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- NRC Approves New Design Paving Way for New Round of Nuclear Power Plants in USThe Nuclear Regulatory Agency has given approval for three new nuclear power plants to be built in the United States.
- Key Report Assesses the Hurdles Facing Uranium Mining in VirginiaA report from the National Academy of Sciences notes that major hurdles exist for the state of Virginia if it chooses to lift a moratorium on uranium mining for nuclear energy production.
- EPA Rule Will Force Shutdown of Power PlantsNew rules aimed at cutting toxic pollution could cause loss of power plant jobs, higher utility costs.
Nuclear Power on the Go: Nuclear Power Plants for Human Settlements on the Moon and MarsThe first nuclear power plants built for the production of electric power for bases on the Moon, Mars, and other planets may almost seem taken from a science fiction movie, but not according to Dr. James E. Werner, a project manager who spoke at the ACS.- Why the New York Hudson Valley Area Must Shut Down It's Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant NowThe Indian Point nuclear power facility is very old and has a tremendous amount of radiation that could leak into the heaviest populated area of the US.
- After Fukushima...How Safe Are America's Nuclear Power Plants?Nuclear safety in the US depends on a wonky 'œpatchwork' of regulations developed on the hoof over decades. "Systematic and coherent" controls are urgently needed.
- Pros and Cons of Nuclear EnergyNew generation nuclear power stations close the fuel cycle by reusing fission products and eliminating issues with nuclear waste and uranium mining. Yet the question still remains as to whether the benefits of developing nuclear power outweighs the risks.
Nebraska Nuclear Plant in JeopardyAn American Nuclear Plant Emergency not being covered by Google News as of yet due to a glut of news about Anthony Weiner - Read Here for the latest news on what could be a nuclear disaster right in the heart of America.- Power Plant LivePower Plant Live is located at 34 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. It offers bars and clubs, restaurants, and entertainment for adults to check out. Here is a little information on the Power Plant Live, as well as nearby hotels and transportation.
How Much Safe is Nuclear Power Plant?Living with radiation can in fact be frightening. Plants making nuclear-weapons materials also pollute our environment. Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and now Fukushima Daiichi as well as other nuclear power plant accidents, have alarmed us.- Will Japan's Nuclear Fallout Affect America?There has been a lot of concern for Japan after the 8.9 magnatude earthquake and Nuclear Plant failure. Will this nuclear fallout reach America?
U.S. Nuclear Engineers' Worries Increase About Fukushima Daiichi Power PlantThe Fukushima nuclear power plant problems may be fading away as a lead TV news story, but nuclear engineers' worries are increasing by the day. Here is why.
Afraid of Nuclear Energy? You Are Not AloneOver 65 percent of America's population resides within the 50-miles radius of a nuclear power plant. In the wake of Japan's current nuclear disaster, are any of these people getting worried?- Citizens Set to Go Nuclear Over Nuclear Power Plants in the United StatesWith the ongoing Japanese nuclear crisis, aging U.S. Nuclear facilities, and fears of improper spent fuel storage what steps can citizens take to revert out of the nuclear energy age before it's too late, and it sends us back to the stone age?
- Nuclear Power - a Simple Guide to UnderstandingJapan is in crisis now, but we have many plants here in the United States. If you are wondering what nuclear power is, check out this simple overview.
- Wind Carries Japan Radiation to the U.SWind Carries Japan Radiation to The U.S. on the 32nd Anniversary of The Meltdown of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Pennsylvania
Another Nuclear Power Plant to the European CommunityNuclear power supplies about 30 percent of the European Union's electricity and Turkey is about to build their first nuclear plant. The Russian government will complete the project.- Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Updates Filled with DoubtThings are bad enough in Fukushima without confusion over just how bad it is. There are doubts over how truthful officials and the government are being, and how dangerous things can get if a greater meltdown occurs.
Nuclear Energy Proponents Rethink Position After Japan CrisisThe recent nuclear crisis in Fukushima, Japan, reminds us that nuclear energy is inherently unsafe.
