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Thursday, July 21, 2011
Mercury pollution from power plants seen
Mercury pollution from power plants seen
Indianapolis (UPI) Jul 19, 2011 - Researchers in Indiana say they have conducted the first study measuring mercury levels in soil near coal-fired U.S. power plants. Scientists at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis found measurable amounts of the mercury emitted by coal-fired power plants is deposited in local soil, a UI release said Tuesday. While previous research on the spread of environmental me ... more
Indianapolis (UPI) Jul 19, 2011 - Researchers in Indiana say they have conducted the first study measuring mercury levels in soil near coal-fired U.S. power plants. Scientists at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis found measurable amounts of the mercury emitted by coal-fired power plants is deposited in local soil, a UI release said Tuesday. While previous research on the spread of environmental me ... more
Women and Nuclear AwarenessProblems at EDF's French nuclear site raise fears of UK energy delays
Problems at EDF's French nuclear site raise fears of UK energy delays
Extra safety measures and two deadly accidents have delayed EDF's flagship French nuclear plant by another two years, raising fears about the delivery of its first two stations in Britain.
Weekly Intelligence Brief 14 - 21 July 2011
Weekly Intelligence Brief 14 - 21 July 2011
http://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/weekly-brief/weekly-intelligence-brief-14-21-july-2011?utm_source=http%3a%2f%2fcommunicator.firstconf.com%2flz%2f&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nuclear+e-breif+2107&utm_term=Britain+renews+renaissance+hopes&utm_content=581808
KKR on Infrastructure Investment: In search of energy opportunities with a balanced risk profile
KKR on Infrastructure Investment: In search of energy opportunities with a balanced risk profile
http://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/qa/kkr-infrastructure-investment-search-energy-opportunities-balanced-risk-profile?utm_source=http%3a%2f%2fcommunicator.firstconf.com%2flz%2f&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nuclear+e-breif+2107&utm_term=Britain+renews+renaissance+hopes&utm_content=581808
http://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/qa/kkr-infrastructure-investment-search-energy-opportunities-balanced-risk-profile?utm_source=http%3a%2f%2fcommunicator.firstconf.com%2flz%2f&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nuclear+e-breif+2107&utm_term=Britain+renews+renaissance+hopes&utm_content=581808
China Says Experimental Fast Nuclear Reactor Now Connected to Power Grid
China Says Experimental Fast Nuclear Reactor Now Connected to Power Grid
University examines safety of the next generation of nuclear reactors
| University examines safety of the next generation of nuclear reactors |
| Scientists from The University of Manchester have been selected to undertake vital safety work on the next generation of the world's nuclear reactors. As part of a consortium of EU research institutes and universities, academics from the University's Dalton Nuclear Institute will carry out research on evolutionary designs of nuclear reactors |
Japan To Start Nuclear Stress Tests As Early As This Week
Japan To Start Nuclear Stress Tests As Early As This Week
Analyst: Japan's nuclear industry is finished
Analyst: Japan's nuclear industry is finished
At one level, it seems that a fierce political struggle is now developing over the future of nuclear energy in Japan. While the prime minister has outlined a non-nuclear vision for his country, the opposition Liberal Democratic Party is moving toward a political position defending the need for Japan's nuclear power plants to remain in operation-albeit with stricter safety regulations.
At one level, it seems that a fierce political struggle is now developing over the future of nuclear energy in Japan. While the prime minister has outlined a non-nuclear vision for his country, the opposition Liberal Democratic Party is moving toward a political position defending the need for Japan's nuclear power plants to remain in operation-albeit with stricter safety regulations.
Some US nuclear safety recommendations could take years: NRC task force
Some US nuclear safety recommendations could take years: NRC task force
CBS Investigative Report on the Safety of the New Reactor at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City
CBS Investigative Report on the Safety of the New Reactor at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City
Despite naysayers, it’s time to move on with nuclear power
Despite naysayers, it’s time to move on with nuclear power
There and Back Again: Sobering Thoughts about the Nuclear Madness We All Face
There and Back Again: Sobering Thoughts about the Nuclear Madness We All Face
ABB wins $144 million power orders in Saudi Arabia
ABB wins $144 million power orders in Saudi Arabia
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