Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry. Nuclear Activities
Friday, July 12, 2019
China’s Nuclear Strategy and Capabilities | ChinaPower Project
China’s Nuclear Strategy and Capabilities | ChinaPower Project: In this episode, Dr. Hans Kristensen joins us to discuss China’s nuclear policy, nuclear weapons capabilities, and nuclear doctrine. Dr. Kristensen assesses the significance of Beijing's no-first-use policy and compares China’s nuclear arsenal with those of other major powers. He also explains potential factors that may lead China to increase its nuclear arsenal and alter its current nuclear strategy in the future.
U.S. shift away from HEU-fueled naval nuclear reactors could begin in the 2040s - IPFM Blog
U.S. shift away from HEU-fueled naval nuclear reactors could begin in the 2040s - IPFM Blog: by Frank N von Hippel If the US is to end its current practice of using weapon-grade highly-enriched uranium (HEU) to fuel its nuclear submarines, then the design of the next generation of US attack submarines needs to preserve the...
Fukushima Update July 12, 2019
Fukushima Update July 12, 2019 –
The Reconstruction Agency will remain after
2021… 44% of Fukushima residents feel the 2020 Olympics will evoke sufficient sympathy
for the survivors of the 2011 disaster… A high court upholds a lower court
decision to allow two Genkai units to continue operation… Traces of radioactive
Cesium returned to Japanese waters sooner than expected via a previously
unknown route… The Chernobyl accident area will become an official tourist
attraction.
NRC licenses first digital nuclear reactor in the U.S.
NRC licenses first digital nuclear reactor in the U.S.: A fully digital nuclear reactor instrumentation and control system (I&C)—the first of its kind in the U.S.—at a Purdue University research reactor in West Lafayette, Indiana, has been licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Vermont Yankee cooling towers coming down, marking the ‘end of an era’ - VTDigger
Vermont Yankee cooling towers coming down, marking the ‘end of an era’ - VTDigger: The decommissioning of the nuclear power plant that once supplied three-quarters of Vermont's electricity, could be completed in as little as seven years.
NRC conducts special inspection at Fermi II nuclear power plant | wtol.com
NRC conducts special inspection at Fermi II nuclear power plant | wtol.com: During a recent engineering inspection, the NRC noted a degradation in the paint inside a doughnut-shaped component of the reactor containment.
Feds inspecting Fermi nuclear plant for degraded paint near containment vessel - Power Engineering
Feds inspecting Fermi nuclear plant for degraded paint near containment vessel - Power Engineering: NRC is examining if degraded point inside a portion of reactor containment could impact safety systems in the event of an accident.
NRC appoints Petti to Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards - Daily Energy Insider
NRC appoints Petti to Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards - Daily Energy Insider: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) appointed Wednesday David A. Petti to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) for a four-year term.David A. Petti The ACRS is a group of experienced technical experts responsible for ... Read More »
NRC to hold public sessions on TMI nuclear plant decommissioning
NRC to hold public sessions on TMI nuclear plant decommissioning: A public webinar and meeting will be held for comments and questions related to TMI decommissioning.
Wall Street Journal: PG&E knew power line responsible for Camp Fire posed wildfire threat
Wall Street Journal: PG&E knew power line responsible for Camp Fire posed wildfire threat: A report by the Wall Street Journal claims that PG&E knew about that the power line that sparked the Camp Fire posed a wildfire threat, years before the fire broke out.
PG&E Ignored Advice to Climb and Inspect Aging Transmission Towers - NBC Bay Area
PG&E Ignored Advice to Climb and Inspect Aging Transmission Towers - NBC Bay Area: PG&E had been urged by an outside consultant eight years before the disastrous Camp fire to perform the kind of routine climbing inspections on its aging transmission towers that some experts say could...
Ukraine seeks to improve Chernobyl's image - World Nuclear News
Ukraine seeks to improve Chernobyl's image - World Nuclear News: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree that sets out plans to develop the Chernobyl exclusion zone as a site for tourism, including new walking trails and enhanced mobile phone reception.
Taiwan to shut down 2nd nuclear reactor within days - The Mainichi
Taiwan to shut down 2nd nuclear reactor within days - The Mainichi: TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- Taiwan's Atomic Energy Council agreed on Friday to shut down a second nuclear reactor on Monday when its 40-year operating license e
State support pivotal to Russia’s nuclear sector, says report - World Nuclear News
State support pivotal to Russia’s nuclear sector, says report - World Nuclear News: Russia's nuclear power sector "continues to benefit" from supportive government policy, in contrast to "tighter restrictions" in Western Europe owing to environmental concerns and growing competition from renewables, S&P Global Ratings says in a report published yesterday.
Cooling tower comes down at idled Vermont nuclear plant | Raleigh News & Observer
Cooling tower comes down at idled Vermont nuclear plant | Raleigh News & Observer: A big step toward demolishing the now-closed Vermont Yankee power plant in Vernon has been taken.
U.S. to extend nuclear reactor lifespans in bid to revive industry | News | WTVB
U.S. to extend nuclear reactor lifespans in bid to revive industry | News | WTVB: By Geert De Clercq
PARIS (Reuters) - The United States plans to extend the lifespans of existing nuclear reactors and support new technologies as it seeks to revive an industry seen as crucial to i...
PARIS (Reuters) - The United States plans to extend the lifespans of existing nuclear reactors and support new technologies as it seeks to revive an industry seen as crucial to i...
Uzbekistan adds second plant to nuclear power goal - World Nuclear News
Uzbekistan adds second plant to nuclear power goal - World Nuclear News: Uzbekistan has decided it now wants to build four nuclear power units and not just two as previously stated, Alisher Sultanov, the country's energy minister, said in an interview with news agency Kun.uz this week.
The Climate Crisis Requires That We Move Away from Gas | Energy Central
The Climate Crisis Requires That We Move Away from Gas | Energy Central: The Climate Crisis Requires That We Move Away from Gas
Oil prices reflect unease about Iran tensions, hurricane damage | The Energy Collective Daily
Oil prices reflect unease about Iran tensions, hurricane damage | The Energy Collective Daily |
|
- Oil prices reflect unease about Iran tensions, hurricane damage
- GLOBAL OIL DEMAND GROWTH 2019-20: 1.14 MBD
- Climate Politics/Capitol Light (15)
- The Climate Crisis Requires That We Move Away from Gas
- When ‘Clean Street Meets Wall Street,’ Advanced Energy Markets Move Ahead
- Will renewable natural gas credits help jumpstart new market for biogas?
