As New START Enters into Force, Challenges Ahead Are Even More Challenging
The U.S. and Russia are expected to launch the next stage of reduction negotiations, but even setting the agenda is an almost insurmountable obstacle.
Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry. Nuclear Activities
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Russian Scientists Worried Iran Uses Their Know-How for Missiles
Russian Scientists Worried Iran Uses Their Know-How for Missiles
US commerce secretary eyes military, nuclear deals in India news
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Japan is keen on completing foreign nuclear deals
Japan is keen on completing foreign nuclear deals
The Japanese government is ramping up negotiations to finalize nuclear-cooperation agreements with India, South Africa, Turkey and Brazil. The country may hold similar talks with Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia and Thailand, having completed deals with seven other countries. The Denki Shimbun (Japan)
The Japanese government is ramping up negotiations to finalize nuclear-cooperation agreements with India, South Africa, Turkey and Brazil. The country may hold similar talks with Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia and Thailand, having completed deals with seven other countries. The Denki Shimbun (Japan)
WikiLeaks cables: planned US missile shield blind to nuclear weapons
WikiLeaks cables: planned US missile shield blind to nuclear weapons
US plans for a missile defence system on Czech soil ran into trouble when defence chiefs realised the proposed radar was blind to nuclear missiles, leaked diplomatic cables show.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Australia's energy minister: Nuclear is a "clean-energy technology"
Australia's energy minister: Nuclear is a "clean-energy technology"
Australia could start considering nuclear energy during the next four years, Energy Minister Martin Ferguson said. He said the government will advance efforts to develop other sources of baseload electricity, but nuclear is a proven "clean-energy technology." The Australian
Australia could start considering nuclear energy during the next four years, Energy Minister Martin Ferguson said. He said the government will advance efforts to develop other sources of baseload electricity, but nuclear is a proven "clean-energy technology." The Australian
Minnesota Senate votes to end nuclear moratorium
Minnesota Senate votes to end nuclear moratorium
Minnesota's Senate voted in favor of lifting a moratorium on the construction of nuclear plants. "I believe very strongly that Minnesota should not move into the future with one hand tied behind their back," said Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, a chief sponsor of the measure. The state's House of Representatives is scheduled to address the repeal this month. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.)
Minnesota's Senate voted in favor of lifting a moratorium on the construction of nuclear plants. "I believe very strongly that Minnesota should not move into the future with one hand tied behind their back," said Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, a chief sponsor of the measure. The state's House of Representatives is scheduled to address the repeal this month. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.)
NRC chairman says Yucca Mountain closeout to include license panel
NRC chairman says Yucca Mountain closeout to include license panel
Westinghouse nuclear reactor set to advance at NRC
NRC is seeking comments on AP1000 reactor design
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will seek the public's input on whether to approve Westinghouse Electric's AP1000 reactor design, said Gregory Jaczko, chairman of the NRC. Southern Co. and SCANA are planning to use the design for their respective expansion projects in Georgia and South Carolina. The NRC could award construction licenses to both companies this year if the design is cleared, Jaczko added. Reuters
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will seek the public's input on whether to approve Westinghouse Electric's AP1000 reactor design, said Gregory Jaczko, chairman of the NRC. Southern Co. and SCANA are planning to use the design for their respective expansion projects in Georgia and South Carolina. The NRC could award construction licenses to both companies this year if the design is cleared, Jaczko added. Reuters
COMMENT: Energy efficiency, climate crisis, and nuclear energy: Russia’s Medvedev in Swiss Davos
COMMENT: Energy efficiency, climate crisis, and nuclear energy: Russia’s Medvedev in Swiss Davos
How Nuclear Fits into Obama's Ambitious Goal
How Nuclear Fits into Obama's Ambitious Goal
Americans For Energy Leadership
So, in addition to the regulatory reform proposed above, a well-developed financial-assistance system is needed for the rapid deployment of nuclear power,
Americans For Energy Leadership
So, in addition to the regulatory reform proposed above, a well-developed financial-assistance system is needed for the rapid deployment of nuclear power,
Legal challenges for nuclear industry reach new levels
Legal challenges for nuclear industry reach new levels
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
China plans to spend big on nuclear power, high-speed rail
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BEIJING (Reuters) - Nuclear power and high speed rail will top the focus of China's plan to invest $1.5 trillion in seven key industries and shift the world's number two economy away from its role as a supplier of cheap goods, sources said.State-owned enterprises, rather than the government, will play the main role of channeling the investment, said one source with ties to the leadership.
China envisages high-end equipment manufacturing, including high-speed rail and aviation equipment, becoming a pillar of economic growth alongside energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, biotechnology and new generation information technology such as telecoms and the Internet.
The other strategic sectors are alternative energy, advanced materials and alternative-fuel cars.
"China needs to innovate if it is to compete against multinationals in the international arena," said Qiu Gang of the Beijing office of Samsung Economic Research Institute.
"China hopes to become an industrial giant by 2015."
It is that push by emerging economies, and China in particular, into high-end manufacturing that was seen as behind U.S. President Barack Obama's call in his speech to Congress last week for a "Sputnik moment," fed by spending in education and research, to make sure the United States does not lose its technological edge.
A source with ties to the leadership told Reuters in December that the State Council, or cabinet, is considering investing up to $1.5 trillion in the sectors. The government has not publicly stated any figure.
The amount is part of a 2011-2015 five-year plan which needs approval the National People's Congress, or parliament, which holds its annual full session in March.
Analysts have expressed skepticism over the size of the investment which equates to about 5 percent of China's gross domestic product on an annual basis.
But they say it is an indication of the government's determination to force a structural shift in the economy.
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