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Saturday, March 9, 2024
MIT Claims Superconducting Breakthrough Means Fusion Power Can Be Practical
MIT Claims Superconducting Breakthrough Means Fusion Power Can Be Practical: The report features six studies that thoroughly examined MIT's superconducting magnets design used in its breakthrough fusion test.
Fact Check: Biden Says 'No U.S. Boots Will Be on the Ground' for Gaza Port Project
Fact Check: Biden Says 'No U.S. Boots Will Be on the Ground' for Gaza Port Project: Thousands of U.S. personnel would be needed for a Gaza port. The idea of no "boots on the ground" if the SeaBees are on ships is laughable.
NATO fighter jets get green light to carry nukes as tension with Russia soars | World | News | Express.co.uk
NATO fighter jets get green light to carry nukes as tension with Russia soars | World | News | Express.co.uk: The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter has been certified to carry thermonuclear weapons as tensions between Russia and NATO hit a breaking point.
Friday, March 8, 2024
RELEASE: New Breakthrough Institute… | The Breakthrough Institute
RELEASE: New Breakthrough Institute… | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…
Improving Nuclear Regulatory Commission… | The Breakthrough Institute
Improving Nuclear Regulatory Commission… | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…
IAEA’s Grossi Calls on World Bank to Fund Nuclear Energy | Neutron Bytes
IAEA’s Grossi Calls on World Bank to Fund Nuclear Energy | Neutron Bytes: IAEA’s Grossi Calls for World Bank Funding for Nuclear Energy European Investment Bank Calls SMRs “Bankable” NRC Sets Path Forward for Part 53 Proposed Rule on Advanced Reactor Li…
IAEA Director General Briefs Board of Governors: Ukraine, Iran and Nuclear Energy Summit | IAEA
IAEA Director General Briefs Board of Governors: Ukraine, Iran and Nuclear Energy Summit | IAEA: Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi discussed a range of global issues and key initiatives while addressing the IAEA Board of Governors today.
How Geology Tells The Story Of Earth’s Climatic Past | Principia Scientific Intl.
How Geology Tells The Story Of Earth’s Climatic Past | Principia Scientific Intl.: For much of the past 600 million years, the temperature has been about 12°C warmer than it is now
Fusion's 80 trillion-watt shot: 'Holy Grail' energy pioneer claims record at world’s most powerful machine | Recharge
Fusion's 80 trillion-watt shot: 'Holy Grail' energy pioneer claims record at world’s most powerful machine | Recharge: Developer claims type of fusion it is pursuing does away with complexity of other methods
China’s Impressive Rate of Nuclear… | The Breakthrough Institute
China’s Impressive Rate of Nuclear… | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…
Tiny nukes on trucks: Sub-20 megawatt reactors to power remote areas - Interesting Engineering
Tiny nukes on trucks: Sub-20 megawatt reactors to power remote areas - Interesting Engineering: A small modular nuclear reactor that can be transported in a shipping container can bring carbon-free energy to far off places.
Nearly a dozen U.S. states considering coal-to-nuclear transitions
Nearly a dozen U.S. states considering coal-to-nuclear transitions: A 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Energy found that more than 300 existing and retired coal power plant sites could convert to nuclear.
IAEA Warns Against Restarting Ukraine Nuclear Plant | Barron's
IAEA Warns Against Restarting Ukraine Nuclear Plant | Barron's: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has cautioned Russia against restarting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeast Ukraine, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said Wednesday.
Altman-backed Oklo nuclear facility ramps up as AI industry looks to add energy sources
Altman-backed Oklo nuclear facility ramps up as AI industry looks to add energy sources: Generative AI — and its energy demands — have been growing rapidly. But nuclear power projects are heavily regulated and usually advance at a plodding pace.
IAEA steps up efforts for gender balance in nuclear sector : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
IAEA steps up efforts for gender balance in nuclear sector : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: The International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has said that gender equality "is not just right - it is imperative for net zero, battling cancer, and ending global hunger".
France sets out long-term nuclear recycling plans : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
France sets out long-term nuclear recycling plans : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: Minister for the Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Bruno Le Maire announced the decision to continue with France's treatment-recycling strategy for used nuclear fuel beyond 2040, with plans to extend the life of existing recycling plants and to launch studies for a new MOX fuel fabrication plant and a new used fuel processing plant.