- Pact for a Green New Deal Holds 150 Town Halls, Reaches 7,000 Canadians in Two Months
- Rita Baranwal Sworn in as A/S Nuclear
- What are most recent, credible studies on methane emissions from natural gas and LNG?
- Electrothermal Energy Storage Now Part of the Renewable Mix
- Strengthening Storm Heads for Louisiana as Oil Rigs Evacuate – gCaptain
Thursday, July 11, 2019
CA approves costly wildfire plan, bill goes to Gavin Newsom | The Sacramento Bee
CA approves costly wildfire plan, bill goes to Gavin Newsom | The Sacramento Bee: California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a $26 billion wildfire plan that addresses PG&E, San Diego Gas & Electric and Edison liability. The bill passed after Camp Fire. It tries to help victims and ratepayers.
U.S. to extend nuclear reactor lifespans in bid to revive industry - Reuters
U.S. to extend nuclear reactor lifespans in bid to revive industry - Reuters: The United States plans to extend the lifespans of existing nuclear reactors and support new technologies as it seeks to revive an industry seen as crucial to its energy security, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Next Steps In Encouraging
- The PDF file you selected should load here if your Web browser has a PDF reader plug-in installed (for example, a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader).. If you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with PDFs, Highwire Press provides a helpful Frequently Asked Questions about PDFs.
Centrus Starts Work on New Enrichment Cascade Under Letter Contract From DOE - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Centrus Starts Work on New Enrichment Cascade Under Letter Contract From DOE - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Fully Digital Nuclear I&C Upgrade Gets ‘Unprecedented’ NRC License
Fully Digital Nuclear I&C Upgrade Gets ‘Unprecedented’ NRC License: A fully digital nuclear reactor instrumentation and control system (I&C)—the first of its kind in the U.S.—at a Purdue University research reactor in
NRC Completes Follow-Up Inspection of SONGS Used-Fuel Incident - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
NRC Completes Follow-Up Inspection of SONGS Used-Fuel Incident - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission hears arguments on possible Andrews facility.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission hears arguments on possible Andrews facility.: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in Midland hearing opinions about the proposal to create a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in Andrews.
Why The World Needs More Nuclear Power
Why The World Needs More Nuclear Power: Nuclear power has lost ground to renewables in recent years, but nuclear is one of the best options for a world fighting against rising carbon emissions.
Nuclear Is Japan’s Only Choice For Energy Independence | OilPrice.com
Nuclear Is Japan’s Only Choice For Energy Independence | OilPrice.com: Japan has long relied heavily on nuclear technology, limiting it to the use of supplying electricity, but wavering public opinion is presenting new political challenges for the country's government
Uranium Market Revival: Nuclear Power as a Renewable Energy Source
Uranium Market Revival: Nuclear Power as a Renewable Energy Source
https://investingnews.com/innspired/nuclear-power-renewable-energy-uranium-market/
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
u.s. Judge Orders Pg&E To Respond To Wsj Claim It Knew Of Hazardous Electricity Lines - SFGate
u.s. Judge Orders Pg&E To Respond To Wsj Claim It Knew Of Hazardous Electricity Lines - SFGate: SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday ordered PG&E Co. to respond "paragraph by paragraph" to a Wall Street Journal article that alleges the utility knew for years that parts of its aging transmission lines could fail and spark fires, but failed to fix them. U.S. District Judge William Alsup is overseeing PG&E's probation in a criminal pipeline safety case and as part of that supervision has issued orders related to fire risk from PG&E's electricity system. Alsup directed PG&E to file "a fresh, forthright statement owning up to the true extent of the Wall Street Journal report" by July 31. The response can be up to 40 pages long. The news article was published Wednesday. PG&E spokesman James Noonan said, "We are aware of the court's order and are currently reviewing it." Noonan added, "PG&E's most important responsibility is the safety of our customers and the communities we serve." Alsup also ordered PG&E to state in a separate 10-page response why it distributed almost $5 billion in dividends to shareholders before seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, at a time when it allegedly knew of its backlog of hazardous
Editorial: AB1054 will change the way California deals with wildfires, so the Legislature needs to get it right - SFChronicle.com
Editorial: AB1054 will change the way California deals with wildfires, so the Legislature needs to get it right - SFChronicle.com: AB1054 will dramatically change the way California deals with wildfires created by utilities. Instead of rushing the bill to Gov. Newsom’s desk, Sacramento needs to get it right.
Judge Demands PG&E Respond to Wall Street Journal Report That the Company Knew Its Lines Were Faulty
Judge Demands PG&E Respond to Wall Street Journal Report That the Company Knew Its Lines Were Faulty
https://time.com/5624105/pge-judge-wsj-report/
International Conference on Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Systems - Water Reactors
Click her
| |||||
Register now and save $100
| |||||
Join
colleagues from around the world next month at the 19th International
Conference on Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power
Systems - Water Reactor. The meeting takes place August 18-22 at the
Seaport Boston Hotel.
Register online by July 23 to save $100 with early bird rates. ANS members save up to an additional $200. Not a member? Join today. Discounted hotel rates also are available through July 23.
This
international meeting provides a unique forum for exchanging ideas and
problem-solving remedies in water-cooled nuclear power plants of today
and of the future. Topics covered include:
| |||||
|
Army Corps Readying RFP for Fort Belvoir Reactor Decommissioning - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Army Corps Readying RFP for Fort Belvoir Reactor Decommissioning - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Why Do We Need Supercomputers and Who Is Using Them? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
Why Do We Need Supercomputers and Who Is Using Them? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is home to several supercomputers, including Sierra, the world's second fastest. We stopped by to find out how these supercharged computers handle everything from virtual nuclear weapons tests to weather modeling.
Secretary Perry: Trump critics don't understand how much he's done for the environment | Fox News
Secretary Perry: Trump critics don't understand how much he's done for the environment | Fox News: President Trump is getting a raw deal from critics who claim he isn't concerned with respecting the environment, according to Energy Secretary Rick Perry.
