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Monday, June 5, 2023
Israeli energy minister opposed to idea of civilian Saudi nuclear programme | Reuters
Israeli energy minister opposed to idea of civilian Saudi nuclear programme | Reuters: Israel's energy minister voiced opposition on Monday to the idea of Saudi Arabia developing a civilian nuclear programme as part of any U.S.-mediated forging of relations between the countries.
France, Germany Dispute Over Nuclear Energy Leaves EU Deadlocked on Renewables - BNN Bloomberg
France, Germany Dispute Over Nuclear Energy Leaves EU Deadlocked on Renewables - BNN Bloomberg: France is seeking to reopen negotiations over a key Green Deal law in an effort to ensure a greater role for nuclear in Europe’s energy transition, a move fiercely opposed by Germany, leaving the talks in deadlock.
Record level of US support for nuclear continues : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Record level of US support for nuclear continues : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: US public support for nuclear energy has remained at a record high level for the third consecutive year, according to the latest survey by Bisconti Research Inc. The results show three quarters of the public favour nuclear energy, and about seven in ten support the construction of more nuclear power plants.
IAEA aims to expand team at Zaporizhzhia : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
IAEA aims to expand team at Zaporizhzhia : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has said he hopes to "reinforce" the agency's team of experts at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to reflect its expanded role, which includes monitoring compliance with the five safety and security principles outlined at the United Nations last week.
OPG and OSGE enhance cooperation on SMRs : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
OPG and OSGE enhance cooperation on SMRs : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Canada's Ontario Power Generation will provide operator services to Poland's Orlen Synthos Green Energy under a letter of intent signed between the partners, extending their existing cooperation on the deployment of small modular reactors.
Arnaud Bertrand on Twitter: "Despite being used to it, I remain absolutely gobsmacked at the lies coming from the American government. Anyone who pays even remote attention to the subject can see U.S. policy on China and Taiwan has changed dramatically. For one the core of the policy towards Taiwan was… https://t.co/b8b8bEeoJ8" / Twitter
Arnaud Bertrand on Twitter: "Despite being used to it, I remain absolutely gobsmacked at the lies coming from the American government. Anyone who pays even remote attention to the subject can see U.S. policy on China and Taiwan has changed dramatically. For one the core of the policy towards Taiwan was… https://t.co/b8b8bEeoJ8" / Twitter
Despite being used to it, I remain absolutely gobsmacked at the lies coming from the American government.
Anyone who pays even remote attention to the subject can see U.S. policy on China and Taiwan has changed dramatically.
For one the core of the policy towards Taiwan was strategic ambiguity, meaning the US not saying if it would defend Taiwan, or not, in case of conflict. Biden has now said at 4 different occasions that the US would.
Another key aspect of US policy towards Taiwan was the absence of American soldiers on the ground. They left when the US recognized the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China in 1978, 45 years ago and... came back this year when 200 US military trainers were officially announced.
Or yet another key aspect of the policy was the absence of official relations between Taiwan and the US... policy shattered by Pelosi's visit to the Island in her official capacity as Speaker of the House.
I could go on and on: the unprecedented arm sales to Taiwan, the constant flow of US warships in the Taiwan strait, etc.
So why lie? For a very simple reason. So that when war arises, just like the Ukraine war, the US can claim it was "totally unprovoked"...
https://politico.com/news/2023/06/04/china-taiwan-biden-sullivan-00100100
Nuclear power may again be on horizon for Clark County - The Columbian
Nuclear power may again be on horizon for Clark County - The Columbian: Discussions surrounding potential nuclear projects are making the rounds in Washington as the state works to completely phase out carbon-emitting energy resources, and now talks have landed in Clark C
Westinghouse, Astrobotic team up on space projects : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Westinghouse, Astrobotic team up on space projects : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Westinghouse Electric Company and lunar landers and rovers developer Astrobotic have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on space technology programmes for NASA and the US Department of Defense.
Sunday, June 4, 2023
IAEA recognizes Saudi Arabia’s role in Compass nuclear initiative | Arab News
IAEA recognizes Saudi Arabia’s role in Compass nuclear initiative | Arab News: VIENNA: Saudi Arabia has received a certificate of appreciation and gratitude from the International Atomic Energy Agency for its recent participation in the IAEA’s Comprehensive Capacity Building Initiative (Compass), a first-of-its-kind initiative. The certificate of merit was handed over by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to Jalawi bin Nasser Al-Qahtani, Saudi Nuclear
NuScale joins Rolls-Royce and Bill Gates in race to build UK nuclear reactors
NuScale joins Rolls-Royce and Bill Gates in race to build UK nuclear reactors: A US nuclear developer is poised to join the race to build new reactors in the UK and has urged the government to go faster in picking a preferred technology. N
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