilities. The process now underway involves testimony from experts arguing over how the estimated $27 billion spent annually (growing over the next decade by an additional $10 billion a year) on America's nuclear arsenal should be allocated.
One claim, made by a number of experts, is that investing in the effort to upgrade America's exiting nuclear arsenal -- the land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) -- would be destabilizing and wasteful. They are, it is claimed, highly vulnerable to enemy attack and therefore do not provide deterrence. Among the 40 House members who suggest killing the land-based missiles is the ranking Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee.

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