How New York City Is Turning Its Thousands of Roofs Into Power Providers
How New York City Is Turning Its Thousands of Roofs Into Power Providers
Manhattan now has the country’s biggest array of solar panels on an apartment complex. The Bronx could soon have a bigger one.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/10/nyregion/nyc-solar-power.html?rref=collection/timestopic/Electric%20Light%20and%20Power&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_un&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-07-10%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21806%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
Global Renewable Energy Investment Falls In Wake Of Chinese Policy Shift
Global Renewable Energy Investment Falls In Wake Of Chinese Policy Shift: A strategy shift by Beijing led to a 39% drop in green energy investments in the first half of the year in China, but it's still the world’s biggest market for renewable energy.
ANS Nuclear Policy Wire July 10, 2019
 |
||
July 10, 2019
|
||
|
PV tops Wind – an analysis of the German renewable energy expansion in the first five months of 2019 | The Energy Collective Daily
PV tops Wind – an analysis of the German renewable energy expansion in the first five months of 2019 | The Energy Collective Daily |
|
- PV tops Wind – an analysis of the German renewable energy expansion in the first five months of 2019
- Commentary: Three reasons why the IEA report on hydrogen is a game-changer | Energy Central
- ADVANCED FUEL PRODUCTION: Ethanol Rebounds in U.S. After Decline
- 1mw solar garden project central Illinois
- The aftermath of the PES refinery fire | Ursa Space Systems | Intelligence for Decision Advantage
- Two Big U.K. Utilities Pledge to Adopt All-Electric Fleets
- Congress Moves Ahead with Legislation to Promote Development of Advanced Nuclear Reactors
UK failing its own climate ambition, report says - World Nuclear News
UK failing its own climate ambition, report says - World Nuclear News: The UK government must show it is serious about its legal obligations to tackle and prepare for climate change, the independent Committee on Climate Change said today as it published its Reducing UK emissions - 2019 Progress Report to Parliament.
US research reactor goes digital in licensing 'first' - World Nuclear News
US research reactor goes digital in licensing 'first' - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has licensed the first entirely digital nuclear reactor instrumentation and control system in the USA, at a university-based research reactor originally built in 1962. The NRC licence also for the first time covers parts certified under standards laid down by a non-US regulatory body.
Russian floating nuclear plant prepares for towing into Arctic seas | CBC News
Russian floating nuclear plant prepares for towing into Arctic seas | CBC News: Russia’s controversial nuclear barge is ready to travel through the Arctic seas — and observers across the globe are watching.
Hyundai Heavy Industries’ HiMSEN Engine Enters Indian Nuclear Power Plant Market - 비즈니스코리아 - BusinessKorea
Hyundai Heavy Industries’ HiMSEN Engine Enters Indian Nuclear Power Plant Market - 비즈니스코리아 - BusinessKorea: The Hi-Touch Marine and Stationary Engine (HiMSEN Engine) developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered the Indian nuclear power plant market.Hyundai Heavy Industries said on July 9 that it has recently signed an agreement with India's privately-owned power company Powerica to supply an emer
The former deputy director of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant says the HBO series got its villain right, but its hero wrong - StamfordAdvocate
The former deputy director of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant says the HBO series got its villain right, but its hero wrong - StamfordAdvocate: Liam Daniel/HBO
The HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" closely mirrors the real-life events of the tragic 1986 nuclear disaster , according to Alexander Kovalenko, the former deputy director of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Kovalenko was called to Chernobyl in July 1986 to minimize the risk of radioactive contamination following the accident.
He worked closely and shared a room with the HBO show's protagonist, scientific investigator Valery Legasov.
Kovalenko said Legasov wasn't a key figure in the actual cleanup.
Kovalenko also said the show's villain, deputy chief engineer Anatoly Dyatlov, was "an arrogant narcissist" who was responsible for the accident.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more.
The HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" took a few artistic liberties with its portrayal of the. ..
The HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" closely mirrors the real-life events of the tragic 1986 nuclear disaster , according to Alexander Kovalenko, the former deputy director of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Kovalenko was called to Chernobyl in July 1986 to minimize the risk of radioactive contamination following the accident.
He worked closely and shared a room with the HBO show's protagonist, scientific investigator Valery Legasov.
Kovalenko said Legasov wasn't a key figure in the actual cleanup.
Kovalenko also said the show's villain, deputy chief engineer Anatoly Dyatlov, was "an arrogant narcissist" who was responsible for the accident.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more.
The HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" took a few artistic liberties with its portrayal of the. ..
How a 3D-Printed Sub Could Revolutionize Nuclear Energy
How a 3D-Printed Sub Could Revolutionize Nuclear Energy: Innovation drives the nuclear industry. 3D-printing—like we saw with Oak Ridge and the Navy—and advanced manufacturing can revolutionize how we use carbon-free nuclear energy to power our way of life.
Why We Should Listen to Bill Gates on Nuclear Energy
Why We Should Listen to Bill Gates on Nuclear Energy: Bill Gates sees the potential of nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. And he’s not alone—other entrepreneurs and business leaders are embracing nuclear energy as a critical clean energy technology.
Nuclear energy is part of a much broader picture and conversation.
Nuclear energy is part of a much broader picture and conversation.
Iran refuses to end breach of nuclear deal until it gets 'full rights' | World news | The Guardian
Iran refuses to end breach of nuclear deal until it gets 'full rights' | World news | The Guardian: French envoy visits Tehran as Rouhani warns UK tanker seizure will have repercussions
The Russian Orthodox Church May Stop Blessing Nuclear Weapons
The Russian Orthodox Church May Stop Blessing Nuclear Weapons: Clergy within the Russian Orthodox Church want to end the practice of blessing Russia's nuclear weapons, but others are happy to frame nukes as holy.
Nuclear safety costs in Japan surge to staggering heights - Nikkei Asian Review
Nuclear safety costs in Japan surge to staggering heights - Nikkei Asian Review: TOKYO -- Japan's nuclear plant operators face ballooning costs for meeting safety requirements imposed six years ago, potentially throwing a wrench in
Congress Passes an Ambitious Plan for Nuclear Energy R&D | Neutron Bytes
Congress Passes an Ambitious Plan for Nuclear Energy R&D | Neutron Bytes: Congress passed and the president has signed into law in late September the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017. Also, this month it passed the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Moderniz…
Earthquakes rattle Yucca Mountain debate | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Earthquakes rattle Yucca Mountain debate | Las Vegas Review-Journal: Two earthquakes in California are being used by supporters and opponents of the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository to bolster arguments about the project.