IAEA Board calls on Russia to leave Zaporizhzhia, two years on
IAEA Board calls on Russia to leave Zaporizhzhia, two years on: The U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board of Governors voted on Thursday to demand Russia withdraw from Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), in a resolution passed days after the two-year anniversary of the plant's capture by Russian troops. It was the board's fourth resolution condemning Russia's actions against Ukrainian nuclear facilities. The first was passed in March 2022, the day before Russia captured Europe's largest nuclear plant.
US threatens action against Iran at IAEA over continued 'stonewalling'
US threatens action against Iran at IAEA over continued 'stonewalling': The United States on Thursday threatened future action against Iran at the U.N. nuclear watchdog if Tehran keeps "stonewalling" the watchdog by denying it the cooperation and answers it seeks on issues including long-unexplained uranium traces. At a quarterly meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation Board of Governors, Washington again told Iran to cooperate with IAEA inspectors who for years have been seeking explanations from Tehran on the origin of uranium particles at undeclared sites. The United States has stopped short, for now, of seeking a resolution against Iran, however.
Shaping the Future of Nuclear Security - United States Department of State
Shaping the Future of Nuclear Security - United States Department of State: Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 once again propelled nuclear security to the forefront of the global security conversation. Russia’s unprecedented seizure of both the Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plants, the latter of which was heavily shelled, drew global condemnation and fears of a potential release of radiation. Two years later, […]
New CRP: Enhancing Computer Security of Small Modular Reactors and Microreactors (J02021) | IAEA
New CRP: Enhancing Computer Security of Small Modular Reactors and Microreactors (J02021) | IAEA: The IAEA is launching a research project to advance computer security for small modular reactors, further expanding its support for protecting the next generation of nuclear reactors against cyber attacks.
Exclusive: IAEA chief says Iran's nuclear enrichment activity remains high | Reuters
Exclusive: IAEA chief says Iran's nuclear enrichment activity remains high | Reuters: Iran continues to enrich uranium well beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use despite U.N. pressure to stop it, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday, adding he wanted to visit Tehran next month for the first time in a year to end the "drifting apart".
Congress To Spend Millions On Nuclear Waste Recycling Plans | HuffPost Latest News
Congress To Spend Millions On Nuclear Waste Recycling Plans | HuffPost Latest News: The spending bill the House just passed contains $10 million for recycling nuclear waste.
A Looming Disaster at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant - The Atlantic
A Looming Disaster at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant - The Atlantic: At the facility, occupied by Russia for the past two years, employees describe a regime of torture and abuse—and a growing threat of disaster.
Whistling Past the Iranian Nuclear Program - WSJ
Whistling Past the Iranian Nuclear Program - WSJ: Biden brushes off an alarming IAEA report to appease the ayatollahs.
Plutonium pit ‘panic’ threatens America’s nuclear ambitions | The Hill
Plutonium pit ‘panic’ threatens America’s nuclear ambitions | The Hill: This is the second story in a series about Sentinel, the Air Force’s nuclear missile modernization project. Other stories touch on the challenges in the surrounding communities near Sentinel construction and with the Air Force’s budget issues. At Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, where the U.S. built its first nuclear bomb, work on…
8 Things to Know About Converting Coal Plants to Nuclear Power | Department of Energy
8 Things to Know About Converting Coal Plants to Nuclear Power | Department of Energy: Repowering coal plants with nuclear power can lead to several economic and environmental advantages.
Generations After The First Nuclear Test, Those Sickened Fight For Compensation : Consider This from NPR : NPR
Generations After The First Nuclear Test, Those Sickened Fight For Compensation : Consider This from NPR : NPR: On August 6, 1945, a stone-faced President Harry Truman appeared on television and told Americans about the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima. The attack on Hiroshima marked the first time nuclear power was used in war, but the atomic bomb was actually tested a month earlier in the Jornada del Muerto desert of New Mexico. At least hundreds of New Mexicans were harmed by the test's fallout. Radiation creeped into the grass their cows grazed, on the food they ate, and the water they drank. A program compensating victims of government-caused nuclear contamination has been in place since 1990, but it never included downwinders in New Mexico, the site of the very first nuclear test. This week, the Senate voted to broaden the bi-partisan legislation that could compensate people who have suffered health consequences of radiation testing. Now, the bill will go to a House vote.Generations after the Trinity Nuclear Test, will downwinders in New Mexico finally get compensation? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress - The New York Times
Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress - The New York Times: Measures moving through Congress to encourage new reactors are receiving broad bipartisan support, as lawmakers embrace a once-contentious technology.
