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Friday, May 4, 2018

2018 Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference


Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference - 2018 PBNC
PBNC is Coming to San Francisco this Fall
Join your colleagues from Korea, China, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and other countries at the Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference 2018, September 30-October 5 at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. PBNC centers on research, development, and implementation of nuclear energy technology.
 
Learn from plenary and technical sessions highlighting topics such as nuclear energy science, technology, and education.  
 
Explore the expo for the latest technological advances and services available, and to gain valuable new connections with vendors.
 
Visit pbnc.ans.org to learn more about the conference, room reservations, travel tips, and more.
Sep 30 - Oct 5, 2018 | Hyatt Regency | San Francisco, CA

Several speak out against nuke plant's relicensing - News - seacoastonline.com - Portsmouth, NH

Several speak out against nuke plant's relicensing - News - seacoastonline.com - Portsmouth, NH

For the first time, we know precisely how much radiation Hiroshima bomb victims absorbed

For the first time, we know precisely how much radiation Hiroshima bomb victims absorbed

Closer Russia-Iran Ties If U.S. Exits Nuclear Deal – Official

Closer Russia-Iran Ties If U.S. Exits Nuclear Deal – Official: "We would develop bilateral relations in all areas — energy, transport, high tech, medicine."

Fukushima Update 5/3/18

Fukushima Update 5/3/18 –

Tepco greatly reduces the areas where protective attire is required at F. Daiichi… Six foreign technical trainees are found to have been working at F. Daiichi.

http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html

How much nuclear power does the EU generate? - Product - Eurostat

How much nuclear power does the EU generate? - Product - Eurostat: 04/05/2018 In 2016, nuclear reactors were in operation in half of the EU Member States: Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain,...

REVEALED: Devastated heart of the Fukushima nuclear disaster zone | Daily Star

REVEALED: Devastated heart of the Fukushima nuclear disaster zone | Daily Star: JAW-dropping footage from the heart of the Fukushima nuclear disaster zone reveals the devastation inside its destroyed reactor.

France Leading EU Producer of Nuclear Power in 2016 - Eurostat - Sputnik International

France Leading EU Producer of Nuclear Power in 2016 - Eurostat - Sputnik International

Dennis Myers: Will nuclear power comeback revive Yucca? – Pahrump Valley Times

Dennis Myers: Will nuclear power comeback revive Yucca? – Pahrump Valley Times

The US Has Lost Six Nuclear Weapons. So Where The Hell Are They? | IFLScience

The US Has Lost Six Nuclear Weapons. So Where The Hell Are They? | IFLScience

NASA examines new nuclear reactor – satPRnews

NASA examines new nuclear reactor – satPRnews

NASA achieves successful completion of “Kilopower” test of the nuclear reactor to be sent to space – satPRnews

NASA achieves successful completion of “Kilopower” test of the nuclear reactor to be sent to space – satPRnews

Nuclear Power Saves the Day in ‘Madam Secretary’, Highlighting Strong Week for Nuclear Innovation

Nuclear Power Saves the Day in ‘Madam Secretary’, Highlighting Strong Week for Nuclear Innovation: On Sunday, the popular TV show Madam Secretary gave a starring role to the climate and security benefits of nuclear power. The episode, titled

Fort Greely looks at plans for nuclear reactor | Local | deltawindonline.com

Fort Greely looks at plans for nuclear reactor | Local | deltawindonline.com

Download Nuclear Politics: The Strategic Causes of Proliferation (Cam…

Download Nuclear Politics: The Strategic Causes of Proliferation (Cam…: [Kindle] Download Nuclear Politics: The Strategic Causes of Proliferation (Cambridge Studies in International Relations) Alexandre Debs PDF File file PDF bo…

Fate of Davis-Besse nuclear plant looms over Oak Harbor - The Blade

Fate of Davis-Besse nuclear plant looms over Oak Harbor - The Blade

Download A Time to Attack: The Looming Iranian Nuclear Threat Matthe…

Download A Time to Attack: The Looming Iranian Nuclear Threat Matthe…: PDF Download A Time to Attack: The Looming Iranian Nuclear Threat Matthew Kroenig PDF File file eBook Textbooks Get now : http://bit.ly/2rlm2kF

Nuclear Valves Market Analysis, Growth Forecast Analysis by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application to 2023 – satPRnews

