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Sunday, February 28, 2021
The cold truth on energy | TheHill
The cold truth on energy | TheHill: The cold truth is that families will be forced to pay the price of our country’s decision to eliminate reliable energy options from our grid. Now more than ever we see the importance of having all options at our disposal.
Irrational Nuclear Fear Puts Sweden In Danger Of Succumbing To Stupidity
Irrational Nuclear Fear Puts Sweden In Danger Of Succumbing To Stupidity: With 78% of the population supporting nuclear power, Sweden’s plan to prematurely shut down its entire nuclear fleet is bizarre, especially since it will add over 2 billion tons of CO2 emissions, cause the loss of $120 billion in taxes and undermine their grid reliability when it's really cold.
Saudi Arabia has entangled Biden in a diplomatic twist on the road to a new Iran nuclear agreement - Middle East News - Haaretz.com
Saudi Arabia has entangled Biden in a diplomatic twist on the road to a new Iran nuclear agreement - Middle East News - Haaretz.com: Moving toward a deal with Iran traps Biden in a convoluted loop that largely blocks his intention, assuming there is one, to impose sanctions in the wake of the Khashoggi report
Saturday, February 27, 2021
The cold truth on energy | TheHill
The cold truth on energy | TheHill: The cold truth is that families will be forced to pay the price of our country’s decision to eliminate reliable energy options from our grid. Now more than ever we see the importance of having all options at our disposal.
Brazil launches tender to resume Angra 3 nuclear plant works - BNamericas
Brazil launches tender to resume Angra 3 nuclear plant works - BNamericas: Concluding the 1,405MW plant is expected to require around US$5.4bn, according to Eletronuclear.
Poland to pinpoint nuclear plant location next year – The First News
Poland to pinpoint nuclear plant location next year – The First News: Poland is planning to select the technology for its first nuclear power plant (NPP) in 2021 and to choose its location in 2022, the climate minister has announced.
Viewpoint: Sweden must reconsider its nuclear policy : Perspectives - World Nuclear News
Viewpoint: Sweden must reconsider its nuclear policy : Perspectives - World Nuclear News: Once a poster child for environmentalism, Sweden has now embarked on a retroactive and harmful journey, write Sama Bilbao y Léon, director general, and John Lindberg, public affairs manager, at World Nuclear Association. The following is a translation from Swedish of their article Sverige bör ompröva sin kärnkraftspolitik published by Dagens Industri on 18 February.
Fukushima disaster: Is TEPCO nuclear plant still a safety risk? | Asia| An in-depth look at news from across the continent | DW | 26.02.2021
Fukushima disaster: Is TEPCO nuclear plant still a safety risk? | Asia| An in-depth look at news from across the continent | DW | 26.02.2021: Ten years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Tokyo Electric Power Co. has been criticized for failing to learn safety lessons.
Why does Japan still have so many nuclear power plants? - CSMonitor.com
Why does Japan still have so many nuclear power plants? - CSMonitor.com: Ten years after the Fukushima disaster, the country needs the energy source to bridge to a greener future.
Bill Gates: Nuclear Power Will Be Needed For Cleaner Energy | OilPrice.com
Bill Gates: Nuclear Power Will Be Needed For Cleaner Energy | OilPrice.com: Nuclear power generation is necessary for the world to have cleaner energy solutions, although nuclear has yet to convince naysayers who generally associate it with Chernobyl or nuclear weapons, according to Bill Gates
After Years of Turmoil, PG&E Looks to New Playbook - Natural Gas Intelligence
After Years of Turmoil, PG&E Looks to New Playbook - Natural Gas Intelligence: Although still under sporadic criticism from regulators, legislators and customers, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) and parent company PG&E
Lawsuit Reveals New Allegations Against PG&E Contractor Accused of Fraud — ProPublica
Lawsuit Reveals New Allegations Against PG&E Contractor Accused of Fraud — ProPublica: Former PG&E employees are accused of taking bribes to funnel business to a waste-hauling company.
