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MITEI’s 2019 Annual Research Conference highlights “energy at scale” and engagement as levers of decarbonization | MIT Energy Initiative
MITEI’s 2019 Annual Research Conference highlights “energy at scale” and engagement as levers of decarbonization | MIT Energy Initiative: The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) 2019 Annual Research Conference, held in November 2019, emphasized the dire urgency of the climate crisis; the importance of an intersectoral and collaborative approach to decarbonization; and the role of economics and policy in combatting global temperature rise. “We certainly have a fire lit under us, so to speak, in …
John Bolton Says North Korea 'Jiving' Trump, Thinks President is 'Desperate' For a Nuclear Weapons Deal
John Bolton Says North Korea 'Jiving' Trump, Thinks President is 'Desperate' For a Nuclear Weapons Deal: The former national security advisor said he does not think North Korea will ever voluntarily surrender its nuclear weapons, regardless of what Kim Jong Un tells Trump.
US Budget / Nuclear To Get $1.5 Billion, A 12.5% Increase Over 2019
US Budget / Nuclear To Get $1.5 Billion, A 12.5% Increase Over 2019
https://www.nucnet.org/news/nuclear-to-get-usd1-5-billion-a-12-5-increase-over-2019-12-5-2019
Startup of Finland's Olkiluoto nuclear unit delayed again - TVO - Energy & Oil - Reuters
Startup of Finland's Olkiluoto nuclear unit delayed again - TVO - Energy & Oil - Reuters: Commissioning of Finland's Olkiluoto nuclear plant's third unit, 10 years in the making, has been pushed back to March 2021 by its suppliers, the plant's operator TVO said on Thursday.
World’s First Floating Nuclear Energy Plant Goes Online in Russia – Rosatom - The Moscow Times
World’s First Floating Nuclear Energy Plant Goes Online in Russia – Rosatom - The Moscow Times: The plant, which environmentalists call the “Chernobyl on ice” and “nuclear Titanic,” will supply about 100,000 people with energy.
19,200 gallons of liquid from San Onofre being released into ocean in routine process – Orange County Register
19,200 gallons of liquid from San Onofre being released into ocean in routine process – Orange County Register: Southern California Edison says the process takes 4 to 6 hours; this is the first time Edison has given notice.
Netherlands’ NRG Begins New Molten Salt Technology Study :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Netherlands’ NRG Begins New Molten Salt Technology Study :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The Netherlands-based Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG) has begun a new study – part of its molten salt technology programme – that aims to simulate what happens when the molten salt cools down to below 150C.
Results of the study will contribute to the safety analysis of molten salt reactors. NRG said last year that the study will include the monitoring of pressure, dose and temperature and that five salts will be investigated, The salt samples will be provided by Czech research centre Řež.
A new experimental facility, called Saga, is designed to be used for testing a range of configurations (or: arrangements) for molten salt reactors.
Results of the study will contribute to the safety analysis of molten salt reactors. NRG said last year that the study will include the monitoring of pressure, dose and temperature and that five salts will be investigated, The salt samples will be provided by Czech research centre Řež.
A new experimental facility, called Saga, is designed to be used for testing a range of configurations (or: arrangements) for molten salt reactors.
'We need to keep some': Warren backtracks on nuclear power plants
'We need to keep some': Warren backtracks on nuclear power plants: Elizabeth Warren would keep existing nuclear plants online to combat climate change, she said at Thursday night's presidential primary debate, marking a shift in her position on an issue that has divided the Democratic field.
Feds Urged to Halt Weapon-Grade Uranium Exports for Isotope Production - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Feds Urged to Halt Weapon-Grade Uranium Exports for Isotope Production - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Bulgaria shortlists GE, others for nuclear plant contract
Bulgaria shortlists GE, others for nuclear plant contract: SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria has shortlisted General Electric and four other international companies as candidates for a contract to build a new nuclear power plant in the Balkan...
NRC proposes new rule for emergency preparedness for reactors - Daily Energy Insider
NRC proposes new rule for emergency preparedness for reactors - Daily Energy Insider: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposed a rule to apply new emergency preparedness requirements on small modular reactors (SMRs) and other new technologies, including non-light-water reactors.© Shutterstock NRC’s existing emergency preparedness program is focused solely ... Read More »
PG&E CEO promises 'shorter, fewer' shut-offs continuing for the next 5 years | Utility Dive
PG&E CEO promises 'shorter, fewer' shut-offs continuing for the next 5 years | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Saying what we will do, and doing what we say: Implementing a sustainable and resilient grid | The Energy Collective Daily
Saying what we will do, and doing what we say: Implementing a sustainable and resilient grid | The Energy Collective Daily |
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- Saying what we will do, and doing what we say: Implementing a sustainable and resilient grid
- Driving the Clean Energy Economy Forward in 2019—and into the Next Decade!
- Joe Biden Completely Out-Of-Touch With Oil, Gas Workers in His Home State and Beyond
- Top 6 Things to Keep in Mind When Reading MIT’s Clean Energy Study
- Year in Review: 2019 Was A Pivotal Year for American Oil and Natural Gas
- Polis’s (And China’s) Christmas Gift to Coloradans: Ozone Non-Attainment
- Plastic waste to hydrogen site progresses
- How much does it cost to optimize?
- Energy market review November 2019: climate and energy laws and the WEO 2019
- COP-25 Disappointment is Not Due to Lack of Aspirations for Future Ambition, but to Lack of Support for Global Carbon Markets
- Jane Fonda on the urgency of climate action: ‘This is it, folks. This is the time’
- Jurisdictions with Net Zero Plans or Aspirations Now Produce 40% of Global GDP
- America Has Record High Energy Security, Thanks to Shale Revolution
- Survey: 78% of Ohioans Support State’s Growing Oil, Natural Gas Industry
- Can autonomous vehicles help cities address their climate goals? Only if they start planning now
Licence decision for South Ukraine 3 expected next week - World Nuclear News
Licence decision for South Ukraine 3 expected next week - World Nuclear News: Ukraine has this week held public hearings on plans to extend by 15 years the operation of unit 3 of the South Ukraine nuclear power plant, which entered commercial operation in 1989. Another topic for discussion is the fact the unit's reactor core is fully loaded with Westinghouse fuel, and the country's nuclear regulator, SNRC, told participants in the hearings it expected to approve commercial operation using this fuel by the turn of the year.
USA, Japan need new nuclear, says US Commerce Secretary - World Nuclear News
USA, Japan need new nuclear, says US Commerce Secretary - World Nuclear News: Japan and the USA both need new nuclear generating capability to replace ageing and inefficient generating capacity and could work together to achieve this, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told a bilateral meeting yesterday. Japan would benefit greatly by having a fleet of new, inherently safe reactors, he said.
Year-end brings trio of reactor retirements - World Nuclear News
Year-end brings trio of reactor retirements - World Nuclear News: The Mühleberg nuclear power plant in Switzerland today ended generation after 47 years in operation. Meanwhile, Ringhals unit 2 in Sweden and Philippsburg unit 2 in Germany are preparing to shut down by the end of 2019.
