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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Why America's Lead in High-Tech Startups Is Eroding - CityLab

Why America's Lead in High-Tech Startups Is Eroding - CityLab: It used to be that 95 percent of global startup and venture-capital activity happened in the U.S. Today, it’s just over one-half.

ICE raid cities Sunday: Trump says he will hold off for now - The Washington Post

ICE raid cities Sunday: Trump says he will hold off for now - The Washington Post: On Saturday, the president anticipated criticism, but said the raids were legal.

At Advanced Energy Now | East, Business and Government Leaders Focus on Ways to Drive Advanced Energy Growth | The Energy Collective Daily

At Advanced Energy Now | East, Business and Government Leaders Focus on Ways to Drive Advanced Energy Growth | The Energy Collective Daily

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Trump Has a $259 million Reason to Bomb Iran – LobeLog

Trump Has a $259 million Reason to Bomb Iran – LobeLog: by Eli Clifton On Thursday, the United States came perilously close to a military confrontation with Iran after it downed a U.S. drone that may or may not have entered the country’s air space. Pres…

Friday, June 21, 2019

IAEA reviews long-term safety of Sweden's Forsmark plant - World Nuclear News

IAEA reviews long-term safety of Sweden's Forsmark plant - World Nuclear News: An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts yesterday completed a review of long-term operational safety at units 1 and 2 of Sweden's Forsmark nuclear power plant. The team assessed the plant's preparedness, organisation and programmes related to long-term operation against IAEA safety standards.

Oyster Creek licence transfer approved - World Nuclear News

Oyster Creek licence transfer approved - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the transfer of Oyster Creek's licence from Exelon Generation Co to Oyster Creek Environmental Protection, as owner, and Holtec Decommissioning International, as decommissioning operator.

Framatome launches new coating technologies - World Nuclear News

Framatome launches new coating technologies - World Nuclear News: France's Framatome has launched a range of new protective coatings that it says can reduce maintenance costs and extend the operating life of components and equipment used in nuclear power plants. The first application of this technology has been at Dominion Energy's Surry plant in the US state of Virginia.

UK low-carbon power to outstrip fossil fuels this year - World Nuclear News

UK low-carbon power to outstrip fossil fuels this year - World Nuclear News: National Grid, which owns and operates the electricity transmission network in England and Wales, has forecast that, in 2019, more of Britain's power will be generated from zero-carbon sources than from fossil fuels for the first time since the Industrial Revolution.

Fukushima Update 6/21/19

Fukushima Update 6/21/19 –

Researchers say they found a technology to cheaply remove radioactive contaminants from soil… An industrial inspection robot is demonstrated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries… Another lawsuit to stop restarted nukes is rejected… Japanese news media claims Tepco caused unnecessary fear Prefecture during a recent earthquake.

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How Hedge Funds Are Shaping PG&E’s Future | The California Report | KQED News

How Hedge Funds Are Shaping PG&E’s Future | The California Report | KQED News: On Friday, PG&E’s shareholders will meet for the first time since the company entered into bankruptcy.

PG&E could float $31B bankruptcy restructuring plan - Bloomberg - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

PG&E could float $31B bankruptcy restructuring plan - Bloomberg - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: PG&E ([[PCG]] -0.3%) pops and then pulls back following a Bloomberg report that the company will propose a $31B bankruptcy restructuring plan; shares have

PG&E Boards of Directors Reaffirm Commitment to Operational Excellence, Further Reducing Wildfire Risk and Expeditious Compensation of Wildfire Victims

PG&E Boards of Directors Reaffirm Commitment to Operational Excellence, Further Reducing Wildfire Risk and Expeditious Compensation of Wildfire Victims: Pacific Gas and Electric Company and its parent, PG&E Corporation, stated at their joint annual shareholders meeting today that their top priorities remain instituting improvements to further reduce wildfire risk and achieve companywide operational excellence, and working expeditiously through the Chapter

Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces Plan For $21 Billion California Wildfire Insurance Fund — With Strings Attached For PG&E - capradio.org

Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces Plan For $21 Billion California Wildfire Insurance Fund — With Strings Attached For PG&E - capradio.org: Under Newsom’s proposal, utilities would need to meet new safety requirements and spend an additional $3 billion on improvements to be eligible for the fund.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Offers Help To PG&E, SoCal Edison and San Diego Gas and Electric For Wildfire Costs | KCBS 740AM | 106.9 FM

Gov. Gavin Newsom Offers Help To PG&E, SoCal Edison and San Diego Gas and Electric For Wildfire Costs | KCBS 740AM | 106.9 FM: Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed on Friday a framework for a massive wildfire insurance fund with the cost split between utility companies and their customers.

PG&E to float $31 billion restructuring plan - Bloomberg | Euronews

PG&E to float $31 billion restructuring plan - Bloomberg | Euronews: (Reuters) – Power producer PG&E Corp will propose a $31 billion bankruptcy restructuring plan that will include two funds worth a total of $34 billion

PG&E punishment could hurt the wrong people

PG&E punishment could hurt the wrong people: Very few PG&E employees are executives with seven-digit salaries.

The future of global nuclear power through the eyes of young Russian and American professionals - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

The future of global nuclear power through the eyes of young Russian and American professionals - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

What’s the best way to deal with Iran? The nuclear agreement Trump ditched. - The Washington Post

What’s the best way to deal with Iran? The nuclear agreement Trump ditched. - The Washington Post: Obama’s compromise was designed to head off exactly the kind of crisis we face now.