India Still Negotiating U.S. Nuclear Reactors Deal | OilPrice.com
India Still Negotiating U.S. Nuclear Reactors Deal | OilPrice.com: India continues to hold technical and commercial discussions with Westinghouse for arriving at a project proposal for nuclear reactors in the state of Andhra Pradesh
Discussion begins on nuclear waste storage in Andrews County - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Discussion begins on nuclear waste storage in Andrews County - Midland Reporter-Telegram: Opponents of a proposal to store nuclear waste in Andrews County will speak before a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission panel at a hearing Wednesday.
EDF Is Preparing Its Nuclear Reactors for Climate Change - Bloomberg
EDF Is Preparing Its Nuclear Reactors for Climate Change - Bloomberg: Electricite de France SA is preparing its nuclear power facilities to operate in more severe heatwaves in the coming decades as a changing climate may interfere with key electrical equipment.
Poland may need $30 bln from foreign investors to build nuclear plant - Reuters
Poland may need $30 bln from foreign investors to build nuclear plant - Reuters: Poland will probably need around $30 billion by 2040 from foreign investors to build its first nuclear power station, Energy Minister Krzysztof Tchorzewski said on Wednesday.
Sunken Soviet nuclear sub leaking radiation into sea, researchers find - Business Insider
Sunken Soviet nuclear sub leaking radiation into sea, researchers find - Business Insider: Forty-two Russian sailors died when the nuclear sub Komsomolets sank 30 years ago. Researchers just detected elevated radiation levels near the wreck.
Iran news: IAEA nuclear agency meets on US request over Iranian breaches of nuke deal today but Russia likely to block UN action - CBS News
Iran news: IAEA nuclear agency meets on US request over Iranian breaches of nuke deal today but Russia likely to block UN action - CBS News: Trump admin. called a special session of atomic agency over Iran's nuclear deal breaches, but Iran and Russia say it's the U.S. that broke its promise
New DOE Nuclear Energy Chief to be Sworn In - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
New DOE Nuclear Energy Chief to be Sworn In - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Dangerous nuclear materials may have shipped to Nevada mistakenly | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Dangerous nuclear materials may have shipped to Nevada mistakenly | Las Vegas Review-Journal: The U.S. Department of Energy may have mistakenly shipped “reactive” nuclear material that was incorrectly labeled into Nevada.
Newsom’s utility wildfire plan speeds through California legislature - SFChronicle.com
Newsom’s utility wildfire plan speeds through California legislature - SFChronicle.com: Despite its complexity and long-term consequences, a major wildfire bill is racing through California’s legislature and could become law by week’s end.
Judge Orders PG&E to Respond to Newspaper Report About Power Lines Sparking Wildfires | The Recorder
Judge Orders PG&E to Respond to Newspaper Report About Power Lines Sparking Wildfires | The Recorder: U.S. District Judge William Alsup who is overseeing the aftermath of PG&E Corp.’s 2016 safety-related felony conviction on Wednesday ordered the company to respond paragraph-by-paragraph to a Wall Street Journal report claiming that the utility company knew that parts of its transmission system were a potential wildfire hazard.
PG&E Judge Demands Response to WSJ Report on Faulty Power Lines - Bloomberg
PG&E Judge Demands Response to WSJ Report on Faulty Power Lines - Bloomberg: PG&E Corp. was ordered by a federal judge overseeing its probation to respond to a Wall Street Journal story claiming the utility knew its power lines could cause wildfires and failed to perform upgrades.
PG&E Judge Demands Response to WSJ Report on Faulty Lines
PG&E Judge Demands Response to WSJ Report on Faulty Lines: (Bloomberg) -- PG&E Corp. was ordered by a federal judge overseeing its probation to respond to a Wall Street Journal story claiming the utility knew its power lines could cause wildfires and failed to perform upgrades.PG&E “must provide a fresh, forthright statement owning up to the true extent” of
Federal judge orders PG&E to answer to report of shoddy maintenance - SFChronicle.com
Federal judge orders PG&E to answer to report of shoddy maintenance - SFChronicle.com: The utility must respond paragraph by paragraph to charges that it neglected maintenance of its system.
Judge Orders PG&E to Respond to Newspaper Report About Power Lines Sparking Wildfires | The Recorder
Judge Orders PG&E to Respond to Newspaper Report About Power Lines Sparking Wildfires | The Recorder: Judge Orders PG&E to Respond to Newspaper Report About Power Lines Sparking Wildfires
U.S. District Judge William Alsup, who is overseeing the aftermath of PG&E Corp.’s 2016 safety-related felony conviction, on Wednesday ordered the company to respond "paragraph-by-paragraph" to a Wall Street Journal report claiming that the utility company knew that parts of its transmission system were a potential wildfire hazard.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup, who is overseeing the aftermath of PG&E Corp.’s 2016 safety-related felony conviction, on Wednesday ordered the company to respond "paragraph-by-paragraph" to a Wall Street Journal report claiming that the utility company knew that parts of its transmission system were a potential wildfire hazard.
Public weighs in on proposed PG&E rate hikes - Story | KTVU
Public weighs in on proposed PG&E rate hikes - Story | KTVU: California regulators heard from members of the public Tuesday on whether to approve a proposed Pacific Gas & Electric rate hike.
PG&E Fights To Keep Ch. 11 Discovery From Regulators - Law360
PG&E Fights To Keep Ch. 11 Discovery From Regulators - Law360: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. urged a California federal judge on Tuesday to issue a protective order limiting the use of evidence produced in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but drew objections from state regulators who argued the overly broad proposal would hamstring regulators and whistleblowers.
PG&E inspecting power lines by helicopter – Times-Herald
PG&E inspecting power lines by helicopter – Times-Herald: PG&E has started inspecting power lines in Solano and Napa counties, using helicopters equipped with light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology, company officials announced. The inspections…
PG&E power, gas bills could go up if CPUC approves hike | abc7news.com
PG&E power, gas bills could go up if CPUC approves hike | abc7news.com: The public had an opportunity to weigh in on PG&E's latest request for more money. Yes, expect your power and gas bill to go up, if the CPUC approves the hike.
