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Saturday, January 27, 2018
Just What Earmark “Moratorium” Are They Talking About?
Just What Earmark “Moratorium” Are They Talking About?: new homepage
When U.S. Troops Battled Bolsheviks - WSJ
When U.S. Troops Battled Bolsheviks - WSJ: An early example of mission creep, the incursion still irks Russians a century later
Safety risks stall nuclear role in Australia's energy mix
Safety risks stall nuclear role in Australia's energy mix: Bulgaria should accelerate new nuclear build to meet the growing need for reliable, low-carbon electricity, Agneta Rising, director general of the World Nuclear Association, told Energy Commission Members at the Bulgarian Parliament today.
Rising urges Bulgaria to meet nuclear power potential
Rising urges Bulgaria to meet nuclear power potential: Bulgaria should accelerate new nuclear build to meet the growing need for reliable, low-carbon electricity, Agneta Rising, director general of the World Nuclear Association, told Energy Commission Members at the Bulgarian Parliament today.
Pallas design and construction contract awarded
Pallas design and construction contract awarded: Demand for low-carbon electricity to power a future wave of electric vehicles could be provided by small, factory-built nuclear reactors.
Off-the-Shelf Nuclear Plants Could Soon Help Power Electric Cars - Bloomberg
Off-the-Shelf Nuclear Plants Could Soon Help Power Electric Cars - Bloomberg: Demand for low-carbon electricity to power a future wave of electric vehicles could be provided by small, factory-built nuclear reactors.
Vermont Yankee sale settlement may be imminent - VTDigger
Vermont Yankee sale settlement may be imminent - VTDigger: TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — FirstEnergy Corp.'s nuclear plant near Toledo is likely headed for closure and the outlook is just as bleak for its two other plants near Cleveland and
Company says Ohio, PA nuclear plants in danger of closing | Money | pantagraph.com
Company says Ohio, PA nuclear plants in danger of closing | Money | pantagraph.com: TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — FirstEnergy Corp.'s nuclear plant near Toledo is likely headed for closure and the outlook is just as bleak for its two other plants near Cleveland and
George Soros' Davos speech on Trump, North Korea, nuclear war - Business Insider
George Soros' Davos speech on Trump, North Korea, nuclear war - Business Insider: In the UK, electric cars are increasingly being powered by small nuclear reactors. As the country transitions from thermal power, the electric vehicle market is strating to run more on renewable sources.
Electric cars could soon be powered by small nuclear plants | The Indian Express
Electric cars could soon be powered by small nuclear plants | The Indian Express: In the UK, electric cars are increasingly being powered by small nuclear reactors. As the country transitions from thermal power, the electric vehicle market is strating to run more on renewable sources.
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant expects benefits from new solar panels
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant expects benefits from new solar panels: Trinity Solar is installing new solar lights on transmission towers that cross over the Tennessee River in Decatur.
France Vows to Eliminate All Coal Power by 2021
France Vows to Eliminate All Coal Power by 2021: All coal plants in the country will likely be replaced by renewable sources or nuclear reactors.
Is nuclear power really that expensive? | Grist
Is nuclear power really that expensive? | Grist: Here’s why smart people fight over this.
Ramaphosa: SA has no money for nuclear power | Fin24
Ramaphosa: SA has no money for nuclear power | Fin24: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has told reporters in Davos that South Africa has excess power and no money to go for a major nuclear plant building.
France rules out increasing CO2 as it closes nuclear reactors
France rules out increasing CO2 as it closes nuclear reactors: France will not increase carbon emissions as it reduces its reliance on nuclear energy in coming years, a junior minister told energy newsletter Enerpresse.
JV to commercialize nuclear fuel that will boost energy from existing reactors by 10-40% starting 2021 | NextBigFuture.com
JV to commercialize nuclear fuel that will boost energy from existing reactors by 10-40% starting 2021 | NextBigFuture.com: JV to commercialize nuclear fuel that will boost energy from existing reactors by 10-40% starting 2021
US groups call for regulatory streamlining
US groups call for regulatory streamlining: US industry groups have submitted a white paper setting out recommendations on how the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) can streamline licensing of advanced reactors. Meanwhile, the US Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) has hailed an NRC decision that a voluntary industry initiative can effectively address an electrical system vulnerability as a "win" for regulatory streamlining.