Regulators Tour Seabrook Nuclear Plant Ahead Of Hearing On Concrete Cracks | New Hampshire Public Radio

Regulators Tour Seabrook Nuclear Plant Ahead Of Hearing On Concrete Cracks | New Hampshire Public Radio

You Can Now Take a Guided Tour of Russia's Doomed 'Chernobyl' Nuclear Plant - Maxim

You Can Now Take a Guided Tour of Russia's Doomed 'Chernobyl' Nuclear Plant - Maxim: The site of HBO's acclaimed miniseries is open to adventuresome tourists brave enough to check it out.

Opinion: Nuclear power is the key to fighting climate change. So why don’t we embrace it? - The Globe and Mail

Opinion: Nuclear power is the key to fighting climate change. So why don’t we embrace it? - The Globe and Mail: Given that the three countries that have largely decarbonized all relied heavily on nuclear power, one might think nuclear would be central to any discussion of how to fight climate change. But one would be very wrong

Environmental group says new nuclear power plant too pricey for Utah's municipal utilities | Deseret News

Environmental group says new nuclear power plant too pricey for Utah's municipal utilities | Deseret News: A group opposed to a new type of nuclear plant being developed said Thursday the price of power produced there would be more than other carbon-free energy sources, making it a bad investment for Utah's municipal utilities.

Nuclear Power: The Future of the Global Market, 2024 -- Unprecedented Rise of Renewable Energy Set to Dent Market Prospects for Nuclear Power

Nuclear Power: The Future of the Global Market, 2024 -- Unprecedented Rise of Renewable Energy Set to Dent Market Prospects for Nuclear Power

Richland Columbia nuclear power plant on grid after outage | Tri-City Herald

Richland Columbia nuclear power plant on grid after outage | Tri-City Herald

Resolving safety and security concerns about nuclear power - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Resolving safety and security concerns about nuclear power - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Whether safety and security questions will prevent a significant expansion of global nuclear power in the future—and a corresponding reduction in climate-altering pollution—depends largely on how governments and the nuclear industry respond. To confront these challenges, countries should change the way nuclear reactors are constructed and operated—continuing some already-begun modifications and improvements to existing reactors in the short term, and switching to new, improved designs in the longer term.

Why nuclear power plants cost so much—and what can be done about it - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Why nuclear power plants cost so much—and what can be done about it - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The global sustainability of nuclear power thus relies on efforts to increase its economic viability. But how? Standardized designs and downsized reactors can help. Governments can offer additional support. But that still might not be enough to keep the nuclear power industry alive in the United States.

Should nuclear power be expanded significantly into developing countries? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Should nuclear power be expanded significantly into developing countries? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: As demand for energy rises in the developing world, nuclear power could provide one partial solution to the global climate crisis. Large countries such as Russia and China are both investing in nuclear power and positioning themselves to export technology and expertise. But whether developing countries should incorporate nuclear energy depends on a range of factors such as local energy demand and the availability of other energy sources. They should also consider how competitive nuclear energy would be. Most important, countries that go nuclear should have sufficient technological, industrial, and political stability.

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson Appointed to Nature Conservancy Global Board of Directors | News & Events

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson Appointed to Nature Conservancy Global Board of Directors | News & Events

The Nuclear Option: It’s complicated. | Sharyl Attkisson

The Nuclear Option: It’s complicated. | Sharyl Attkisson

New Mexico State Land Office: Holtec mislead federal government on nuclear waste site near Carlsbad » Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico State Land Office: Holtec mislead federal government on nuclear waste site near Carlsbad » Albuquerque Journal: New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard voiced her opposition and described "serious safety concerns" regarding a proposed nuclear waste storage facility near Carlsbad and Hobbs. She sent a…

NRC Approves License Transfer for Closed New Jersey Nuclear Plant - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC Approves License Transfer for Closed New Jersey Nuclear Plant - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.

Political opposition grows to nuclear waste storage plan - Times Union

Political opposition grows to nuclear waste storage plan - Times Union: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Plans by a New Jersey-based company to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel from commercial reactors in the New Mexico desert is running into more political trouble, as some of the state's top elected officials are raising red flags.
Congresswoman Deb Haaland became the latest member of the delegation to weigh in Friday, sending a letter to the U.S. Energy Department and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The first-term Democratic lawmaker suggested existing railways weren't built to withstand the weight of the special casks that would be used to transport the high-level waste from sites around the country to southeastern New Mexico.
Haaland said there are no plans for new construction or renovations as part of the project proposed by Holtec International and that cities and states shouldn't bear the cost of the infrastructure improvements needed to ensure safe transportation.
"I believe such a facility poses too great a risk to the health and safety of New Mexicans, our economy and our environment," Haaland wrote.
Holtec is seeking a 40-year license from federal regulators to build what it has described as a state-of-the-art complex near Carlsbad

Final NRC Decommissioning Rule Due for Publication in March 2021 - ExchangeMonitor

Final NRC Decommissioning Rule Due for Publication in March 2021 - ExchangeMonitor: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.

Resolving safety and security concerns about nuclear power - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Resolving safety and security concerns about nuclear power - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Whether safety and security questions will prevent a significant expansion of global nuclear power in the future—and a corresponding reduction in climate-altering pollution—depends largely on how governments and the nuclear industry respond. To confront these challenges, countries should change the way nuclear reactors are constructed and operated—continuing some already-begun modifications and improvements to existing reactors in the short term, and switching to new, improved designs in the longer term.

Regulators Tour Seabrook Nuclear Plant Ahead Of Hearing On Concrete Cracks | New Hampshire Public Radio

Regulators Tour Seabrook Nuclear Plant Ahead Of Hearing On Concrete Cracks | New Hampshire Public Radio: Federal officials toured Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant Friday in preparation for a hearing on degrading concrete at the facility. Seabrook is the only

NRC OKs sale of Oyster Creek nuclear plant to Camden firm Holtec | News | pressofatlanticcity.com

NRC OKs sale of Oyster Creek nuclear plant to Camden firm Holtec | News | pressofatlanticcity.com: LACEY TOWNSHIP — The federal government approved the sale of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station to Holtec International, a Camden-based firm that plans to decommission and dismantle the plant.