Nuclear Valves Market Analysis, Growth Forecast Analysis by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application to 2023 – satPRnews

Nuclear Reactor For Space Already Exists, Waste Disposal Is A Problem Though - EconoTimes

Nuclear Reactor For Space Already Exists, Waste Disposal Is A Problem Though - EconoTimes

Iranian FM slams US over its handling of nuclear deal - 'Bullying others' to support administration position -- Society's Child -- Sott.net

Iranian FM slams US over its handling of nuclear deal - 'Bullying others' to support administration position -- Society's Child -- Sott.net: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed Washington for "bullying" other nations against Tehran, and condemned EU states that are dancing to the US tune over the nuclear deal at the expense of Iran. In a statement published on...

Britain’s Hunterston B nuclear reactor to remain offline after cracks found - Energy Live News - Energy Made Easy

Britain’s Hunterston B nuclear reactor to remain offline after cracks found - Energy Live News - Energy Made Easy: Last year, it produced enough electricity for 1.8 million homes and avoided 2.5 million tonnes of emissions

Storage plan for spent fuel adds to US nuclear debate

Storage plan for spent fuel adds to US nuclear debate: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A plan to temporarily store tons of spent fuel from U.S. commercial nuclear reactors in New Mexico is drawing fire from critics who say the federal govern

New nuclear reactors could “empower generations”

New nuclear reactors could “empower generations”: Our politicians still seem to be resistant to engaging in the nuclear conversation, despite our nation housing 33% of the world’s uranium reserves. In the UK, where Chris Smith is now, nuclear power is viewed very differently and is a major player in the energy game. Nuclear power generates about a quarter of the UK’s […]

Ukraine seeks to reprocess spent nuclear fuel in France - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Ukraine seeks to reprocess spent nuclear fuel in France - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Hitachi meets PM for Wylfa nuclear plant funding | News | New Civil Engineer

Hitachi meets PM for Wylfa nuclear plant funding | News | New Civil Engineer: Hitachi’s chairman is meeting prime minister Theresa May today, as he seeks government funding for its proposed nuclear plant in Anglesey.

Iran says will not renegotiate nuclear deal, warns against changes | Reuters

Iran says will not renegotiate nuclear deal, warns against changes | Reuters: Iran's foreign minister said on Thursday U.S. demands to change its 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers were unacceptable as a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Europeans to "fix" the deal loomed.

House to vote next week to move ahead with Yucca Mountain as nuclear waste dump

House to vote next week to move ahead with Yucca Mountain as nuclear waste dump: The House is scheduled to vote next week on legislation that would move forward a long-stalled plan to store the nation’s nuclear waste in Nevada’s Yucca Mountain.

Rothfus sends another letter to Trump urging action to save coal, nuclear plants - News - The Times - Beaver, PA

Rothfus sends another letter to Trump urging action to save coal, nuclear plants - News - The Times - Beaver, PA

Robots get smarter to help with decommissioning

Robots get smarter to help with decommissioning: A laser-cutting robotic snake has been deployed on the highly-radioactive core of the redundant Dragon reactor at Winfrith in the UK. Meanwhile, machine learning algorithms to increase capabilities in several crucial areas of nuclear robotics - including waste handling, cell decommissioning and site monitoring with mobile robots - are to be created by a team of computer scientists from the University of Lincoln.

Why Trump supports diplomacy with North Korea but not Iran | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Why Trump supports diplomacy with North Korea but not Iran | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Nuclear Roundup: 5/1/2018 | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Nuclear Roundup: 5/1/2018 | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: A daily roundup of quality nuclear policy news.North KoreaThe Panmunjom Declaration: What it wasn’t supposed to be

Can Nuclear Compete? A half-day conference on the future of U.S. nuclear power


Can Nuclear Compete?

A half-day conference on the future of U.S. nuclear power

https://www.csis.org/events/can-nuclear-compete

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Imagine … The Art We’d Have Lost if Abortion Had Been Legal Sooner

Imagine … The Art We’d Have Lost if Abortion Had Been Legal Sooner: John Lennon and Eric Clapton were just two artists born to single mothers before abortion was legal. How much genius and beauty have we lost?

Alveda King and Frank Pavone: How can you use Martin Luther King Jr. to promote suicide? You can't.