Russia’s pioneering floating nuclear power plant begins delivering electricity to remote Arctic region — RT Business News
Russia’s pioneering floating nuclear power plant begins delivering electricity to remote Arctic region — RT Business News: Russia’s pioneering floating nuclear power plant begins delivering electricity to remote Arctic region
No to nuclear: Japan wants reactors phased out, post-Fukushima | Japan News | Al Jazeera
No to nuclear: Japan wants reactors phased out, post-Fukushima | Japan News | Al Jazeera: Japan is less reliant on atomic energy, but concerns are growing about its return to climate-damaging fossil fuels.
Floating nuclear plant produces electricity in remote Russian region
Floating nuclear plant produces electricity in remote Russian region: The Akademik Lomonosov has generated a lot of debate and discussion.
Switzerland switches off nuclear plant as it begins exit from atomic power - Reuters
Switzerland switches off nuclear plant as it begins exit from atomic power - Reuters: Switzerland's Muehleberg nuclear power station went off the grid on Friday after 47 years, marking the end of an era as the shutdown starts the country's exit from atomic power.
Russia’s First Floating Nuclear Power Plant Turns On, Set To Replace Coal
Russia’s First Floating Nuclear Power Plant Turns On, Set To Replace Coal: What can go wrong? Russia wants to export its small, floating nuclear power plants to developing countries.
Major Obstacle in PG&E-Newsom Talks Is Prospect of Takeover By Bloomberg
Major Obstacle in PG&E-Newsom Talks Is Prospect of Takeover By Bloomberg: Major Obstacle in PG&E-Newsom Talks Is Prospect of Takeover
PG&E Fire Victims Make it Official: No More Love For Elliott (1)
PG&E Fire Victims Make it Official: No More Love For Elliott (1): The committee representing wildfire victims in PG&E’s bankruptcy have made their divorce from Elliott Management and other noteholders official.
FEMA defends its request for $4 billion of PG&E’s $13.5 billion settlement with wildfire victims
FEMA defends its request for $4 billion of PG&E’s $13.5 billion settlement with wildfire victims: FEMA officials said the agency is required by law to ask PG&E to repay the federal disaster agency for its cleanup work after recent wildfires, spurring outrage from some wildfire survivors.
PG&E to judge: Equipment failures like hook linked to Camp Fire are rare - SFChronicle.com
PG&E to judge: Equipment failures like hook linked to Camp Fire are rare - SFChronicle.com: PG&E told a federal judge that only a dozen incidents of wear similar to that on the eroded hook linked to the start of the Camp Fire showed up in its records.
PG&E, SoCal Edison and SDG&E can't raise profit margins - Los Angeles Times
PG&E, SoCal Edison and SDG&E can't raise profit margins - Los Angeles Times: They and SDG&E argued that investors need larger returns to justify funding them, due to wildfire risks. The PUC disagreed.
1987 Report Suggested PG&E Study C-Hooks, But Utility Can't Say Whether It Followed Up | KQED News
1987 Report Suggested PG&E Study C-Hooks, But Utility Can't Say Whether It Followed Up | KQED News: A PG&E lab raised questions about strength of hooks like one that played a role in starting 2018's Camp Fire and suggested further testing. Company say
19,200 gallons of liquid from San Onofre being released into ocean in routine process – Orange County Register
19,200 gallons of liquid from San Onofre being released into ocean in routine process – Orange County Register: Southern California Edison says the process takes 4 to 6 hours; this is the first time Edison has given notice.
Nuke board delays decision on Seabrook license renewal | Local News | gloucestertimes.com
Nuke board delays decision on Seabrook license renewal | Local News | gloucestertimes.com: NEWBURYPORT — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has pushed back the deadline for its decision on whether or not to uphold thelicense renewal for the Seabrook,
TVA, country will regret shunning nuclear power
TVA, country will regret shunning nuclear power: The NRC let TVA spend $5 billion on Bellefonte Nuclear Plant and then refused to let them put it online.
TVA's Browns Ferry age bothers 2 groups | Local News | timesdaily.com
TVA's Browns Ferry age bothers 2 groups | Local News | timesdaily.com: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, originally licensed for a 40-year lifespan, turns 46 today, and some say it's past retirement age.
NRC gives permit for next-gen factory-built nuclear reactor | KSL.com
NRC gives permit for next-gen factory-built nuclear reactor | KSL.com: Nuclear industry hopes of one day bringing small, factory-built nuclear power plants to communities and industrial sites have cleared a first regulatory hurdle with the Trump administration, over objections from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and others that regulators are cutting corners on safety and disaster planning.
Fukushima Update December 20, 2019-
Fukushima Update December 20, 2019-
The evacuation order for Futaba is on the
verge of being partially lifted… Tepco has decided to encase the demolished
upper portion of reactor building No. 1 at F. Daiichi… Tepco stopped the removal
of the upper half of F. Daiichi exhaust chimney #1 on Sunday, then restarted on
Monday… Yamagata District Court orders Tepco to pay perfunctory damages to five
voluntary evacuees.
https://www.hiroshimasyndrome.News 2019-12-17 | Princeton Science & Global Security
News 2019-12-17 | Princeton Science & Global Security: The Journal of Peace and Nuclear Disarmament at Nagasaki University has published the first three installments of a series of interviews with Frank von Hippel, co-founder of SGS and senior research physicist and professor of public and international affairs emeritus at Princeton University. An additional five installments remain to be published.
Carter Page: Corruption Can Erode Secrecy Authority
Carter Page: Corruption Can Erode Secrecy Authority
https://fas.org/blogs/secrecy/2019/12/carter-page-corruption/?utm_source=FAS+General&utm_campaign=323de173fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_12_02_16_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_56a7496199-323de173fc-199338577
Confronting Foreign Threats to Basic Research
Secrecy News
Confronting Foreign Threats to Basic Research
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Exclusive: U.S. probe of Saudi oil attack shows it came from north - report - Reuters
Exclusive: U.S. probe of Saudi oil attack shows it came from north - report - Reuters: The United States said new evidence and analysis of weapons debris recovered from an attack on Saudi oil facilities on Sept. 14 indicates the strike likely came from the north, reinforcing its earlier assessment that Iran was behind the offensive.
Adding up the Cost of Our Never-Ending Wars
Adding up the Cost of Our Never-Ending Wars: The nation’s 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, in response to the 9/11 attacks, has mushroomed into a costly “global war on terror” with a stupefying price tag that is only now becoming clear.
How “Dumbed Down” Has America Become? Here Are 30 People That Actually Believe Trump Is No Longer President – End Of The American Dream
How “Dumbed Down” Has America Become? Here Are 30 People That Actually Believe Trump Is No Longer President – End Of The American Dream: I knew that Americans were dumb, but I didn't think it was this bad. In the hours after President Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives, thousands
2009-2019: How Apple, Google, and friends drove us mad | ZDNet
2009-2019: How Apple, Google, and friends drove us mad | ZDNet: When a decade ends, it's time to look in the mirror. Do we like what we see? How much should we blame technology?