California proposes enhanced oversight of PG&E as concerns rise over wildfire mitigation | Utility Dive
California proposes enhanced oversight of PG&E as concerns rise over wildfire mitigation | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Key lesson for California utilities from Texas: Be proactive | KCRW
Key lesson for California utilities from Texas: Be proactive | KCRW: On the heels of devastating storms and collapse of the power grid in Texas, the question for Californians is: Are there key takeaways from that debacle that can be applied in the region here?
Power Plays: The Bipartisan Origins of Energy Deregulation - CounterPunch.org
Power Plays: The Bipartisan Origins of Energy Deregulation - CounterPunch.org: Shortly after Sen. John Kerry sewed up the delegates needed to seize the Democratic nomination for president in the spring of 2004, he huddled for two hours with James Hoffa, Jr., the boss of the Teamsters union. The topic was oil. The Teamsters wanted more of it at cheaper prices. They had suspicions about Kerry. More
Iran to disable IAEA cameras if sanctions not lifted in 3 months: AEOI chief
Iran to disable IAEA cameras if sanctions not lifted in 3 months: AEOI chief: Cameras installed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the Iranian nuclear sites will be disabled if sanctions are not removed in three
Biden’s New Energy Secretary Eyes Big Investment to Boost Clean Technologies, Harden Electric Grid - WSJ
Biden’s New Energy Secretary Eyes Big Investment to Boost Clean Technologies, Harden Electric Grid - WSJ: Newly confirmed Biden cabinet member Jennifer Granholm looks to reinvigorate a $40 billion energy loan program left untouched under the Trump administration.
FERC to examine potential market violations in wake of massive Texas power outages | Utility Dive
FERC to examine potential market violations in wake of massive Texas power outages | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
FERC gives preliminary permit to 2.2 GW storage project that would use Navajo coal plant power lines | Utility Dive
FERC gives preliminary permit to 2.2 GW storage project that would use Navajo coal plant power lines | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Who should pay to fix the electric grid? — Quartz
Who should pay to fix the electric grid? — Quartz: A cleaner, more resilient electric grid will help consumers avoid billion-dollar bills.
Atlantic Ocean circulation at weakest in a millennium, say scientists | Environment | The Guardian
Atlantic Ocean circulation at weakest in a millennium, say scientists | Environment | The Guardian: Decline in system underpinning Gulf Stream could lead to more extreme weather in Europe and higher sea levels on US east coast
The Oil Industry Is Ready To Fight President Biden In Court | naked capitalism
The Oil Industry Is Ready To Fight President Biden In Court | naked capitalism: The oil industry is ready to brawl to keep the Biden Administration from halting new Federal energy and mineral leases.
Friday, February 26, 2021
A More Responsible Digital Surveillance Future – Federation Of American Scientists
A More Responsible Digital Surveillance Future – Federation Of American Scientists: Science for a safer, more informed world.
Foreign commercial banks: The essential partner in future discussions of the Iran nuclear deal - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Foreign commercial banks: The essential partner in future discussions of the Iran nuclear deal - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Before any serious discussions of a renewed Iran nuclear deal get underway, international commercial banking interests (not just government finance ministers) must be given an opportunity to provide substantive input—because, as a practical matter, these private enterprises will have the final say as to how much sanctions relief Iran effectively receives.
ICBM Information Project – Federation Of American Scientists
ICBM Information Project – Federation Of American Scientists: Science for a safer, more informed world.
Israel Getting Ready to ‘Take Action’ to Stop Iran From Going Nuclear, Defence Minister Says - Sputnik International
Israel Getting Ready to ‘Take Action’ to Stop Iran From Going Nuclear, Defence Minister Says - Sputnik International: Joe Biden’s campaign promise to get the US back into the Iran nuclear deal has yet to bear fruit, with Washington demanding that Tehran reduce its enrichment activities...
The Nuclear Deal Disintegrates While Biden Dawdles | The American Conservative
The Nuclear Deal Disintegrates While Biden Dawdles | The American Conservative: Moving to censure Iran at the IAEA is the wrong move at the worst time.
