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Monday, March 4, 2024

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress - The New York Times

Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress - The New York Times: Measures moving through Congress to encourage new reactors are receiving broad bipartisan support, as lawmakers embrace a once-contentious technology.

As SRS defense work ramps up, Tennessee utility and regulator talk tritium

As SRS defense work ramps up, Tennessee utility and regulator talk tritium: Jan. 7—The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority will meet this month to discuss increasing the irradiation of tritium-producing rods, which are shipped to the Savannah River Site and used to replenish the nation's nuclear arsenal. The Jan. 19 teleconference, open to the public, will focus on a proposal to push the number of rods "beyond what is currently allowed in ...

Orano Plans to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US | Neutron Bytes

Orano Plans to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US | Neutron Bytes: Orano Partnership to Recycle Used Nuclear LWR Fuel in US Orano to Open New Isotope Production Plant in Indiana French Reactor Uses Full Core Of Recycled Uranium Fuel Tractebel And Thorizon Sign Par…

The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash - The New York Times

The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash - The New York Times: Is this how one of the world's greatest cities still deals with garbage? Here’s what will be required to take New York’s trash bags off the street.

Five Reports of the SMR Regulators’ Forum Published | IAEA

Five Reports of the SMR Regulators’ Forum Published | IAEA

China issues dire warning on 'risks' of nuclear war as Putin says he's ready to use nukes | World | News | Express.co.uk

China issues dire warning on 'risks' of nuclear war as Putin says he's ready to use nukes | World | News | Express.co.uk: China's warning came less than 24 hours after Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia's nuclear forces are 'in a state of full readiness.'

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Cancelled US Offshore Wind Farms Back at a Higher Price

Cancelled US Offshore Wind Farms Back at a Higher Price: Pricier than Vogtle? Brand new auctions in New York sees projects resurrected at a higher PPA.

US To Up Nuclear Power After Decades - Strategic News Global

US To Up Nuclear Power After Decades - Strategic News Global: The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that seeks to fasten the generation of new nuclear power plants, The New York Times reported.The bill was passed in a 365-to-36 vote and broadly

Congress Might Be on the Verge of Passing the Year’s First Climate Law

Congress Might Be on the Verge of Passing the Year’s First Climate Law: Congress appears to be very close to passing the first climate law of 2024. But don’t look for the word ‘climate‘ in it.

Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress - The New York Times

Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress - The New York Times: Measures moving through Congress to encourage new reactors are receiving broad bipartisan support, as lawmakers embrace a once-contentious technology.

International Women's Day: Hundreds of Women Building a Career in Nuclear Gather at the IAEA | IAEA

International Women's Day: Hundreds of Women Building a Career in Nuclear Gather at the IAEA | IAEA: To commemorate International Women’s Day, the IAEA is gathering hundreds of women from the Marie SkÅ‚odowska-Curie Fellowship Programme and the Lise Meitner Programme, to exchange ideas and strengthen networking and leadership skills.

Friday, March 1, 2024

The Future of Open Science Policy

The Future of Open Science Policy: Science holds the greatest benefit for society when its process is open, its methods transparent, and its outputs accessible.

For Heaven’s Sake: Why Would Russia Want to Nuke Space?

For Heaven’s Sake: Why Would Russia Want to Nuke Space?: Detonating a nuclear weapon in space would not only damage U.S. assets but those of all countries, including Russia. It would set back the use of space for multiple purposes – peaceful and otherwise – by decades.

Biden’s Halt Of New Natural Gas Exports Will Hurt Poor People, Says Ex-Extinction Rebellion Leader

Biden’s Halt Of New Natural Gas Exports Will Hurt Poor People, Says Ex-Extinction Rebellion Leader: "There is a fundamental moral human rights issue at stake," says climate activist Zion Lights

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

While the World Was Looking Elsewhere, North Korea Became a Bigger Threat - WSJ

While the World Was Looking Elsewhere, North Korea Became a Bigger Threat - WSJ: Kim enlarged his nuclear arsenal and built ties to Russia, no longer aiming for reunification with South Korea. The U.S. and its allies are alarmed.

Between DoE and Breakthrough | The Breakthrough Institute

Between DoE and Breakthrough | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…

Are There Enough Critical Minerals for… | The Breakthrough Institute

Are There Enough Critical Minerals for… | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…