Decade in tech: The greatest innovations and the biggest flops | ZDNet
Decade in tech: The greatest innovations and the biggest flops | ZDNet: As 2019 ends, Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow review the past decade and the technology that has changed our lives.
Doctors Win Again, in Cautionary Tale for Democrats - The New York Times
Doctors Win Again, in Cautionary Tale for Democrats - The New York Times: Surprise billing legislation suddenly stalled. Like “Medicare for all,” the proposal would have lowered the pay of some physicians.
Has Netanyahu’s End Finally Come?
Has Netanyahu’s End Finally Come?: When Israelis head to the polls for the third time in less than a year, the vote will amount to a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.
Google Fires Another Worker for Exercising her Rights and Protecting Coworkers from Illegal Company Retaliation
Google Fires Another Worker for Exercising her Rights and Protecting Coworkers from Illegal Company Retaliation: My name is Kathryn Spiers. I was at Google for just under 2 years. I worked on the Platform Security team, focusing on Chrome’s use within Google. Part of my job was to write browser notifications…
David Petraeus: We Shouldn’t Bet Against Modern China
David Petraeus: We Shouldn’t Bet Against Modern China: In this guest edition of The Interview, Fair Observer talks to David Petraeus, former head of the CIA and the chairman of the KKR Global Institute, about the US economy, American strategic priorities and US-China relations.
Budget bill includes small increase for foreign aid, but is it a win?
Budget bill includes small increase for foreign aid, but is it a win?
https://www.devex.com/news/budget-bill-includes-small-increase-for-foreign-aid-but-is-it-a-win-96268?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWW1Jek9UQXdORGhtT1RBMCIsInQiOiJLOEY4b1g4NE90ZHhGN1NLZXFPUk1hK0RlZFJtamtUQzQyTWNWdmpYWEdkSFQwa0dTOEUwTGdGXC9MWjBLRnhsV2dlVTBURWZOMmMxOE9zZDV6SHRsaVU4b29lMG9FMnh0UmRVanR5SklwUmxaSHRDRWdMRm96cHRUZVwva2dkNHJoIn0%3D&utm_campaign=top&utm_content=title&utm_medium=newswire&utm_source=newsletterSanders calls Netanyahu a 'racist,' Biden slams PM's 'outrageous' behavior | The Times of Israel
Sanders calls Netanyahu a 'racist,' Biden slams PM's 'outrageous' behavior | The Times of Israel: At 5th Democratic debate in LA, Vermont senator says US should 'level the playing field' and 'also must be pro-Palestinian'; ex-Veep urges constant pressure for 2-state solution
Thursday, December 19, 2019
For the Trump presidency: The worst of times, the best of times, Opinion - THE BUSINESS TIMES
For the Trump presidency: The worst of times, the best of times, Opinion - THE BUSINESS TIMES: : THE BUSINESS TIMES Opinion - . Read more at The Business Times.
Bankruptcy Judge Approves $13.5B PG&E Deal with California Wildfire Victims
Bankruptcy Judge Approves $13.5B PG&E Deal with California Wildfire Victims: A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved on Tuesday PG&E Corp.'s $13.5 billion settlement with victims of Californian wildfires, and the company's stock
PG&E Stock Is Rising Because a New Wildfire Deal Makes a Bankruptcy Exit More Likely | Nasdaq
PG&E Stock Is Rising Because a New Wildfire Deal Makes a Bankruptcy Exit More Likely | Nasdaq: PG&E stock rallied sharply after it reached a $13.5 billion deal with the victims of deadly wildfires caused by its equipment. That means the company has cleared one of its biggest hurdles to a timely exit from bankruptcy court.
PG&E, Gov. Newsom Split Over State Takeover Authority
PG&E, Gov. Newsom Split Over State Takeover Authority: A clause that would allow California to take over bankrupt utility giant PG&E Corp. under certain circumstances has emerged as a big sticking point in
PG&E profit increase blocked; CEO projects five more years of blackouts - SFChronicle.com
PG&E profit increase blocked; CEO projects five more years of blackouts - SFChronicle.com: California regulators turned down PG&E’s request to increase its profit margin. Meanwhile, its CEO told Congress that large-scale outages could continue for five years.
PG&E Wins Court Sign-Off on Fire Deals, Now Faces Governor
PG&E Wins Court Sign-Off on Fire Deals, Now Faces Governor: (Bloomberg) -- PG&E Corp. won court approval for two multibillion-dollar wildfire settlements that will serve as the centerpiece of the bankrupt utility giant’s restructuring plan. It’s still working on winning over California’s governor.On Tuesday, the judge overseeing PG&E’s Chapter 11 case signed
PG&E and Newsom clash over a clause that could let the state take over
PG&E and Newsom clash over a clause that could let the state take over
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-12-18/pge-newsom-clash-over-state-takeover-clause
PG&E, Gov. Newsom Split Over State Takeover Authority
PG&E, Gov. Newsom Split Over State Takeover Authority: A clause that would allow California to take over bankrupt utility giant PG&E Corp. under certain circumstances has emerged as a big sticking point in
PG&E profit increase blocked; CEO projects five more years of blackouts - SFChronicle.com
PG&E profit increase blocked; CEO projects five more years of blackouts - SFChronicle.com: California regulators turned down PG&E’s request to increase its profit margin. Meanwhile, its CEO told Congress that large-scale outages could continue for five years.
PG&E Wins Court Sign-Off on Fire Deals, Now Faces Governor
PG&E Wins Court Sign-Off on Fire Deals, Now Faces Governor: (Bloomberg) -- PG&E Corp. won court approval for two multibillion-dollar wildfire settlements that will serve as the centerpiece of the bankrupt utility giant’s restructuring plan. It’s still working on winning over California’s governor.On Tuesday, the judge overseeing PG&E’s Chapter 11 case signed
PG&E, Newsom clash over clause that could let state take over - Los Angeles Times
PG&E, Newsom clash over clause that could let state take over - Los Angeles Times: A clause that would let California take over bankrupt PG&E under certain circumstances is a big sticking point in talks between the utility and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Zaporozhye-5 Becomes Second Unit To Use Only Westinghouse Fuel :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Zaporozhye-5 Becomes Second Unit To Use Only Westinghouse Fuel :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: Ukraine’s Zaporozhye-5 nuclear unit was loaded entirely with reactor fuel supplied by US-based Westinghouse Electric Company during a recent outage, Ukrainian state-owned nuclear operator Energoatom said.
There are now 163 Westinghouse fuel assemblies in the reactor core of the VVER 1000/V320 pressurised water reactor in southeast Ukraine, a statement said.
There are now 163 Westinghouse fuel assemblies in the reactor core of the VVER 1000/V320 pressurised water reactor in southeast Ukraine, a statement said.
Senate Committee Advances Nominee for NRC Inspector General - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Senate Committee Advances Nominee for NRC Inspector General - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
McSally’s pro-nuclear energy bill poised for Senate action - Ripon Advance
McSally’s pro-nuclear energy bill poised for Senate action - Ripon Advance: Committee action in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday moved a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) to the full chamber, which placed the measure on its legislative calendar for consideration. The bipartisan Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of Read more...
