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Saturday, June 24, 2023
Daniel Ellsberg: A Father’s Legacy to His Son – and His Country - Global ResearchGlobal Research - Centre for Research on Globalization
Daniel Ellsberg: A Father’s Legacy to His Son – and His Country - Global ResearchGlobal Research - Centre for Research on Globalization: All Global Research articles can be read in 51 languages by activating the Translate Website button below the author’s name. To receive Global Research’s Daily Newsletter (selected articles), click here. Click the share button above to email/forward this article to your friends and colleagues. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to our Telegram Channel. Feel free to repost and share …
IAEA finds high level of safety in Netherlands - Nuclear Engineering International
IAEA finds high level of safety in Netherlands - Nuclear Engineering International: An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission said the Government of the Netherlands and the national regulatory bodies have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement in nuclear and...
Zelensky may ‘sacrifice all of Europe’ – Russian envoy — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Zelensky may ‘sacrifice all of Europe’ – Russian envoy — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union: Kiev will cause a nuclear disaster to draw NATO into the conflict in Ukraine, Dmitry Polyanski warned
Friday, June 23, 2023
NRC Completes Safety Review for Kairos Nuclear Test Reactor Within 18 Months
NRC Completes Safety Review for Kairos Nuclear Test Reactor Within 18 Months: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has wrapped up a final safety evaluation for Kairos Power’s 35-MWth Hermes “non-power” demonstration reactor,
‘Nuclear Diesel’ Could Become A Gamechanger In Energy Markets | OilPrice.com
‘Nuclear Diesel’ Could Become A Gamechanger In Energy Markets | OilPrice.com: Synthetic fuels could challenge EV vehicles, but up until now, high production costs have rendered these types of fuel uncompetitive
The Surprising Use of Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable Future - Fair Observer
The Surprising Use of Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable Future - Fair Observer: Fair Observer provides analysis and opinion on world news, politics, economics, business, culture, science, technology and more.
Ukraine could get nukes in near future– ex-Zelensky aide — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Ukraine could get nukes in near future– ex-Zelensky aide — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union: Should Ukraine be targeted by a nuclear strike, it could quickly develop its own weapons, an ex-Zelensky adviser has said
NRC authorizes first US high-assay low-enriched uranium enrichment plant critical for advanced reactors | Utility Dive
NRC authorizes first US high-assay low-enriched uranium enrichment plant critical for advanced reactors | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
How Nuclear Power Technology Will Adapt to Water Shortages
How Nuclear Power Technology Will Adapt to Water Shortages: Today’s nuclear power technology is far superior to the nuclear power technology we’ve relied upon for the past 60 years — and unlike those older nuclear reactors, these new reactors don’t require water for their processes.
Russia To Pass Investment Incentive Laws On Free Economic Zones In New Annexed Regions - Russia Briefing News
Russia To Pass Investment Incentive Laws On Free Economic Zones In New Annexed Regions - Russia Briefing News
Russia To Pass Investment Incentive Laws On Free Economic Zones In New Annexed Regions
Includes zero percent corporate income tax for first ten years of operations
Russia’s State Duma has approved draft laws on the creation of Free Economic Zones (FEZ) in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Russia, which were annexed in September 2022. These are designed to attract corporate investment into the regions, stimulate productivity and boost employment.
The regions had been largely neglected by Kiev in the past as punishment for their pro-Russian views. Most of the inhabitants are ethnic Russians, with many having suffered from military conflict from Ukraine since 2014 – an issue the EU has tended to ignore.
Investment incentives are available for those businesses wishing to participate in these FEZ’s, including:
Reduced rates of insurance premiums to 7.6%;
Zero corporate income tax rates on profits received from the implementation of an investment project;
Exemption from paying corporate property taxes
These benefits are valid for ten years from the date of incorporation. Also, there will zero land tax payable for land plots in the FEZ’s for three years from the initial registration.
Application for French repository accepted for review : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
Application for French repository accepted for review : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: The French nuclear regulator has deemed the application lodged by national radioactive waste management agency Andra to construct a high-level radioactive waste repository to be admissible for review. This decision enables the launch of the technical appraisal of the application.