Alveda King and Frank Pavone: How can you use Martin Luther King Jr. to promote suicide? You can't.: Having spent the better parts of our lives fighting for the rights of others to live, we are familiar with the death industry’s many attempts to cloak itself with a veneer of respectability. Whether its members champion killing through abortion, euthanasia, or assisted suicide, they always strive to make the elimination of vulnerable people appear palatable, even compassionate.

How to Have a Religious Argument (Facebook HQ) | Word On Fire

How to Have a Religious Argument (Facebook HQ) | Word On Fire

TX Bishops and the Culture of Death

TX Bishops and the Culture of Death: Social justice bishops support euthanasia in Texas

Truth in Media: Reality Check: The Fight for Alfie Evans - WATCH NOW - Liberty Nation

Truth in Media: Reality Check: The Fight for Alfie Evans - WATCH NOW - Liberty Nation: Liberty Nation in partnership with Truth in Media is pleased to present this horrifying and heart-wrenching video about 24-month old Alfie Evans who was denied permission by the courts to seek help from other hospitals, hosted by former CBS affiliate News Anchor Ben Swann.

Of Alfie Evans, Subsidiarity, and Universal Health Care

Of Alfie Evans, Subsidiarity, and Universal Health Care: On my previous offering on these pages, your humble servant opined on the Alfie Evans case [1], and it is a testament to my lack of social skills that I did not anticipate some of the hue and cry that it caused on social media. Two objections will be addressed here. The first was that …

Euthanasia

Euthanasia

New York Times Says Caregivers Should be Forced to Starve Dementia Patients to Death | LifeNews.com

New York Times Says Caregivers Should be Forced to Starve Dementia Patients to Death | LifeNews.com: New York Times Says Caregivers Should be Forced to Starve Dementia Patients to Death

Yemen civil war: Parents forced to watch their children starve to death as war topples country of 29 million into famine | The Independent

Yemen civil war: Parents forced to watch their children starve to death as war topples country of 29 million into famine | The Independent: The young mother steps onto the scale for the doctor. Even with all her black robes on, she weighs only 38kg. Umm Mizrah is pregnant, but starving herself to feed her children. And her sacrifice may not be enough to save them. The doctor’s office is covered with dozens of pictures of emaciated babies who have come through Al-Sadaqa hospital in Aden, casualties of a three-year war in Yemen that has left millions of people on the edge of famine.

When the experts don't know best | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion

When the experts don't know best | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion: It is probably not surprising that the sad case of Alfie Evans — the 23-month-old boy who died in Britain last weekend after he was taken off life

Final thoughts on the passing of Alfie - The Arlington Catholic Herald

Final thoughts on the passing of Alfie - The Arlington Catholic Herald: Alfie Evans was born on May 9, 2016. He died on April 28, 2018.

America’s Worst Enemy Is Its Trillion-Dollar Military

America’s Worst Enemy Is Its Trillion-Dollar Military: A few thoughts on our disastrous trillion-dollar military:

Cracks in Scottish nuclear reactor core prompt safety checks | Reuters

Cracks in Scottish nuclear reactor core prompt safety checks | Reuters: A reactor at EDF Energy's Hunterston B nuclear power plant in Scotland will remain offline for additional safety checks after cracks were found in its core, Britain's Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) said.

Northwest Company Gets Closer To Building Small Nuclear Reactors | Jefferson Public Radio

Northwest Company Gets Closer To Building Small Nuclear Reactors | Jefferson Public Radio: The control room simulator at NuScale Power. CREDIT: JES BURNS Listen https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-SMALL-NUKE-REACTORS.mp3A