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup January 26, 2018
Thursday, January 25, 2018
China Nuclear Energy Technology : CNE Tech Corp terminates open offer | 4-Traders
China Nuclear Energy Technology : CNE Tech Corp terminates open offer | 4-Traders: [ET Net News Agency, 25 January 2018] China Nuclear Energy Technology Corporation
said it agreed to terminate the proposed open offer on the basis of 1 offer share
for every 8 existing shares... | January 25, 2018
said it agreed to terminate the proposed open offer on the basis of 1 offer share
for every 8 existing shares... | January 25, 2018
How close is the world to nuclear apocalypse? | St Albans & Harpenden Review
How close is the world to nuclear apocalypse? | St Albans & Harpenden Review: We explain how the Doomsday Clock predicts the end of the world.
Company says Ohio, PA nuclear plants in danger of closing | The Herald
Company says Ohio, PA nuclear plants in danger of closing | The Herald: An executive with an Ohio-based utility says its three nuclear plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania are in danger of closing.
PacNet #9 - Strengthening the Nuclear Test Ban in Southeast Asia | Center for Strategic and International Studies
PacNet #9 - Strengthening the Nuclear Test Ban in Southeast Asia | Center for Strategic and International Studies: Fears of the next North Korean nuclear test are a reminder of the importance of the test ban in neighboring regions. Southeast Asia is among the world’s most committed regions to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT): nine of ASEAN’s 10 member states have ratified the CTBT.
Nuclear war worries, Trump 'unpredictability' help push 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight | The Japan Times
Nuclear war worries, Trump 'unpredictability' help push 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight | The Japan Times: Mounting concerns about the possibility of a nuclear war, along with U.S. President Donald Trump's "unpredictability" have pushed the symbolic "Doomsday Cl
New tests show Hanford workers exposed to radiation
New tests show Hanford workers exposed to radiation: New test results show that monitoring for airborne radioactive contamination has not protected some Hanford Nuclear Reservation workers demolishing the Plutonium Finishing Plant
If nuclear war doesn’t get us, runaway climate change will. | Grist
If nuclear war doesn’t get us, runaway climate change will. | Grist: The Doomsday Clock is now at two minutes to midnight. (Midnight = The End.)
George Soros: Trump is leading the US to nuclear war
George Soros: Trump is leading the US to nuclear war: The billionaire called Trump 'a purely temporary phenomenon that will disappear in 2020 or even sooner.'
Opinon: The U.S.’s Dangerous New Nuclear Policy | Defense content from Aviation Week
Opinon: The U.S.’s Dangerous New Nuclear Policy | Defense content from Aviation Week: The draft Nuclear Posture Review would lower the bar for a nuclear first strike and seeks to add new types of weapons to the U.S. arsenal.
Ohio Millennials: We Need Advanced Reactors - Nuclear Energy Institute
Ohio Millennials: We Need Advanced Reactors - Nuclear Energy Institute: “What if we had energy with no negatives? Clean, no carbon, practically no waste, and abundant. Well, that’s what we’re looking at.” That is the vision of eGeneration Executive Chairman Bill Thesling, an experienced “serial entrepreneur” now working on the development of liquid core molten salt reactors.
Nuclear subsidy bill revised to add support for renewable energy | Video | NJTV News
Nuclear subsidy bill revised to add support for renewable energy | Video | NJTV News: A controversial bill would require ratepayers to foot the bill for an annual $300 million subsidy for PSEG.
Arab News - Doomsday: Why a War with Russia Would Go Nuclear
Arab News - Doomsday: Why a War with Russia Would Go Nuclear: A NATO counter-offensive would be bloody and fraught with escalatory risk-but it's one of the probable outcomes of a Russian invasion. In that eventuality, Russian conventional forces-of which only a portion are well trained and well equipped-would likely be severely damaged or even destroyed. After all, Moscow has expressed concerns in the past that regime change by the West is an all too real danger.
Underground nuclear waste facility proposals move forward | News | New Civil Engineer
Underground nuclear waste facility proposals move forward | News | New Civil Engineer: Plans to construct a radioactive waste disposal facility up to 1km underground have moved a step closer after the government launched a consultation into site location.
Nuclear concerns push 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight | SBS News
Nuclear concerns push 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight | SBS News: At two minutes to midnight, the Doomsday Clock is now at its closest to catastrophe since 1953, with scientists blaming Donald Trump and North Korea.
Off-the-Shelf Nuclear Plants Could Soon Help Power Electric Cars - Bloomberg
Off-the-Shelf Nuclear Plants Could Soon Help Power Electric Cars - Bloomberg: Demand for low-carbon electricity to power a future wave of electric vehicles could be provided by small, factory-built nuclear reactors.