California’s Fire ‘Bailout’ for PG&E, Edison Clears Hurdle - Bloomberg
California’s Fire ‘Bailout’ for PG&E, Edison Clears Hurdle - Bloomberg: Utility giants PG&E Corp. and Edison International are one step closer to getting California’s help in covering the costs of increasingly catastrophic wildfires that their equipment keeps igniting.
GE Hitachi to help decommission Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station - Electric Light & Power
GE Hitachi to help decommission Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station - Electric Light & Power: GEH will dismantle, segment and pack reactor internals and the reactor pressure vessel of the boiling water reactor that was shut down in September 2018.
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy wins Oyster Creek contract - World Nuclear News
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy wins Oyster Creek contract - World Nuclear News: GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has been awarded a contract by Comprehensive Decommissioning International to decommission reactor internals and the reactor pressure vessel at the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in New Jersey, USA. CDI is a joint venture company of Holtec and SNC-Lavalin.
New Nuclear Reactors Won’t Solve Waste Dilemma, Former NRC Chair Says - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
New Nuclear Reactors Won’t Solve Waste Dilemma, Former NRC Chair Says - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
NRC's hearing for Andrews waste storage
NRC's hearing for Andrews waste storage: A company called Waste Control Specialists wants to build a high-level nuclear waste facility near Andrews.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be in Midland on Wednesday, June 10th to discuss the license needed to move the high-level waste from the east coast to Andrews.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be in Midland on Wednesday, June 10th to discuss the license needed to move the high-level waste from the east coast to Andrews.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission releases security inspection report - Daily Energy Insider
Nuclear Regulatory Commission releases security inspection report - Daily Energy Insider: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released an unclassified version of its annual report to Congress this week.© Shutterstock The report details the NRC’s security inspection program from the previous year. It provides information regarding ... Read More »
PG&E Releases Update on Wildfire Safety Inspection Program | Transmission & Distribution World
PG&E Releases Update on Wildfire Safety Inspection Program | Transmission & Distribution World: Utility addresses and repairs conditions posing immediate safety risks
California Regulatory Advocate Urges PG&E Post-Bankruptcy Oversight | 2019-07-08 | Natural Gas Intelligence
California Regulatory Advocate Urges PG&E Post-Bankruptcy Oversight | 2019-07-08 | Natural Gas Intelligence: SoCal Bdr. Opal NOVA
Henry Col. Gas Chicago
Price Tables: Daily | Weekly | Bidweek
1Q2019 Earnings Calls List & Coverage
NGI's NatGas Prices - Biggest Movers
Daily
Kern Delivery
↑
+0.495
Weekly
Alliance (APC) - ATP
↑
+0.555
Bidweek
SoCal Border - Ehrenberg
↑
+0.735
Shale
Green River Basin
↑
+0.390
Subscriber Content
Cash Market Prices
Previous 5 Day Table
Mexico Gas Prices (Supply+Transport)
*NEW* NGI's Daily LNG Tracker
CME Natural Gas Futures
NRC Power Reactor Status Report
EIA Storage Report
U.S. Unconventional Basin Rig Count
US Rig Count Summary
Canadian Rig Count Summary
CFTC Commitments of Traders Report
NGI Marketer Rankings
Pdf PDF Current Issue
Premium Content
Daily Price Data Feed
Daily Historical Data
Greybar
NGP, Former RSP Permian Execs Ready Launch of Blank Check Energy Company
Robust Production, Injections to Keep a Lid on NatGas Prices; Henry Hub to Average $2.50 to Year's End, Says EIA
Riviera Resources Boosts 2Q Guidance on Strong Oklahoma, North Louisiana Output
Weld County, Epicenter (and Supporter) of DJ Basin E&P, Creating Energy Department
Mont
Henry Col. Gas Chicago
Price Tables: Daily | Weekly | Bidweek
1Q2019 Earnings Calls List & Coverage
NGI's NatGas Prices - Biggest Movers
Daily
Kern Delivery
↑
+0.495
Weekly
Alliance (APC) - ATP
↑
+0.555
Bidweek
SoCal Border - Ehrenberg
↑
+0.735
Shale
Green River Basin
↑
+0.390
Subscriber Content
Cash Market Prices
Previous 5 Day Table
Mexico Gas Prices (Supply+Transport)
*NEW* NGI's Daily LNG Tracker
CME Natural Gas Futures
NRC Power Reactor Status Report
EIA Storage Report
U.S. Unconventional Basin Rig Count
US Rig Count Summary
Canadian Rig Count Summary
CFTC Commitments of Traders Report
NGI Marketer Rankings
Pdf PDF Current Issue
Premium Content
Daily Price Data Feed
Daily Historical Data
Greybar
NGP, Former RSP Permian Execs Ready Launch of Blank Check Energy Company
Robust Production, Injections to Keep a Lid on NatGas Prices; Henry Hub to Average $2.50 to Year's End, Says EIA
Riviera Resources Boosts 2Q Guidance on Strong Oklahoma, North Louisiana Output
Weld County, Epicenter (and Supporter) of DJ Basin E&P, Creating Energy Department
Mont
PG&E Knew for Years Its Lines Could Spark Wildfires, and Didn’t Fix Them
PG&E Knew for Years Its Lines Could Spark Wildfires, and Didn’t Fix Them
Documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal show that the utility has long been aware that parts of its 18,500-mile transmission system were dangerously outdated
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pg-e-knew-for-years-its-lines-could-spark-wildfires-and-didnt-fix-them-11562768885
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
A Grim Assessment of U.S.-Iran Tensions – LobeLog
A Grim Assessment of U.S.-Iran Tensions – LobeLog: by Mitchell Plitnick Speaking to an adoring audience at the annual summit of the far-right Christians United for Israel (CUFI), Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured the audience that the Trump ad…
‘Psychological fear’: MIT scientists of Chinese origin protest toxic US climate
‘Psychological fear’: MIT scientists of Chinese origin protest toxic US climate: Researchers describe how a government crackdown on foreign influence is affecting them following a statement of support from their university.
