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By Doug Hardtmayer There has probably never been a time of more optimism and uncertainty for the nuclear industry than there is right now. As a current graduate student studying Continue Reading →http://ansnuclearcafe.org/2017/02/14/roadblocks-to-nuclear-whats-holding-the-industry-back-and-can-we-resolve-it/#sthash.Fy327fX1.dpbs

Nuclear Experts: High Radiation Estimates at Fukushima No Surprise to Us

http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/high-fukushima-radiation-estimates-no-surprise-to-experts

Nuclear Experts: High Radiation Estimates at Fukushima No Surprise to Us

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Despite some press reports suggesting radiation was soaring, TEPCO says high counts were expected as robot probes edged closer to one of the damaged reactors

DEPLETED URANIUM FACT SHEET - AF

http://www.au.af.mil/au/AWC/AWCgate/dod/du_factsheet_4aug98.htm

DEPLETED URANIUM FACT SHEET - AF

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Return to Military Medicine page. DEPLETED URANIUM FACT SHEET. What is depleted uranium? Depleted uranium is what is left over when most of the highly radioactive ...

Hezbollah chief threatens Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor

Nasrallah boasts that decision to move ammonia tank from Haifa was due to ‘our threat to target it;’ Israeli minister: we will target ‘all of Lebanon’

http://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-chief-threatens-israels-dimona-nuclear-reactor/

Brexit ‘must not mean upheaval in nuclear power’

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/business/brexit-must-not-mean-upheaval-in-nuclear-power-may-is-warned-2w2hmsgnx

UK Nuclear Power Under Threat, Brexit May Have Devastating Effect - IME Report

https://sputniknews.com/europe/201702161050753176-uk-nuclear-power-brexit/

New report says UK’s exit from Euratom could threaten nuclear industry

http://www.power-technology.com/news/newsnew-report-claims-uks-exit-from-eu-and-euratom-can-threat-nuclear-industry-5741015

Brexit could threaten UK nuclear plan says report

Power Engineering International - ‎8 hours ago‎

Exiting the European Union could threaten the UK's nuclear ambitions, a new report has warned. The nation's plans to build new reactors and decommission older ones, as well as its nuclear fuel supply could be affected according to the report from the ... http://www.powerengineeringint.com/articles/2017/02/brexit-could-threaten-uk-nuclear-plan-says-report.html

IMechE: UK's break from EU could threaten nuclear fuel supplies and new reactor build 16 February 2017

Process & Control Today - ‎12 hours ago‎

The UK Government's plans to leave the EU, and consequently the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom), could threaten plans to build new nuclear reactors and decommissioning activities, as well as jeopardise energy security due to the impact on ... http://www.pandct.com/media/shownews.asp?ID=47969

Leaving Euratom without transitional arrangements will threaten the UK's nuclear plan

City A.M. - ‎14 hours ago‎

I am a journalist for City A.M. reporting on the Industrials sector. I also keep [..] Show more. Follow Courtney. Grafenrheinfeld Nuclear Power Plant To Cease Operation. Britain's nuclear new builds are at risk in Brexit negotiations (Source: Getty ...http://www.cityam.com/259131/leaving-euratom-without-transitional-arrangements-threaten

International Nuclear Experts to Share Global Perspectives in Asia

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/international-nuclear-experts-share-global-010000295.html

Exelon competitors file lawsuit to stop nuclear subsidies

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-exelon-nuclear-bailout-lawsuit-0216-biz-20170215-story.html

Nuclear power never was a commercial venture

https://www.ft.com/content/93f99b74-f381-11e6-8758-6876151821a6

Toshiba

Toshiba's chairman resigns as nuclear power losses mount

Chattanooga Times Free Press

The Westinghouse nuclear division operates a boiling water reactor training facility in Chattanooga, which had 88 employees at the end of 2016.http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2017/feb/14/toshibas-chairman-resigns-its-nuclear-power-losses-mount/412787/

What does Toshiba's financial meltdown mean for new nuclear reactor projects in US? - Clean Energy News (blog)

http://blog.cleanenergy.org/2017/02/15/what-does-toshibas-financial-meltdown-mean-for-new-nuclear-reactor-projects-in-u-s/