IAEA Kicks off Work on a Framework to Analyse Nuclear Power Costs

IAEA Kicks off Work on a Framework to Analyse Nuclear Power Costs

Video of Estimating Construction Costs for Nuclear Power Plants
(Video: A. Silva and J. Weilguny/IAEA)
Participants from countries considering building nuclear power plants discussed the issue of costs and timeframes at the first-ever Technical Meeting on Nuclear Power Cost Estimation and Analysis Methodologies in Vienna from 24 to 26 April. The recommendations from this meeting will provide important input into the development of a new IAEA guidance document on calculating the costs of new plants, said David Shropshire, Head of the IAEA’s Planning and Economic Studies Section.
Representing both embarking and operating countries, 46 participants from 26 Member States discussed the economics of long-term investment, including the challenges with estimating and managing costs associated with building nuclear power plants.
“Construction of nuclear power plants is a highly complex process that requires large capital investments while ensuring economic sustainability,” said Huang Wei, Director of the IAEA Division of Planning, Information and Knowledge Management in his opening remarks. “An accurate construction cost estimate is a crucial input for decision-making on a nuclear power programme.”
Currently, around 30 countries are considering or embarking on nuclear power programmes. Analysing costs associated with pre-construction, construction and operation of new, commercial scale plants is one of the most important challenges in new build projects.
The meeting Chairperson Amir Shahkarami, President and CEO of CASe Global Partners, USA, emphasized that economic considerations affecting construction costs and delivery times are of high interest to Member States considering or embarking on a nuclear power programmes.
Good understanding for effective implementation
Projected plant construction cost estimates can be uncertain and may change during the construction phase. Estimating and comparing costs, identifying their drivers and exploring ways of optimizing cost overruns and project delays were at the core of meeting discussions and country case presentations.
Cost information is a key input for country-level macroeconomic analysis to understand the economic implications at local, regional and national levels. “A good understanding of macroeconomics and social impacts of power generation costs are important in identifying factors affecting costs for such large-scale projects,” said Evgeny Cherviakov, Deputy General Director of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant Enterprise. “Producing components required for the construction of new nuclear power plants locally instead of importing them from a vendor country is a potential area to conduct in-depth studies in,” he noted.
Those with direct experience in implementing reactor construction projects highlighted the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned.
“Operating countries have a vast experience and long history in both analytical and practical approaches to estimating and managing costs,” Shahkarami said. “We need to leverage this knowledge through the IAEA mechanisms and utilize it as a guidance to nuclear newcomers.”
IAEA guidance on nuclear cost basis
The IAEA is developing a framework for understanding nuclear economics by defining cost drivers and cost uncertainties.
“A Member State’s decision to use nuclear power often requires a strong economic justification, and this is particularly true for nuclear newcomers,” Shropshire said. “We are developing methods to adapt costs to a country’s unique requirements. With this support, countries can have greater confidence in their economic analysis.”
The development of a new IAEA guidance document will provide Member States with a framework for estimation of the costs related to their nuclear projects, and for understanding the drivers of costs. The document will cover different stages of a nuclear power programme — from infrastructure development to construction, retirement and decommissioning of nuclear power plants.
“Our goal is to have a new resource for Member States to perform economic analysis of current nuclear power reactors and associated fuel cycles, with the capacity to add small and modular reactors and other innovative concepts in the near future,” Shropshire said.

Russia’s floating nuclear power plant is not the first of its kind | Ars Technica

Russia’s floating nuclear power plant is not the first of its kind | Ars Technica: A 10MW nuclear reactor floated in a Panamanian lake during the Vietnam War.

Here's What We Know About Russia's New Floating Nuclear Power Plant Heading To The Arctic - The Drive

Here's What We Know About Russia's New Floating Nuclear Power Plant Heading To The Arctic - The Drive

Smaller, Cheaper Nuclear Reactors Are on the Way

Smaller, Cheaper Nuclear Reactors Are on the Way: Thanks to new regulatory approval, so-called modular reactors can finally start replacing old fossil fuel plants.

Demonstration Proves Nuclear Fission Can Provide Exploration Power | NASA

Demonstration Proves Nuclear Fission Can Provide Exploration Power | NASA: NASA and the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have successfully demonstrated a new nuclear reactor power system that could enable long-duration crewed missions to the Moon, Mars and destinations beyond.

Kilopower project demonstrates a nuclear reactor made for space – GeekWire

Kilopower project demonstrates a nuclear reactor made for space – GeekWire

NASA demos little nuclear power plant to help find little green men • The Register

NASA demos little nuclear power plant to help find little green men • The Register

A Nuclear Reactor for Space Missions Passes Final Major Ground Tests


A Nuclear Reactor for Space Missions Passes Final Major Ground Tests

https://www.space.com/40479-space-nuclear-reactor-kilopower-passes-big-test.html

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Despite Support for Palestinians, as China Grows Stronger Japan Seeks Closer Ties With Israel - Israel News - Haaretz.com

Despite Support for Palestinians, as China Grows Stronger Japan Seeks Closer Ties With Israel - Israel News - Haaretz.com: One factor drawing Japan and Israel together is the nuclear threat — from North Korea and Iran respectively

Relinking of Chashma nuclear plants begins | Pakistan Today

Relinking of Chashma nuclear plants begins | Pakistan Today: KARACHI: The Chashma Nuclear Power Plant on Wednesday resumed supplying power to the national grid. Chashma-III, which has a capacity of 340megawatts (MW), has been linked to the national grid, according to a Pakistan...