California Wildfire Fund Would Put Aside $21 Billion for Damage Claims - The New York Times

California Wildfire Fund Would Put Aside $21 Billion for Damage Claims - The New York Times

California governor to propose 'liquidity fund' to address wildfire costs | Utility Dive

California governor to propose 'liquidity fund' to address wildfire costs | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

ANS Nuclear Policy Wire June 21, 2019


ANS Nuclear Policy Wire
June 21, 2019

Senate Energy Committee Hearing - Nuclear Waste Legislation 

On Thursday, June 27th the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing to examine options for the interim and long-term storage of nuclear waste and to consider S.1234, The Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2019.
 
Steve Nesbit, Chair of the recently formed ANS Nuclear Waste Policy Task Force will join the witness panel to provide testimony. You can watch Thursday's hearing by clicking HERE.
 
 

US Lobby Group Criticizes S. Korea's Nuclear-Phase Out Policy l KBS WORLD Radio

US Lobby Group Criticizes S. Korea's Nuclear-Phase Out Policy l KBS WORLD Radio: Meet high-quality contents on KBS WORLD Radio in 11 languages, including news, K-pop, and online Korean-language classes. Also available are programs featuring life, culture, tourism and history of Korea and update news on North Korea.

What will be required for a significant expansion of global nuclear energy? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

What will be required for a significant expansion of global nuclear energy? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The nuclear energy industry is sitting at the nexus of old and new technologies and systems. The industry needs to make significant changes or risk becoming irrelevant to the quest of mitigating the impact of climate change. Meeting the goal of launching 30 plants per year, however, does not require new technological advancements.

We need nuclear energy - The Washington Post

We need nuclear energy - The Washington Post

Ohio Supreme Court strikes down fee added to FirstEnergy bills | Energy Central

Ohio Supreme Court strikes down fee added to FirstEnergy bills | Energy Central

PG&E completes safety inspection of distribution infrastructure | Energy Central

PG&E completes safety inspection of distribution infrastructure | Energy Central

PG&E inspection finds 1,200 safety problems in wildfire-prone areas of California | Energy Central

PG&E inspection finds 1,200 safety problems in wildfire-prone areas of California | Energy Central

Rita Baranwal Confirmed to AS/Nuclear


Rita Baranwal Confirmed to AS/Nuclear


https://neutronbytes.com/2019/06/20/rita-baranwal-confirmed-to-as-nuclear/

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Fuel loading delayed at Finnish EPR - World Nuclear News

Fuel loading delayed at Finnish EPR - World Nuclear News: Nuclear fuel will not be loaded into the core of the first-of-a-kind EPR at Olkiluoto until at least the end of August, Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj said today. Under the previous schedule, fuel loading had been due to take place this month.

UK’s low-carbon transition needs nuclear technologies, says ETI report - World Nuclear News

UK’s low-carbon transition needs nuclear technologies, says ETI report - World Nuclear News: New nuclear plants are well-placed to form a major part of an affordable low-carbon transition in the UK, the Energy Technologies Institute says in a report it published today. It is the latest from the ETI's Nuclear Cost Drivers project, which it launched in October 2017.

Call for innovation in nuclear power plant operation - World Nuclear News

Call for innovation in nuclear power plant operation - World Nuclear News: A 'Call to Action' for accelerating innovative solutions to sustain and advance the current operational fleet of nuclear power plants has been issued by the attendees of the Global Forum on Innovation for the Future of Nuclear Energy, held last week in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Visualizing North Dakota oil & gas production (through April 2019) | The Energy Collective Daily


Visualizing North Dakota oil & gas production (through April 2019) | The Energy Collective Daily

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AECOM and Toshiba extend decommissioning services; Scotland urged to consider new nuclear reactors

 

AECOM and Toshiba extend decommissioning services; Scotland urged to consider new nuclear reactors


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Holtec outlines fleet model as decommissioning extends to six US reactors


Holtec outlines fleet model as decommissioning extends to six US reactors


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Nuclear weapons and Iran's uranium enrichment program: 4 questions answered - HoustonChronicle.com

Nuclear weapons and Iran's uranium enrichment program: 4 questions answered - HoustonChronicle.com: (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Miles A. Pomper, Middlebury (THE CONVERSATION) Editor’s note: Iranian leaders have threatened to withdraw from a 2015 agreement that limits their nation’s nuclear activities. Under the deal, the United States and five other world powers lifted economic sanctions they had imposed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. But President Trump removed the U.S. from the deal in 2018 and reimposed sanctions. Miles Pomper, a senior fellow at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, explains one of the key activities that the Iran deal covers – uranium enrichment – and why it is central to both peaceful nuclear energy programs and building nuclear weapons. 1. What is uranium enrichment? Uranium can fuel nuclear power plants and nuclear bombs because some of its isotopes, or atomic forms, are fissile: Their atoms can be easily split to release energy. Freshly mined uranium contains more than 99% of an isotope called uranium 238, which is not fissile, plus a tiny fraction of uranium 235, which is fissile. Enrichment is an industrial process to increa

Call for innovation in nuclear power plant operation - World Nuclear News

Call for innovation in nuclear power plant operation - World Nuclear News: A 'Call to Action' for accelerating innovative solutions to sustain and advance the current operational fleet of nuclear power plants has been issued by the attendees of the Global Forum on Innovation for the Future of Nuclear Energy, held last week in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Trump weakens radioactive waste regulations

Trump weakens radioactive waste regulations: The Trump administration announced a change in the interpretation of current regulations that would allow some of that radioactive waste to be disposed of under less stringent conditions. DOE is asserting the power to unilaterally reclassify high-level radioactive waste from Cold War-era…Read more →

Is It Safe To Store Nuclear Waste At San Onofre? The Science Behind It | KPBS

Is It Safe To Store Nuclear Waste At San Onofre? The Science Behind It | KPBS: There is about 1,700 tons of spent nuclear fuel at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Residents are concerned this short-term storage solution may become permanent.