Exposing UK government folly of investment in new nuclear | Letters | Environment | The Guardian
Exposing UK government folly of investment in new nuclear | Letters | Environment | The Guardian: Letters: A new build programme would create an intolerable burden on communities into the far future, writes Andrew Blowers; while Rose Heaney wonders why our abundant renewable energy sources are being overlooked
Ramaphosa Says South Africa Has No Cash for Nuclear Plants - Bloomberg
Ramaphosa Says South Africa Has No Cash for Nuclear Plants - Bloomberg: South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is next in line to lead the country, said the government currently can’t afford to build new nuclear power reactors.
State Nuclear Bailout Lawsuit Moves Forward | New York Law Journal
State Nuclear Bailout Lawsuit Moves Forward | New York Law Journal: Acting Albany Supreme Court Justice Roger D. McDonough issued a decision Monday denying five of six objections raised by the New York Public Service Commission and the nuclear power plant owners who sought to dismiss a lawsuit by environmentalist and consumer groups over subsidies for aging nuclear plants in western New York.
Saudi Arabia on course for first nuclear power plant | utilities-me.com
Saudi Arabia on course for first nuclear power plant | utilities-me.com: Saudi Arabia has announced plans to build two nuclear reactors that will have a capacity of 3.2 gigawatts
Armenia must submit new nuclear reactor’s EIA report to neighboring states
Armenia must submit new nuclear reactor’s EIA report to neighboring states: The new reactor in Armenia will be of the new generation 3+, but regardless of the technology to be used for the construction, the reactor is harmful to the environment of neighboring countries.
Can we fight climate change without scaling up nuclear power? | Green Light | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper
Can we fight climate change without scaling up nuclear power? | Green Light | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper: “The best we’re likely to do is keep existing plants alive.”
Natural Gas And The New Deathprint For Energy
Natural Gas And The New Deathprint For Energy: Cybersecurity is something all power plants including nuclear need to take seriously. A simulation proved that the consequences of hacking can be grave.
Not as risky? Feds OK big insurance reductions at the San Onofre nuclear site - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Not as risky? Feds OK big insurance reductions at the San Onofre nuclear site - The San Diego Union-Tribune: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission OKs a reduction in the liability requirements for the plant's operators. who insist the change will not affect financial risk or lessen safety measures but at least one critic disagrees.
Fukushima Update 1/25/18
Tepco’s investigation inside the unit #2 RPV pedestal with a telescoping device began last Friday. The new device we reported in our 1/11/18 Update, was used on the 19th and preliminary images were released to the Press. Several days of news stories followed, most claiming that re-solidified fuel debris was discovered.
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Baseload Nuclear Energy Critical to Keeping the Lights on in Tough Weather Conditions
Baseload Nuclear Energy Critical to Keeping the Lights on in Tough Weather Conditions: Nuclear plants have their fuel on-site and they provide a steady supply of always-on, reliable baseload power.
2018 Doomsday Clock Statement | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
2018 Doomsday Clock Statement | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: It is now two minutes to midnight2018 Doomsday Clock StatementScience and Security BoardBulletin of the Atomic ScientistsEditor, John Mecklin
Off-the-Shelf Nuclear Plants Could Soon Help Power Electric Cars - Bloomberg
Off-the-Shelf Nuclear Plants Could Soon Help Power Electric Cars - Bloomberg: Demand for low-carbon electricity to power a future wave of electric vehicles could be provided by small, factory-built nuclear reactors.
Is Dominion Energy's proposed merger with struggling South Carolina utility on the rocks? | Local | richmond.com
Is Dominion Energy's proposed merger with struggling South Carolina utility on the rocks? | Local | richmond.com: Dominion Energy says its offer to merge with a struggling South Carolina utility holding company remains on the table despite a forceful declaration Tuesday by the governor there that he
Report: Small Modular Reactors vital for low-carbon transition
Report: Small Modular Reactors vital for low-carbon transition: Policy Exchange report argues small-scale nuclear could help meet anticipated surge in demand for power from electric vehicles, while enabling coal and gas phase out
Don’t be so sure SCE&G can pay for nuclear debacle without going bankrupt
Don’t be so sure SCE&G can pay for nuclear debacle without going bankrupt
http://www.thestate.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/cindi-ross-scoppe/article196337544.html
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Ex-Swedish PM acknowledges Israel nuclear missile activities
Ex-Swedish PM acknowledges Israel nuclear missile activities: Tehran, Jan 24, IRNA - Former Prime Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt has confirmed that the Zionist regime of Israel has missiles with nuclear capability.
