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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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Inside Ukraine’s assassination programme

Inside Ukraine’s assassination programme

Hurricanes and Wildfires: Mother Nature's Climate Interventions - Bloomberg

Hurricanes and Wildfires: Mother Nature's Climate Interventions - Bloomberg

Saudis Prolong 1 Million Barrel-a-Day Oil Supply for 3 Months - Bloomberg

Saudis Prolong 1 Million Barrel-a-Day Oil Supply for 3 Months - Bloomberg: Saudi Arabia and Russia prolonged their unilateral oil supply curbs by another three months, a more aggressive move than traders had been expecting as the OPEC+ members seek to support a fragile global market.

Hinkley Point C delays raise 'big questions' about nuclear power, says RWE chief

Hinkley Point C delays raise 'big questions' about nuclear power, says RWE chief: Britain's flagship nuclear power station will not open until 2027 at the earliest

Nuclear power’s future is being disrupted | Financial Times

Nuclear power’s future is being disrupted | Financial Times: Investor interest in small modular reactors is growing as demand for electricity is set to soar

US regulator ready for next-generation nuclear, NRC says | Reuters

US regulator ready for next-generation nuclear, NRC says | Reuters: US regulators are ready to review and license the next generation of nuclear reactors while staying committed to safety, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) says.

Opinion | Wind, solar aren’t enough. The case for Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan | Bridge Michigan

Opinion | Wind, solar aren’t enough. The case for Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan | Bridge Michigan: If decarbonization is our priority, we simply are not serious about achieving that objective without nuclear power in the mix. Without nuclear, Michigan will face exorbitant electric rates and more reliance on fossil fuel.

As community concerns mount, scientists explore alternatives to dumping treated nuclear wastewater into rivers and oceans

As community concerns mount, scientists explore alternatives to dumping treated nuclear wastewater into rivers and oceans

Draft RFP issued for $3 billion West Valley cleanup contract -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Draft RFP issued for $3 billion West Valley cleanup contract -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Exposing the deep roots of the fight over Yucca Mountain

Exposing the deep roots of the fight over Yucca Mountain: The fight to stop a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain has lasted for over three decades. For Nevada's Congressional delegation and the Western Shoshone, it's a question that doesn't go away.

DOE delegation visits Japan for info exchange -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

DOE delegation visits Japan for info exchange -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

New Data Proves Nuclear Energy Is Safer Than You Think | OilPrice.com

New Data Proves Nuclear Energy Is Safer Than You Think | OilPrice.com: A growing global effort aims to shift public opinion on the safety and necessity of nuclear power as a key component in achieving a green transition and meeting net-zero carbon emission goals.

Biden walks back WOTUS rule. Industry is still expected to sue. - E&E News by POLITICO

Biden walks back WOTUS rule. Industry is still expected to sue. - E&E News by POLITICO: The new rule removes protections for most of the nation’s wetlands in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett […]

Fourth new reactor shows record pace of production, says Rosatom : Corporate - World Nuclear News

Fourth new reactor shows record pace of production, says Rosatom : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The 340-tonne reactor vessel for the second unit at Kursk II is being shipped by AEM-Technology JSC, marking what Russia's nuclear corporation Rosatom says is a record for annual reactor production.

Robot navigates Dounreay evaporator cell : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News

Robot navigates Dounreay evaporator cell : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: Spot, a robotic quadruped, has completed a trial at the Dounreay site in Scotland, UK, where it successfully navigated an evaporator cell in the Fuel Cycle Area that has been shut off for 25 years.

Oklo selected for Alaska airbase microreactor : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

Oklo selected for Alaska airbase microreactor : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The US Department of the Air Force, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, has selected Oklo Inc to site, design, construct, own and operate a microreactor facility to deliver electricity and steam at the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.

What to do with the UK's civil plutonium? : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News

What to do with the UK's civil plutonium? : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News

Wildfire Lawsuits in Hawaii: Exploring Negligence Claims and Applicable Laws — Lawsuit Information Center

Wildfire Lawsuits in Hawaii: Exploring Negligence Claims and Applicable Laws — Lawsuit Information Center