Nuclear power statistics show the US leads the world in reactors

Nuclear power statistics show the US leads the world in reactors

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Virginia's right to ban uranium mining | Politics | dailyprogress.com

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Virginia's right to ban uranium mining | Politics | dailyprogress.com: Virginia Uranium wants to mine raw uranium ore at a site that contains about 119 million pounds of uranium ore, but Virginia law has barred uranium mining for more than

NRC Completes Power Reactor Cyber Security Program Assessment | Morgan Lewis - JDSupra

NRC Completes Power Reactor Cyber Security Program Assessment | Morgan Lewis - JDSupra: Staff members from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response and Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation held a public meeting on June...

NRC Rejects Hearing Petitions for Oyster Creek License Transfer - ExchangeMonitor

NRC Rejects Hearing Petitions for Oyster Creek License Transfer - ExchangeMonitor

What to do with used nuclear fuel, from Illinois to California - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

What to do with used nuclear fuel, from Illinois to California - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The United States doesn’t know what to do with its nuclear waste. Until the federal government gets its act together, here’s a temporary solution that could work.

Nuclear weapons: experts alarmed by new Pentagon 'war-fighting' doctrine | World news | The Guardian

Nuclear weapons: experts alarmed by new Pentagon 'war-fighting' doctrine | World news | The Guardian: US joint chiefs of staff posted then removed paper that suggests nuclear weapons could ‘create conditions for decisive results’

Former Santee Cooper CEO in secret talks with feds over failed VC Summer project | Energy Central

Former Santee Cooper CEO in secret talks with feds over failed VC Summer project | Energy Central

Regulators endorse site for TVA to possibly build small reactors in Oak Ridge | Energy Central

Regulators endorse site for TVA to possibly build small reactors in Oak Ridge | Energy Central

Tackling California's wildfire recovery costs could cost as much as $50 billion under this plan | Energy Central

Tackling California's wildfire recovery costs could cost as much as $50 billion under this plan | Energy Central

New Mexico Land Boss Concerned With Nuclear Waste Proposal | New Mexico News | US News

New Mexico Land Boss Concerned With Nuclear Waste Proposal | New Mexico News | US News

Opinion: Combating climate change with small nuclear reactors | Regina Leader-Post

Opinion: Combating climate change with small nuclear reactors | Regina Leader-Post: "There is an increased urgency to deal with climate change. We are in desperate times that call for bold measures."

Editorial: Energy Department takes steps in waste cleanup at SRS | Opinions and Editorials | aikenstandard.com

Editorial: Energy Department takes steps in waste cleanup at SRS | Opinions and Editorials | aikenstandard.com

The Crushing Cost Of Nuclear Waste Is Weighing On Taxpayers | OilPrice.com

The Crushing Cost Of Nuclear Waste Is Weighing On Taxpayers | OilPrice.com: Nuclear waste has always been a controversial topic, but with costs for storage reaching into the billions, some are calling for a change

S.Korea's Wolsong No.4 nuclear reactor to restart after maintenance - Reuters

S.Korea's Wolsong No.4 nuclear reactor to restart after maintenance - Reuters: (Reuters) -

Maine Yankee nuclear plant stuck with spent fuel

Maine Yankee nuclear plant stuck with spent fuel

Cooper Nuclear Station not breached by cyberattack, NPPD says | Federal Government | journalstar.com

Cooper Nuclear Station not breached by cyberattack, NPPD says | Federal Government | journalstar.com: Nebraska Public Power District officials are pushing back on a New York Times report that Russian hackers gained access to communications systems at the Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville in

Gabbard Seeks Report On Pacific Nuclear Waste Dome

Gabbard Seeks Report On Pacific Nuclear Waste Dome: U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii wants the federal government to provide more information on a dome holding radioactive nuclear waste leftover from U.S. nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands. Gabbard proposed an amendment that has been added to the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, according to a press release from her office. It would …

Appeals Court Hears Argument On Nuclear Plant Decision | 90.1 FM WABE

Appeals Court Hears Argument On Nuclear Plant Decision | 90.1 FM WABE: The Georgia Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday about whether a state decision to continue expanding Plant Vogtle broke any regulatory rules. A Fulton County Superior Court judge dismissed the case on technical grounds in December, and appellants are requesting reconsideration of that dismissal. Georgia Power is

Ex-Sandia Labs boss to discuss nuclear policy » Albuquerque Journal

Ex-Sandia Labs boss to discuss nuclear policy » Albuquerque Journal: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hruby notes the 'very different' tone from the Trump administration

Lies, damn lies, and advertising: Dominion goes for the green | Energy Central

Lies, damn lies, and advertising: Dominion goes for the green | Energy Central

At long last, Dominion decides it’s game on for offshore wind | Energy Central

At long last, Dominion decides it’s game on for offshore wind | Energy Central

OPG readies for fuel loading at Darlington 2 - World Nuclear News

OPG readies for fuel loading at Darlington 2 - World Nuclear News: Preparations are under way for fuel loading to begin at Ontario Power Generation's Darlington 2 which is currently undergoing a mid-life refurbishment - 30 years after the first fuel bundle was loaded into the unit.

IAEA, ITER expand cooperation on fusion - World Nuclear News

IAEA, ITER expand cooperation on fusion - World Nuclear News: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation are to enhance their cooperation in nuclear fusion research and related activities following the signing of an agreement that expands one signed in 2008.