Germany considers getting its own nuclear weapons despite rejecting nuclear energy | Fox News
Germany considers getting its own nuclear weapons despite rejecting nuclear energy | Fox News: Developing nuclear weapons may be on the minds of Germany, despite shunning nuclear power in recent years.
Nearly a dozen U.S. states considering coal-to-nuclear transitions
Nearly a dozen U.S. states considering coal-to-nuclear transitions: A 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Energy found that more than 300 existing and retired coal power plant sites could convert to nuclear.
Russian nuclear weapons, 2024 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Russian nuclear weapons, 2024 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Russia is modernizing all its Soviet-era nuclear-capable systems. We estimate that Russia now possesses about 4,380 nuclear warheads.
Nuclear safety in spotlight as French start-ups bring mini reactors to market
Nuclear safety in spotlight as French start-ups bring mini reactors to market: France wants to take the lead in rolling out safer, cleaner nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels – but the growing number of start-ups promising to decarbonise the industry with small reactors…
Amazon buys 100% nuclear-powered data center for $650 million
Amazon buys 100% nuclear-powered data center for $650 million: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has acquired Talen Energy's 1,200-acre Cumulus data center campus at a nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. The company will pay
Global nuclear SMR project pipeline expands to 22 GW, increasing more than 65% since 2021 | Wood Mackenzie
Global nuclear SMR project pipeline expands to 22 GW, increasing more than 65% since 2021 | Wood Mackenzie: The small nuclear reactor (SMR) project pipeline reached 22 GW in the first quarter of 2024, an expansion of 65% since 2021, according to a recent report by Wood Mackenzie. The current total project pipeline would require an investment of close to US$176 billion.
Government Strikes £160 Million Deal for Hitachi Nuclear Sites
Government Strikes £160 Million Deal for Hitachi Nuclear Sites: Anglesey and Oldbury Sites Set to Contribute to ‘Britain’s Nuclear Renaissance'
After scrapping nuclear reactors, Germany to spend billions on new gas power plants – POLITICO
After scrapping nuclear reactors, Germany to spend billions on new gas power plants – POLITICO: The fossil fuel expansion is needed to ensure long-term energy security, according to industry and the government.
Why The Need For Nuclear Power Is Proliferating
Why The Need For Nuclear Power Is Proliferating: The world needs an enormous increase in energy now and in the future, which is why nuclear power is experiencing a renaissance.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Senate passes stand-alone bill to extend, expand compensation for radiation victims | The Hill
Senate passes stand-alone bill to extend, expand compensation for radiation victims | The Hill: The Senate passed a stand-alone bill to extend and expand a 30-year-old law compensating Americans exposed to radiation by the federal government in a 69-30 vote. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), first enacted in 1990, compensates Americans exposed to radiation by World War II-era nuclear testing and Cold War-era uranium mining. However, it is…
What is methane gas and how does it affect our planet?
What is methane gas and how does it affect our planet?: A new satellite was launched into space on Monday to help detect methane.
5 Biggest Oil Producers in the World - Insider Monkey
5 Biggest Oil Producers in the World - Insider Monkey: In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 biggest oil producers in the world.
How Tech Companies Are Powering Their Operations With Nuclear And Renewables
How Tech Companies Are Powering Their Operations With Nuclear And Renewables: Technology companies are increasingly partnering with low-emission energy sources to power their growing electricity needs.
A new satellite will track climate-warming pollution. Here's why that's a big deal | New Hampshire Public Radio
A new satellite will track climate-warming pollution. Here's why that's a big deal | New Hampshire Public Radio: A satellite with a climate solutions mission blasted off on a SpaceX rocket Monday. It's on a mission to detect planet-heating methane pollution from the oil and gas sector.
EDF, Google team up on satellite to track methane emissions - E&E News by POLITICO
EDF, Google team up on satellite to track methane emissions - E&E News by POLITICO: Observations from MethaneSat could be used to independently verify industry reports and enforce regulations on fossil fuel companies.
