The Dilemma Over Coal Generated Power

Published in April 27th, 2009

Posted by PeterC in

Just in case you missed it on CBS’s 60 Minutes…”The Dilemma Over Coal Generated Power”

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/23/60minutes/main4964301.shtml

I think the coal debate is quite relevant to nuclear power generation. In the interview, Duke Energy’s CEO tries to be pragmatic…it took 100 years to build our carbon-based energy infrastructure, it will take at least 40 years to make meaningful infrastructure [...]

“Grey Water” Cooling Systems: A Black and White Solution to Water Management for Nuclear

Published in April 23rd, 2009

Posted by MorganD in General, clean air/environmental impact

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Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Site is located about 40 minuets outside of Phoenix, AZ. It is the largest nuclear power site in the US with three units, and produces more power than the Hoover Dam! I know what you are thinking, why would we build a nuclear power plant in the desert, where the fear [...]

FERC Chairman Doesn’t Get It

Published in April 23rd, 2009

Posted by Natalie Wood in

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I don’t typically get upset about articles I read, but the one I saw today in the New York Times completely floored me. FERC Chairmen Jon Wellinghoff told reporters at a U.S. Energy Association forum that no new nuclear or coal plants may ever be needed in the United States. Mr. Wellinghoff believes that renewables [...]

Water Consumption

Published in April 21st, 2009

Posted by Natalie Wood in

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During a presentation at the University of Pennsylvania, a question was asked about how much water nuclear power uses compared to other forms of electricity. Since I didn’t know the numbers, I said I would find out and post the answer on our website.
Below are the results from a technical report done in 2002 by [...]

Kudos to Discovery World

Published in April 7th, 2009

Posted by Desiree Wolfgramm in General

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I just read an article by a Stanley Miller from Journal Sentinel about a Discovery World museum that has a large exhibit focused on clean energy. The focal point of the exhibit is a large model nuclear reactor. What better way is there to educate people on nuclear power than to show them how it [...]

Lack of Nuclear Funding - a bleeding wound

Published in April 6th, 2009

Posted by JonnyA in , General

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Presidents Obama’s new budget plan has pulled the financing for Yucca Mountain! For a President that said he was NOT against nuclear energy he seems to be passing legislation showing he IS against nuclear energy. I see it as a slap in the face for all people in the nuclear industry. Nuclear energy was invented [...]

Even Yucca Mountain’s best supporters are losing steam

Published in April 2nd, 2009

Posted by FelisaL in Nuclear News, Nuclear Waste Storage

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The supporters for Yucca Mountain, the site chosen for the nation’s promised used fuel repository, are losing steam. It’s not hard to see why with the road blocks being thrown up by the current administration and public opposition, voiced through Nevada’s Senator Harry Reid. Even John McCain, a strong supporter of the site, this week [...]