In mid-2013, four federal nuclear safety experts brought an alarming message to the top official in charge of America’s warhead production: Los Alamos National Laboratory, … Safety problems at a Los Alamos laboratory delay U.S. nuclear warhead testing and productionRead more
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Power company kills nuclear plant, plans $6 billion in solar, battery investment
On Tuesday, power provider Duke Energy Florida announced a settlement with the state’s public service commission (PSC) to cease plans to build a nuclear plant … Power company kills nuclear plant, plans $6 billion in solar, battery investmentRead more
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A near-disaster at a federal nuclear weapons laboratory takes a hidden toll on America’s arsenal
Technicians at the government’s Los Alamos National Laboratory settled on what seemed like a surefire way to win praise from their bosses in August 2011: … A near-disaster at a federal nuclear weapons laboratory takes a hidden toll on America’s arsenalRead more
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U.S. Nuclear Regulators Greatly Underestimate Potential for Nuclear Disaster
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) relied on faulty analysis to justify its refusal to adopt a critical measure for protecting Americans from the occurrence … U.S. Nuclear Regulators Greatly Underestimate Potential for Nuclear DisasterRead more
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777,000 Tons of Radioactive Waste to Be Dumped in Pacific
Approximately 580 barrels of radioactive water is to be released into the Pacific Ocean, according to the head of the company responsible for the Fukushima … 777,000 Tons of Radioactive Waste to Be Dumped in PacificRead more
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Thousands protest against Belgian nuclear reactors
Thousands of protesters are demanding that Belgium immediately shut down two nuclear reactors because of safety concerns. German news agency dpa reported that people from … Thousands protest against Belgian nuclear reactorsRead more
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Nuclear Plants Forced to Cut Output Due to Warm Weather
Sweden’s top nuclear power generators have been forced to cut output because of exceptionally warm weather in Scandinavia, and their output could be reduced for … Nuclear Plants Forced to Cut Output Due to Warm WeatherRead more
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Wait for slave owners to agree
U.N. Considers a Historic Ban on Nuclear Weapons, But U.S. Leads Boycott of the Talks Some 120 countries gathered at the United Nations this week … Wait for slave owners to agreeRead more
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Lead-lined glove tied to New Mexico radiation leak
A radiation leak that indefinitely shut down a nuclear waste dump in New Mexico was likely caused by a container of radioactive materials improperly packaged … Lead-lined glove tied to New Mexico radiation leakRead more
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Switzerland votes to ban nuclear power
Voters have endorsed a new energy law that aims to promote renewable energy, ban new nuclear power plants and lower energy consumption. Final results show … Switzerland votes to ban nuclear powerRead more