Weld repairs to delay Flamanville EPR start-up - World Nuclear News

Weld repairs to delay Flamanville EPR start-up - World Nuclear News: Eight welds in the main steam transfer pipes that penetrate the two walls of the containment of the Flamanville EPR must be repaired before the reactor is commissioned, France's nuclear safety regulator, the Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire has told EDF. The utility will assess the decision's impact on the cost and schedule of the project.

Former Chairman Of The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Speaks Out Against HBO’s Portrayal Of Certain Characters

Former Chairman Of The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Speaks Out Against HBO’s Portrayal Of Certain Characters: Sergii Parashyn believes that Anatoliy Dyatlov and Viktor Bryukhanov were incorrectly portrayed in HBO’s ‘Chernobyl.’ The limited mini-series, Chernobyl, has been a huge success for ...

Forum examines nuclear challenges, innovation opportunities - Daily Energy Insider

Forum examines nuclear challenges, innovation opportunities - Daily Energy Insider: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officials said the recent Global Forum on Innovation for the Future of Nuclear Energy proved to be beneficial in addressing industry challenges and opportunities.© Shutterstock “The nuclear industry is a ... Read More »

Turkey holds drill over risk stemming from Armenia's Metsamor nuclear plant - Daily Sabah

Turkey holds drill over risk stemming from Armenia's Metsamor nuclear plant - Daily Sabah: Fearing impact from a possible accident from an aged nuclear power plant in neighboring Armenia, residents of a border village held a drill on Wednesday...

Daily on Energy: Nuclear utilities scramble to stave off Trump uranium quotas

Daily on Energy: Nuclear utilities scramble to stave off Trump uranium quotas

Bipartisan bill targets federal nuke PPA by 2024, advanced reactor demos by 2025 | Utility Dive

Bipartisan bill targets federal nuke PPA by 2024, advanced reactor demos by 2025 | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Cleaning up nuclear waste is an obvious task for robots - Dangerous work

Cleaning up nuclear waste is an obvious task for robots - Dangerous work

4 questions answered about uranium enrichment in Iran nuclear deal - Business Insider

4 questions answered about uranium enrichment in Iran nuclear deal - Business Insider: One of the most important parts of the fraying Iran nuclear deal covered uranium enrichment, vital for peaceful nuclear energy and nuclear weapons.

IAEA Concludes Long Term Operational Safety Review at Sweden’s Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant

IAEA Concludes Long Term Operational Safety Review at Sweden’s Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant

21/2019
Forsmark, Sweden
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today completed a review of long term operational safety at the Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Units 1 and 2 in Sweden.
The SALTO (Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation) review mission was requested by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM).
The SALTO team, whose review began on 11 June, focused on aspects essential to the safe Long Term Operation (LTO) of Units 1 and 2 at Forsmark, which respectively went into commercial operation in 1980 and 1981. Vattenfall AB, the operator, is planning to extend operation of the units for a total operational lifetime of 60 years each. Although Swedish NPP operating licenses are not time limited, consent to operate is subject to a Periodic Safety Review (PSR) submitted to SSM every 10 years.
The SALTO team reviewed preparedness, organization and programmes related to LTO. SALTO reviews are based on IAEA safety standards. The team found staff to be professional, open and receptive to suggestions for improvement.
“We observed that the plant has made progress in ageing management activities and preparation for safe LTO since a Pre-SALTO mission in 2016. Ageing management and LTO activities already meet many IAEA safety standard recommendations,” said team leader Robert Krivanek, a Senior Nuclear Safety Officer at the IAEA. “The SALTO team encourages the plant management to address findings made by the SALTO team and facilitate implementation of all remaining activities for safe LTO.”
The team—comprising 12 experts from Japan, Finland, France, Pakistan, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom and three IAEA staff members—identified good practices and good performances that will be shared with the nuclear industry globally, including:
  • The plant takes part in cooperation among Northern European NPPs on sharing spare parts procurement.
  • The plant maintains the condition and availability of spare parts through optimum storage solutions.
  • The plant’s staff planning initiatives promote it as an attractive employer.
The team also provided recommendations for further enhancing preparations for LTO safety, including that the plant operator should:
  • Implement a comprehensive organizational strategy to ensure LTO activities are carried out.
  • Ensure an adequate process for setting the scope of LTO.
  • Implement a comprehensive equipment qualification programme for all components important to safety.
“We appreciate IAEA support of our plant in ageing management and preparation for safe LTO,” said Bjorn Linde, CEO of Forsmark NPP. “The results of this mission will help us to improve our activities for safe LTO and align them with IAEA safety standards.”
The plant management said it was committed to implementing the recommendations and requested that the IAEA schedule a SALTO follow-up mission to Forsmark NPP in 2021.
The team provided a draft report to the plant management at the end of the mission. The plant management and the SSM will have an opportunity to make factual comments on the draft. A final report will be submitted to the plant management, the regulatory authority and the Swedish Government within three months.
Background
General information about SALTO missions can be found on the IAEA Website. A SALTO peer review is a comprehensive safety review addressing strategy and key elements for the safe long-term operation of nuclear power plants. They complement OSART missions, which are designed as a review of programmes and activities essential to operational safety. Neither SALTO nor OSART reviews are regulatory inspections, nor are they design reviews or substitutes for an exhaustive assessment of a plant's overall safety status.
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Australians urged to adopt nuclear power - World Nuclear News

Australians urged to adopt nuclear power - World Nuclear News: The Australian Nuclear Association has appealed to Australians to understand that nuclear energy is ready to make a valuable contribution to low emission dispatchable generation for Australia.