DOE makes $40M in funding for technology, innovation grants - Daily Energy Insider
DOE makes $40M in funding for technology, innovation grants - Daily Energy Insider: The U.S. Department of Energy announced new funding opportunities for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for fiscal year 2020. © Shutterstock The DOE will make available $40 ... Read More »
China Could Be Turning on Its 'Artificial Sun' Fusion Reactor Really Soon
China Could Be Turning on Its 'Artificial Sun' Fusion Reactor Really Soon: In March, Chinese researchers predicted that the nation's HL-2M tokamak - a device designed to replicate nuclear fusion, the same reaction that powers the Sun - would be built before the end of 2019.
Zaporozhye 5 fully loaded with Westinghouse fuel - Nuclear Engineering International
Zaporozhye 5 fully loaded with Westinghouse fuel - Nuclear Engineering International: Unit 5 of Ukraine’s Zaporozhye nuclear plant has now been fully loaded with Westinghouse fuel (TVS-WR), nuclear utility Energoatom announced on 12 December.Three other units (1,3 and 4) at the Zaporozhye plant now have mixed cores of...
An energy startup in Oregon may have just changed everything about nuclear power | SOFREP
An energy startup in Oregon may have just changed everything about nuclear power | SOFREP: Here in the United States, nuclear power is usually looked at in a negative light. As a result, America's nuclear power plants tend to be rather old,
Energy Department interested in separate contract for Savannah River National Lab | News | aikenstandard.com
Energy Department interested in separate contract for Savannah River National Lab | News | aikenstandard.com: The U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday night publicized documents that signal a potentially mammoth shift for the Savannah River National Laboratory, a Savannah River Site institution.
US to create $1B fund for European energy projects, countering Russia influence - ABC News
US to create $1B fund for European energy projects, countering Russia influence - ABC News: The U.S. is set to create a new $1 billion fund for energy projects in Europe and Eurasia to free countries like Ukraine from Russian energy dependence.
Omnibus Spending Bill Misses Mark on Nuclear Energy Leadership
Omnibus Spending Bill Misses Mark on Nuclear Energy Leadership: The program puts bureaucrats—rather than market forces—in the position of narrowing the field of advanced reactor technologies being perfected in the U.S.
Fake News And Nuclear Weapons Don’t Play Well Together In The South China Sea
Fake News And Nuclear Weapons Don’t Play Well Together In The South China Sea: A story flooded the internet last month about a nuclear explosion in the South China Sea. Of course, it was nonsense. But this “silly fiction” did catch Putin’s Russia, the King of Fake News, off-guard.
EDITORIAL: There is no realistic alternative to Yucca Mountain for nuclear waste storage - Washington Times
EDITORIAL: There is no realistic alternative to Yucca Mountain for nuclear waste storage - Washington Times: The power demands of modern life require the infusion of fuel and the disposal of resulting waste. If the nation is to move beyond fossil fuels, common sense dictates that a future run on clean energy must include a robust role for emissions-free nuclear power. While building a dependable supply chain for nuclear fuel, the Trump administration must take steps to break the long-standing deadlock over its hazardous end product.
COP25 climate change meeting gets global thumbs down - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
COP25 climate change meeting gets global thumbs down - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The reviews are in: The United Nations’ COP25 climate conference was a flop. If the two weeks of talks were a holiday movie, it would probably be pulled from theaters before Christmas.
Fact-check: Five claims about thorium made by Andrew Yang - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Fact-check: Five claims about thorium made by Andrew Yang - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Andrew Yang, a 2020 presidential candidate, has been touting the benefits of thorium as a solution for America’s clean energy needs. But he’s wrong about a couple of key facts.
Hypersonic missiles: Three questions every reader should ask - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Hypersonic missiles: Three questions every reader should ask - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Coverage of hypersonic weapons by major news outlets has ranged from uncritical to downright fawning. Here are some questions that every informed reader should be asking.
Fossil fuel companies claim they’re helping fight climate change. The reality is different. - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Fossil fuel companies claim they’re helping fight climate change. The reality is different. - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The world’s largest fossil fuel producers don’t have credible plans for achieving net zero carbon emissions, despite claiming they support the Paris Agreement. Investors must expect more, question more, and tolerate less from the oil, gas, and coal companies—and tell them to get on board with climate action, or get out of the way.
Dismantling of Oskarshamn reactor internals completed - World Nuclear News
Dismantling of Oskarshamn reactor internals completed - World Nuclear News: GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has completed the segmentation of the reactor internals of units 1 and 2 at the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant in Sweden, fulfilling a contract awarded by plant operator OKG AB in December 2016. Large-scale dismantling and demolition of the two boiling water reactors will begin next year.
NRC seeks public comment on SMR regulation - World Nuclear News
NRC seeks public comment on SMR regulation - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on proposals to apply risk-based emergency preparedness requirements to small modular reactors and other new technologies. The proposed rule would include a scalable approach for determining the size of the emergency planning zone around such facilities.
System tests further delay Finnish EPR start-up - World Nuclear News
System tests further delay Finnish EPR start-up - World Nuclear News: The loading of fuel into the core of the Olkiluoto 3 has been delayed until June next year because of the slow progress of system tests and shortcomings in spare part deliveries, the Areva-Siemens consortium has informed Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj. Grid connection of the EPR is now scheduled for November, with the start of regular electricity production expected in March 2021.
Five firms shortlisted to participate in Belene project - World Nuclear News
Five firms shortlisted to participate in Belene project - World Nuclear News: Bulgaria has shortlisted five companies to participate in the Belene nuclear power plant project. The applicants included three to be a strategic investor and two to be an equipment supplier.
Russia connects floating plant to grid - World Nuclear News
Russia connects floating plant to grid - World Nuclear News: The floating nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov was today connected to the grid, generating electricity for the first time in the remote Chaun-Bilibino network in Pevek, in Russia’s Far East. The achievement followed Russian regulator Rostekhnadzor's provision of an operating licence, as well as permission to connect to the northern electricity grid maintained by Chukotenergo JSC. Connecting the plant to Pevek's heat networks will be completed next year.
Viewpoint: Only the atom, not fossil gas, can deliver robust climate action - World Nuclear News
Viewpoint: Only the atom, not fossil gas, can deliver robust climate action - World Nuclear News: The pursuit of a solution to climate change via the route of fossil gas is a needless and harmful detour, writes Agneta Rising, director general of World Nuclear Association.
A response to a response | Letters | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo
A response to a response | Letters | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo: Right again, Mark Henry, with your response to "Honor and betrayal" (Nov. 28) ("A response to 'Honor and betrayal,'" Dec. 5). There's no way Monterey...