Iran threatens to end deal with IAEA over U.S.-led push to criticize it | Reuters
Iran threatens to end deal with IAEA over U.S.-led push to criticize it | Reuters: Iran is threatening to end a deal struck with the U.N. nuclear watchdog last weekend temporarily salvaging much monitoring of its activities if the agency's board endorses a U.S.-led push to criticise Tehran next week, an Iranian position paper shows.
原発事故10年 福島第一原発 各号機の現状は｜NHK原発特設サイト
原発事故10年 福島第一原発 各号機の現状は｜NHK原発特設サイト: 【NHK】東京電力福島第一原発事故から10年。世界最悪レベルの事故を起こした原発はいま、どうなっているのか。1号機 2号機 3号機 4号機 5号機 6号機のそれぞれの現状は。
US agrees in principle to S Korea’s partial release of Iran’s assets: Report
US agrees in principle to S Korea’s partial release of Iran’s assets: Report: The United States has reportedly agreed in principle to partial release of some $7 billion in Iranian assets that South Korean banks have frozen in line
National Academies call on Congress to address 'persistent under-investment in electric innovation' | Utility Dive
National Academies call on Congress to address 'persistent under-investment in electric innovation' | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Utilities need to harden the grid as they green it. Consumers aren't ready for the cost | Utility Dive
Utilities need to harden the grid as they green it. Consumers aren't ready for the cost | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
California proposes enhanced oversight of PG&E as concerns rise over wildfire mitigation | Utility Dive
California proposes enhanced oversight of PG&E as concerns rise over wildfire mitigation | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Fukushima Update February 26, 2021
Fukushima Update February 26, 2021 -
The IAEA offers to assist in the disposal of F. Daiichi wastewater... F. Daiichi’s decontamination waste disposal cost will be $3.7 billion... Fukushima’s recovery is largely unknown outside the Prefecture... Tepco has moved four damaged F. Daiichi unit #3 fuel assemblies from the spent fuel pool... Saturday’s powerful earthquake caused a Fukushima resident’s death... Two seismometers installed at F. Daiichi unit #3 failed before the quake... Water levels inside F. Daiichi units #1 and #3 containments dropped during the recent quake... The quake caused 53 F. Daiichi wastewater tanks to shift locations... Black rockfish are caught with radioactive Cesium five times above Japan’s limits... About 75% of Fukushima residents say the work at F. Daiichi is not promising... Nuclear energy will remain a major part of Japan’s effort to reduce greenhouse gasses.
https://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html
Fluor: Engineering with a Nuclear Twist
Fluor: Engineering with a Nuclear Twist: Renewables are essential and will play a growing role in addressing the existential need to sharply cut reliance on fossil fuels, asserts Stephen Leeb, growth stock expert and editor of Investing Daily's The Complete Investor.
Edison International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results | Business Wire
Edison International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results | Business Wire: Edison International (NYSE: EIX) today reported fourth quarter 2020 net income of $526 million, or $1.39 per share, compared to net income of $143 mil
Lawsuit looks to block dismantlement of Southern California's San Onofre nuclear plant | National | heraldmailmedia.com
Lawsuit looks to block dismantlement of Southern California's San Onofre nuclear plant | National | heraldmailmedia.com: SAN DIEGO — An advocacy group based in Del Mar is taking the California Coastal Commission to court, looking to stop the dismantlement work underway at the now-shuttered San Onofre
PECO parent Exelon Corp. to split into two companies - Philadelphia Business Journal
PECO parent Exelon Corp. to split into two companies - Philadelphia Business Journal: Pending approvals, the split would occur in the first quarter of 2022.
Possibility of an alliance in Sino-Russian Relations - Modern Diplomacy
Possibility of an alliance in Sino-Russian Relations - Modern Diplomacy: The defense ministers’ meeting of NATO member states was held in video format a few days ago (17/2/2021). During the period, the discussion focused on the topic of “China-Russia threat” and believed that a “global approach” should be adopted to curb China-Russia expansion.” At the same time, this meeting also attracted widespread attention from outsiders. […]
More missiles, dispersed forces are key to stopping Chinese invasion of Taiwan, says former US Navy official
More missiles, dispersed forces are key to stopping Chinese invasion of Taiwan, says former US Navy official: A former submarine warfare officer warns two missile types will not be delivered in sufficient numbers under current U.S. procurements plans to defeat any attempted landing operation by China’s People’s Liberation Army across the Taiwan Strait.