Serious Safety Concerns for Proposed Nuclear Storage Facility in New Mexico | KRWG

Serious Safety Concerns for Proposed Nuclear Storage Facility in New Mexico | KRWG: Commentary: Today Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard sent a letter to Holtec International President and CEO, Krishna Singh. The letter

House Sends 2020 Energy Spending Bill to Senate on Party Line - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

House Sends 2020 Energy Spending Bill to Senate on Party Line - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.

New Mexico State Land Office opposes nuclear waste site near Carlsbad

New Mexico State Land Office opposes nuclear waste site near Carlsbad: New Mexico's land commissioner has "serious safety concerns" and believes Holtec "falsely" said it secured agreements with nearby oil and gas operators.

Bipartisan bill targets federal nuke PPA by 2024, advanced reactor demos by 2025 | Utility Dive

Bipartisan bill targets federal nuke PPA by 2024, advanced reactor demos by 2025 | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

NRC To Hold Annual Public Meeting On Indian Point June 20 | WAMC

NRC To Hold Annual Public Meeting On Indian Point June 20 | WAMC: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding its annual public meeting on the Indian Point nuclear power plant Thursday night.

New Mexico Land Office Knocks Holtec Spent Fuel Storage - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

New Mexico Land Office Knocks Holtec Spent Fuel Storage - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.

Small reactors can be safely located on Clinch River site, NRC says - Oak Ridge Today

Small reactors can be safely located on Clinch River site, NRC says - Oak Ridge Today: Two or more small nuclear reactors could be safely located on a site in west Oak Ridge, a federal agency said this month.

Cooper Nuclear Station not breached by cyberattack, NPPD says | News | mdjonline.com

Cooper Nuclear Station not breached by cyberattack, NPPD says | News | mdjonline.com: Nebraska Public Power District officials are pushing back on a New York Times report that Russian hackers gained access to communications systems at the Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville in

ANS Nuclear Policy Wire June 20, 2019


ANS Nuclear Policy Wire
June 20, 2019

Baranwal Confirmed by Senate

Today, the Senate confirmed Rita Baranwal to be Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy) by a floor vote of 86-5.
 

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

China to fire up small test nuclear reactor to heat smog-prone north | South China Morning Post

China to fire up small test nuclear reactor to heat smog-prone north | South China Morning Post

Regulators endorse site for TVA to possibly build small reactors in Oak Ridge | Times Free Press

Regulators endorse site for TVA to possibly build small reactors in Oak Ridge | Times Free Press: Federal regulators have concluded that there are no safety problems with the riverfront site near Oak Ridge where the Tennessee Valley Authority is considering building a small modular reactor (SMR).

SUPREME COURT: Justices uphold Va. ban on uranium development -- June 17, 2019 at 10:21 AM -- www.eenews.net

SUPREME COURT: Justices uphold Va. ban on uranium development -- June 17, 2019 at 10:21 AM -- www.eenews.net: Virginia can continue prohibiting uranium development within its borders after the Supreme Court issued a split opinion today that the state's decades-old extraction ban does not conflict with federal law that puts the U.S. government in charge of safety oversight for uranium and other radiological materials.

US regulator completes Clinch River site safety review - World Nuclear News

US regulator completes Clinch River site safety review - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published its final safety evaluation report on Tennessee Valley Authority's application for an early site permit for the potential use of a site at Clinch River for two or more small modular reactors. The regulator concluded there are no safety concerns to prevent issuing such a permit.

Holtec Anticipates NRC Approval Within Weeks on Nuclear Plant License Transfers - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Holtec Anticipates NRC Approval Within Weeks on Nuclear Plant License Transfers - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

EU Needs 25% Nuclear Power To Meet Paris Climate Goals | Wales Nuclear Forum

EU Needs 25% Nuclear Power To Meet Paris Climate Goals | Wales Nuclear Forum

Trump creates doubt over use of U.S. force to protect Gulf oil - Reuters

Trump creates doubt over use of U.S. force to protect Gulf oil - Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to take military action to stop Tehran from getting a nuclear bomb but left open whether he would back the use of force to protect Gulf oil supplies that Washington fears may be under threat by Iran.

Power Switch: S.F. Builds Case for Pushing Out PG&E | San Francisco Public Press

Power Switch: S.F. Builds Case for Pushing Out PG&E | San Francisco Public Press

Nevada County, PG&E Agree to Proposed Settlement of Public Entities’ North Bay Fires Litigation | YubaNet

Nevada County, PG&E Agree to Proposed Settlement of Public Entities’ North Bay Fires Litigation | YubaNet

PG&E Reaches $1 Billion Fire Settlement With Cities and Counties - Bloomberg

PG&E Reaches $1 Billion Fire Settlement With Cities and Counties - Bloomberg: PG&E Corp., the California utility giant that went bankrupt five months ago amid crippling wildfire liabilities, has reached a $1 billion settlement with local government agencies that were harmed by blazes its equipment ignited.

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Iran says it will break the uranium stockpile limit agreed under nuclear deal in 10 days - CNN

Iran says it will break the uranium stockpile limit agreed under nuclear deal in 10 days - CNN

China plans pilot nuclear reactor for heating in northeast - Reuters

China plans pilot nuclear reactor for heating in northeast - Reuters: China plans to build a pilot small-scale nuclear reactor that could replace coal or gas to heat towns and cities in its colder northern regions, an official with the state-owned developer in charge of the project said on Monday.

Navy continues to work on plan to dispose of world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier | WTKR.com

Navy continues to work on plan to dispose of world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier | WTKR.com

Department of Energy grant to develop area's nuclear workforce - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA

Department of Energy grant to develop area's nuclear workforce - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA

Virginia ban on uranium mining upheld by U.S. Supreme Court - Reuters

Virginia ban on uranium mining upheld by U.S. Supreme Court - Reuters: The largest-known U.S. uranium deposit will remain firmly under ground after the Supreme Court on Monday upheld Virginia's ban on mining the radioactive metal, rebuffing a challenge backed by President Donald Trump's administration to the 1982 moratorium.