Armenia must submit new nuclear reactor’s EIA report to neighboring states
Armenia must submit new nuclear reactor’s EIA report to neighboring states: The new reactor in Armenia will be of the new generation 3+, but regardless of the technology to be used for the construction, the reactor is harmful to the environment of neighboring countries.
Fukushima heroes on both sides of the Pacific still fighting effects of radiation, stress and guilt | Post Magazine | South China Morning Post
Fukushima heroes on both sides of the Pacific still fighting effects of radiation, stress and guilt | Post Magazine | South China Morning Post: Following the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami of 2011, selfless Japanese workers battled nuclear-reactor meltdown, and thousands of US troops provided disaster relief. Today, many are counting the cost to their mental and physical health
Nuclear Fuels Market Status and Trend Report 2013-2023
Nuclear Fuels Market Status and Trend Report 2013-2023: Nuclear Fuels-Global Market Status and Trend Report 2013-2023 offers a comprehensive analysis on Nuclear Fuels industry, standing on the readers perspective, delivering detailed market data and penetrating insights.
Nuclear weapons: escalating threat, or making us safe? | Reuters.com
Nuclear weapons: escalating threat, or making us safe? | Reuters.com: 2017's Nobel Peace Prize winning Beatrice Fihn used her winning speech to warn that a nuclear catastrophe is just "one tantrum away"
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Reuters' Ciara Lee asked the head of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, if...}
Federal Register :: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.; Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station; Correction
Federal Register :: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.; Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station; Correction: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register (FR) on December 26, 2017, regarding issuance of a final environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI). The EA and FONSI address the issuance of two...
The New Nuclear Age: A Journey Into the Unknown
The New Nuclear Age: A Journey Into the Unknown: As the recent missile scare in Hawaii illustrated, the costs of nuclear war are no longer enough to exclude it from the realm of possibility.
Gov. McMaster joins call to stop S.C. nuclear plant payments, casting doubt on utility sale | Business | postandcourier.com
Gov. McMaster joins call to stop S.C. nuclear plant payments, casting doubt on utility sale | Business | postandcourier.com: Nuclear plant inspection trials reveal machine learning gains
UK considers public finance for new reactor; Saudi Arabia to pick first reactor developer in 2019
UK considers public finance for new reactor; Saudi Arabia to pick first reactor developer in 2019
https://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/uk-considers-public-finance-new-reactor-saudi-arabia-pick-first-reactor-developer-2019?utm_campaign=NEI%2024JAN18%20Newsletter%20Even&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=6f8d6d2f965c4a56a055ffb2c2128d98&elq=2d074682e2e640f4bf3d779210601cc5&elqaid=33799&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=17203
Nuclear plant inspection trials reveal machine learning gains
Nuclear plant inspection trials reveal machine learning gains
https://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/nuclear-plant-inspection-trials-reveal-machine-learning-gains?utm_campaign=NEI%2024JAN18%20Newsletter%20Even&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=08382e952743419ab85a72cbbd849153&elq=2d074682e2e640f4bf3d779210601cc5&elqaid=33799&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=17203
US reactor closure rules set to yield ‘millions’ in savings
US reactor closure rules set to yield ‘millions’ in savings
https://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/us-reactor-closure-rules-set-yield-millions-savings?utm_campaign=NEI%2024JAN18%20Newsletter%20Even&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=94627991e85c487e983226eee9dda937&elq=2d074682e2e640f4bf3d779210601cc5&elqaid=33799&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=17203
Swedish regulators disagree on safety of nuclear waste plan
Swedish regulators disagree on safety of nuclear waste plan: Sweden's radiation safety authority (SSM) and an environmental court issued diverging recommendations to the government on Tuesday on whether to allow the construction of a nuclear waste repository.
France to decide on reactor closures by end-2018 - minister
France to decide on reactor closures by end-2018 - minister: France will decide by the end ofthis year how many nuclear reactors it wants to close in orderto reduce the share of nuclear in power generation, the energyminister said on Monday.
Establishing a nuclear fuel cycle is crucial for resource-poor Japan - The Japan News
Establishing a nuclear fuel cycle is crucial for resource-poor Japan - The Japan News: COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has sent a letter to lawmakers saying he will sign a bill that stops charging ratepayers for two abandoned nuclear reactors.