Final Showdown: PG&E at the Brink of Nuclear Bankruptcy | Common Dreams Views
Final Showdown: PG&E at the Brink of Nuclear Bankruptcy | Common Dreams Views: Powerful forces are quickly moving Pacific Gas & Electric toward a settlement on its hideously complex multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy case. Thankfully, Governor Gavin Newsom has put at least a temporary hold on a final agreement. | By Mimi Kennedy, Harvey Wasserman
Bankruptcy judge approves $24.5 billion in PG&E settlement for fire victims, insurance companies | KTVU FOX 2
Bankruptcy judge approves $24.5 billion in PG&E settlement for fire victims, insurance companies | KTVU FOX 2: The settlements approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali include $13.5 billion for fire victims and $11 billion for insurance companies that have already paid claims.
Governor Newsom's Approval No Longer Needed on PG&E Settlements - California Globe
Governor Newsom's Approval No Longer Needed on PG&E Settlements - California Globe: PG&E removed a provision requiring the Governor to approve all settlements with wildfire victims on Monday. Meeting with wildfire victim
PG&E $1.7 billion wildfire settlement hatched by PUC blasted by state lawmaker as a ‘farce’ – Chico Enterprise-Record
PG&E $1.7 billion wildfire settlement hatched by PUC blasted by state lawmaker as a ‘farce’ – Chico Enterprise-Record: State PUC staffers have proposed a $1.68 billion settlement that would force PG&E shareholders to foot the bill for the penalty.
PG&E Surges on Court Approval to Proceed With Restructuring Plan - Stock Market - Business News, Market Data, Stock Analysis - TheStreet
PG&E Surges on Court Approval to Proceed With Restructuring Plan - Stock Market - Business News, Market Data, Stock Analysis - TheStreet: Shares soar after the embattled utility receives court sign-off on its $13.5 billion restructuring plan to compensate wildfire victims of catastrophic fires blamed on its equipment, and an $11 billion deal to settle claims with insurers and investors.
Deadline Approaching for Filing Fire Claims in PG&E Chapter 11 Cases | Business Wire
Deadline Approaching for Filing Fire Claims in PG&E Chapter 11 Cases | Business Wire: Today, PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (together “PG&E”) are sharing an important reminder that the Bankruptcy Court-app
Judge approves PG&E wildfire settlements, bringing utility closer to exiting bankruptcy | Utility Dive
Judge approves PG&E wildfire settlements, bringing utility closer to exiting bankruptcy | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
What’s Next For PG&E?
What’s Next For PG&E?: The governor’s rejection of the plan PG&E filed December 13 has interrupted what had been a remarkable string of successes for the company’s management.
PG&E Execs Got Big Bonuses for Meeting Safety Goals – NECN
PG&E Execs Got Big Bonuses for Meeting Safety Goals – NECN: PG&E paid top execs $17 million in bonuses from 2012 to 2017, partly for meeting safety goals despite the fact that the company’s poor maintenance has been linked to deadly fires.
Regulators reach $1.6-billion proposed settlement with PG&E - Los Angeles Times
Regulators reach $1.6-billion proposed settlement with PG&E - Los Angeles Times: Pacific Gas and Electric is blocked from recovering wildfire-related costs from ratepayers and must spend $50 million to reduce wildfire risk.
Bulgaria shortlists five companies for Belene nuclear plant - Reuters
Bulgaria shortlists five companies for Belene nuclear plant - Reuters: Bulgaria will invite Russia's Rosatom, China's CNNC and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co to file binding offers as strategic investors in its Belene nuclear power plant project by the end of April, the energy minister said on Thursday. Temenizhka Petkova said invites will also be sent to France's Framatome, a unit of EDF, and General Electric who had offered to provide equipment for the 10 billion euro ($11.1 billion) project and arrange financing for it.
Germany ‘wrong to ditch nuclear power’ | World | The Times
Germany ‘wrong to ditch nuclear power’ | World | The Times: Germany was wrong to abandon nuclear power, the energy spokesman for Angela Merkel’s party has said. The last atomic energy plants are due to be shut by the end of 2022, leaving the country struggling to plug the gap in its electricity generation and meet its climate targets as it prepares to abolis
EU includes nuclear in clean energy transition plans - Nuclear Engineering International
EU includes nuclear in clean energy transition plans - Nuclear Engineering International: European Union (EU) leaders on 13 December agreed to a 2050 climate neutrality target aiming at a transition away from fossil fuels and a role for nuclear power.The agreement was hard won in face of demands from Eastern European states that there...
A new way to remove contaminants from nuclear wastewater | MIT News
A new way to remove contaminants from nuclear wastewater | MIT News: A method developed at MIT could remove radioactive contaminants from the wastewater of nuclear power plants, reducing the costs of disposal.
Omnibus Spending Bill Misses Mark on Nuclear Energy Leadership | The Heritage Foundation
Omnibus Spending Bill Misses Mark on Nuclear Energy Leadership | The Heritage Foundation: Don’t get me wrong. I love nuclear energy and think it has the power to change the world for the better. But Congress is working its way toward creating a new, $230 million-plus subsidy program for the nuclear-energy sector that’s a waste of taxpayer resources, is problematic for the industry, and that totally ignores issues where congressional leadership is desperately needed.
Russia's Floating Nuclear Power Station Akademik Lomonosov Starts Work In Chukotka - Rosenergoatom - Sputnik International
Russia's Floating Nuclear Power Station Akademik Lomonosov Starts Work In Chukotka - Rosenergoatom - Sputnik International: Russia's Akademik Lomonosov — the world's first industrial floating thermal nuclear power plant — started producing electricity in the Arctic region of Chukotka on Thursday, Rosenergoatom said.
Commentary: Time to come 'clean' on nuclear power - Chicago Tribune
Commentary: Time to come 'clean' on nuclear power - Chicago Tribune: Go back to Sept. 26, 1963. Standing before a crowd of 37,000, President John F. Kennedy exhorted his audience to expand their definition of "conservation." The
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course "Being low-carbon and always on" and "leaving space for wildlife"
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Next up, take a few moments of silence tomorrow for another clean energy warrior lost before its time. Muhleberg Nuclear Plant in Switzerland will shut down early for economic reasons (aka not getting any recognition for being carbon free and always on). Rest in peace and thank you for your service!
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THINGS YOU CAN DO:
1.) We launched two new digital actions these past two weeks. One supporting more research into low dose radiation. And the other encouraging provincial legislators in Alberta to get on the bandwagon with Ontario, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan in supporting small modular reactor development! If you are in the US or Alberta, take a couple seconds and let your representative know you care about these issues!
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Atomically,
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Christmas tree lighted with first electricity from Arctic floating nuclear-power plant | The Independent Barents Observer
Christmas tree lighted with first electricity from Arctic floating nuclear-power plant | The Independent Barents Observer: At 11 am Moscow Times on December 19th, the “Akademik Lomonosov” delivered its first electricity to the grid in Pevek, Arctic Russia.