China may struggle to recoup costs of Gen-III Nuclear plants - 經濟通 ET Net

China may struggle to recoup costs of Gen-III Nuclear plants - 經濟通 ET Net

The Netanyahoo Nuclear Odyssey – Middle East Monitor

The Netanyahoo Nuclear Odyssey – Middle East Monitor: With all the skill and showmanship of a fairground hustler about to introduce us to the bearded lady, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu whipped up his audience to heightened expectations on T...

Trump's nuclear trick on European troika - Tehran Times

Trump's nuclear trick on European troika - Tehran Times: TEHRAN - The European troika continues to play in favor of the United States! According to Reuters, Germany, Britain and France authorities met in Brussels last month to persuade other EU members to impose missile and regional sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Great Iranian Nuclear Heist | The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com | Israel Rising | 17 Iyyar 5778 – May 2, 2018 | JewishPress.com

The Great Iranian Nuclear Heist | The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com | Israel Rising | 17 Iyyar 5778 – May 2, 2018 | JewishPress.com: Israel's revelation will no doubt create fissures in the Iranian regime. These can be exploited by Israel and the US when the inevitable conflict arises.

IRAN - ISRAEL Iranian Nuclear, Tehran: Netanyahu a 'liar' who spreads baseless accusations

IRAN - ISRAEL Iranian Nuclear, Tehran: Netanyahu a 'liar' who spreads baseless accusations: The Islamic Republic’s strong response to the Israeli prime minister's accusations. According to Netanyahu Tehran is still working on atomic arms. But he produces only old documents and his claims are also denied by the IAEA. The White House initially supports him, but later back tracks. The EU re-emphasizes the importance of the agreement as a guarantee of peace in the Middle East.

Reducing the costs of nuclear energy in three steps

Reducing the costs of nuclear energy in three steps: Costs of nuclear power can be reduced by facilitating access to cheap financing, lowering regulatory barriers, and improving industry performance, writes David Hess of the World Nulcear Assocation.

New nuclear reactors could “empower generations”

New nuclear reactors could “empower generations”: Our politicians still seem to be resistant to engaging in the nuclear conversation, despite our nation housing 33% of the world’s uranium reserves. In the UK, where Chris Smith is now, nuclear power is viewed very differently and is a major player in the energy game. Nuclear power generates about a quarter of the UK’s […]

FERC Commissioner Neil Chatterjee: How will we respond to attacks on our electric grid?

FERC Commissioner Neil Chatterjee: How will we respond to attacks on our electric grid?: Imagine for a moment what a prolonged electrical outage would look like for families and communities across America. There’d be no calling or texting to connect with loved ones. No emailing with colleagues or using other technology to conduct business. No catching up on the news or enjoying a hot meal at the end of a long workday. Families would be forced to go without so many of the modern conveniences they rely on day in and day out.

China loads fuel at world's first AP1000 reactor; Bruce Power awards CA$914mn of supply contracts


China loads fuel at world's first AP1000 reactor; Bruce Power awards CA$914mn of supply contracts


https://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/china-loads-fuel-worlds-first-ap1000-reactor-bruce-power-awards-ca914mn-supply-contracts?utm_campaign=NEI%2002MAY18%20Newsletter%202&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=b05897e3e8444798a24b4980b7002414&elq=54242df5e27f4b88a90aa466c68f46b3&elqaid=36227&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=18912

Nuclear hydrogen economics could favor small modular designs


Nuclear hydrogen economics could favor small modular designs

High temperatures and operational flexibility could position small modular reactors (SMRs) at the heart of the growing hydrogen market, experts told Nuclear Energy Insider.

https://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/nuclear-hydrogen-economics-could-favor-small-modular-designs?utm_campaign=NEI%2002MAY18%20Newsletter%202&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=1674aca6eadf4342b29163032eb24552&elq=54242df5e27f4b88a90aa466c68f46b3&elqaid=36227&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=18912

NuScale targets SMR staff costs below nuclear industry average


NuScale targets SMR staff costs below nuclear industry average


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The Energy Collective Daily: Rebates for Electric Clunkers?