Nuclearelectrica expects to make FID for Cernavoda in 2024 : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Nuclearelectrica expects to make FID for Cernavoda in 2024 : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Cosmin Ghită, CEO of Romanian utility Nuclearelectrica, says a final investment decision for the Cernavoda nuclear power plant expansion project is expected in 2024, with commissioning of unit 3 planned within the next 10 years. According to Agerpres, Ghită told a conference on 23 February that Nuclearelectrica will present a proposal to start the project at its next annual general meeting of shareholders.
Virginia issues strategic plan for nuclear energy : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Virginia issues strategic plan for nuclear energy : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: Virginia's nuclear industry will focus on four key areas of advanced generation technologies, economic development, workforce education, and research and development in order to help meet its carbon-free goals, according to a newly released strategic plan which has been drawn up at the direction of the Virginia government.
Reports Envision a Leading Role for Nuclear in this Administration | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra
Reports Envision a Leading Role for Nuclear in this Administration | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra: On February 16, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) and the Partnership for Global Security (PGS) issued a report to help guide the Biden Administration in its support of nuclear...
Secretive Israeli nuclear facility undergoes major project, satellite images show - Israel News - Haaretz.com
Secretive Israeli nuclear facility undergoes major project, satellite images show - Israel News - Haaretz.com: Digging, concrete pads seen around the nuclear research center in Dimona – possibly to retrofit its aging reactor – but the reasons remain unclear
A little acknowledged clause may be main obstacle to revival of Iran nuclear accord
A little acknowledged clause may be main obstacle to revival of Iran nuclear accord: A little acknowledged provision of the 2015 international agreement that curbed Iran’s nuclear program explains jockeying by the United Sta...
Thursday, February 25, 2021
To Prevent Blackouts From Happening Again, Texas Should Go Nuclear
To Prevent Blackouts From Happening Again, Texas Should Go Nuclear: No outage would have occurred if a fraction of the total Texas wind capacity had instead been properly winterized natural gas turbines and nuclear plants.
Texas nuclear plant was just 3 minutes away from going completely off-line during blackout - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism
Texas nuclear plant was just 3 minutes away from going completely off-line during blackout - Raw Story - Celebrating 16 Years of Independent Journalism: The hearing in the Texas legislature about the power crisis revealed a number of previously unknown issues that power plants faced during the blackout. A Wall Street Journal reporter noted that the most shocking thing said in the hearing was that Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, outside of Fort Wo...
California fire victims sue former PG&E executives, allege neglect - Axios
California fire victims sue former PG&E executives, allege neglect - Axios: The suit alleges the former executives neglected to ensure the equipment would not kill people.
Wildfire victims sue former PG&E execs for ‘massive dereliction of duty’ - MarketWatch
Wildfire victims sue former PG&E execs for ‘massive dereliction of duty’ - MarketWatch: A trust representing more than 80,000 victims of deadly wildfires ignited by Pacific Gas and Electric’s rickety electrical grid is suing nearly two dozen of...
California wildfire victims sue former PG&E execs | Seeking Alpha
California wildfire victims sue former PG&E execs | Seeking Alpha: A trust representing more than 80K victims of deadly California wildfires ignited by PG&E's (PCG) electrical grid is suing nearly two dozen of the utility's former executives...
How Generation Played a Role in the ERCOT Cold Snap — Yes Energy
How Generation Played a Role in the ERCOT Cold Snap — Yes Energy: Dive into the generation side of the ERCOT cold snap story! Learn what Live Power and Yes Energy data were telling us about this historic event, in real-time.
DOE Issues Draft Request for Proposal for Integrated Tank Disposition Contract at the Hanford Site | Department of Energy
DOE Issues Draft Request for Proposal for Integrated Tank Disposition Contract at the Hanford Site | Department of Energy: DOE Issues Draft Request for Proposal for Integrated Tank Disposition Contract at the Hanford Site
ANS Nuclear Policy Wire February 25, 2021
ANS Nuclear Policy Wire
February 25, 2021
Senate Confirms Granholm as Secretary of Energy
This afternoon the U.S. Senate confirmed former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be Secretary of Energy.