Everything Else You Want to Know about SO2 Injection
Everything Else You Want to Know about SO2 Injection: Are there better options than SO2? How Does SO2 Reduce Temperatures? Who owns the stratosphere? Why might reducing sunlight increase plant growth? And much more.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
US NRC to issue proposed rule on advanced reactor licensing - Nuclear Engineering International
US NRC to issue proposed rule on advanced reactor licensing - Nuclear Engineering International: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has directed staff to publish a proposed rule and draft guidance to establish a licensing process for commercial nuclear power plants that is “risk-informed, performance-based, and...
Two Countries That Could Break Putin's Gas Grip On Europe | OilPrice.com
Two Countries That Could Break Putin's Gas Grip On Europe | OilPrice.com: A small cap Canadian explorer is emerging as a key player in addressing Europe's energy crisis, leveraging untapped natural resources and strategic assets to secure a sustainable and independent energy future for the continent.
Satellite to ‘name and shame’ worst oil and gas methane polluters | Greenhouse gas emissions | The Guardian
Satellite to ‘name and shame’ worst oil and gas methane polluters | Greenhouse gas emissions | The Guardian: Leaks are driving 30% of the climate crisis and MethaneSat will provide the first near-comprehensive global view
Oil supply is looking tighter and prices could climb as US production outlook gets cut in half this year, RBC commodities chief says
Oil supply is looking tighter and prices could climb as US production outlook gets cut in half this year, RBC commodities chief says: US oil production growth could be slashed in half this year, down from a million barrels to just 500,000 barrels a day.
Supply Becomes a Downward Risk for Oil Prices Despite OPEC+ Cuts | OilPrice.com
Supply Becomes a Downward Risk for Oil Prices Despite OPEC+ Cuts | OilPrice.com: Crude prices held strong this week and traders showed themselves cautiously optimistic despite rising inventories and resilient non-OPEC supply.
Oil Supply: US Production Outlook Slashed in Half, Prices Could Climb
Oil Supply: US Production Outlook Slashed in Half, Prices Could Climb: US oil production growth could be slashed in half this year, down from a million barrels to just 500,000 barrels a day.
Exclusive: Canada to expedite approval of new nuclear projects, energy minister says | Reuters
Exclusive: Canada to expedite approval of new nuclear projects, energy minister says | Reuters: Canada will expedite the approval process for new nuclear projects, but will not exclude them from the federal environmental review as requested by the province of Ontario, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said.
Start up of Chinese industrial nuclear steam project begins : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Start up of Chinese industrial nuclear steam project begins : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Commissioning has begun of China's first industrial-use nuclear energy steam supply project, China National Nuclear Corporation announced. The project at the Tianwan nuclear power plant in China's Jiangsu province will supply steam to a nearby petrochemical plant.
2024 China Two Sessions: Fastest Nuclear Power Expansion Can Accelerate - Bloomberg
2024 China Two Sessions: Fastest Nuclear Power Expansion Can Accelerate - Bloomberg: China can aim to approve as many as 10 new nuclear reactors a year to accelerate its rapid expansion of capacity, according to the chairman of one of the nation’s largest developers.
Judges Weigh Nuclear Waste Ownership Question in License Dispute
Judges Weigh Nuclear Waste Ownership Question in License Dispute: Judges at the D.C. Circuit seemed skeptical of arguments that US nuclear regulators were wrong to issue a license to temporarily store spent nuclear reactor fuel in New Mexico based on uncertainty about who could own the fuel in the future.
Climate groups move to stop relicensing of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant - Washington Examiner
Climate groups move to stop relicensing of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant - Washington Examiner: California climate groups filed a court motion to intervene in the relicensing process for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The Iranian regime continues to build nuclear weapons - The Jerusalem Post
The Iranian regime continues to build nuclear weapons - The Jerusalem Post: IAEA chief Grossi has expressed growing concerns over Iran's nuclear safety protocols in place.
Drones, robotic tech pose threat to US nuclear security, general says
Drones, robotic tech pose threat to US nuclear security, general says: Intercepting unmanned systems has become a priority for Pentagon officials, who are monitoring skirmishes across Ukraine and the Greater Middle East.
Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with China | Reuters
Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with China | Reuters: Russia and China are considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon from 2033-35, Yuri Borisov, the head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos said on Tuesday, something he said could one day allow lunar settlements to be built.
The Political Sabotage of Nuclear Power
The Political Sabotage of Nuclear Power: Abundant, emissions-free energy was once the promise of a nuclear-powered future. What happened?
IAEA Director General Briefs Board of Governors: Ukraine, Iran and Nuclear Energy Summit | IAEA
IAEA Director General Briefs Board of Governors: Ukraine, Iran and Nuclear Energy Summit | IAEA: Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi discussed a range of global issues and key initiatives while addressing the IAEA Board of Governors today.
How You Can Easily Delay Climate Change Today: SO2 Injection
How You Can Easily Delay Climate Change Today: SO2 Injection: I used to feel powerless about climate change. Then I learned about this, and now I feel confident we can delay it at any time.
NRC releases plan to speed nuclear reactor build-out - E&E News by POLITICO
NRC releases plan to speed nuclear reactor build-out - E&E News by POLITICO: Lawmakers have been pushing the agency to be more proactive about advanced reactors.
US to Sell Off Entire Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve
US to Sell Off Entire Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve: Shutting down the million-barrel reserve, intended for use in a natural disaster, has been afforded by the latest appropriation bills.
Living on the Wrong World - TomDispatch.com
Living on the Wrong World - TomDispatch.com: Living on the Wrong World
A Planetary Cease Fire Is Desperately Needed
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Residents are feeling the pain of record PG&E bills, but there may be more hikes on the way | PD Plus
Residents are feeling the pain of record PG&E bills, but there may be more hikes on the way | PD Plus: In January, combined PG&E gas and electric charges rose 22.3% over average monthly bills a year before. And, they could soon hit a grim new milestone of an average $300 per month.
Digging into the Clean Energy Minerals… | The Breakthrough Institute
Digging into the Clean Energy Minerals… | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Charts a… | The Breakthrough Institute
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Charts a… | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…
AFCONE and DeepGeo launch African nuclear initiative : Corporate - World Nuclear News
AFCONE and DeepGeo launch African nuclear initiative : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The African Commission on Nuclear Energy and DeepGeo have signed a partnership agreement which could see multinational deep geological repositories hosted in Africa, with a proportion of the income used to facilitate nuclear energy deployment.
Fuel loading begins at Indian fast breeder reactor : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Fuel loading begins at Indian fast breeder reactor : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of fuel loading at the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. Fast breeder reactors form the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear programme.
NRC Sets Stage for Advanced Nuclear with New Part 53 Rule
NRC Sets Stage for Advanced Nuclear with New Part 53 Rule: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has directed its staff to publish a proposed rule and draft guidance to create Part 53, a much-awaited risk-informed and technology-inclusive licensing framework geared toward advanced technologies, including non-light-water-reactors (non-LWRs).
Monday, March 4, 2024
Grossi hopes nuclear summit can agree new financing mechanisms : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Grossi hopes nuclear summit can agree new financing mechanisms : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says one aim of the forthcoming Nuclear Energy Summit for heads of state is to see what "international cooperation mechanisms we can agree" to accelerate the provision of new nuclear in line with the COP28 declaration in December.
Fuel loading begins at Indian fast breeder reactor : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Fuel loading begins at Indian fast breeder reactor : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of fuel loading at the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. Fast breeder reactors form the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear programme.
Grid connection for Vogtle 4 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Grid connection for Vogtle 4 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The AP1000 reactor is now generating electricity and was connected to the grid for the first time on 1 March, Georgia Power has announced.
U.S. Department of Energy Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement Advancing Biden-Harris Administration’s Goal to Boost Domestic HALEU Production | Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement Advancing Biden-Harris Administration’s Goal to Boost Domestic HALEU Production | Department of Energy: DOE-issued draft analyzes potential impact of proposed action to acquire high-assay low-enriched uranium.
House approves bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering nuclear energy | The Hill
House approves bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering nuclear energy | The Hill: The House on Wednesday evening approved bipartisan legislation that aims to bolster nuclear energy. The vote was 365-36, with one additional lawmaker voting present. All of the “no” votes were Democrats and included several members of the Progressive Caucus. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) voted present. The legislation aims to bolster the U.S.’s nuclear energy production…
What Does the Nuclear Industry Need to Do to Scale Production Toward Net-Zero Goals?
