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Judge blocks planned shutdown of Savannah River Site project | The Seattle Times

Judge blocks planned shutdown of Savannah River Site project | The Seattle Times: COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the proposed shutdown of a plant in South Carolina which would turn plutonium used in nuclear weapons into fuel for nuclear...

Bulgaria must work to restart Belene nuclear project: parliament | Reuters

Bulgaria must work to restart Belene nuclear project: parliament | Reuters: Bulgaria should resume its efforts to build the Belene nuclear power plant, the parliament decided on Thursday, ordering the energy minister to initiate talks with potential investors.

Arizona Public Service says nuclear plant may close from vote, study disagrees - Electric Light & Power

Arizona Public Service says nuclear plant may close from vote, study disagrees - Electric Light & Power

The Day - Dominion makes push to prove Millstone 'at risk' of closure - News from southeastern Connecticut

The Day - Dominion makes push to prove Millstone 'at risk' of closure - News from southeastern Connecticut: Dominion executives say they won’t recommend future investments in Millstone without 'at risk' status giving the plant’s bids an edge in

Federal grant underwrites work at N.C. State on nuclear-power control systems. | The Herald Sun

Federal grant underwrites work at N.C. State on nuclear-power control systems. | The Herald Sun

Federal judge approves MOX injunction, halting full project stoppage | News | aikenstandard.com

Federal judge approves MOX injunction, halting full project stoppage | News | aikenstandard.com

Russia's Rosatom signs deals to build 4 nuclear power units in China | Reuters

Russia's Rosatom signs deals to build 4 nuclear power units in China | Reuters: Russian state nuclear companyRosatom has signed deals to build four nuclear power units inChina, it said at a signing ceremony said on Friday.

Fluor Idaho cleanup underway - KIFI

Fluor Idaho cleanup underway - KIFI

Congress could fund Yucca restart next year | NevadaAppeal.com

Congress could fund Yucca restart next year | NevadaAppeal.com

Trump's nuclear bailout could cost consumers up to $17 billion each year | Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building

Trump's nuclear bailout could cost consumers up to $17 billion each year | Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building: A new NIRS report estimates that Trump's plan to bailout nuclear power plants could increase electricity costs by $17 billion yearly and harm renewable energy.

To meet demand for rural power, communities can look to nuclear energy

To meet demand for rural power, communities can look to nuclear energy

Micro-Reactors Get Potential Boost in Defense Authorization Bill Provision

Micro-Reactors Get Potential Boost in Defense Authorization Bill Provision: A provision tucked into the House’s annual National Defense Authorization Act that could eventually pave the way for smaller-sized nuclear reactors to be deployed at one or more sites operated by federal agencies sends a signal of support and opportunity in the burgeoning field, developers and industry observers say.

Regulatory commissions take interest in FirstEnergy bankruptcy - The Blade

Regulatory commissions take interest in FirstEnergy bankruptcy - The Blade

Serial reactor construction key to lowering costs

Serial reactor construction key to lowering costs: Developers of new nuclear power plant projects in the UK agree that an experienced supply chain, together with a stable reactor design, will be key to significantly driving down construction costs, delegates heard at the Global Nuclear Investment Summit held yesterday at London's Guildhall. The event was hosted by global nuclear energy financial services provider Ocean Nuclear and the Financial Times.

Bulgarian parliament approves restart of Belene investor talks

Bulgarian parliament approves restart of Belene investor talks: The Bulgarian parliament, the National Assembly, yesterday mandated the country's energy minister to resume the search for investors in the construction of a second nuclear power plant at Belene. The National Assembly has thus recommended that the Council of Ministers reverse the 29 March 2012 decision to abandon the Belene project amid difficulties at that time in attracting investors.

China signs up to four new units from Russia

China signs up to four new units from Russia: Russia and China have signed four agreements envisaging the construction of four VVER-1200 units at Xudabao and Tianwan, cooperation in the CFR-600 fast reactor pilot project, and supply of the RITEG (Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator) parts for China's lunar exploration programme. The signing ceremony was held today in Beijing and attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

As costs drop, power increases, SMRs may ride like the wind | Neutron Bytes

As costs drop, power increases, SMRs may ride like the wind | Neutron Bytes: NuScale announces a 20% increase in electrical output combined with a significant decrease in the cost NuScale in an exclusive Q&A provides more details on its power and cost changes to the SMR…

