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Hard lessons for US nuclear safety from Fukushima meltdown - CNN
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![]() Stars and Stripes | Hard lessons for US nuclear safety from Fukushima meltdown CNN Beyond Japan's shores, the crisis has pushed Germany, Italy and Switzerland to end their commitment to nuclear power. Fukushima has given US nuclear regulators four important lessons given a tendency to downplay the far-reaching consequences of ... Fukushima meltdown hastens decline of nuclear power Concerns grow over stability of Japan nuclear plant Pricing nuclear out of the energy future? |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 07:10:38 AM
Iran balks as P5+1 nuclear talks resume - UPI.com
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![]() Adnkronos International English | Iran balks as P5+1 nuclear talks resume UPI.com The six powers said harsher US and European Union sanctions on oil exports and banking transactions would go into effect in July as planned. IRNA said late Wednesday the West was expecting disproportional concessions while offering few incentives. U.S., allies may drop demand that Iran completely halt uranium enrichment Iran may prepare to boost nuclear work: diplomats Iran talks spill over into 2nd day amid reports Tehran may boost nuclear work |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 07:10:38 AM
Focus Grows on Nuclear Plant - Wall Street Journal
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![]() Wall Street Journal | Focus Grows on Nuclear Plant Wall Street Journal In the year or so since Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, he has called for US nuclear-power operators to move more quickly to adopt new safeguards. "We don't do a good enough job identifying issues and bringing them to resolution in a timely ... Jaczko: The Rights and Wrongs US nuke plant trouble could prompt rule review NRC chairman resigns amid battle over lessons from Fukushima |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 07:10:38 AM
New Survey Finds Strong Support For Nuclear Energy Among Pennsylvanians - MarketWatch (press release)
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New Survey Finds Strong Support For Nuclear Energy Among Pennsylvanians MarketWatch (press release) The poll of 700 Pennsylvania residents found that nearly 9 of 10 respondents believe the use of nuclear power is an important part of meeting the United States' electricity needs. "It's quite apparent that people recognize the benefits of nuclear power ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 07:10:38 AM
European Fracking Bans Open Market for US Gas Exports - BusinessWeek
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![]() Financial Times | European Fracking Bans Open Market for US Gas Exports BusinessWeek This opposition, along with a projected growth in demand driven in part by Germany's plan to phase out nuclear power, has created opportunities for US gas producers such as Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) (XOM) Imports to the European Union are projected to ... Shale gas boom helps slash US emissions |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 07:10:38 AM
DUKE ENERGY EMPLOYEES WIN TOP NUCLEAR INDUSTRY AWARD FOR IMPROVING SAFETY WITH ... - Power Engineering Magazine
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DUKE ENERGY EMPLOYEES WIN TOP NUCLEAR INDUSTRY AWARD FOR IMPROVING SAFETY WITH ... Power Engineering Magazine Duke Energy Corp. employees at the Oconee Nuclear Station in South Carolina have been honored with the B. Ralph Sylvia "Best of the Best" Award for completing the first digital upgrades to commercial reactor protection systems in the United States. NEI Chairman Voices Confidence in Nuclear Energy's Global and U.S. Future Oconee Nuclear Station Projects Honored with Three Awards by the Nuclear ... |
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Russia tests new missile, in warning over US shield - Chicago Tribune
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Russia tests new missile, in warning over US shield Chicago Tribune Russia opposes a missile shield the United States and NATO are deploying in Europe, saying it will be able to intercept Russian warheads by about 2018, weakening Moscow's nuclear arsenal and upsetting the post-Cold War balance of power. |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 07:10:38 AM
US NRC renews license for Energy Northwest's Columbia nuclear unit - Platts
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US NRC renews license for Energy Northwest's Columbia nuclear unit Platts The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating license of Energy Northwest's Columbia nuclear power plant in Washington state until December 2043, NRC said in a statement Wednesday. The company applied for a license renewal for the ... |
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US nuclear power regulators revamp emergency planning - LubbockOnline.com
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![]() CBS News | US nuclear power regulators revamp emergency planning LubbockOnline.com An Associated Press investigative series in June exposed weaknesses in the US emergency planning program. The stories detailed how many nuclear reactors are now operating beyond their design life under rules that have been relaxed to account for ... AP IMPACT: New US plans delay some evacuations, cut practice for major nuclear ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 07:10:38 AM
Magnitude-6.1 earthquake shakes northeastern Japan - KLFY
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![]() Cleveland Leader | Magnitude-6.1 earthquake shakes northeastern Japan KLFY "More >> Iran traded proposals with six world powers, including the United States, Wednesday in a new round of talks aimed at persuading Tehran to curb its nuclear program and ease concerns it wants to make atomic weapons. But. Earthquake shakes northeastern Japan Magnitude-6.1 earthquake shakes north-eastern Japan |
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