Granholm will be the 16th leader of the Department of Energy since its inception. She will be the second woman confirmed to lead the agency.
Ministry Extends Construction Licence For Delayed Shin-Hanul Units :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Ministry Extends Construction Licence For Delayed Shin-Hanul Units :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: South Korea’s energy ministry has extended the validity of the construction licence for Units 3 and 4 at the Shin-Hanul nuclear power station in the southeast of the country by two years until the end of 2023.
The original licence for the two APR1400 units was due to expire later this week, but the project was suspended in 2017 as part of the country’s nuclear phaseout programme.
Under legislation, if a construction plan is not approved within four years of a licence being granted, the licence can be cancelled. The deadline for Shin-Hanul-3 and -4 project is 26 February, Business Korea reported.
The original licence for the two APR1400 units was due to expire later this week, but the project was suspended in 2017 as part of the country’s nuclear phaseout programme.
Under legislation, if a construction plan is not approved within four years of a licence being granted, the licence can be cancelled. The deadline for Shin-Hanul-3 and -4 project is 26 February, Business Korea reported.
Amid Blackouts, Texas Scrapped Its Power Market and Raised Prices. It Didn’t Work. - WSJ
Amid Blackouts, Texas Scrapped Its Power Market and Raised Prices. It Didn’t Work. - WSJ: The Texas Public Utility Commission voted to raise power prices, hoping it would spur more generation during blackouts. Retail power providers say all it did was generate billions in added bills.
Texas Electric Bills Were $28 Billion Higher Under Deregulation - WSJ
Texas Electric Bills Were $28 Billion Higher Under Deregulation - WSJ: Texas’s deregulated electricity market left millions in the dark last week. For the past 20 years, its consumers have paid more for their electricity than state residents who are served by traditional utilities, a WSJ investigation found.
North Anna quake safety questioned | News | thecentralvirginian.com
North Anna quake safety questioned | News | thecentralvirginian.com: As Dominion Energy pushes to extend North Anna Power Station’s lifespan for another 20 years, critics are calling for a more thorough study of how the plant can withstand a
Oyster Creek Generating Station Spent Nuclear Fuel Moved to Dry Storage | The SandPaper
Oyster Creek Generating Station Spent Nuclear Fuel Moved to Dry Storage | The SandPaper: A vertical cask transporter moves spent fuel at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station site in Lacey Township. (Supplied Photo) A planned Nuclear
Reports Envision a Leading Role for Nuclear in this Administration | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra
Reports Envision a Leading Role for Nuclear in this Administration | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra: On February 16, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) and the Partnership for Global Security (PGS) issued a report to help guide the Biden Administration in its support of nuclear...
GE Hitachi makes headway on SMR design in the U.S. | WilmingtonBiz
GE Hitachi makes headway on SMR design in the U.S. | WilmingtonBiz: Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has made further progress on its work to license its smal
How We Keep the Grid Reliable in New York - NYISO | Energy Central
How We Keep the Grid Reliable in New York - NYISO | Energy Central: As a consumer, and former employee of an ISO familiar with capacity markets, I completely agree with NYISO. I'll take reliable grid electricity at the cost of a few dollars per month for capacity payments over scarcity pricing, like they have in Texas charging consumers $17,000 for 3 days of electricity (that's the effect of scarcity pricing), every day of the week. Properly
ERCOT Report on Cold Weather Event 2021; BOD Presentation 2-24-2021 | Energy Central
ERCOT Report on Cold Weather Event 2021; BOD Presentation 2-24-2021 | Energy Central: The Texas Grid was less than 5 minutes from a potentially catastrophic collapse with a frequency below 59.4 for almost 4.5 minutes. There are some really ugly graphs in the linked presentation below, presented by ERCOT Senior Management to the BOD on 2/24/2021. This is further evidence that Scarcity pricing is an economists dream and a grid operators nightmare! And now some
French regulator approves 50-year operation of 900 MWe reactors : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
French regulator approves 50-year operation of 900 MWe reactors : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: France's nuclear safety regulator, the Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire, has set the conditions for the continued operation of EDF's 900 MWe reactors beyond 40 years. The regulator said it considers the measures planned by EDF combined with those prescribed by ASN will ensure the safety of the units for a further 10 years of operation.