FERC now expects big drop for US fossil fuels, nuclear power over next 3 yrs, major growth for renewables
FERC now expects big drop for US fossil fuels, nuclear power over next 3 yrs, major growth for renewables: July 8 (Renewables Now) - According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), within th
State official: Consent-based nuclear waste storage bill may be changed to include Yucca Mountain - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper
State official: Consent-based nuclear waste storage bill may be changed to include Yucca Mountain - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper: Federal legislation creating a consent-based process for bringing nuclear waste repositories online in the United States may be amended to include the restrictions for the proposed Yucca Mountain repository, according to Bob Halstead, executive director of the state’s Agency for Nuclear Projects. He said U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, was working on an amendment to ...
Public Safety Power Shutoffs | The Energy Collective Daily
Public Safety Power Shutoffs | The Energy Collective Daily |
|
- Public Safety Power Shutoffs
- Climate Change and Why Nuclear Power Can't Fix it
- ‘We won’: Environmental activists claim victory after Detroit incinerator closes
- Massachusetts mayor says access to cheap gas not worth the cost to climate
- The U.S. Is Overflowing With Natural Gas. Not Everyone Can Get It.
- Climate Politics/Capitol Light (14)
Romania’s only nuclear plant undergoes works | Article | KHL
Romania’s only nuclear plant undergoes works | Article | KHL: Cernavodă nuclear power plant partially decommissioned as two new reactors are agreed
Iran Moves Closer To Having Weapons-Grade Levels Of Uranium : NPR
Iran Moves Closer To Having Weapons-Grade Levels Of Uranium : NPR: NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ernest Moniz, an Obama administration energy secretary and now CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, about Iran's violation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran Has Surpassed the Uranium Enrichment Limit. Here's What That Means | Fortune
Iran Has Surpassed the Uranium Enrichment Limit. Here's What That Means | Fortune: Any threat of nuclear weapon development, however, is months away.
European Leaders Plan Meeting to Discuss Iran Nuclear Power | Time
European Leaders Plan Meeting to Discuss Iran Nuclear Power | Time: European parties to a nuclear deal with Iran say they have 'deep concern' that Iran is not meeting commitments agreed upon in the 2015 deal.
Czech state to back new nuclear units - World Nuclear News
Czech state to back new nuclear units - World Nuclear News: The Czech government has given preliminary approval for Elektrárna Dukovany II - a subsidiary of utility ČEZ - to build at least one new nuclear power unit. The decision was announced in a government resolution published yesterday by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Why Closing Ohio's Nuke Plants Will End Up Killing More Ohioans
Why Closing Ohio's Nuke Plants Will End Up Killing More Ohioans: Debate continues to rage in the Ohio Legislature over legislation that would help nuclear plants continue to produce low-carbon electricity, while also supporting renewables. But failure to enact Bill 6 would also lead to more deaths as coal and gas would be replacing the nuclear power.
EM Update July 9, 2019
Power Uprates Market by 2025 – Market Reports
Power Uprates Market by 2025 – Market Reports: Global Power Uprates Market : Snapshot With escalating population across the world and rapid urbaniz
A Recap of the Supreme Court’s 2019 Summer Slate | Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law - JDSupra
A Recap of the Supreme Court’s 2019 Summer Slate | Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law - JDSupra: As usual, the last month of the Supreme Court’s term generated significant rulings on all manner of cases, possibly presaging the new directions the Court will be taking in...
Using Building Materials to Monitor For High Enriched Uranium | NC State News
Using Building Materials to Monitor For High Enriched Uranium | NC State News: A new paper details how small samples of ubiquitous building materials, such as tile or brick, can be used to test whether a facility has ever stored high enriched uranium, which can be used to create nuclear weapons.
NRC looks into inspectors overseeing plant cybersecurity | Federal News Network
NRC looks into inspectors overseeing plant cybersecurity | Federal News Network: NRC’s IG took a look at inspectors overseeing cybersecurity at generating plants. Assistant IG for audit, Brett Baker, joined Federal Drive with the results.
NRC to host webinar, public meeting about TMI Unit 1 decommissioning plan | Local Business | lancasteronline.com
NRC to host webinar, public meeting about TMI Unit 1 decommissioning plan | Local Business | lancasteronline.com: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting opportunities for the public to learn about the proposed decommissioning plan for Three Mile Island’s Unit 1 and to express their opinions about it.
NRC Considers Canceling Spent Fuel Storage Security Rulemaking - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
NRC Considers Canceling Spent Fuel Storage Security Rulemaking - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
California’s Fire ‘Bailout’ for PG&E, Edison Clears Hurdle (1)
California’s Fire ‘Bailout’ for PG&E, Edison Clears Hurdle (1): Utility giants PG&E Corp. and Edison International are one step closer to getting California’s help in covering the costs of increasingly catastrophic wildfires that their equipment keeps igniting.
California’s big PG&E wildfire bill: What you need to know - SFChronicle.com
California’s big PG&E wildfire bill: What you need to know - SFChronicle.com: A huge wildfire bill backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting its first hearing Monday. Here’s what’s in the bill, and who would pay for it.
PG&E (NYSE:PCG) Investors Optimistic Following California Senate's Wildfire Measure | Benzinga
PG&E (NYSE:PCG) Investors Optimistic Following California Senate's Wildfire Measure | Benzinga: PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) shares were trading higher Tuesday after the California Senate passed a plan to address wildfire impacts ...
A San Francisco Bid to Buy PG&E Is Facing a Setback in Fire Bill
A San Francisco Bid to Buy PG&E Is Facing a Setback in Fire Bill: (Bloomberg) -- San Francisco’s bid to buy a piece of bankrupt PG&E Corp. is about to get a lot more complicated.Some last-minute changes to a bill making its way through California’s legislature would subject a takeover by the city to an extensive review by state utility regulators. While San Francisco
California Senate approves bill to protect utilities from wildfire costs
California Senate approves bill to protect utilities from wildfire costs
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3476563-california-senate-approves-bill-protect-utilities-wildfire-costs
How Fake News Could Lead to Real War - POLITICO Magazine
How Fake News Could Lead to Real War - POLITICO Magazine: We think of false information as a domestic problem. It’s much more dangerous than that.