Toshiba and AECOM USA to Collaborate on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants in the Japanese Domestic Market | WebWire

Toshiba and AECOM USA to Collaborate on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants in the Japanese Domestic Market | WebWire: Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereinafter, “Toshiba ESS”) today announced that it has concluded an agreement with AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, to collaborate on decommissioning services for nuclear power plants in Japan (hereinafter the “Agreement”). Toshiba ESS has played a key role in the decommissioning of aged nuclear power plants in the Japanese domestic market and has extensive technologies and a track record in construction for do...

Korea’s nuclear reactor technologies allegedly leaked to UAE, US

Korea’s nuclear reactor technologies allegedly leaked to UAE, US

President Moon blamed for nuclear tech leak to US, UAE

President Moon blamed for nuclear tech leak to US, UAE: President Moon Jae-in's policy to phase out nuclear energy from Korea's power planning is sparking concerns over leaks in core technologies for nuclear reactors, industry analysts said Tuesday. The analysts said the risks of a further nuclear power technology leak are growing because an increasing number of nuclear scientists and engineers at Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and its partner firms are seeking to move to foreign companies amid the Moon administration's anti-nuclear campaign.

Chernobyl was catastrophic, but nuclear power now is safe and vital

Chernobyl was catastrophic, but nuclear power now is safe and vital: The HBO series shows we’re not going to have another Chernobyl. By far the biggest threat to human safety in power production is from climate change.

What If Green Energy Fails?

What If Green Energy Fails?: Is green energy really the future? Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess examines an opinion piece that questions what would happen if it's not. At the very least, renewables are not the present... but that doesn't mean we should ignore them altogether.

New York State Reaches Landmark Deal On Green New Deal-Style Climate Bill


New York State Reaches Landmark Deal On Green New Deal-Style Climate Bill

If enacted, the bill would make New York the second big state — after California — to go for 100 percent carbon neutrality by midcentury.


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The Paradox of Declining Renewable Costs and Rising Electricity Prices

The Paradox of Declining Renewable Costs and Rising Electricity Prices



https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmurray1/2019/06/17/the-paradox-of-declining-renewable-costs-and-rising-electricity-prices/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-06-18%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21461%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive#6e41366d61d5

California approved utility wildfire plans. The next step is to see if they're working


California approved utility wildfire plans. The next step is to see if they're working


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Kazatomprom chief warns against US uranium tariffs - World Nuclear News

Kazatomprom chief warns against US uranium tariffs - World Nuclear News: Kazatomprom CEO Galymzhan Pirmatov says he is "concerned" that more US reactors would be forced to close if the Trump administration were to introduce tariffs and force utilities to buy at least one-quarter of their uranium from domestic miners, the Financial Times reported yesterday.

Supreme Court upholds Virginia uranium mining ban - World Nuclear News

Supreme Court upholds Virginia uranium mining ban - World Nuclear News: The US Supreme Court has upheld Virginia's 37-year moratorium on uranium mining, ruling that the state-level prohibition is not pre-empted by the US Atomic Energy Act.

Outer dome installed at Karachi 2 - World Nuclear News

Outer dome installed at Karachi 2 - World Nuclear News: The outer safety dome has been installed on the containment building of unit 2 at the Karachi nuclear power plant in Pakistan. The unit is the first of two Chinese-supplied Hualong One reactors being built at the site.

How the Climate Crisis Threatens the US Energy System | Energy Central

How the Climate Crisis Threatens the US Energy System | Energy Central

PSEG Holds One of Lowest Carbon Emissions Rates Among Largest U.S. Power Producers | Energy Central

PSEG Holds One of Lowest Carbon Emissions Rates Among Largest U.S. Power Producers | Energy Central

Southern Nuclear Operating Company Inc; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4; Routing of Class 1E Division Cables Supporting Passive Containment Cooling | Energy Central

Southern Nuclear Operating Company Inc; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4; Routing of Class 1E Division Cables Supporting Passive Containment Cooling | Energy Central

California needs a big pot of money for wildfires. But how big? And who pays?


California needs a big pot of money for wildfires. But how big? And who pays?


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Monday, June 17, 2019

California Officials Want More Notice From PG&E Before Outages Related To Fire Risk - capradio.org

California Officials Want More Notice From PG&E Before Outages Related To Fire Risk - capradio.org: It's been only eight months since Pacific Gas and Electric began turning off the power as a way to prevent its equipment from starting wildfires. Emergency operations officials are asking for more notice from the utility.

Bankruptcy Court Denies FERC Jurisdiction over Power Purchase Agreements in PG&E Bankruptcy | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - JDSupra

Bankruptcy Court Denies FERC Jurisdiction over Power Purchase Agreements in PG&E Bankruptcy | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - JDSupra: On June 7, 2019, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California issued a ruling on a matter that has been closely monitored by the power industry. The court issued a...

PG&E shareholders to meet in SF, but focus remains on Sacramento - SFChronicle.com

PG&E shareholders to meet in SF, but focus remains on Sacramento - SFChronicle.com: The utility’s investors will vote this week on expanding the size of the company board. But legislation in Sacramento will be more pivotal to the company’s future.

California needs a big pot of money for wildfires. But how big? And who pays? - Los Angeles Times

California needs a big pot of money for wildfires. But how big? And who pays? - Los Angeles Times: With threats from credit ratings agencies, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature must approve a plan to solve the wildfire cost crisis next month.