Governor: Time to stop charging for abandoned nuke plants | Business | siouxcityjournal.com
Governor: Time to stop charging for abandoned nuke plants | Business | siouxcityjournal.com: COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has sent a letter to lawmakers saying he will sign a bill that stops charging ratepayers for two abandoned nuclear reactors.
Chesapeake company invests $3 million to expand nuclear services | Inside Business Banking and Finance | pilotonline.com
Chesapeake company invests $3 million to expand nuclear services | Inside Business Banking and Finance | pilotonline.com: EMC's president said the expansions have allowed the company to keep its position as the nation’s largest electric motor repair company focused on the nuclear power industry -- 50 percent
Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant could warrant subsidies, draft report says | Utility Dive
Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant could warrant subsidies, draft report says | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Syrian kids visit Belarusian nuclear power plant
Syrian kids visit Belarusian nuclear power plant: The guests visited the Belarusian nuclear power plant's information center in Ostrovets where they examined models of the nuclear power plant and nuclear fuel. They learned about safeguards implemented in modern power-generating units and tried generating electricity using cycling machines.
Armenia must submit new nuclear reactor’s EIA report, Baku says
Armenia must submit new nuclear reactor’s EIA report, Baku says: The new nuclear reactor in Armenia will be a new generation 3+ reactor, however, regardless of the technology with the use of which it will be built, the reactor’s use is harmful to the environment of neighboring countries
Gov. McMaster joins call to stop S.C. nuclear plant payments, casting doubt on utility sale | Business | postandcourier.com
Gov. McMaster joins call to stop S.C. nuclear plant payments, casting doubt on utility sale | Business | postandcourier.com: E.ON aims to offset a looming drop in profit from its German nuclear plants, which are being phased out by 2022, by increasing earnings from networks, renewables and retail, one of its board members said.
E.ON to plug nuclear profit gap with network, renewables growth
E.ON to plug nuclear profit gap with network, renewables growth: E.ON aims to offset a looming drop in profit from its German nuclear plants, which are being phased out by 2022, by increasing earnings from networks, renewables and retail, one of its board members said.
Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant could warrant subsidies, draft report says | Utility Dive
Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant could warrant subsidies, draft report says | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Can we fight climate change without scaling up nuclear power? | Green Light | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper
Can we fight climate change without scaling up nuclear power? | Green Light | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper: “The best we’re likely to do is keep existing plants alive.”
Canadian Repository Study Hits Milestone (With Video Clip)
Canadian Repository Study Hits Milestone (With Video Clip)
The Nuclear Waste Management
Organization (NWMO) of Canada said they had completed drilling its
first borehole near Ignace in western Ontario for the purpose of
studying the area for future construction of a nuclear waste repository. Read more or comment
http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2018/01/22/canadian-repository-study-hits-milestone-_2800_with-video-clip_2900_-012201#.Wmj2d4JG1Sx
http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2018/01/22/canadian-repository-study-hits-milestone-_2800_with-video-clip_2900_-012201#.Wmj2d4JG1Sx
Swedish Court Calls Repository Plans Uncertain
Swedish Court Calls Repository Plans Uncertain
Construction of a long-term
repository for nuclear waste in Sweden requires more study, the
country's Land and Environmental court said Tuesday.
The court's ruling went counter to the recommendation of the SSM, the Swedish nuclear power regulator, which recommended the repository which would be built at Forsmark in southwestern Sweden, The country currently stores 12,000 metric tons of spent fuel at a storage facility near the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant on the east coast, facing the Baltic Sea. Read more and comment http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2018/01/24/swedish-court-calls-repository-plans-uncertain-012401#.Wmj2QIJG1Sx
The court's ruling went counter to the recommendation of the SSM, the Swedish nuclear power regulator, which recommended the repository which would be built at Forsmark in southwestern Sweden, The country currently stores 12,000 metric tons of spent fuel at a storage facility near the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant on the east coast, facing the Baltic Sea. Read more and comment http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2018/01/24/swedish-court-calls-repository-plans-uncertain-012401#.Wmj2QIJG1Sx
Pressurizer Placed At Vogtle Unit 3 (With Video Clip)
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Pressurizer Placed At Vogtle Unit 3 (With Video Clip)
Georgia Power’s Vogtle
nuclear expansion project achieved a major milestone on Jan. 22 with the
placement of the Unit 3 pressurizer, which will provide pressure
control inside the reactor coolant system once the unit begins
operating. The company provided a video clip.
