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Saturday, July 29, 2023
NIA Updates Resources on Advanced Nuclear Tech | Neutron Bytes
NIA Updates Resources on Advanced Nuclear Tech | Neutron Bytes: In July 2023, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) released two new Deployment Maps that showcase scheduled deployments of North American advanced reactors design across the United States, Canada,…
Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology: A Company Compendium | NIA
Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology: A Company Compendium | NIA: The Company Compendium serves as an introduction to the advanced reactor business ecosystem for potential investors and other key stakeholders. The document was originally release in July 2022, and was last updated in July 2023.
Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology: A Primer | NIA
Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology: A Primer | NIA: This primer provides basic information on advanced reactors to help the public and stakeholders understand the promise of innovative nuclear technologies. Dozens are under development around the world; this primer focuses on those in the United States and Canada. This document was last updated in July 2023.
Friday, July 28, 2023
Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars | Neutron Bytes
Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars | Neutron Bytes: Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars BWXT to Provide Nuclear Reactor Engine and Fuel for DARPA Space Project NASA Selects Zeno Power Radioisotope Power System for Lunar Applic…
Senate passes defense bill with nuclear provisions
Senate passes defense bill with nuclear provisions: The bipartisan vote sets the stage for a difficult conference with the House.
⚡ European climate fund invests in nuclear SMR company
⚡ European climate fund invests in nuclear SMR company: For the first time, a so-called Article 9 fund is investing in nuclear energy, a milestone in climate-focused EU investments.
MHI to lead development of Japanese HTGR : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
MHI to lead development of Japanese HTGR : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Japan's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy - part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as the core company to lead the development of a high temperature gas-cooled reactor programme.
Japan considers financial aid for utilities to upgrade existing nuclear power plants | Reuters
Japan considers financial aid for utilities to upgrade existing nuclear power plants | Reuters: Japan is considering a financial scheme to help utilities boost safety measures at existing nuclear power plants to promote the restart of reactors that have been idled since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Shift in thinking on nuclear power - CommonWealth Magazine
Shift in thinking on nuclear power - CommonWealth Magazine: ATTITUDES TOWARD nuclear power are changing in Europe and here in Massachusetts. The Swedish parliament voted recently to change the country’s energy goal from 100 percent renewable to 100 percent fossil free, a shift that will allow nuclear power to count toward the target and open the door to efforts to bolster the nation’s existing(...)
For a cleaner energy future, we must embrace small nuclear reactors | The Hill
For a cleaner energy future, we must embrace small nuclear reactors | The Hill: Small nuclear reactors offer numerous advantages like efficient power generation, low carbon emissions and potential versatility that make them a key component in achieving a renewable energy future.
How to help the Saudis achieve their nuclear-powered dreams without giving them the bomb | The Hill
How to help the Saudis achieve their nuclear-powered dreams without giving them the bomb | The Hill: Thankfully, there is a plan that maintains Washington’s global nonproliferation policy standards while gives the Saudis what they have always prized — continued export profit and prestige in the energy field.
Globe editorial: Nuclear and the cost of clean power - The Globe and Mail
Globe editorial: Nuclear and the cost of clean power - The Globe and Mail: Amid the urgency to clean up power grids and add capacity to fuel sectors like transportation, Ontario is betting big on nuclear
Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-yr halt
Aging Takahama nuclear reactor restarted after 12-yr halt: Kansai Electric Power Co. on July 28 rebooted a nuclear reactor at its Takahama power plant in central Japan's Fukui Prefecture for the first time in 12 years, making it the oldest operating reactor in Japan.
Sparks fly at hearing on Georgia Power project that could stick ratepayers with Plant Vogtle tab - Georgia Recorder
Sparks fly at hearing on Georgia Power project that could stick ratepayers with Plant Vogtle tab - Georgia Recorder: Georgia Public Service Commission is set to hold hearing on July 27, 2023 for Georgia Power's $35 billion Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion.
Arizona National Monument Proposal: Uranium Mining Would Be Prohibited | National Review
Arizona National Monument Proposal: Uranium Mining Would Be Prohibited | National Review: President Biden is considering designating a national monument in Arizona that would prohibit mining on 1.1 million acres of uranium-rich land.
A recent letter about Diablo Canyon proves that America is no longer home of the brave | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo
A recent letter about Diablo Canyon proves that America is no longer home of the brave | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo: This recent letter is a classic example of irrational fearmongering ("Shut it down," July 20). It is a typical hysterical rant where a person, propelled...
Zimbabwe and Ethiopia sign nuclear energy cooperation agreements with Russia : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Zimbabwe and Ethiopia sign nuclear energy cooperation agreements with Russia : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: Two more countries - Zimbabwe and Ethiopia - have signed agreements with Russia to cooperate on the peaceful use of nuclear technology on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, which has been taking place in St Petersburg.
Alaska simplifies microreactor regulations : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Alaska simplifies microreactor regulations : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The US state of Alaska has adopted regulations to streamline the regulatory process for the siting of microreactors. The new regulations, which waive some requirements imposed on larger nuclear facilities, come into effect in August.