Westinghouse reassures Summer plant owners - World Nuclear News

http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/C-Westinghouse-reassures-Summer-plant-owners-15021702.html

Toshiba loses billions of dollars and its chairman over nuclear power business - Tech Wire Asia

http://techwireasia.com/2017/02/toshiba-loses-billions-chairman-nuclear-business/

Toshiba handed a one month reprieve from lenders as financial woes deepen

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎11 hours ago‎

The embattled Toshiba group has been granted a one month reprieve on the terms of its £2.5bn loan for a second time this year after multi-billion pound nuclear writedowns put the group in danger of violating its loan agreements. The Japanese ...http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/02/15/toshiba-seeks-stay-execution-banks-financial-woes-deepen/

Westinghouse uncertainty has officials 'holding their breath'

E&E News - ‎Feb 15, 2017‎

Rising costs at U.S. nuclear projects such as the Plant Vogtle expansion (pictured in January) are hobbling Toshiba Corp., whose chairman resigned yesterday. Photo courtesy of Georgia Power Co. Toshiba Corp. said it would book a $6.3 billion write-down ... http://www.eenews.net/energywire/2017/02/15/stories/1060050084

Plant Vogtle losses threaten to bring down Toshiba

Atlanta Business Chronicle - ‎Feb 15, 2017‎

Cost overruns at Georgia's Plant Vogtle nuclear power plant are threatening a financial tsunami at electronics giant Toshiba Corp. Toshiba Corp. projected a $6.3 billion write-down, postponed its earnings report because of allegations of impropriety ...http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/02/15/plant-vogtle-losses-threaten-to-bring-down-toshiba.html

Toshiba, The Dangers Of Being A Visionary: Disaster For Both Toshiba And The World Nuclear Industry

Seeking Alpha - ‎Feb 15, 2017‎

Toshiba considering majority sale of its market leading memory chip business, which is the prize asset of the company. $6.2 billion writedown due to US Westinghouse nuclear business leads to restructure of Toshiba's nuclear business. With construction ...http://seekingalpha.com/article/4046214-toshiba-dangers-visionary-disaster-toshiba-world-nuclear-industry

Analysis: How important is Moorside new nuclear plant to UK climate plans?

Carbon Brief - ‎Feb 15, 2017‎

The UK's plans for a fleet of new nuclear plants have suffered another setback after Japanese firm Toshiba said this week it would not build the planned Moorside nuclear plant in Cumbria. Moorside is supposed to be one of six new nuclear schemes built ... https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-how-important-moorside-new-nuclear-plant-uk-climate-plans

Toshiba's nuclear fallout shows the Government must take a stand

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/02/16/toshibas-nuclear-fallout-shows-government-must-take-stand/

Speakers encourage NRC to rethink waste storage plan

Midland County Democratic Party chairman was among those to express concerns about Andrews site

http://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Speakers-encourage-NRC-to-rethink-waste-storage-10936482.php

Is President Trump Headed for a War with China?

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 10:00 PM PST

The brewing conflict around the South China Sea, with its large oil and gas resources, could easily turn into a catastrophic war between the US and China, writes Rajan Menon, international relations specialist at City College New York and Columbia University. The post Is President Trump Headed for a War with China? appeared first on The Energy Collective. http://www.theenergycollective.com/energy-post/2398574/president-trump-headed-war-china?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Tidal Lagoon Energy in Wales

Posted: 15 Feb 2017 05:00 PM PST

The report of an independent review of UK tidal lagoon energy was published on 12 January 2017 by a former UK energy Minister Charles Hendry. The report praises the proposed ‘pathfinder’ tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay as a ‘no-regrets option’, and sets out a supportive case for developing the sector. The post Tidal Lagoon Energy in Wales appeared first on The Energy Collective. http://www.theenergycollective.com/sussexnrggroup/2398571/tidal-lagoon-energy-wales?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Vermont’s 90% Renewable Energy Goal to Cost $33 Billion by 2050

http://www.theenergycollective.com/willem-post/2398566/vermonts-90-renewable-energy-goal-cost-33-billion-2050?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29