HTMR-100 team aim for pebble bed SMR in South Africa : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
HTMR-100 team aim for pebble bed SMR in South Africa : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Stratek Global hopes to produce a pilot plant of the High Temperature Modular Reactor (HTMR-100), which is derived from the South African Pebble Bed Modular Reactor programme.
Biden, Modi affirm commitment to nuclear as Kovvada plans intensify : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Biden, Modi affirm commitment to nuclear as Kovvada plans intensify : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: Nuclear energy is a necessary resource for meeting climate, energy transition and energy security needs, the leaders of India and the USA said. They also noted "ongoing negotiations" for the construction of six AP1000 reactors in India, as well as discussions on small modular reactor development.
Norwegian firm enlists Finnish help in deploying SMRs : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Norwegian firm enlists Finnish help in deploying SMRs : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Norsk Kjernekraft has signed a letter of intent with TVO Nuclear Services - a consulting company wholly owned by Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj - to jointly investigate the deployment of small modular reactors in Norway.
A 9000-year flood history for Southern California: A revised stratigraphy of varved sediments in Santa Barbara Basin - ScienceDirect
A 9000-year flood history for Southern California: A revised stratigraphy of varved sediments in Santa Barbara Basin - ScienceDirect: The center of Santa Barbara Basin (SBB) preserves annual laminations through most of the Holocene providing an important locality for high-resolution …
Thursday, June 22, 2023
NRC authorizes first US high-assay low-enriched uranium enrichment plant critical for advanced reactors | Utility Dive
NRC authorizes first US high-assay low-enriched uranium enrichment plant critical for advanced reactors | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
GOP moves to instate sea-launched cruise missile nuclear program
GOP moves to instate sea-launched cruise missile nuclear program: Republicans added language to the FY24 NDAA that would make the sea-launched cruise missile a nuclear program of record.
Todd Pierce writes:
"Thank God for the “Realism and Restraint Republicans” in the House, never missing a beat to increase the likelihood of nuclear cataclysm, in their ongoing wars which their American Idol DJT accelerated and intensified in anticipation of an R &R, R administration taking the world over the finish line in 2024! In a final act of “Realism and Restraint (having had the election “stolen” from them in 2020 :-) And with TAC favorite USMC Commandant’s Marine Corps “submarine killers” in the Pacific, we will “own” the Pacific for the “Final Battle” against China as American Conservatives have demanded ever since 1949 when Liberal’s “lost” it. While everyone has their eyes on Ukraine, those sly Republicans are building an ever-greater “Force for Peace” aimed at China and Russia in the Pacific, as well as in every other body of water.
Vote Republican (as the subliminal message we always receive from R & R, R’s calls for here)!
It’s gettin’ better all the time!"
CEA feasibility studies on nuclear propulsion in space : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
CEA feasibility studies on nuclear propulsion in space : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission is conducting two feasibility studies on nuclear propulsion for the European Space Agency, which could pave the way for missions to Mars and beyond.
Refurb of Polish research reactor approved : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Refurb of Polish research reactor approved : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Poland's Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the modernisation of the MARIA nuclear research reactor, enabling its operation after 2027. The purpose of the modernisation is to ensure the operation of the reactor until at least 2050.
Alabama site chosen for USNC reactor factory : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Alabama site chosen for USNC reactor factory : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: After a year-long search, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation has announced the selection of Gadsden, Alabama, as the location for a USD232 million plant to manufacture, assemble, test, and inspect the non-radiological modules needed to construct the company's Micro-Modular Reactor. Construction of the plant is to begin next year.
A Texas nuclear power plant stopped producing electricity Friday | wfaa.com
A Texas nuclear power plant stopped producing electricity Friday | wfaa.com: Enough electricity to power almost 250,000 homes disappeared from the Texas grid Friday. ERCOT tapped a newly-created reserve system to prevent an emergency.
On the horizon: UPMC partners with Florida company on venture that could bring new era of cancer care to Western Pa. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
On the horizon: UPMC partners with Florida company on venture that could bring new era of cancer care to Western Pa. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: UPMC is partnering with a Florida company to build a manufacturing center for new medicines in Oakland, a development that could usher in a new era in cancer treatment while tightening the health care giant’s grip on oncology care in Western Pennsylvania.