Exelon splits utility and generation units : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Exelon splits utility and generation units : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Exelon Corporation plans to separate its regulated utility and competitive energy businesses into two publicly traded companies, creating the USA's biggest fully regulated transmission and distribution utility, as well as its largest carbon-free power producer.
Nuclearelectrica expects to make FID for Cernavoda in 2024 : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Nuclearelectrica expects to make FID for Cernavoda in 2024 : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Cosmin Ghită, CEO of Romanian utility Nuclearelectrica, says a final investment decision for the Cernavoda nuclear power plant expansion project is expected in 2024, with commissioning of unit 3 planned within the next 10 years. According to Agerpres, Ghită told a conference on 23 February that Nuclearelectrica will present a proposal to start the project at its next annual general meeting of shareholders.
Virginia issues strategic plan for nuclear energy : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Virginia issues strategic plan for nuclear energy : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: Virginia's nuclear industry will focus on four key areas of advanced generation technologies, economic development, workforce education, and research and development in order to help meet its carbon-free goals, according to a newly released strategic plan which has been drawn up at the direction of the Virginia government.
Does Australia need Nuclear-Powered Submarines and a Nuclear-Power Sector? - Future Directions International
Does Australia need Nuclear-Powered Submarines and a Nuclear-Power Sector? - Future Directions International: In light of Australia’s climate commitments, the creation of a nuclear-power sector ought to be revisited. The sector could potentially provide much of the foundational skills required to maintain and operate a nuclear-powered submarine fleet that could enhance Australia’s defence several-fold.
Nuclear-Powered Rockets Could Be The Best Option For Bringing Humans To Mars : NPR
Nuclear-Powered Rockets Could Be The Best Option For Bringing Humans To Mars : NPR: Nuclear rocket technology might be the fastest, safest way to get to the red planet. But if NASA wants to go, it should start development now.
It may be time to reconsider nuclear energy options | Forum | bayjournal.com
It may be time to reconsider nuclear energy options | Forum | bayjournal.com: In his opinion column, Where solar arrays shouldn’t go is as critical as where they do go, (December 2020), Lee Epstein states that we should take care to only locate
France to extend lifetime of old nuclear power plants, World News | wionews.com
France to extend lifetime of old nuclear power plants, World News | wionews.com: French safety officials on Thursday gave the green light to extend the lifetime of the country's oldest of nuclear power plants as it seeks to boost the share of renewables in its power mix.
Nuclear energy currently provides nearly 70 percent of French electricity, more than in any other country.
France, hoping to reduce that share to 50 percent by 2035 -- a target pushed back from an earlier 2025 date -- with the help of renewables, has been holding off from building new reactors.
Former SC utility CEO pleads guilty to nuclear plant fraud - ABC News
Former SC utility CEO pleads guilty to nuclear plant fraud - ABC News: The utility executive who spent billions of dollars on two South Carolina nuclear plants that never generated a single watt of power pleaded guilty in two courts Wednesday
Bill Gates: Nuclear power will 'absolutely' be politically acceptable
Bill Gates: Nuclear power will 'absolutely' be politically acceptable: Bill Gates says nuclear power will "absolutely" be politically palatable again. It's safer than oil, coal, and natural gas and technology is improving.
Could Nuclear Power Aid In Travel To Mars? : NPR
Could Nuclear Power Aid In Travel To Mars? : NPR: Nuclear power is potentially dangerous. So is sending humans to Mars. But some researchers think a nuclear-powered rocket might be the best way to travel to the red planet.
Could Nuclear Power Aid In Travel To Mars? : NPR
Could Nuclear Power Aid In Travel To Mars? : NPR: Nuclear power is potentially dangerous. So is sending humans to Mars. But some researchers think a nuclear-powered rocket might be the best way to travel to the red planet.