Bulleting of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup February 16, 2017

Nuclear Roundup

February 16, 2017

A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

Iran Nuclear Deal

Trump to Netanyahu: Iran will never get nuclear weapon

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/donald-trump-to-benjamin-netanyahu-iran-will-never-get-nuclear-weapon/articleshow/57178430.cms

WHY TRUMP CAN'T KEEP HIS PROMISE OF NO NUCLEAR IRAN 'EVER'

http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Iran-News/Why-Trump-cant-keep-his-promise-of-no-nuclear-Iran-ever-481758

Why Trump and Netanyahu might keep Iran nuclear deal after all

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/international/319628-why-trump-and-netanyahu-might-keep-iran-nuclear-deal-after

S. Korea urges Iran's compliance with nuclear deal following missile test

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2017/02/16/0301000000AEN20170216007900315.html

United States

Trump Inherits Nuclear Budget Time Bomb

https://www.armscontrol.org/blog/2017-02-15/trump-inherits-nuclear-budget-time-bomb

New CRS Report: U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL33640.pdf

Lab responds to critical report of safety practices

http://www.lamonitor.com/content/lab-responds-critical-report-safety-practices

Duke Energy gives Channel 9 tour of McGuire Nuclear Station

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/duke-energy-gives-channel-9-tour-of-mcguire-nuclear-station/494549866

International

Should we really be so afraid of a nuclear North Korea?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/north-korea-nuclear-bomb-war-south-atomic-ballistic-missile-test-a7578016.html

Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. to discuss N.K. nukes in Germany

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/northkorea/2017/02/16/0401000000AEN20170216003000315.html

China mulls joining U.N. talks on treaty to ban nuclear weapons

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/02/16/asia-pacific/china-mulls-joining-u-n-talks-treaty-ban-nuclear-weapons/#.WKXCilUrLct

This is the ground-launched cruise missile that Russia has reportedly just deployed

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2017/02/15/this-is-the-ground-launched-cruise-missile-that-russia-has-reportedly-just-deployed/?utm_campaign=EBB%202.16.17&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_term=.4d7439779f4b

Moscow Issues its First Nuclear Challenge to Trump

http://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2017/02/16/moscow_issues_its_first_nuclear_challenge_to_trump_110821.html

The RS-28 Sarmat and the Future U.S. Nuclear Modernization

http://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2017/02/16/the_rs-28_sarmat_and_the_future_us_nuclear_triad_110820.html

Admiral Lord West: Can Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump friendship prevent a new nuclear build-up?

http://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/admiral-lord-west-can-vladimir-putin-and-donald-trump-friendship-prevent-a-new-nuclear-buildup-a3468571.html

An open letter to Trump and Putin: The world needs Nuclear Zero

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/homeland-security/319740-an-open-letter-to-trump-and-putin-the-world-needs

UK national nuclear archive opens in Scotland

http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NN-UK-national-nuclear-archive-opens-1502174.html

Logic Meltdown: Turnbull Government Won’t Participate In Negotiations To Ban Nuclear Weapons

https://newmatilda.com/2017/02/17/courage-meltdown-turnbull-government-wont-participate-in-negotiations-to-ban-nuclear-weapons/

Webinar on Medical Preparedness and Response for Nuclear or Radiological Emergencies

https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/webinar-on-medical-preparedness-and-response-for-nuclear-or-radiological-emergencies

General Interest

SMR Smart - Small Modular Reactors Are The Wave Of Nuclear's Future

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2017/02/16/smr-smart-small-modular-reactors-are-the-wave-of-nuclears-future/#4979172e131a

One Job the Robots Can Have: Cleaning Nuclear Waste

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-02-16/one-job-the-robots-can-have-cleaning-nuclear-waste

Nuclear Weapons Don’t Belong in Anyone’s Hands

https://www.thenation.com/article/nuclear-weapons-dont-belong-in-anyones-hands/

Standing With the Nonwhite World to Ban Nuclear Weapons

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/standing-with-the-nonwhite-world-to-ban-nuclear-weapons_us_58a502a9e4b0fa149f9ac184

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