The Center for the Blue Economy Waves Newsletter January to June, 2018 Happy World Oceans Day 2018! Friday, June 8th, marks the 26th World Oceans Day, as instituted by the United Nations.  This year's theme is "Clean Our Ocean," focusing on the problem of plastic pollution.   There are many actions you can take to help:  reduce your use of single use plastics (disposable forks, coffee cups, etc.), refuse plastic straws at restaurants (encourage restaurants to move to paper straws), recycle, and participate in neighborhood clean ups.   We are doing our part by working with Think Beyond Plastic, a local innovation hub, engaging three students to work with them this summer on the plastic pollution issue in the Bay Islands of Honduras.   More generally, we are using the tool of economics to show business and policymakers that a healthy ocean and pristine coastline is good for business, and good for long-term human health and prosperity.   Thanks for caring about the oceans! LEARN MORE Wear Blue for the Oceans on June 9 On Saturday, June 9, 2018, join the March for the Ocean in Washington D.C., join one of many simultaneous marches, flotillas, and water celebrations across the country and Wear Blue for the Ocean!   LEARN MORE New Report Assesses Mid-Atlantic Coast's Economic Vulnerability to Climate Change The Center for the Blue Economy, in collaboration with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute has published a first-of-its-kind report for The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) examining Mid-Atlantic vulnerabilities of several critical economic sectors to climate change. The report quantifies the potential impacts of threats like sea level rise, rising ocean temperatures and changes in the ocean’s chemistry to communities and businesses in 63 counties and independent cities along the coast from New York to Virginia.  LEARN MORE New Report on Regional Economic Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise in San Diego One of the consequences of climate change and sea level rise that has not been extensively examined is potential damage to regional economies. Most studies have focused on possible damages to individual properties, but looking at future flood risks in future dollars at the regional economic level is a new approach.  The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative engaged the Center for the Blue Economy of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies to investigate the potential effects from climate change and projected sea level rise and coastal storms on the economy of San Diego County.   The stakes are high, as San Diego County is the 17th largest metropolitan area in the country and the 5th largest in California. San Diego County has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that is larger than 25 other U.S. states.  LEARN MORE Meet the 2018 Center for the Blue Economy Summer Fellows Each year as the summer begins, we get the pleasure of telling the stories of our Center for the Blue Economy Summer Fellows and Honorary Fellows.   These are students addressing real-world projects that positively impact our oceans and coasts.  Here is just a sample of their work:  tackling ocean plastic pollution from the side of business, policy, and behavior design advancing the social, economic and environmental sustainability of Monterey Bay fisheries developing economic models and behavior design models for coral reef conservation  researching “sense of place,” or how people connect to national marine sanctuaries strategizing to make ocean freight more sustainable empowering local communities with economic incentives to restore and protect mangrove forests We look forward to hearing more “on-the-ground” stories from these amazing fellows in their blogs! LEARN MORE Environmental Policy Professor Kristina Gjerde Wins 2018 Ocean Visionary Award The Boat International award write-up cites Gjerde’s work with the Sargasso Sea Alliance, which she co-founded in 2010, to “ensure legal protection for fragile ecosystems and provide insight to aid the establishment of other Marine Protected Areas,” as well as her roles as a professor at the Middlebury Institute and as senior high seas adviser to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Global Marine. LEARN MORE Combining Passion for Environment with Advocacy In addition to being a Center for the Blue Economy Summer Fellow protecting mangroves in Colombia, Sam Blakesley (MAEIP "19) was featured in a MIIS newsroom article earlier this year for his volunteer work with Surfriders.  He met with 10 California congressmen and senators or their staff, lobbying against offshore drilling and asking local representatives to continue ocean-related funding, which had been cut from the EPA. LEARN MORE Congratulations to Erich Pacheco (MAIEP "13) new Director of the Ocean Health Index at Conservation International The OHI is the first assessment tool that scientifically compares and combines key elements from all dimensions of the ocean’s health – biological, physical, economic and social. The Index provides leaders with the portfolio of information they need to promote a more sustainable human-ocean ecosystem, and sets a standard of measurement to continually inform decision-making and positively impact ocean health and human well-being.  Congratulations to Erich in his new role as Director of the OHI, supporting effective ocean management throughout the world, from China to Colombia, from New Caledonia to Brazil.  LEARN MORE About the Center for the Blue Economy The "Blue Economy" comprises the economic activities and supporting institutions, relationships, and choices that create sustainable wealth from the world’s oceans and coasts. The Center for the Blue Economy examines ways that ocean and coastal resources can support economic development that provide decent livelihoods and maintains, restores, and enhances the critical coastal and marine ecosystems that provide the foundations for human wellness and prosperity. Our Mission: Leadership in research, education, and analysis to promote a sustainable ocean and coastal economy (the Blue Economy) Give and Help us Meet Our Mission:  When you donate to the Center for the Blue Economy you’ll be supporting timely research on ocean economics, robust course offerings and opportunities for graduate students, and open access to valuable data. Make an impact, donate today! Donate Now Stay Connected

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Trump just made 3 shocking North Korea statements - Vox

Trump just made 3 shocking North Korea statements - Vox: President Donald Trump says he’d "certainly" host North Korean Kim Jong Un at the White House, would be fine normalizing relations.

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup June 8, 2018

Nuclear Roundup June 8, 2018

A daily roundup of quality nuclear policy news. North Korea North Korea razing key missile test stand Trump just made 3 shocking statements about North Korea Pompeo: Giuliani “doesn't speak for the administration” on North Korea Putin: North Korea wants “absolute” security guarantee to abandon nuclear arms “Complete, verifiable, irreversible” a tough goal for North Korea summit Trump joins dog pile on Senate Democrats over their “delusional” demands for the North Korea summit Ex-Sens. Nunn And Lugar on disarming North Korea North Korea denuclearization could cost $20 billion Would a North Korea nuclear deal be better than the one Trump just abandoned with Iran? Step one in disarming North Korea: Knowing what’s in Kim’s arsenal Kemp: North Korean disarmament: build technology and trust   Iran What if Iran leaves the NPT? Trump reportedly requested Saudi oil support before Iran nuclear decision With little evidence, Trump claims Iran has curbed activities in the Middle East Iran opens new nuclear facility for centrifuge production Iran stands ground on nuclear inspections as France warns of red line Iran makes hard turn East as fate of nuclear deal dims Fact Checker: Trump’s claim that an Obama administration effort on Iran was “totally illegal”  United States Rick Perry should not be allowed to pick nuclear weapons Operations resume at WIPP, underground US nuclear waste repository International To reassure US allies in Asia, admit mutual vulnerability with China First criticality achieved at Chinese EPR Russia joins China's race for next-generation nuclear reactors Fukushima nuclear plant radioactive waste flowed into bay for five years after disaster Britain’s nuclear U-turn puts us in a very lonely club  General Interest AI controlling nuclear reactors? It could happen. All the nuclear missile submarines in the world in one chart Grand challenge: Bringing a diversity of perspectives into nonproliferation policy  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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