California proposes procurement of 1,000 MW of geothermal capacity
California proposes procurement of 1,000 MW of geothermal capacity: A ruling by the California Public Utilities Commission proposes at least 1,000 MW of geothermal capacity for procurement? by 2025.
PG&E executive says company's power line sparked the Kincade Fire | abc10.com
PG&E executive says company's power line sparked the Kincade Fire | abc10.com: PG&E has long denied knowing whether it sparked the 2019 Kincade Fire, which injured four people and destroyed nearly 400 homes amid blackouts in Sonoma County.
Scientists see stronger evidence of slowing Atlantic Ocean circulation, an ‘Achilles’ heel’ of the climate - The Washington Post
Scientists see stronger evidence of slowing Atlantic Ocean circulation, an ‘Achilles’ heel’ of the climate - The Washington Post: The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, a system of currents, has long been considered capable of a sudden shutdown, which could have dramatic climate effects.
Israel’s expansion of Dimona nuclear site threatens global security: Iran
Israel’s expansion of Dimona nuclear site threatens global security: Iran: Iran’s permanent ambassador to the UN office in Geneva has raised the alarm at the Israeli regime’s quiet expansion of its highly-secretive Dimona nuclear
Iran wants to join Eurasian union, but will Russia allow it? - Asia Times
Iran wants to join Eurasian union, but will Russia allow it? - Asia Times: The Russia-dominated Eurasian Economic Union might soon be acquiring a new member: Iran. Boxed in because of its rivalry with other states in the Middle
California's approach to power pricing could discourage electrification, experts fear | Utility Dive
California's approach to power pricing could discourage electrification, experts fear | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
ERCOT narrowly avoided 'much more devastating' impacts as nearly half of generation went offline: CEO | Utility Dive
ERCOT narrowly avoided 'much more devastating' impacts as nearly half of generation went offline: CEO | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Exelon announces plan to spin off generation assets into second company | Utility Dive
Exelon announces plan to spin off generation assets into second company | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Ilargi: But....Then There's the [Lithium] Math | naked capitalism
Ilargi: But....Then There's the [Lithium] Math | naked capitalism: EV fans ignores the lack of enough lithium to meet projected sales with current technology. Will the next big thing arrive soon enough?
Bruce Power Celebrates Refurbishing Record - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Bruce Power Celebrates Refurbishing Record - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.
Biden, Climate Change, and China - TomDispatch.com
Biden, Climate Change, and China - TomDispatch.com: Slowing the pace of climate change and getting “tough” on China, especially over its human-rights abuses and unfair trade practices, are among the top priorities President Biden has announced for his new administration. Evidently, he
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
PG&E fire victims file suit against former management
PG&E fire victims file suit against former management: The wildfire victims’ lawsuit is seeking to tap into the $200 million to $400 million in liability insurance that PG&E secured for the former executives and board members, said Frank Pitr…
PG&E wildfire victim trust sues former California utility executives | The Fresno Bee
PG&E wildfire victim trust sues former California utility executives | The Fresno Bee: “They had the facts, they had the information and they buried their heads in the sand.”
Bishops voice opposition to Equality Act as Congress prepares to vote
Bishops voice opposition to Equality Act as Congress prepares to vote: Why is Church opposed to Equality Act?
REPORT: Democrats Don't Want Biden To Have Full Control Of Nuclear Weapons
REPORT: Democrats Don't Want Biden To Have Full Control Of Nuclear Weapons: According to recent reports, there are a number of Democrats who don’t want Joe Biden to have full control of America’s nuclear weapons. Do they know something the rest of us don’t? Or is it possible that they know what everyone knows, that Biden’s mental state is compromised by his advanced age? Either way, this…
Blinken: U.S. Ready to Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal
Blinken: U.S. Ready to Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal: The U.S. Secretary of State says Iran showed signs it was moving away from the nuclear deal.
Ten years after Fukushima: could new fuels make nuclear power safer? – Physics World
Ten years after Fukushima: could new fuels make nuclear power safer? – Physics World: Michael Allen investigates claims from academia and industry that the next generation of nuclear fuels could reduce the risk of accidents
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