Where to Monitor United States Nuclear Power SafetyHere is where to find daily safety reports, plant maps, and locations for operating nuclear reactors in the United States along with locations for proposed and under construction nuclear facilities around the world.
Will People Ever Feel Safe Around Nuclear Power Plants Again After Crisis in Japan?German Chancellor Angela Merkel has ordered that all nuclear power plants in Germany be tested by June 15 and has halted energy productions of nuclear plants. Are nuclear power plants ever going to be considered safe again?
Could the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Happen in America?American nuclear reactors are located in known high-risk earthquake zones. The recent Japan earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster bring to light questions of our own safety in the U.S.- Meltdown Threatens at Fukushima Nuclear Power PlantThe disaster in north eastern Japan brought about by the earthquake and tsunami is threatening to get a lot worse as a nuclear reactor at Fukushima may be in the process of a meltdown that would release radiation into the containment building.
Following Earthquake in Japan, Nuclear Power Safety in QuestionAn earthquake struck the northeast coast of Japan, very close to two of their nuclear power plants. Although reports indicate that there may be releases of radiation to the atmosphere, it is too soon to know the impact to public safety.
How to Get Unemployment Under 3% in One YearHow to Get Unemployment Under 3% in One Year- Obama to Propose Building Small, Modular Nuclear Power Plants in FY2012 Budget ProposalEmbedded in President Barack Obama's 2012 budget proposal will be a request to build what amounts to a small, modular nuclear reactor that could be mass-produced in a factory and quickly deployed and hooked up to the power grid.
- Rolling Blackouts in TexasLoss of the grid in Texas now would be a devastating disaster, but the dominoes are already lined up and ready to fall.
- Coal and Nuclear Power Plant SafetyAn entry level college research paper comparing coal and nuclear power plants.
- Israel Shoots Down UFO Over Nuclear Power PlantA rather eye-catching piece of news was reported Thursday with regard to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the downing of what appears to be an actual UFO, an unidentified flying object. It remains a UFO due to the fact that the flying object has...
- Solar Energy Power Plants '" when the People Lead..increasingly violent and unseasonable weather as well as oil spills and endless bloodshed in parts of the world that have oil beneath the sands
FuelCell Energy Inc.: Electricity from Hydrogen FuelFuel cells generate electricity from hydrogen fuel and oxygen in a non-combustion process. FuelCell Energy Inc. manufactures fuel cells to generate electricity for a variety of installations, and the fuel cells can use biogas for the hydrogen fuel.
The Impact of Change: Inventions with Mixed ConsequencesOver the history of mankind, we have been inextricably linked with our environment. Our inventions have affected the world, which has in turn affected us. Here are three inventions that have had such an effect, for better or worse.
The First Iranian Nuclear Power Plant CompletedAccording to GlobalSecurity.org. August 21, 2010 will forever be marked as the day the Islamic Republic of Iran attained a major milestone towards nuclear status...
"No Threats Can Stop Bushehr Nuclear Plant Launch"Threats of a military strike cannot stop Iran's first nuclear power plant in Bushehr from being launched, believes Dmitry Rogozin, Russia's permanent representative to NATO.- Successful Solar Installations Around the WorldCalifornia on the Topaz Solar Farm. Although costs are projected to be in the neighborhood of $1 billion, it is expected to generate 1100 gigawatt-hours every year, dwarfing the capacities of the European plants.
Thermal Solar Power Plants Revolutionize EnergyNew Solar Thermal plant changes solar energy- The Future of Solar PowerHow is the world of solar power developing and changing? What kinds of technologies can we expect in the near future?
- The Contribution of Renewable Energy in IndonesiaRenewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, water, tides etc. It could be potential energy to meet energy need of human in any place.
- How to Unlock the Nuclear Power Plant in SimCity CreatorIncrease your 'SimCity Creator' city's power output by unlocking the nuclear power plant. Unlock the nuclear power plant in 'SimCity Creator' by following these instructions.
- How Power Plants Control Their NOx Emissions for Cleaner AirNitrogen oxide a.k.a. NOx and other harmful pollutants are emitted into the air during the power plant process. This article discusses how power plants control their NOx emissions for cleaner air.