It’s the End of the World as They Know It – Mother Jones
It’s the End of the World as They Know It – Mother Jones: The distinct burden of being a climate scientist
Mining and Electric Vehicles: Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt | naked capitalism
Mining and Electric Vehicles: Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt | naked capitalism: Electric vehicle production at scale requires materials we don't have enough of.
Czech state to back new nuclear units - World Nuclear News
Czech state to back new nuclear units - World Nuclear News: The Czech government has given preliminary approval for Elektrárna Dukovany II - a subsidiary of utility ČEZ - to build at least one new nuclear power unit. The decision was announced in a government resolution published yesterday by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Minnesota utilities weigh energy storage as substitute for peaker plants
Minnesota utilities weigh energy storage as substitute for peaker plants
https://energynews.us/2019/07/09/midwest/minnesota-utilities-weigh-energy-storage-as-substitute-for-peaker-plants/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-07-09%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21784%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
The new kid on the block: CCAs face credit, other challenges to lead California's renewable energy growth
The new kid on the block: CCAs face credit, other challenges to lead California's renewable energy growth
Community Choice Aggregators say they will use resource diversity, distributed energy resources and load management to lead California beyond its 2030 renewables goals.https://www.utilitydive.com/news/the-new-kid-on-the-block-ccas-face-credit-other-challenges-to-lead-califo/556975/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-07-09%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21784%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
Wisconsin PSC declines to consider climate impacts of proposed 500 MW gas plant
Wisconsin PSC declines to consider climate impacts of proposed 500 MW gas plant
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/wisconsin-psc-declines-to-consider-climate-impacts-of-proposed-500-mw-gas-p/558347/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-07-09%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21784%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
US renewable energy transition to move faster than anticipated by 2022: FERC report
US renewable energy transition to move faster than anticipated by 2022: FERC report
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/us-renewable-energy-transition-to-move-faster-than-anticipated-by-2022-fer/558357/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-07-09%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21784%5D&utm_term=Utility%20DiveCalifornia Senate passes $21B wildfire fund legislation, as Newsom pushes for final vote Friday
California Senate passes $21B wildfire fund legislation, as Newsom pushes for final vote Friday
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/california-senate-passes-21b-wildfire-fund-legislation-as-newsom-pushes-f/558361/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-07-09%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:21784%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
Wildfire-Related Utilities Fund Bill Speeds Through California Senate
Wildfire-Related Utilities Fund Bill Speeds Through California Senate
https://www.courthousenews.com/wildfire-related-utilities-fund-bill-speeds-through-calif-senate/
Monday, July 8, 2019
France asks for independent audit of EDF's Flamanville nuclear plant - Reuters
France asks for independent audit of EDF's Flamanville nuclear plant - Reuters: The French government has requested an independent audit of EDF's Flamanville nuclear plant, which faces new cost overruns and delays of up to three years after a regulator ordered repairs last month.
Once the world’s fastest, ORNL to decommission Titan supercomputer | WATE
Once the world’s fastest, ORNL to decommission Titan supercomputer | WATE: The Titan supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory will be decommissioned August 1. The supercomputer ranked as one of the world’s top 10 fastest supercomputers and topped the list when it debuted in 2012. It has served hundreds of research teams around the world, working on many of today’s scientific challenges. ORNL says the supercomputer […]
NASA will look for life in space with a nuclear-powered drone | TheHill
NASA will look for life in space with a nuclear-powered drone | TheHill: Dragonfly’s primary mission will be to search for signs of life where scientists believe water and prebiotic materials existed in the distant past.
Ohio Lawmakers Miss Deadline to Save Two Nuclear Plants, Vow to Keep Trying - WSJ
Ohio Lawmakers Miss Deadline to Save Two Nuclear Plants, Vow to Keep Trying - WSJ: FirstEnergy Solutions, the Ohio utility operating under federal bankruptcy protection, said it was optimistic state lawmakers would authorize aid to keep the state’s two nuclear plants running.
Wanting to ease utility wildfire costs, Newsom faces biggest test yet with lawmakers - Los Angeles Times
Wanting to ease utility wildfire costs, Newsom faces biggest test yet with lawmakers - Los Angeles Times: The deadline to pass California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create a wildfire fund with $10.5 billion from ratepayers is set to expire this week.
Connecticut issues draft RFP for 2 GW offshore wind | Utility Dive
Connecticut issues draft RFP for 2 GW offshore wind | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Pilgrim Plant Decommissioning Trust Can Cover Other Work, NRC Staff Finds - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Pilgrim Plant Decommissioning Trust Can Cover Other Work, NRC Staff Finds - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
CNL to refuel Slowpoke reactor - World Nuclear News
CNL to refuel Slowpoke reactor - World Nuclear News: The Canadian government of Canada has awarded Canadian Nuclear Laboratories a CAD8.5 million (USD6.5 million) contract to refuel the Royal Military College of Canada's Slowpoke-2 research reactor. The three-year project will enable the reactor to operate for another 30 years.
First Barakah operators receive regulatory certification - World Nuclear News
First Barakah operators receive regulatory certification - World Nuclear News: The United Arab Emirates' Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation has officially certified Nawah Energy's first group of operators for the Barakah nuclear power plant. Certification of operators is a key requirement for the issue of the plant's operating licence.
Viewpoint: Building a belief in nuclear, financially and emotionally - World Nuclear News
Viewpoint: Building a belief in nuclear, financially and emotionally - World Nuclear News: There are two misleading narratives about nuclear energy: one, that it is the sole answer to tomorrow’s energy and climate challenges; the other, that it could - and perhaps even should - disappear entirely. The truth is of course somewhere between the two - but what's certain is that nuclear, like every sector of the energy industry, must earn its place in the energy mix of the future, writes Rob Whittleston, VP of Insight at the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory.
Will the fossil era end with a bang or whimper? | The Energy Collective Daily
Renewable energy will far outpace fossil fuels, nuclear generation in next three years, FERC suggests
Renewable energy will far outpace fossil fuels, nuclear generation in next three years, FERC suggests: The SUN DAY Campaign has reviewed the latest data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and finds that the agency has dramatically
Viewpoint: Building a belief in nuclear, financially and emotionally - World Nuclear News
Viewpoint: Building a belief in nuclear, financially and emotionally - World Nuclear News: There are two misleading narratives about nuclear energy: one, that it is the sole answer to tomorrow’s energy and climate challenges; the other, that it could - and perhaps even should - disappear entirely. The truth is of course somewhere between the two - but what's certain is that nuclear, like every sector of the energy industry, must earn its place in the energy mix of the future, writes Rob Whittleston, VP of Insight at the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory.
