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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Net metering petition met with broad opposition (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha
Net metering petition met with broad opposition (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: A petition in front of federal regulators to effectively overturn U.S. net metering policies faced overwhelming bipartisan opposition yesterday from state
Global annual installed capacity of nuclear power to decline to 3GW
Global annual installed capacity of nuclear power to decline to 3GW: The reduced power consumption has led to operators curtailing their plants or optimising plant outputs to match nuclear power demand.
US regulator accepts Oklo's Aurora licence application for review - Nuclear Engineering International
US regulator accepts Oklo's Aurora licence application for review - Nuclear Engineering International: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted for review a combined licence application from Oklo Power to build and operate its 1.5MW Aurora reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory site in Idaho.The proposed Aurora design uses heat...
‘We believe there’s a clear and present danger’: Three Mile Island decommissioning in question - pennlive.com
‘We believe there’s a clear and present danger’: Three Mile Island decommissioning in question - pennlive.com: Three Mile Island, the site of America’s worst commercial nuclear accident, left a fraught history. Its legacy is getting even more complicated.
Oklo Announces Historic Acceptance of Combined License Application | Business | oleantimesherald.com
Oklo Announces Historic Acceptance of Combined License Application | Business | oleantimesherald.com: SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 15, 2020--
Webinar Set on Nuclear Power Safety at PA Sites - The Post
Webinar Set on Nuclear Power Safety at PA Sites - The Post: Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission staffers say Limerick nuclear plant operations were normal and of "very low safety significance" during 2019.
NRC to begin first-of-a-kind licence review : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
NRC to begin first-of-a-kind licence review : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted for review Oklo Power LLC's combined licence application to build and operate its Aurora reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory site in Idaho. This is the first combined construction and operating licence application - known as a COL - for an advanced fission technology to be accepted for NRC review.
Molten salt solutions may supply scientists with new insights into nuclear energy
Molten salt solutions may supply scientists with new insights into nuclear energy: Molten salt reactors could become a cornerstone of nuclear energy. Researchers at MIT are using neutron scattering at ORNL to better understand how salt solutions behave in nuclear environments. Modeling those behaviors could lead to significant gains in commercializing molten salt reactors for carbon-free power production.
Climate min, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency discuss Poland's energy plan – The First News
Climate min, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency discuss Poland's energy plan – The First News: Poland's Climate Minister Michal Kurtyka held an online debate on Monday with the head of OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) William D. Magwood, about the draft Polish Energy Policy until 2040 (PEP 2040), the climate ministry said in a Tuesday press release.
South Africa starts consultations on nuclear new build : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
South Africa starts consultations on nuclear new build : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has issued a Request for Information to enable it to assess nuclear technologies that could be considered for a national programme to build 2500 MWe of new nuclear capacity. The programme could include conventional pressurised water reactors, small modular reactors or a blend of technologies.
Armenia to use budget funds to complete upgrade of Metsamor nuclear plant - Nuclear Engineering International
Armenia to use budget funds to complete upgrade of Metsamor nuclear plant - Nuclear Engineering International: The Armenian government has decided to provide a loan worth AMD 63.2 billion ($131m) from the state budget to extend the operating life of unit 2 at the Armenian nuclear power plant.Citing economic considerations, the Armenian government said it...
Sens. Murkowski, Manchin commend decision on nuclear energy projects - Daily Energy Insider
Sens. Murkowski, Manchin commend decision on nuclear energy projects - Daily Energy Insider: U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) decision to allow nuclear energy projects to apply for financing.© Shutterstock “Nuclear energy technology can help meet the ... Read More »
Monday, June 15, 2020
Trump spins his China policy for re-election | East Asia Forum
Trump spins his China policy for re-election | East Asia Forum: COVID-19 has given US President Donald Trump an opportunity to boost his re-election prospects by hardening the line on China.
Annexation makes no policy sense – The Cairo Review of Global Affairs
Annexation makes no policy sense – The Cairo Review of Global Affairs: The Cairo Review of Global Affairs is the quarterly journal of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) at American University in Cairo.
Why the World Should Fear Trump’s UN Moves Against Iran | The National Interest
Why the World Should Fear Trump’s UN Moves Against Iran | The National Interest: The forced reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran would be further evidence that the UN security council is breaking, thanks to the Trump administration’s bull-headed and self-defeating campaigns.
Trump’s Vacuous West Point Address and the Revolt Against It | The New Yorker
Trump’s Vacuous West Point Address and the Revolt Against It | The New Yorker: In his commencement speech, the President failed to address the nationwide protests over racial injustice, the coronavirus pandemic, and his own deepening strains with the military.
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