$232 million microreactor assembly plant to open in Gadsden, 250 jobs expected | WBMA
$232 million microreactor assembly plant to open in Gadsden, 250 jobs expected | WBMA: ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama offers news, sports, and weather reporting for the surrounding communities including Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Cullman, Gadsden, Talladega, Sylacauga, Carbon Hill, Jasper, Hoover, Bessemer, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Trussville and Homewood.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Case Against Jeff Baran | The Breakthrough Institute
The Case Against Jeff Baran | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…
Alleima wins order for steam generator tubes for SMRs : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Alleima wins order for steam generator tubes for SMRs : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The Swedish firm Alleima says it has been awarded an order from South Korea's Doosan for approximately 200 kilometres of steam generator tubes for NuScale's small modular reactors.
Agreement reached for Chashma unit 5 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Agreement reached for Chashma unit 5 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Pakistan has signed a USD4.8 billion deal with China to construct a Hualong One reactor as unit 5 of the Chashma nuclear power plant in Pakistan's Punjab province, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced.
Plan to discharge water into Hudson River from closed nuclear plant sparks uproar | AP News
Plan to discharge water into Hudson River from closed nuclear plant sparks uproar | AP News: The Indian Point nuclear plant along the Hudson River is at the center of a controversy two years after it was shut down. The latest flashpoint revolves around plans to release 1.3 million gallons of water with trace amounts of radioactive tritium into the river as part of the plant’s decommissioning. Supporters of the plan say the releases are no different than those made when Indian Point was producing power and that the concentration of tritium has been far below federal standards. But opponents say releases of radioactive water could be a step back for a once notoriously polluted river. A bill before the state Legislature would block the river releases.
Georgia nuclear power plant's cooling system problem delays operation
Georgia nuclear power plant's cooling system problem delays operation: Commercial operation of a new reactor at a Georgia nuclear power plant has been delayed for at least another month.
Navy offers $75,000 for recruits who pursue nuclear jobs – The Virginian-Pilot
Navy offers $75,000 for recruits who pursue nuclear jobs – The Virginian-Pilot: The bonus speaks to the Navy's high demand for sailors to fill those roles. While the Navy is increasingly nuclear —with more than 60 nuclear-powered vessels across the fleet — recruits in the nuclear power ratings traditionally make up less than 10% of new sailors who join the Navy each year.
The Future of Nuclear Power in a Low-Carbon World | National Academies
The Future of Nuclear Power in a Low-Carbon World | National Academies: Nuclear reactors provide a significant portion of the nation’s electricity, but high costs, competition from renewables, and ongoing concern over the risks make their future uncertain. A recent Climate Conversations webinar explored what has changed and discussed the potential of new and advanced nuclear reactors in a decarbonized economy.
Shell shifts position on oil production, causing uproar - E&E News
Shell shifts position on oil production, causing uproar - E&E News: CEO Wael Sawan said Wednesday that continued investment in oil and gas is needed for a balanced energy transition. Fill […]
Plan to discharge water into Hudson River from closed Indian Point nuclear plant sparks uproar | PBS NewsHour
Plan to discharge water into Hudson River from closed Indian Point nuclear plant sparks uproar | PBS NewsHour: Supporters of the plan say the releases are no different than those made when Indian Point was producing power and that the concentration of tritium has been far below federal standards.
‘Nuclear Diesel’ Could Become A Gamechanger In Energy Markets | OilPrice.com
‘Nuclear Diesel’ Could Become A Gamechanger In Energy Markets | OilPrice.com: Synthetic fuels could challenge EV vehicles, but up until now, high production costs have rendered these types of fuel uncompetitive
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Models hide the shortcomings of wind and solarOur Finite World
Models hide the shortcomings of wind and solarOur Finite World: A major reason for the growth in the use of renewable energy is the fact that if a person looks at them narrowly enough--such as by using a model--wind and solar look to be useful. They don't burn fossil fuels, so it appears that they might be helpful to the environment. Energy modeling misses important…
Geophysical constraints on the reliability of solar and wind power worldwide | Nature Communications
Geophysical constraints on the reliability of solar and wind power worldwide | Nature Communications: If future net-zero emissions energy systems rely heavily on solar and wind resources, spatial and temporal mismatches between resource availability and electricity demand may challenge system reliability. Using 39 years of hourly reanalysis data (1980–2018), we analyze the ability of solar and wind resources to meet electricity demand in 42 countries, varying the hypothetical scale and mix of renewable generation as well as energy storage capacity. Assuming perfect transmission and annual generation equal to annual demand, but no energy storage, we find the most reliable renewable electricity systems are wind-heavy and satisfy countries’ electricity demand in 72–91% of hours (83–94% by adding 12 h of storage). Yet even in systems which meet >90% of demand, hundreds of hours of unmet demand may occur annually. Our analysis helps quantify the power, energy, and utilization rates of additional energy storage, demand management, or curtailment, as well as the benefits of regional aggregation. Solar and wind resources are dependent on geophysical constraints. Here the authors find that solar and wind power resources can satisfy countries’ electricity demand of between 72–91% of hours
Solar Panels: The Unspoken Environmental Cost • Watts Up With That?