What Does the Nuclear Industry Need to Do to Scale Production Toward Net-Zero Goals?: The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) proved to be a historic moment for nuclear energy, with more than 20 countries including the U.S., France, Japan, and the UK pledging to triple global
The Downside To Fifty Years Of Opposition To Nuclear Power
The Downside To Fifty Years Of Opposition To Nuclear Power: Too much opposition to energy projects resembles earlier, irrational claims about nuclear power.
US funding bill blocks China from buying oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve | Reuters
US funding bill blocks China from buying oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve | Reuters: A measure in the U.S. funding legislation unveiled by congressional leaders on Sunday would block China from buying oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Cuts Shape Market | FXEmpire
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Cuts Shape Market | FXEmpire: Amid geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ cuts, the latest forecast propels market optimism, boosting natural gas and oil prices with a strategic eye on supply.
Crude Oil Technical Analysis | Forexlive
Crude Oil Technical Analysis | Forexlive: Crude oil rejected resistance level at 80.70. OPEC+ extends cuts and geopolitical tensions loom, focusing on Gaza truce.
Uranium mines reopen as nuclear power eyed to address climate change | Fortune
Uranium mines reopen as nuclear power eyed to address climate change | Fortune: The mine reopenings mark a revival for an American industry that was at risk of disappearing only five years ago.
Federal Data Reveals a Surprising Drop in Renewable Power in 2023, as Slow Winds and Drought Took a Toll - Inside Climate News
Federal Data Reveals a Surprising Drop in Renewable Power in 2023, as Slow Winds and Drought Took a Toll - Inside Climate News: A big increase in utility-scale solar power was not enough to offset decreases in wind and hydropower.
Exxon Guyana Slap at Chevron Highlights Supply Security Importance | OilPrice.com
Exxon Guyana Slap at Chevron Highlights Supply Security Importance | OilPrice.com: Just how important securing this supply is not only for Chevron but for its peers became clear last week, when Exxon surprised many with the warning that it could make the deal meaningless by exercising a right of first refusal stipulation in its Guyana partnership with Hess
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy invests in U.S. geothermal startup - Nikkei Asia
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy invests in U.S. geothermal startup - Nikkei Asia: TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has invested in Texas geothermal startup Fervo Energy, the Japanese company said Thursday, looking to expand
Egypt Inks $40 Billion Deals with Global Investors for Renewable Energy | Egyptian Streets
Egypt Inks $40 Billion Deals with Global Investors for Renewable Energy | Egyptian Streets: Egypt sealed agreements with seven global developers on 28 February for green hydrogen and renewable energy projects, expected to attract investments totalling USD 40 billion (EGP 1.2 trillion).
Gas export pause could scramble Biden’s chances in Pennsylvania - POLITICO
Gas export pause could scramble Biden’s chances in Pennsylvania - POLITICO: Democratic Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman both argued the pause could hurt their state.
Renewable energy sources are being banned across the US. Here's where
Renewable energy sources are being banned across the US. Here's where: Local governments across the U.S. are blocking new clean energy plants. See the best locations for wind and solar power, and where it's being stopped.
Why does Texas have its own power grid? ERCOT's independence explained
Why does Texas have its own power grid? ERCOT's independence explained: Texas power companies chose to keep their operations within the state’s borders largely to avoid federal regulation.
French-built nuclear reactor delays to put Britain at risk of blackouts
French-built nuclear reactor delays to put Britain at risk of blackouts: Delays to French-built nuclear power stations will leave the UK at risk of blackouts by 2028, new research has warned.
The Startup Keeping Wind Turbine Blades Out of Landfills
The Startup Keeping Wind Turbine Blades Out of Landfills: Conventional recycling techniques don't work on wind turbine blades. Now, an Ohio startup is turning them into park benches and planters.
Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific - report - MINING.COM
Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific - report - MINING.COM: A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.
Scientists Design AI That Can Stabilize Fusion Reactors | Extremetech
Scientists Design AI That Can Stabilize Fusion Reactors | Extremetech: Fusion reactors can't run for very long, but this AI could change that.