Rebates for Electric Clunkers? | The Energy Collective Daily

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Rising Seas The Cost of Delay

A Bulletin special issue on the ever-rising seas



The May/June 2018 Issue: The wages of climate inaction: Ever-rising seas

The science behind sea-level rise has long been understood, and a recent study has found that
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Explore our deep dive into sea level rise. What does “average global sea level rise” mean, and what are the global and regional consequences when all the ice melts on the far-away West Antarctic Ice Sheet?

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How much and how fast will global sea level rise?
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All sea level is local
Jerry Mitrovica, Carling Hay, Robert Kopp, Megan Lickley

Migration and displacement risks due to mean sea-level rise
Robert McLeman

The psychology of Miami’s struggle to adapt to sea-level rise
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The Soil Value Exchange: Unlocking nature’s value via the market
Jim Blackburn, Henk Mooiweer, Megan Parks, and Annie Hutson

A containment failure: How American nuclear regulators undercut power plant safety from the beginning
Victor Gilinsky

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Israel Says Iran Lied; European Leaders Say That's Exactly Why Nuclear Deal Matters : The Two-Way : NPR

Israel Says Iran Lied; European Leaders Say That's Exactly Why Nuclear Deal Matters : The Two-Way : NPR: As President Trump considers withdrawing from the Iran accord, Israel says files show Iran concealed its nuclear ambitions. But the U.K., France and Germany say they always knew that — hence the deal.

NASA completes full-power tests of small, portable nuclear reactor

NASA completes full-power tests of small, portable nuclear reactor

Views are split over nuclear plant construction - News - NHK WORLD - English

Views are split over nuclear plant construction - News - NHK WORLD - English: International delegates to a preparatory meeting for the 2020 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference have expressed a range of opinions on whether their countries should build more nuclear plants.

NASA Glenn shares successful demonstration of nuclear power for space (photos) | cleveland.com

NASA Glenn shares successful demonstration of nuclear power for space (photos) | cleveland.com: Scientists from NASA Glenn played a big part in Nevada this winter in demonstrating a nuclear power unit with potential to power distant outposts in space.

5 reasons why a floating nuclear power plant in the Arctic is a terrible idea - Greenpeace International

5 reasons why a floating nuclear power plant in the Arctic is a terrible idea - Greenpeace International: Greenpeace International

Here's What We Know About Russia's New Floating Nuclear Power Plant Heading To The Arctic - The Drive

Here's What We Know About Russia's New Floating Nuclear Power Plant Heading To The Arctic - The Drive: The Kremlin will use Akademik Lomonosov to power entire towns in the Far North, but the concept could have broader applications.

Russia says its sea-based nuclear power plant is safe. Critics call it a ‘Floating Chernobyl’ for the Arctic. - Anchorage Daily News

Russia says its sea-based nuclear power plant is safe. Critics call it a ‘Floating Chernobyl’ for the Arctic. - Anchorage Daily News: By 2019, the first-of-its-kind rig will provide power for a port town and for oil rigs.

General Atomics receives $3.2 million in federal funding for advanced nuclear energy work - The San Diego Union-Tribune

General Atomics receives $3.2 million in federal funding for advanced nuclear energy work - The San Diego Union-Tribune

IAEA Meeting Reviews Revised Draft Manual for International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale

IAEA Meeting Reviews Revised Draft Manual for International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale

A meeting to review a draft revision of a guidance manual for the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) was held in April 2018 at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna. (Photo: IAEA/Meriam Otarra)
Over 70 participants from 51 IAEA Member States and two International Organizations reviewed a draft of the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) guidance manual at an IAEA technical meeting held 23-27 April 2018.
INES is a tool for communicating the safety significance of events associated with sources of ionizing radiation.  It was developed in 1990 by the IAEA and the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The current manual was issued in 2008.
IAEA Member States use INES voluntarily to rate and communicate events that occur within their territory, relying on guidance provided in the manual. Participants in last week’s meeting reviewed the draft that takes into account experiences from past events, in particular the 2011 nuclear power plant accident at Fukushima Daiichi, and the latest IAEA safety standards and guidance.
The revision aligns the manual’s terminology with IAEA safety standards and brings up to date technical data that form the basis for the rating criteria. A new chapter has been added on using INES in public communication. This was done to address challenges faced by public information officers when using the scale in communication to the public.
“The latest revision will bring greater consistency to the use of INES and will assist communicators,” said Meeting Chair Patricia Milligan, Senior Advisor in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Division of Preparedness and Response. “We hope the meeting will also encourage more Member States to start using this important communication tool.”
The publication of the revised edition will be followed by new IAEA training materials and workshops to support Member States in using the scale.

Storage plan for spent fuel adds to nuclear debate - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA

Storage plan for spent fuel adds to nuclear debate - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA

Newburyport asks NRC for hearing on Seabrook emergency response plan | Local News | gloucestertimes.com

Newburyport asks NRC for hearing on Seabrook emergency response plan | Local News | gloucestertimes.com

New Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspector for Indian Point as shutdown date approaches

New Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspector for Indian Point as shutdown date approaches


https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/indian-point/2018/05/02/indian-point-new-nuclear-regulatory-commission-inspector/572702002/

Can China Meet Its Nuclear Power Goals? | OilPrice.com

Can China Meet Its Nuclear Power Goals? | OilPrice.com

Russia has launched a floating nuclear power plant critics are calling "nuclear Titanic"

Russia has launched a floating nuclear power plant critics are calling "nuclear Titanic"

Proposed small reactors clear regulatory hurdle | Post Register

Proposed small reactors clear regulatory hurdle | Post Register

Could Advanced Reactor Technology Save the Nuclear Industry?

Could Advanced Reactor Technology Save the Nuclear Industry?

Russia’s tsunami-proof ‘nuclear Titanic’ takes to the open seas

Russia’s tsunami-proof ‘nuclear Titanic’ takes to the open seas: Russia’s ambitious floating nuclear reactor has finally taken to the high seas, with some critics dubbing it the ‘nuclear Titanic’.

Green groups warn of maritime 'Chernobyl' as Russia launches floating nuclear power plant

Green groups warn of maritime 'Chernobyl' as Russia launches floating nuclear power plant

Russia Launches Floating Nuclear Power Plant; It's Headed To The Arctic : The Two-Way : NPR

Russia Launches Floating Nuclear Power Plant; It's Headed To The Arctic : The Two-Way : NPR: It's the first nuclear power plant of its kind, Russian officials say. Called the Akademik Lomonoso, it was towed out of St. Petersburg.

Russia’s floating nuclear plant will power Arctic | World | The Times

Russia’s floating nuclear plant will power Arctic | World | The Times: A waterborne nuclear power plant branded a “floating Chernobyl” by critics is being towed to the Russian Arctic, where it will provide energy to isolated factories and settlements.The Akademik Lomonosov will be moored in Pevek’s port in the remote Chukotka region, off the Arctic coast.It is the fi

Russia’s floating nuclear plant will power Arctic | World | The Times

Russia’s floating nuclear plant will power Arctic | World | The Times: A waterborne nuclear power plant branded a “floating Chernobyl” by critics is being towed to the Russian Arctic, where it will provide energy to isolated factories and settlements.The Akademik Lomonosov will be moored in Pevek’s port in the remote Chukotka region, off the Arctic coast.It is the fi

To Power Villages And Oil Rigs, Russia Sent A Nuclear Reactor On A “Tsunami-Proof” Barge

To Power Villages And Oil Rigs, Russia Sent A Nuclear Reactor On A “Tsunami-Proof” Barge: On Saturday, Russia launched Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, out of the St. Petersburg shipyard.

Russia Launches Floating Nuclear Power Plant; It's Headed To The Arctic : The Two-Way : NPR

Russia Launches Floating Nuclear Power Plant; It's Headed To The Arctic : The Two-Way : NPR: It's the first nuclear power plant of its kind, Russian officials say. Called the Akademik Lomonoso, it was towed out of St. Petersburg.