Eleventh Japanese reactor resumes operation : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Eleventh Japanese reactor resumes operation : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: Unit 1 of the Takahama nuclear power plant in Japan's Fukui Prefecture has been restarted after being taken offline more than 12 years ago. Kansai Electric Power Company plans to return the 780 MWe (net) pressurised water reactor to commercial operation at the end of August.
A guide: Uranium in Niger : Perspectives - World Nuclear News
A guide: Uranium in Niger : Perspectives - World Nuclear News: Current events in Niger mean world attention is turning to the West African uranium-producing country. Here is an overview of Niger's uranium sector.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Bill from Capito, Carper, Whitehouse - EIN Presswire
Senate Passes Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Bill from Capito, Carper, Whitehouse - EIN Presswire: ADVANCE Act would boost development and deployment of new nuclear technologies, incentivize expansion in America, retool and support the NRC, and help position
NIA Updates Resources on Advanced Nuclear Tech | Neutron Bytes
NIA Updates Resources on Advanced Nuclear Tech | Neutron Bytes: In July 2023, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) released two new Deployment Maps that showcase scheduled deployments of North American advanced reactors design across the United States, Canada,…
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Lockheed Martin Selected to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft
Lockheed Martin Selected to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft: /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has won a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and demonstrate a...
Anti-nuclear zealots are still fighting to cripple California's grid | Washington Examiner
Anti-nuclear zealots are still fighting to cripple California's grid | Washington Examiner: Nothing quite defines the present state of California more than a debate about whether keeping the lights on for residents is worth the money.
Groundbreaking ABS Study Explores Potential of Commercial Nuclear Propulsion - American Bureau of Shipping
Groundbreaking ABS Study Explores Potential of Commercial Nuclear Propulsion - American Bureau of Shipping: Industry-Leading Project Models Impact of Nuclear Reactors on a Container Vessel and Tanker
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No new nuclear facilities along vulnerable coasts, Alaska regulators say - KINY
No new nuclear facilities along vulnerable coasts, Alaska regulators say - KINY: Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - You can build a small nuclear reactor in Alaska, but not within 2,700 feet of a house.
Recent opinion pieces about Diablo Canyon missed the mark on both sides | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo
Recent opinion pieces about Diablo Canyon missed the mark on both sides | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo: What were you thinking, New Times, when you printed the "Keep it open" vs. "Shut it down" opinion pieces in the recent issue (July 20)?...
Top Israeli nuclear scientists threaten resignation over judicial reforms
Top Israeli nuclear scientists threaten resignation over judicial reforms: Demonstrations of protest against the judicial overhaul have ignited on every level of Israeli society, including the military reservist volunteer corps of the Israeli army
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
California among the most affordable U.S. states for energy
California among the most affordable U.S. states for energy: California is one of the most expensive states to live in, but in terms of energy costs, it is surprisingly one of the most affordable in the country.
Climate Change Threatens U.S. Nuclear Strike Capability - Scientific American
Climate Change Threatens U.S. Nuclear Strike Capability - Scientific American: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Small Modular Reactors to Achieve SDG 7 and Net Zero Emissions | ORF
Small Modular Reactors to Achieve SDG 7 and Net Zero Emissions | ORF: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2023) has projected that global warming will exceed the 1.5°C-mark within this century
Alaska sets rules for new nuclear facilities; vulnerable coasts are out - Alaska Beacon
Alaska sets rules for new nuclear facilities; vulnerable coasts are out - Alaska Beacon: The state has signed regulations that dictate where small nuclear reactors, sometimes called “microreactors,” may be built in Alaska.
Ramaswamy Unveils Plans To Eradicate FBI, Department Of Education, Nuclear Regulatory Commission | ZeroHedge
Ramaswamy Unveils Plans To Eradicate FBI, Department Of Education, Nuclear Regulatory Commission | ZeroHedge: ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
MHI to lead development of Japanese HTGR : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
MHI to lead development of Japanese HTGR : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Japan's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy - part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as the core company to lead the development of a high temperature gas-cooled reactor programme.
BWXT to begin work on cislunar nuclear rocket engine and fuel : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
BWXT to begin work on cislunar nuclear rocket engine and fuel : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The USA's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has finalised an agreement with Lockheed Martin to begin work on the fabrication and design of an experimental nuclear thermal rocket and its engine. BWX Technologies, one of Lockheed Martin's partners in the effort, will develop the nuclear reactor and fabricate the HALEU fuel.
Is Atlantic Ocean current near collapse? Could be sooner than expected
Is Atlantic Ocean current near collapse? Could be sooner than expected: The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could collapse as early as 2025 because of climate change, a study says.