What would happen if an 800-kiloton nuclear warhead detonated above midtown Manhattan? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
What would happen if an 800-kiloton nuclear warhead detonated above midtown Manhattan? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: At least 90 square miles of firestorm would extinguish all life and destroy most everything else
Trump’s Aim to Go Big on Nuclear Arms Control Should Begin by Extending New START - Just Security
Trump’s Aim to Go Big on Nuclear Arms Control Should Begin by Extending New START - Just Security: If the president seeks to avoid a nuclear arms race and rope in China as well as Russia's tactical weapons, he should agree with Putin: extend New START.
What Exactly Would It Mean to Have Trump’s Finger on the Nuclear Button? - POLITICO Magazine
What Exactly Would It Mean to Have Trump’s Finger on the Nuclear Button? - POLITICO Magazine: A nuclear launch expert plays out the various scenarios.
A nuclear attack would most likely target one of these 6 US cities — but experts say none of them are prepared
A nuclear attack would most likely target one of these 6 US cities — but experts say none of them are prepared: If a nuclear bomb were to strike the US, cities might not have enough emergency services to aid the wounded.
WTO upholds South Korea ban on some Japan seafood imports over Fukushima nuclear disaster | The Japan Times
WTO upholds South Korea ban on some Japan seafood imports over Fukushima nuclear disaster | The Japan Times: The reversal allows South Korea to keep its ban on fish feared tainted by fallout from the Fukushima nuclear crisis in place.
Russia’s First Floating Nuclear Power Plant Turns On, Set To Replace Coal
Russia’s First Floating Nuclear Power Plant Turns On, Set To Replace Coal: What can go wrong? Russia wants to export its small, floating nuclear power plants to developing countries.
South Florida leaders must take bold action now to adapt to rising sea, climate crisis | Opinion - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
South Florida leaders must take bold action now to adapt to rising sea, climate crisis | Opinion - South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Higher sea levels is an economic issue as well as an environmental one. There must be a new focus on the innovations and technology that can lessen the threats we face.
19,000 Gallons of Wastewater Releasing at San O Today | The Inertia
19,000 Gallons of Wastewater Releasing at San O Today | The Inertia: Not good news if you're surfing San O today.
Mass. Lawmakers Criticize NRC Decision on Transfer of Pilgrim Nuke Ownership | CapeCodToday.com
Mass. Lawmakers Criticize NRC Decision on Transfer of Pilgrim Nuke Ownership | CapeCodToday.com: Mass. Lawmakers Criticize NRC Decision on Transfer of Pilgrim Nuke Ownership
SONGS Will Release Radioactive Effluent a Mile Offshore Tomorrow - SURFER Magazine
SONGS Will Release Radioactive Effluent a Mile Offshore Tomorrow - SURFER Magazine: Edison publicly announces its 19,200-gallon “liquid batch” release
Pact Would Push New Canada-US Nuke Reactor Designs to Market | 2019-12-18 | Engineering News-Record
Pact Would Push New Canada-US Nuke Reactor Designs to Market | 2019-12-18 | Engineering News-Record: New American and Canadian nuclear reactor designs are undergoing technical review and seeking certification by both countries’ regulatory agencies, with one set to be the first subjected to a joint U.S./Canadian technical assessment of reactor technologies under a binational cooperation agreement reached in August. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) agreed to collaborate on technical reviews of advanced reactor and small modular reactor technologies. Eight vendors now are in CNSC design review, including six that are active and . . .
NRC proposes new rule for emergency preparedness for reactors
NRC proposes new rule for emergency preparedness for reactors
https://dailyenergyinsider.com/news/23528-nrc-proposes-new-rule-for-emergency-preparedness-for-reactors/
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
NRC's TVA Clinch River Early Site Permit and Emergency Planning Zone Decisions "A Watershed Moment" For Advanced Nuclear Statement by the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council
NRC's TVA Clinch River Early Site Permit and Emergency Planning Zone Decisions "A Watershed Moment" For Advanced Nuclear
Statement by the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council
12/17/19 - NRC's TVA ESP, EPZ Decisions | usnic
Barrasso Applauds Nuclear Regulatory Commission Steps to Support Advanced Nuclear Technologies - Press Releases - U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Barrasso Applauds Nuclear Regulatory Commission Steps to Support Advanced Nuclear Technologies - Press Releases - U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) applauded the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for issuing its proposed rule establishing emergency preparedness requirements for advanced nuclear technologies to account for smaller, safer nuclear reactor designs. Barrasso also congratulated the Tennessee Valley Authority for receiving NRC approval to site an advanced nuclear reactor.
“The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s announcements will help develop and deploy innovative American nuclear technologies. The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) directs the commission to incorporate increased safety and performance of advanced nuclear designs in their safety rules. The law requires the agency to account for smaller and safer nuclear technologies. The proposed rule is an important step in implementing the law.
“I commend the commission’s approval of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s permit to site a small modular reactor. Together, these decisions will promote innovation, protect the environment, and provide clean, reliable nuclear energy.”
Barrasso is chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment a
“The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s announcements will help develop and deploy innovative American nuclear technologies. The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) directs the commission to incorporate increased safety and performance of advanced nuclear designs in their safety rules. The law requires the agency to account for smaller and safer nuclear technologies. The proposed rule is an important step in implementing the law.
“I commend the commission’s approval of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s permit to site a small modular reactor. Together, these decisions will promote innovation, protect the environment, and provide clean, reliable nuclear energy.”
Barrasso is chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment a
NRC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule for Emergency Preparednessat Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies
No: 19- 063 December 17, 2019CONTACT: David McIntyre, 301-415-8200
NRC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule for Emergency Preparednessat Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies
19-063.pdf
NRC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule for Emergency Preparednessat Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies
19-063.pdf
Climate change legislation, media coverage drives oil companies' ad spending, study finds
Climate change legislation, media coverage drives oil companies' ad spending, study finds: Major oil corporations tend to spend the most money on advertising and promotional campaigns at moments when they face negative media coverage and/or the threat of increased federal regulation, a new study finds.
Researchers identify potential pollutant-fighting agents on building surfaces | Iowa Now
Researchers identify potential pollutant-fighting agents on building surfaces | Iowa Now: University of Iowa researchers have identified a host of bacteria and fungi that potentially could be used to get rid of pollutants that gather on buildings and other surfaces. The findings are reported in American Chemical Society journal Earth and Space Chemistry.
Energy Dept. Poised to Release Draft RFP for Idaho Cleanup - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Energy Dept. Poised to Release Draft RFP for Idaho Cleanup - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Study the proposal to site a nuclear power station west of Idaho Falls | Guest Column | postregister.com
Study the proposal to site a nuclear power station west of Idaho Falls | Guest Column | postregister.com: For the fourth time in 30 years, the city is working to increase its ownership of electricity generation. We’ve bought 3 megawatts of wind east of town at about 30
NRC will issue early site permit for TVA Clinch River site - Oak Ridge Today
NRC will issue early site permit for TVA Clinch River site - Oak Ridge Today: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced Tuesday that it will issue an early site permit to the Tennessee Valley Authority for the Clinch River site in west Oak Ridge, where small modular nuclear reactors could eventually be built. The early site permit closes several site-related issues, including many related to environmental impacts, for small modular …
TVA gets nation's first approval to potentially build and operate small modular nuclear reactors | Utility Dive
TVA gets nation's first approval to potentially build and operate small modular nuclear reactors | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Slovenske Elektrarne sees fuel loading at Mochovce Unit 3 by end-April 2020 - Reuters
Slovenske Elektrarne sees fuel loading at Mochovce Unit 3 by end-April 2020 - Reuters: Slovak utility Slovenske Elektrarne has moved to a new phase of testing its new unit 3 at the Mochovce nuclear power plant and expects fuel loading and start-up tests could be carried out by the end of April 2020, it said on Tuesday.