After 111 years, SF is finally moving to oust PG&E and create a public-power system - 48 hills
After 111 years, SF is finally moving to oust PG&E and create a public-power system - 48 hills: Cheap, reliable, green energy is only a few steps away—but the private utility is trying its best to delay the process and protect its illegal monopoly
2 Ways to Play Europe’s $800 Billion Energy Crisis | OilPrice.com
2 Ways to Play Europe’s $800 Billion Energy Crisis | OilPrice.com: Europe's energy crisis, driven by geopolitical factors, presents significant investment opportunities in LNG and domestic natural gas production.
US Reactor Fuel Makers Get $2.7 Billion in Funding Bill
US Reactor Fuel Makers Get $2.7 Billion in Funding Bill: (Bloomberg) -- The US uranium enrichment industry would get a $2.7 billion infusion in a government funding bill unveiled Sunday, reflecting efforts to wean the nation off nuclear fuel imported from Russia.Most Read from BloombergChina Scraps Premier Li's Briefing, Breaking Years of ConventionWhat to Remember If the Stock Market Takes a DiveWall Street’s DEI Retreat Has Officially BegunYoung Hong Kongers Who Defied Xi Are Now Partying in ChinaHaley Gets First Primary Win in D.C. With Super Tuesd
REVEALED: America's nuclear weapon hubs where thousands of lab workers build the military's deadliest arsenal, including one that was evacuated in the Smokehouse Creek wildfire | Daily Mail Online
REVEALED: America's nuclear weapon hubs where thousands of lab workers build the military's deadliest arsenal, including one that was evacuated in the Smokehouse Creek wildfire | Daily Mail Online: The nation's nuclear arsenal includes around 400 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles, which can carry several warheads each with the explosive power of 335,000 tons of TNT.
Uranium Firms Revive Forgotten Mines as Price of Nuclear Fuel Soars
Uranium Firms Revive Forgotten Mines as Price of Nuclear Fuel Soars: (Bloomberg) -- Across the US and allied countries, owners of left-for-dead uranium mines are restarting operations to capitalize on rising demand for the nuclear fuel.Most Read from BloombergWhat to Remember If the Stock Market Takes a DiveHaley Casts Doubt on Nominee Pledge After Trump’s Power PlayYoung Hong Kongers Who Defied Xi Are Now Partying in ChinaCrafts Retailer Joann Is Planning a Bankruptcy Filing That Would Hand Keys to LendersHaley Gets First Primary Win in D.C. With Super Tuesday A
UN Watchdog Calls On Development Banks to Finance Nuclear Projects | OilPrice.com
UN Watchdog Calls On Development Banks to Finance Nuclear Projects | OilPrice.com: The IAEA has called on international development banks to finance nuclear energy projects.
The Iranian regime continues to build nuclear weapons - The Jerusalem Post
The Iranian regime continues to build nuclear weapons - The Jerusalem Post: ‘Increased concerns’ about Tehran producing nukes.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress - The New York Times
Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress - The New York Times: Measures moving through Congress to encourage new reactors are receiving broad bipartisan support, as lawmakers embrace a once-contentious technology.
As SRS defense work ramps up, Tennessee utility and regulator talk tritium
As SRS defense work ramps up, Tennessee utility and regulator talk tritium: Jan. 7—The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority will meet this month to discuss increasing the irradiation of tritium-producing rods, which are shipped to the Savannah River Site and used to replenish the nation's nuclear arsenal. The Jan. 19 teleconference, open to the public, will focus on a proposal to push the number of rods "beyond what is currently allowed in ...
Orano Plans to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US | Neutron Bytes
Orano Plans to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US | Neutron Bytes: Orano Partnership to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US Orano to Open New Isotope Production Plant in Indiana French Reactor Uses Full Core Of Recycled Uranium Fuel Tractebel And Thorizon Sign Par…
The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash - The New York Times
The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash - The New York Times: Is this how one of the world's greatest cities still deals with garbage? Here’s what will be required to take New York’s trash bags off the street.
China issues dire warning on 'risks' of nuclear war as Putin says he's ready to use nukes | World | News | Express.co.uk
China issues dire warning on 'risks' of nuclear war as Putin says he's ready to use nukes | World | News | Express.co.uk: China's warning came less than 24 hours after Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia's nuclear forces are 'in a state of full readiness.'