Testimony: a Review of 'Oppenheimer' - The Catholic Thing
Testimony: a Review of 'Oppenheimer' - The Catholic Thing: Brad Miner on the new film by Christopher Nolan: a fascinating look at the Manhattan Project and the tumult of WWII and the McCarthy Era.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
US allies on alert after lithium-rich Bolivia inks defense deal with Iran
US allies on alert after lithium-rich Bolivia inks defense deal with Iran: Washington's allies have raised alarms about Iran's growing cooperation with leftist governments in Latin America
State rejects effort to dump nuclear plant waste into Cape Cod Bay - CBS Boston
State rejects effort to dump nuclear plant waste into Cape Cod Bay - CBS Boston: There have been years of local opposition to the company's discharge plan.
Latest in Ukraine: IAEA Says Mines Found at Nuclear Plant Site
Latest in Ukraine: IAEA Says Mines Found at Nuclear Plant Site: IAEA chief Grossi calls presence of explosives inconsistent with safety standards
Latest in Ukraine: IAEA Says Mines Found at Nuclear Plant Site
Latest in Ukraine: IAEA Says Mines Found at Nuclear Plant Site: IAEA chief Grossi calls presence of explosives inconsistent with safety standards
Zaporizhzhia: Unit 4 in hot shutdown, IAEA reports mines : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Zaporizhzhia: Unit 4 in hot shutdown, IAEA reports mines : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: Unit 4 at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been switched to hot shutdown, with unit 5 switched from hot to cold shutdown to allow maintenance work to be carried out. Meanwhile the International Atomic Energy Agency reports it has seen "directional anti-personnel mines on the periphery of the site".
Bugey chosen to host two EPR2 reactors : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Bugey chosen to host two EPR2 reactors : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The Bugey nuclear power plant site in eastern France has been selected by the country's Nuclear Policy Council for the installation of the third pair of EPR2 reactors, after the Penly and Gravelines sites.
Studies explore use of nuclear propulsion in shipping : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Studies explore use of nuclear propulsion in shipping : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: A study commissioned by the American Bureau of Shipping has explored the potential of advanced nuclear reactor technology for commercial marine propulsion, whilst a study led by UK-based innovative reactor developer Newcleo will consider the feasibility of nuclear applications to the shipping industry, including the firm's small modular lead-cooled fast reactor technology.
Keeping contentious nuclear plant open could cost Californians $45B: report | The Hill
Keeping contentious nuclear plant open could cost Californians $45B: report | The Hill: Extending operations of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant through 2045 could cost California ratepayers as much as $45 billion, a new report has found. The state’s biggest utility, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), is currently in the process of seeking a license renewal that could enable the aging facility to run for another 20…
Keeping Diablo Canyon open could cost ratepayers more than $20 billion, report says
Keeping Diablo Canyon open could cost ratepayers more than $20 billion, report says: “The power this problematic plant generates could easily be replaced by new clean energy investments,” one of the report’s authors said.
Extending The Life Of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Could Cost $45 Billion | OilPrice.com
Extending The Life Of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Could Cost $45 Billion | OilPrice.com: A climate activist group has warned that extending the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant could cost Californians $45 billion.
Monday, July 24, 2023
INL demonstrates 'microgrid in a box' : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
INL demonstrates 'microgrid in a box' : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: The self-contained system, developed by engineers at Idaho National Laboratory in collaboration with industry and government, enables multiple energy sources including small nuclear reactors to be integrated and optimised to ensure a reliable and resilient power supply in remote or off-grid locations, or during emergency situations or power outages.
Wind turbines are an eyesore, a hazard and an environmental disaster – The Expose
Wind turbines are an eyesore, a hazard and an environmental disaster – The Expose: Wind turbines, once touted by the few wealthy and less populated countries as a clean solution for electricity, are now becoming an eyesore, a hazard, and a significant environmental threat. Will Wind Turbines Be Generating More Waste Than Electricity? By Ronald Stein as published by The Heartland Institute After decades of operating around the world…
Bill Gates on next-generation nuclear power technology - CBS News
Bill Gates on next-generation nuclear power technology - CBS News: Bill Gates and his energy company, TerraPower, are planning their first cutting-edge nuclear power plant.
Georgia Power takes next step for Vogtle 4 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Georgia Power takes next step for Vogtle 4 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Georgia Power says that all 364 inspections, tests and analyses have been performed and all acceptance criteria, known as ITAACs, have been met on Vogtle unit 4 and the documentation submitted to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Concerns about the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the Future of Nuclear Energy | by NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs | NYUSPSCGA | Jul, 2023 | Medium
Concerns about the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the Future of Nuclear Energy | by NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs | NYUSPSCGA | Jul, 2023 | Medium: CGA Adjunct Professor Chris Gadmoski spoke with Cleaning Up, a climate-change podcast. Gadmoski is a Lead Nuclear Analyst at BloombergNEF. In this episode of Cleaning Up, host Michael Liebreich talks…
The Five Things Keeping Us From Going All-Electric - WSJ
The Five Things Keeping Us From Going All-Electric - WSJ: The “electrification of everything” gets talked about a lot these days. But it isn’t going to happen soon. Nor should we want it to.
Consent-Based Siting | Department of Energy
Consent-Based Siting | Department of Energy: Consent-Based Siting.
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