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Thursday, August 30, 2018
The Fatal Attraction of Nuclear Weapons Lures Another Victim | Neutron Bytes
The Fatal Attraction of Nuclear Weapons Lures Another Victim | Neutron Bytes: Michael Shellenberger, MD, a high profile and effective advocate for use of commercial nuclear energy, has written two controversial essays online calling for small nations to acquire nuclear weapo…
Fuel removal work starts at Japan's Monju reactor - World Nuclear News
Fuel removal work starts at Japan's Monju reactor - World Nuclear News: Work has started to remove fuel assemblies from a sodium-filled storage tank at the Monju prototype fast breeder reactor, the Japan Atomic Energy Agency has announced. Once all these assemblies have been placed in a water-filled pool, removal of assemblies from the reactor itself will begin.
New Brunswick to test emergency plans - World Nuclear News
New Brunswick to test emergency plans - World Nuclear News: NB Power and the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organisation are to carry out Synergy Challenge 2018, a full-scale exercise to test the province's readiness to respond to a simulated nuclear emergency at the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant.
World Nuclear Performance Report 2018 - World Nuclear Association
World Nuclear Performance Report 2018 - World Nuclear Association: The World Nuclear Performance Report 2018 provides an up-to-date picture of the civil nuclear power sector today and how it is performing across several key metrics.
Renewable energy to replace nuclear power in South Africa - Climate Action Programme
Renewable energy to replace nuclear power in South Africa - Climate Action Programme: The South African Government has approved a draft to increase renewable energy generation.
Global Nuclear Decommissioning Market 2017-2025: Analysis by Decommissioning Strategy, Capacity, Reactor Type and Application - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Global Nuclear Decommissioning Market 2017-2025: Analysis by Decommissioning Strategy, Capacity, Reactor Type and Application - ResearchAndMarkets.com: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 29, 2018--The "Global Nuclear Decommissioning Market Analysis 2017 - Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.Annual estimations and forecasts are provided from the year 2014 to 2025 for each given segment and sub segments. The report analyzes the market by discussing market dynamics such as drivers, constraints, opportunities, threats, challenges and other market trends.Assessment of major trends with potential impact on the market during the next five years, including a deep dive analysis of market segmentation which comprises of sub markets, regional and country level analysis.
European Nuclear Decommissioning Services Report 2018 - Use of Robotics Gaining Momentum - ResearchAndMarkets.com
European Nuclear Decommissioning Services Report 2018 - Use of Robotics Gaining Momentum - ResearchAndMarkets.com: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 29, 2018--The "Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market in Europe 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The nuclear decommissioning services market in Europe to register a CAGR of 29.57% during the period 2018-2022.Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market in Europe 2018-2022, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.Nuclear decommissioning services are required after a plant reaches its end of operating life.
Kola Nuclear Power Plant’s oldest reactor to run until 2033 - Bellona.org
Kola Nuclear Power Plant’s oldest reactor to run until 2033 - Bellona.org: The first unit at the Kola Nuclear Power plant near Murmansk has received the nod from Russian regulators to operate until 2033, making it …
Floating nuclear plants could herald a new era of cheap, safe energy | New Scientist
Floating nuclear plants could herald a new era of cheap, safe energy | New Scientist: The price of renewables is at rock bottom, making nuclear power look pointlessly expensive. But new atomic plants could be cheap - and safer too
For Nations Seeking Nuclear Energy, The Option To Build A Weapon Remains A Feature Not A Bug
For Nations Seeking Nuclear Energy, The Option To Build A Weapon Remains A Feature Not A Bug: Around the world, nations seek nuclear energy as a way to give themselves a weapons option, and simply having nuclear plants deters would-be aggressors.
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DOE study targets safer storage of nuclear waste | EurekAlert! Science News
DOE study targets safer storage of nuclear waste | EurekAlert! Science News: Nuclear power reactors don't directly emit greenhouse gases, but they do produce nuclear waste, making it crucial to find ways to safely store and dispose of radioactive waste. An engineer with the University of Houston is leading an $800,000 project funded by the US Department of Energy to address the issue.
Crow Butte's Marsland Expansion under consideration | News | rapidcityjournal.com
Crow Butte's Marsland Expansion under consideration | News | rapidcityjournal.com: Six years after its filing, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has scheduled a hearing on Crow Butte Uranium Mine’s proposal to expand its operation to the Marsland area.
Fukushima Update 8/30/18
A public hearing was held concerning the Tritium-laced water stored at F. Daiichi… A double nuclear accident drill was held in Fukui Prefecture… Fukushima’s “radiation boy” statue is removed from public view… Tepco plans to begin training in trial operations for de-fueling the unit #3 Spent Fuel Pool… The removal of fuel bundles from the Monju Fast Breeder reactor begins… How far do we need to run if a small modular reactor melts down?... The Tokyo government holds public briefings on the disposal of highly radioactive nuclear waste.
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