Identifying the cost drivers of nuclear projects

Identifying the cost drivers of nuclear projects: The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) yesterday released a summary report from its Nuclear Cost Drivers project which identifies eight "key drivers" and 35 "credible opportunities" to reduce the cost of generating electricity using nuclear power. The study is led by Clean Tech Catalyst, Ltd (CTC), working with Lucid Strategy.

US federal support for advanced nuclear technology

US federal support for advanced nuclear technology: The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 13 projects to receive USD60 million of cost-shared R&D funding for advanced nuclear technologies, including the first awards under the US Industry Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear Technology Development initiative. Recipients include NuScale Power's small modular reactor, which has become the first SMR to complete the first phase of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) design certification process.

FirstEnergy Solutions Responds to PJM Interconnection Reliability Study: - Oil & Gas 360

FirstEnergy Solutions Responds to PJM Interconnection Reliability Study: - Oil & Gas 360: FirstEnergy Solutions Responds to PJM Interconnection Reliability Study: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google+ Reddit Email

Canada Carbon Provides Project Update to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) TSX Venture Exchange:CCB

Canada Carbon Provides Project Update to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) TSX Venture Exchange:CCB

Federal inspection underway at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant after - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

Federal inspection underway at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant after - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

Plymouth nuclear plant powered down again - News - capecodtimes.com - Hyannis, MA

Plymouth nuclear plant powered down again - News - capecodtimes.com - Hyannis, MA

Pilgrim Station goes down for a third time this year - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Pilgrim Station goes down for a third time this year - The Martha's Vineyard Times: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth shut down over the weekend after operators discovered a problem with feedwater valves. The station wound down Friday evening, and completely shut down just before 12:30 am Saturday, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) spokesman Neil Sheehan said. “Feedwater is water that is pumped into the reactor vessel, boiled by the …

US federal support for advanced nuclear technology

US federal support for advanced nuclear technology

Fukushima Power Plant Dilemma: What to Do With More Than 1 Million Tons of Radioactive Water | The Weather Channel

Fukushima Power Plant Dilemma: What to Do With More Than 1 Million Tons of Radioactive Water | The Weather Channel

Fluor-owned (NYSE: FLR) NuScale Power clears first hurdle in small modular reactor safety review - Portland Business Journal

Fluor-owned (NYSE: FLR) NuScale Power clears first hurdle in small modular reactor safety review - Portland Business Journal: 'First and most intensive phase' completed, Corvallis-born small-nuke company says.

NRC launches special inspection at Watts Bar nuclear power plant | WTVC

NRC launches special inspection at Watts Bar nuclear power plant | WTVC: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has launched a special inspection into the circumstances surrounding voids in the residual heat removal system, which made it inoperable for a time on both Unit 1 and Unit 2 at the Watts Bar nuclear plant in Rhea Cou

Challenges for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Licensing Accident Tolerant Fuel

Challenges for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Licensing Accident Tolerant Fuel

Foreign workers vital for Japanese contractor in cleanup at Fukushima nuke plant - The Mainichi

Foreign workers vital for Japanese contractor in cleanup at Fukushima nuke plant - The Mainichi: FUKUSHIMA -- Foreign technical intern trainees have been employed in what is said to be a 40-year-long decommissioning operation underway at the Fukus

Floating Nuclear Plant Leaves Home Port - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Floating Nuclear Plant Leaves Home Port - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

NuScale Power’s Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Becomes First Ever to Complete Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Phase 1 Review - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

NuScale Power’s Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Becomes First Ever to Complete Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Phase 1 Review - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

DOE Grant Cycle Advances Nuclear Projects - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

DOE Grant Cycle Advances Nuclear Projects - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Growing support for an ecomodernist future - Breakthrough Institute

Growing support for an ecomodernist future
On Earth Day, the New York Times published a piece describing the current environmental moment as a bottleneck, en route toward a breakthrough. Especially through increasing urbanization, humanity has the potential to create a future with prosperous societies and a recovered world. The transition is slow and often painful, but a shift into cities means more freedom, more resource efficiency, and more room for wild nature.
We were excited about this article because it points to the growing resonance of the ecomodernist school of thought, which we articulated in our 2015 report, Nature Unbound, and was recently on display in a BioScience paper (Sanderson et al.). Technological progress is increasingly decoupling environmental harm from economic growth, and we're encouraged to see more thought and action around that notion.
What does an ecomodernist future look like?

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