First all-digital nuclear reactor system in the U.S. installed at Purdue University - Purdue University News
First all-digital nuclear reactor system in the U.S. installed at Purdue University - Purdue University News: Nuclear power plants generate 20% of the nation’s electricity and are the largest clean energy source in the U.S. But to further offset climate change, the nuclear energy sector needs to extend the lifetime of existing facilities as well as build new ones.
Here’s what a US-Iran war would look like: “a nasty, brutal fight” - Vox
Here’s what a US-Iran war would look like: “a nasty, brutal fight” - Vox: Trump has threatened military action on Iran, leading some to fear war. Here’s what that Washington-Tehran fight looks like.
Why It Matters That Iran Is Busting Its Nuclear Caps - The Washington Post
Why It Matters That Iran Is Busting Its Nuclear Caps - The Washington Post: A little over a year after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from a landmark nuclear agreement with Iran, Tehran’s government responded by breaking a key covenant restricting its stockpile of nuclear material. International inspectors confirmed that the country has accumulated more than the 300 kilograms of low-grade uranium permitted under the 2015 accord. Although the initial violation was limited and can easily be reversed, Iran said on July 7 that it will restart other, more serious a
A Nuclear Global Zero is Not Yet Possible - Charged Affairs
A Nuclear Global Zero is Not Yet Possible - Charged Affairs: Verified reduction and rigorous export controls are the only ways to concurrently keep nuclear weapons from proliferating, while reducing the global number of states with warheads and weapons down to a more manageable level.
Czech government approves framework plan for new nuclear plant - Reuters
Czech government approves framework plan for new nuclear plant - Reuters: The Czech government has given preliminary approval for a plan by a subsidiary of electricity producer CEZ to build a nuclear power station with the government providing guarantees to help it secure cheaper financing.
Renewables Catching Nuclear Power In Global Energy Race
Renewables Catching Nuclear Power In Global Energy Race: Renewable power continued its blistering growth in 2018, and is on pace to surpass nuclear power this year or next year.
California’s big PG&E wildfire bill: What you need to know - SFChronicle.com
California’s big PG&E wildfire bill: What you need to know - SFChronicle.com: A huge wildfire bill backed by Gov. Newsom is getting its first hearing Monday. Here’s what’s in the bill, and who would pay for it
PG&E, Edison May Not Get California Help on Fires by July 12
PG&E, Edison May Not Get California Help on Fires by July 12: California's biggest utilities -- PG&E Corp., Edison International and Sempra Energy -- may not get the help they need to deal with multi-billion
PG&E Releases Update on Wildfire Safety Inspection Program
PG&E Releases Update on Wildfire Safety Inspection Program: Utility addresses and repairs conditions posing immediate safety risks
California Regulatory Advocate Urges PG&E Post-Bankruptcy Oversight
California Regulatory Advocate Urges PG&E Post-Bankruptcy Oversight
https://www.naturalgasintel.com/articles/118884-california-regulatory-advocate-urges-pge-post-bankruptcy-oversight
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Public dread of nuclear power limits its use - College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
Public dread of nuclear power limits its use - College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University: Nuclear power has been a part of the American energy portfolio since the 1950s, but for a number of reasons, the general public has long felt a significant dread about it.
This Environmentalist Says Only Nuclear Power Can Save Us Now – Reason.com
This Environmentalist Says Only Nuclear Power Can Save Us Now – Reason.com: Michael Shellenberger believes the Green New Deal’s focus on wind and solar is a waste of time and money.
Germany Is Wrong About Nuclear Power - BNN Bloomberg
Germany Is Wrong About Nuclear Power - BNN Bloomberg: Volkswagen's boss is right to criticize his country's decision to privilege coal over atomic power. Berlin is a long way from hitting its climate targets.
The Secret To Avoiding Another Nuclear Disaster | Zero Hedge
The Secret To Avoiding Another Nuclear Disaster | Zero Hedge: Three Mile Island, Fukushima, Chernobyl. While nuclear accidents are extremely rare, they loom large in the public conscience, making nuclear energy a hard sell for many constituents, despite its numerous benefits.
Ingredients for Atomic Bombs Made in South Carolina | South Carolina News | US News
Ingredients for Atomic Bombs Made in South Carolina | South Carolina News | US News: NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — As patriotic music played in the background, about 200 people listened to federal employees explain last week why the government wants to produce major nuclear weapons components at the Savannah River Site just down the road from this city on the Georgia border.
Why SC is likely stuck with a stockpile of the nation's most dangerous nuclear materials | News | postandcourier.com
Why SC is likely stuck with a stockpile of the nation's most dangerous nuclear materials | News | postandcourier.com: South Carolina could be stuck with a massive stockpile of the nation’s most dangerous nuclear material for decades, despite a federal mandate and years of promises that the state wouldn’t
Poland and the US Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation - What Can We Expect? - Lexology
Poland and the US Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation - What Can We Expect? - Lexology: Poland and the US signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strategic civil nuclear cooperation on June 12. The MoU emphasizes the desire to…
Editorial: Move plutonium out of South Carolina | Editorials | postandcourier.com
Editorial: Move plutonium out of South Carolina | Editorials | postandcourier.com: South Carolina shouldn’t suffer because the federal government hasn't kept its promise to move a vast stockpile of plutonium out of the state.
Media Falsely Portrays Iran's Nuclear Deal Breach as Dash to Bomb | Common Dreams Views
Media Falsely Portrays Iran's Nuclear Deal Breach as Dash to Bomb | Common Dreams Views: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—the U.N. nuclear watchdog tasked with vigorously monitoring Iran's nuclear program under the 2015 accord—confirmed this week that Iran exceeded the limit on its supply of low-enriched uranium (LEU). Unfortunately, with a few notable exceptions, reporting from many in the media on this development wasn't great. | By Ben Armbruster
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)