Bjorn Lomborg: Energy solution hinges on better technology - Citizens' Task Force on Wind Power - Maine

Bjorn Lomborg: Energy solution hinges on better technology - Citizens' Task Force on Wind Power - Maine: 12:00AM June 15, 2019
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We Shouldn't Be Surprised Renewables Make Energy Expensive Since That's Always Been The Greens' Goal

We Shouldn't Be Surprised Renewables Make Energy Expensive Since That's Always Been The Greens' Goal: The goal of European Greens and US environmentalists has long been to make energy more expensive.

U.S. Escalates Online Attacks on Russia’s Power Grid - The New York Times

U.S. Escalates Online Attacks on Russia’s Power Grid - The New York Times

US power sector carbon emissions rise as natural gas outpaces renewables: Ceres | Utility Dive

US power sector carbon emissions rise as natural gas outpaces renewables: Ceres | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

IEA Could (Finally) Include 1.5°C Scenario in 2019 Annual Outlook Report | The Energy Collective Daily

IEA Could (Finally) Include 1.5°C Scenario in 2019 Annual Outlook Report | The Energy Collective Daily

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Chinese nuclear power plants open up to public to prove confidence in safety - Global Times

Chinese nuclear power plants open up to public to prove confidence in safety - Global Times

Virginia ban on uranium mining upheld by U.S. Supreme Court - Reuters

Virginia ban on uranium mining upheld by U.S. Supreme Court - Reuters: The largest-known U.S. uranium deposit will remain firmly under ground after the Supreme Court on Monday upheld Virginia's ban on mining the radioactive metal, rebuffing a challenge backed by President Donald Trump's administration to the 1982 moratorium.

Chernobyl was catastrophic, but nuclear power now is safe and vital

Chernobyl was catastrophic, but nuclear power now is safe and vital: The HBO series shows we’re not going to have another Chernobyl. By far the biggest threat to human safety in power production is from climate change.

Nuclear power: Supreme Court rules for Virginia in uranium mining spat

Nuclear power: Supreme Court rules for Virginia in uranium mining spat

Chernobyl lies take their toll

Chernobyl lies take their toll


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Many Canadians concerned with 'gigantic' Chalk River radioactive waste mound, says  reader - The Hill Times

Many Canadians concerned with 'gigantic' Chalk River radioactive waste mound, says  reader - The Hill Times

Armenian regulator must address staff deficit, says IAEA - World Nuclear News

Armenian regulator must address staff deficit, says IAEA - World Nuclear News: Armenia has made progress in strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety but still faces challenges, including a shortage of qualified and experienced staff at its regulatory body, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts said today, on completion of an Integrated Regulatory Review Service follow-up mission.

US regulator completes Clinch River site safety review - World Nuclear News

US regulator completes Clinch River site safety review - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published its final safety evaluation report on Tennessee Valley Authority's application for an early site permit for the potential use of a site at Clinch River for two or more small modular reactors. The regulator concluded there are no safety concerns to prevent issuing such a permit.

Toshiba, AECOM expand decommissioning collaboration - World Nuclear News

Toshiba, AECOM expand decommissioning collaboration - World Nuclear News: Japan's Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation and AECOM of the USA have agreed to collaborate in providing decommissioning services to nuclear power plants in Japan.

Brad Pitt and Laurene Powell Jobs are reportedly invested in a mysterious 'cold fusion' energy company

Brad Pitt and Laurene Powell Jobs are reportedly invested in a mysterious 'cold fusion' energy company

Nuke Waste Costs Soar to $35.5 Billion as U.S. Reactors Shut - Bloomberg

Nuke Waste Costs Soar to $35.5 Billion as U.S. Reactors Shut - Bloomberg

New Robots Can Safely Decommission Nuclear Reactors

New Robots Can Safely Decommission Nuclear Reactors

Nuclear-Waste Hot Potato Gets Underway in House

Nuclear-Waste Hot Potato Gets Underway in House: Diving into a decades-long stalemate, federal lawmakers considered three bills Thursday that take different approaches to the storage and disposal of America’s nuclear waste.

Students barred from talking of climate change in graduation speeches - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Students barred from talking of climate change in graduation speeches - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: More than 350 students—typically valedictorians—had wanted to talk about climate change in their farewell addresses at graduation. But many said they were barred from doing so, on the grounds that the global climate emergency is too political to mention.

Decision to keep nuclear weapons data classified hurts US national security - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Decision to keep nuclear weapons data classified hurts US national security - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Hans Kristensen explains why it is more dangerous for the United States to keep the 2018 nuclear stockpile data classified then it is to make it public.

China’s Latest Trade Threat Reignites Concerns Over US Mineral Dependency | The Daily Caller

China’s Latest Trade Threat Reignites Concerns Over US Mineral Dependency | The Daily Caller

Reliance on Foreign Minerals Leaves America at Risk | RealClearEnergy

Reliance on Foreign Minerals Leaves America at Risk | RealClearEnergy: The taboo against hard-rock mining in the United States is nonsensical and should be abandoned. Instead, America should embrace a far wiser policy of ensuring greater access to minerals on our...

China Controls Global Rare Earth Mineral Trade - IER

China Controls Global Rare Earth Mineral Trade - IER: Rare earth minerals—a group of 17 elements with similar qualities—are used in hundreds of high-technology products and military equipment. Military…

Japan’s Energy Goals Set Nuclear at 20% | Neutron Bytes

Japan’s Energy Goals Set Nuclear at 20% | Neutron Bytes: (Japan English language wire services / NucNet) Japan is calling for further efforts to cut its carbon emissions by promoting renewable energy. Signifiantly, it is also pushing nuclear power despit…

Holtec Inks Ukraine Deal to Build SMRs

Holtec Inks Ukraine Deal to Build SMRs


https://neutronbytes.com/2019/06/15/holtec-inks-ukraine-deal-to-build-smrs/