Solar Panels: The Unspoken Environmental Cost • Watts Up With That?: By 2030, we think we're going to have four million tonnes [of scrap] - which is still manageable - but by 2050, we could end up with more than 200 million tonnes globally,
Economics: Enabling Pink Hydrogen from LWRs | Energy Intelligence
Economics: Enabling Pink Hydrogen from LWRs | Energy Intelligence: With the right circumstances, the existing light-water reactor fleet can feed steam and electricity to support hydrogen production through high-temperature electrolysis.
Conceptual design of Polish HTGR released : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Conceptual design of Polish HTGR released : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The conceptual design of a new Polish high-temperature research reactor, developed by the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ), has been unveiled. Developed with input from Japan, the reactor could be built in Poland at the NCBJ.
Conceptual design of Polish HTGR released : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Conceptual design of Polish HTGR released : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The conceptual design of a new Polish high-temperature research reactor, developed by the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ), has been unveiled. Developed with input from Japan, the reactor could be built in Poland at the NCBJ.
Holtec's HI-LIFT speeds Indian Point decommissioning : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
Holtec's HI-LIFT speeds Indian Point decommissioning : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: The heavy load handling technology allows modern casks and canisters to be safely loaded, even when they are beyond the limits of the plant's installed cranes, saving time and money over conventional methods, the company said.
Korean, Danish companies team up on LEU fuel salt supply : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
Korean, Danish companies team up on LEU fuel salt supply : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News: Kepco Nuclear Fuel and GS Engineering & Construction, together with Denmark's Seaborg Technologies, are to investigate the feasibility of developing a low-enriched uranium fuel salt production facility in South Korea. Seaborg is developing compact molten salt reactor technology.
Stranded Assets: Are Fossil Fuels Obsolete? | RealClearPolicy
Stranded Assets: Are Fossil Fuels Obsolete? | RealClearPolicy: It’s been a persistent drumbeat for many years: Fossil fuels are obsolete, and the facilities that produce them, along with any further facilities that might be built for that purpose, will shortly
Monday, June 19, 2023
Overview of Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs)
Overview of Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs): Overview of Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) - Spooool
Experts converge in Nairobi to discuss nuclear safety - YouTube
Experts converge in Nairobi to discuss nuclear safety - YouTube: A Regional on safety in the use of nuclear technology started in Nairobi today. week. The weeklong forum brings together representatives of 22 countries an...
US / Regulator Completes Safety Evaluation On Kairos Power’s Fluoride Salt-Cooled Reactor :: NucNet | The Independent Nuclear News Agency
US / Regulator Completes Safety Evaluation On Kairos Power’s Fluoride Salt-Cooled Reactor :: NucNet | The Independent Nuclear News Agency: Demonstrator at Oak Ridge to pave way for eventual commercial use
Rampant groundwater pumping has changed the tilt of Earth’s axis
Rampant groundwater pumping has changed the tilt of Earth’s axis: Human depletion of underground reservoirs has shifted the global distribution of water so much that the North Pole has drifted by more more than 4 centimetres per year.
How India's Modi helped save the West by buying Russian oil - Nikkei Asia
How India's Modi helped save the West by buying Russian oil - Nikkei Asia: TOKYO -- India's international stature has grown sharply due to its role as the effective leader of the so-called Global South, a shorthand term for e
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