The 225,000-pound pressurizer for Vogtle Unit 3 arrived via rail at the construction site in August 2014. The component was fabricated in Italy and shipped to the Port of Savannah, before being loaded onto a rail-car for the final leg of its journey.Read more and comment | ||
http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2018/01/23/pressurizer-placed-at-vogtle-unit-3-_2800_with-video-clip_2900_-012301#.Wmj2CoJG1Sx
Washington Judge rejects challenge to Strata Energy's uranium mining
Washington Judge rejects challenge to Strata Energy's uranium mining: Reuters reported that federal appeals court has rejected two environmental groups’ challenge to Strata Energy’s uranium mining project in Wyoming, rebuffing claims that the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission was arbitrary and capricious in granting the project a license.
Kurdistan’s Oil industry: Global supplier or useless treasure? - Modern Diplomacy
Kurdistan’s Oil industry: Global supplier or useless treasure? - Modern Diplomacy: KRI owns huge oil reserves (45 billion barrel of oil and about 6 trillion cubic meter of natural gas), that is about 1/3 of Iraq reserves and excessing what the Libya has. KRI is one of 10 richest areas around the world where it’s indicator of oil reserves per population is more than 8,800 barrels of oil
Bill would give Attorney General and Inspector General seats on Pilgrim advisory council - News - Weymouth News - Weymouth, MA
Bill would give Attorney General and Inspector General seats on Pilgrim advisory council - News - Weymouth News - Weymouth, MA: Duke Energy Corp.'s N.C. president says "I believe that to achieve our goals of carbon reduction, nuclear has to be a part of the mix.”"
Duke Energy not ready to give up on nuclear power, exec tells Charlotte Rotary - Charlotte Business Journal
Duke Energy not ready to give up on nuclear power, exec tells Charlotte Rotary - Charlotte Business Journal: The radioisotope production facility set for 2020 would bring 75-85 jobs to town.
Northwest Medical Isotopes closer to coming to Columbia | Local | columbiamissourian.com
Northwest Medical Isotopes closer to coming to Columbia | Local | columbiamissourian.com: Yes we can. NuScale Power is on track to build the first small modular nuclear reactor in America, having their first-ever SMR Design Certification Application accepted for full review by the NRC and now getting approval for their walk-away-safe concept. Their reactor just won’t melt down.
Can We Make A Nuclear Reactor That Won't Melt Down?
Can We Make A Nuclear Reactor That Won't Melt Down?: Yes we can. NuScale Power is on track to build the first small modular nuclear reactor in America, having their first-ever SMR Design Certification Application accepted for full review by the NRC and now getting approval for their walk-away-safe concept. Their reactor just won’t melt down.
TEPCO unveils footage of deposits inside Fukushima reactor
TEPCO unveils footage of deposits inside Fukushima reactor
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The Energy Collective Daily: Pay Attention Utilities, Your Customer's Relationship with Electricity is Changing
Pay Attention Utilities, Your Customer’s Relationship With Electricity Is Changing | The Energy Collective Daily |
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- EIA Forecasts Natural Gas to Remain Primary Energy Source for Electricity Generation
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup January 23, 2018
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A daily roundup of quality nuclear policy news.
North Korea [Interview] US Special Representative on North Korea Policy: “We have a standing offer for dialogue” North Korea and US clash at disarmament forum on nuke issues Limited strikes on North Korea would be an unlimited disaster Let's get real about Pyongyang's latest gambit United States Most Americans don’t trust President Trump with the “nuclear button” Trump's nuclear strategy is basically the same as Obama's Tillerson: US may miss Iran nuclear deal deadline Pence in Israel: “The time has come for changes in the Iran nuclear deal” Experts weigh in on the US government’s plans to loosen nuclear weapon constraints Nuclear posturing NASA pushes for nuclear-powered space missions State legislators revive debate over nuclear evacuation plans International Europe sees way to save Iran deal by placating Trump on missiles Russia’s readiness gives it an edge on modern battlefield Tokyo holds first missile drill amid growing nuclear threat from North Korea Establishing a nuclear fuel cycle is crucial for resource-poor Japan UK offers early engagement on nuclear safeguards The nuclear war movie that traumatized a generation is back General Interest With nuclear weapons, evacuation is not an option See what a nuclear bomb would do to your hometown Avoiding doomsday Send Jodi Lieberman items of interest for the Nuclear Roundup at brodnica67@gmail.com. Receive this message as a forward? Subscribe to the Nuclear Roundup here. |
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