Federal regulators approve early site permit for small TVA reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Federal regulators approve early site permit for small TVA reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee | Chattanooga Times Free Press: Federal regulators have approved the nation's first early site permit for a small modular reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Energy Dept. Poised to Release Draft RFP for Idaho Cleanup - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
Energy Dept. Poised to Release Draft RFP for Idaho Cleanup - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Nevada accuses US government of 'secret plutonium smuggling'
Nevada accuses US government of 'secret plutonium smuggling': RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada wants a federal judge to declare illegal what it calls the U.S. government's “secret plutonium smuggling operation” and order the removal of weapons-grade material already...
Georgia Power Announces Progress With AP1000 :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Georgia Power Announces Progress With AP1000 :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The main control room at the Vogtle-3 nuclear unit under construction in Georgia has become operational and plant systems testing has begun, according to Georgia Power, one of the project’s owners.
Bringing the control room online is “another major step” as the project moves from construction to commissioning, said Vogtle construction executive vice-president Glen Chick.
Bringing the control room online is “another major step” as the project moves from construction to commissioning, said Vogtle construction executive vice-president Glen Chick.
Spending Deal Buoys Science Agency Budgets | American Institute of Physics
Spending Deal Buoys Science Agency Budgets | American Institute of Physics: Congress released its final appropriations package for fiscal year 2020 yesterday, which includes substantial budget increases for many science agencies. Lawmakers are expected to finish voting on the legislation by the end of the week.
Bay Briefing: PG&E ending the year with more problems than it started with - SFChronicle.com
Bay Briefing: PG&E ending the year with more problems than it started with - SFChronicle.com: Good morning, Bay Area. It’s Tuesday, Dec. 17, and PG&E’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year continues, and our restaurant critic makes her pick of the best of the Bay Area’s newest restaurants. Here’s what you need to know to start your day What now for PG&E? PG&E Corp.’s path out of bankruptcy has become much more complicated in recent days after Gov. Gavin Newsom said the company’s latest attempt to resolve its case fell “woefully short” of complying with a new state wildfire law. If Newsom gets his way, the end result will be a company that is very different than the one currently in charge of delivering electricity and natural gas to 16 million Californians. For now, PG&E must figure out how to salvage a $13.5 billion settlement with wildfire victims and fend off an alternate bankruptcy plan amid protests and efforts by cities to take over their own electricity. And it’s not at all clear how PG&E will deal with these mounting issues, reporter J.D. Morris writes . More: • PG&E stock falls 14% after Newsom complicates bankruptcy plan. • Protest against PG&E in downtown San Francisco reroutes Muni buses . Homelessness rights Homeless advocates
Pacific Gas & Electric execs got big bonuses for meeting safety goals
Pacific Gas & Electric execs got big bonuses for meeting safety goals: Execs at California's Pacific Gas & Electric got millions in bonuses in recent years based in part on meeting safety goals, an NBC News investigation found.
Walters: What now for PG&E? – The Mercury News
Walters: What now for PG&E? – The Mercury News: Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants PG&E to become 'radically restructured' that is responsible and accountable.
Judge Approves PG&E $24.5 Billion Plan For Wildfire Victims And Insurance Companies | KCBX
Judge Approves PG&E $24.5 Billion Plan For Wildfire Victims And Insurance Companies | KCBX: A federal bankruptcy judge in San Francisco on Tuesday approved two settlements totaling $24.5 billion offered by Pacific Gas and Electric Corp. for
U.S. judge approves PG&E deal with California wildfire victims; stock jumps - Reuters
U.S. judge approves PG&E deal with California wildfire victims; stock jumps - Reuters: A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved on Tuesday PG&E Corp's $13.5 billion settlement with victims of Californian wildfires, and the company's stock rallied as the utility gained momentum to emerge from bankruptcy in June as planned.
Pacific Gas & Electric execs got big bonuses for meeting safety goals
Pacific Gas & Electric execs got big bonuses for meeting safety goals: Pacific Gas & Electric execs got big bonuses for meeting safety goals
PG&E paid top execs $17 million in bonuses from 2012 to 2017, partly for meeting safety goals. PG&E's poor maintenance has been linked to deadly fires.
PG&E paid top execs $17 million in bonuses from 2012 to 2017, partly for meeting safety goals. PG&E's poor maintenance has been linked to deadly fires.
UK must step up climate action, says parliamentary report - World Nuclear News
UK must step up climate action, says parliamentary report - World Nuclear News: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was told today in a letter from the Committee on Climate Change that the UK had so far "fallen short" in its commitments to tackle greenhouse gas emissions. The CCC is the government's statutory adviser on how to achieve the UK's long-term goal of reaching net-zero carbon by 2050.
US regulator approves first SMR site licence - World Nuclear News
US regulator approves first SMR site licence - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has authorised the issuance of an early site permit to Tennessee Valley Authority for the potential construction of small modular reactors at its Clinch River site near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. TVA has yet to decide whether to actually construct such reactors at the site and, if so, what technology it would use.
Scientific Models and Myths: What Is the Difference? | The Energy Collective Daily
Scientific Models and Myths: What Is the Difference? | The Energy Collective Daily |
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Federal regulators approve early site permit for small TVA reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Federal regulators approve early site permit for small TVA reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee | Chattanooga Times Free Press: Federal regulators have approved the nation's first early site permit for a small modular reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Switzerland to shut down first nuclear reactor
Switzerland to shut down first nuclear reactor: On 20 December 2019, Switzerland will shut down the Mühleberg nuclear reactor in the canton of Bern.
Mühleberg - source: Wikipedia
The plant went into operation in 1972, making it the nation's s
Mühleberg - source: Wikipedia
The plant went into operation in 1972, making it the nation's s
Bushfires, drought: Nuclear the answer to burning problems
Bushfires, drought: Nuclear the answer to burning problems: Most of inland Australia is gripped by one of the worst droughts the country has experienced, certainly since European settlement began 230 years ago. The worlds oldest landmass has always been prone to long dry periods, but what is new is that Australia now has a population of more than 25 million who need to be fed, clothed and housed, and this puts unprecedented pressure on an already fragile environment.
Managing dispute risks in nuclear power plant projects | Infrastructure Intelligence
Managing dispute risks in nuclear power plant projects | Infrastructure Intelligence: Understanding dispute risks around nuclear power plant projects is key to managing disputes when they arise.
EUROPE POWER-Spot plunges on increase in wind, nuclear power supply - Energy & Oil - Reuters
EUROPE POWER-Spot plunges on increase in wind, nuclear power supply - Energy & Oil - Reuters: Forecast for a sharp increase in wind and nuclear power generation, combined with an expected drop in demand pulled European spot power prices lower in wholesale trade on Wednesday.
Omnibus Spending Bill Misses Mark on Nuclear Energy Leadership
Omnibus Spending Bill Misses Mark on Nuclear Energy Leadership
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/12/17/omnibus-spending-bill-misses-mark-on-nuclear-energy-leadership/
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Calif. Governor Says Both PG&E, Bondholder Plans Violate Law
Calif. Governor Says Both PG&E, Bondholder Plans Violate Law: California Governor Gavin Newsom said both PG&E’s restructuring plan and a rival proposal from a group of its bondholders fails to comply with a state law, according to a court filing Monday.
Wall Street Could Make $1 Billion Off PG&E's Bankruptcy – and Ratepayers Are on the Hook | The California Report | KQED News
Wall Street Could Make $1 Billion Off PG&E's Bankruptcy – and Ratepayers Are on the Hook | The California Report | KQED News: Bankruptcy is big business for Wall Street, and PG&E’s Chapter 11 case is no different — except in this situation, utility ratepayers are the ones who
PG&E reaches $1.6B wildfire settlement - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha
PG&E reaches $1.6B wildfire settlement - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) submits a multiparty settlement agreement to the California Public Utilities Commission related to the 2017 and 2018
PG&E Wins Court Approval of $13.5 Billion Deal With Wildfire Victims
PG&E Wins Court Approval of $13.5 Billion Deal With Wildfire Victims
Pact with fire victims is the third and largest in a series of settlements
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pg-e-wins-court-approval-of-13-5-billion-deal-with-wildfire-victims-11576633923?emailToken=108dbe5f379d65270feb760fe4ae6e37rDgISaHMtkTLWQW4q1eZv/kR85ee0fcBcm1DkNMpWEqs3kHamJi38m9QJQu7p/GV9AnsEnM3+Q7Je+b2lhIecqauYS9AYdyfrbE1VZTXC9R3ENbIu0f9Z6t4ecS+cTdV&reflink=article_email_share
World's Largest Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Completes Stage One Sea Trials – gCaptain
World's Largest Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Completes Stage One Sea Trials – gCaptain: Russia’s largest and most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker has returned from its first round of sea trials before its planned delivery in 2020. The icebreaker, named Arktika, is under construction at Russia’s Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg. The vessel will displace 33,540 tonnes and is equipped with two nuclear reactors each with 175 MW thermal capacity, …
Nuclear Reactors - Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Reactors - Nuclear Energy: NuScale's modular nuclear reactor owes a debt to decades of small nuclear reactor design, from America's smallest nuke sub to Russia's floating power plant.
Bezos-Backed Fusion Startup Raises $100 Million for Demo System - BNN Bloomberg
Bezos-Backed Fusion Startup Raises $100 Million for Demo System - BNN Bloomberg: A nuclear fusion start-up backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos raised more than $100 million to help design and build a demonstration power plant.
‘If We Don’t Innovate In Nuclear, Other Countries Will’ :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
‘If We Don’t Innovate In Nuclear, Other Countries Will’ :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: In just a few years TerraPower – the US nuclear company backed by Bill Gates – has transformed itself from developing a single advanced reactor design to becoming a hub of innovation in a number of key areas of nuclear science.
It has added to its portfolio projects to manufacture medical isotopes, develop process heat applications and deploy modelling software for use in designing advanced nuclear reactors.
In addition to its work on the Travelling Wave Reactor (TWR), the company has also begun, in cooperation with multiple US partners, to develop a molten chloride salt reactor (MCFR).
It has added to its portfolio projects to manufacture medical isotopes, develop process heat applications and deploy modelling software for use in designing advanced nuclear reactors.
In addition to its work on the Travelling Wave Reactor (TWR), the company has also begun, in cooperation with multiple US partners, to develop a molten chloride salt reactor (MCFR).
Environmental report details potential plans to treat, truck radioactive SRS waste | News | aikenstandard.com
Environmental report details potential plans to treat, truck radioactive SRS waste | News | aikenstandard.com: A trio of plans that could ultimately rid the Savannah River Site of thousands of gallons of radioactive waste years ahead of schedule would have little to no negative impact
Turkey is going nuclear by 2030: Part 2 - Latest News
Turkey is going nuclear by 2030: Part 2 - Latest News: Currently, the Mersin Akkuyu project undertaken with Russia remains Turkey’s sole concrete “nuclear energy game” in town.
On Rosatom’s wishing list is a large nuclear-powered oil tanker that can break through thick Arctic ice | The Independent Barents Observer
On Rosatom’s wishing list is a large nuclear-powered oil tanker that can break through thick Arctic ice | The Independent Barents Observer: It must be able to carry at least 100,000 tons and sail across the icy waters of the Northern Sea Route, says deputy head of the Russian state nuclear power company.
Nuclear, Clean Energy Programs Boosted in Spending Deal (1)
Nuclear, Clean Energy Programs Boosted in Spending Deal (1): Clean energy, advanced nuclear power, and fossil fuel research would all see increased spending under a fiscal 2020 budget deal unveiled Dec. 16.
As climate change worsens, nuclear reactors running an unprecedented 80 years - Axios
As climate change worsens, nuclear reactors running an unprecedented 80 years - Axios: A reactor was just approved to run for an unprecedented 80 years.
PG&E, fire victims waive deadline for governor's OK of reorganization plan - Reuters
PG&E, fire victims waive deadline for governor's OK of reorganization plan - Reuters: California wildfire victims and utility PG&E Corp have agreed to waive a Tuesday deadline for securing approval from the state's governor for the power company's reorganization plan that contains a $13.5 billion settlement for the victims.
PG&E Plunges as It Races to Meet Governor Bankruptcy Demand
PG&E Plunges as It Races to Meet Governor Bankruptcy Demand: PG&E Corp. shares plummeted after California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected its bankruptcy restructuring plan, forcing the company to make sweeping
Whatever PG&E Does, Markets Can’t Ignore Newsom’s Letter - The Washington Post
Whatever PG&E Does, Markets Can’t Ignore Newsom’s Letter - The Washington Post: The California governor’s threat to its license is a major escalation.
Gavin Newsom Rejects PG&E Bankruptcy Plan
Gavin Newsom Rejects PG&E Bankruptcy Plan: Pacific Gas and Electric has until Tuesday to submit another revised restructuring plan to emerge from bankruptcy after what the Sacramento Bee calls a "stunning rebuke" by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Activists Block Entrance at PG&E HQ, Demand Newsom Take Over Utility – NBC Bay Area
Activists Block Entrance at PG&E HQ, Demand Newsom Take Over Utility – NBC Bay Area: Dozens of activists blocked the entrances to PG&E’s corporate headquarters in downtown San Francisco on Monday morning, demanding that the utility company do more to protect people from power shutdowns.