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- Bill Gates' Company and China Might Build Nuclear ReactorTerraPower's traveling wave reactor draws the interest and support of a country with vast energy needs.
Nuclear Reactor Accidents: Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, Fukushima and Now -- Bushehr?Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters have been loss-of-coolant accidents. The Iranian nuclear reactor in Bushehr is going to be next. But don't blame Stuxnet for that.- Japan and the Cost of Complacency -The Potential for a Nuclear Reactor HolocaustThe overview of Japan's reaction to it's nuclear threat shows a nation in denial. The questions why are explored.
- Japan Nuclear Reactor Situation: The Hidden DangerWe hear about the importance of the integrity of the containment vessels surrounding each reactor, what we do not hear about is the toxic waste related to nuclear power production. This is the hidden danger : spent rods, cooling pools, etc.
- Nuclear Reactor Meltdown in Japan Still Held BackThe Fukushima nuclear reactor had to endure another explosion, which kept the possibility for a greater meltdown alive. However, authorities were able to cool things back down, and still insisted that the worst will not happen.
- If the Meltdown of One or More of Japan's Nuclear Reactors Happens, is the United States in Danger of Radiation Fallout?With the very real threat on the horizon of a meltdown actually in process right now at not one, not two, but possibly three or more nuclear reactors is the United States in imminent danger of contamination from dangerous radiation from nuclear fallout?
- Nuclear Reactor in Fukushima, Japan, Remains in DangerThe aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami has put the Fukushima nuclear power plant in critical condition. Radiation leaked out after an explosion and now they must work to decrease the pressure before a meltdown occurs.
- Japan Earthquake - Nuclear Reactor Pressure Rising - Emergency EvacuationJapan officials are now evacuating thousands of people as possible crisis with nuclear reactor looms.
Will Traveling Wave Nuclear Reactors Solve the Global Energy Crisis?Bill Gates has recently supported the idea of using traveling wave nuclear reactors to provide cheap electricity to the world, but are they safe?- FPL 2009-2018 Site Resource Plan Needs ImprovementsFPL's new Resource Site Plan for 2009-2018 has been issued. Basically it revolves around Gas, Coal and Nuclear. Does this sound like a clean, renewable energy source that we are talking about? With this Plan only FPL seem to benefit.
- Hyperion Nuclear - Bringing Nuclear Reactors to a Neighborhood Near You?The U.S. has awarded the license to Hyperion Power to produce miniature nuclear power reactors for commercial sale. The first delivery is scheduled for 2013 to TES of the Czech Republic.
New Tracker Shows United States Nuclear Reactors, Safety RecordsThe Union of Concerned Scientists has unveiled its new Nuclear Power Information Tracker, which lets users view the locations and past safety problems of various nuclear power plants across the U.S.- Nuclear Power Making Inroads against Coal, OilThe United Nations International Atomic Agency has documented 435 operating nuclear reactors world wide, providing hope that nuclear power will eventually replace coal and oil based energy systems.
Nuclear Reactors: Learn All About the Controversial Energy ProvidersNuclear reactors are a topic on the fiercly debated topic about electricity and how we generate it.- Georgia to Be Home to First Nuclear Reactors Since Three Mile IslandOn Thursday, Feb. 9, the NRC voted to grant the first license for a new nuclear reactor on American soil in more than three decades.
- Feeling JapaneseNuclear problems in Nebraska.
- Vent Failure at Japanese Nuclear Plant Reveals Flaws of American Nuclear FacilitiesThe vents that failed to work in the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan are identical to those that are installed in U.S. nuclear facilities.
What Are the Consequences of a Nuclear Reactor Accident?What is a nuclear meltdown? This term is often used to describe a severe nuclear reactor accident. So, what are the consequences of a nuclear reactor accident?- Harsh Realities for the Super Rich!Life is a great leveller over time; nothing is constant. The wealth gets dissipated over time as the basic values lose their relevance. Wise to accumulate good karmas also along the way! They apply to countries too!
- Nuclear Crisis in Japan Escalates While U.S. Suffers Learning DisabilityThe U.S. nuclear policy dogs its status-quo despite the Japanese nuclear crisis.
- Should Indian Point Nuclear Plant in New York State Be Shut Down Due to Earthquake Risk?Are nuclear plants in earthquake zones a hazard? The recent events in Japan are opening up the issue about whether our aging nuclear plants could withstand a natural disaster.
- Fears of Japan's Nuclear Reactor Radiation Fallout Reaching U.S. On Jetstream May MultiplyOne question on the lips of many here in the U.S. and worldwide, which remains unanswered is "How many reactors are actually in danger of experiencing meltdown?" How large is the threat of Nuclear fallout in the U.S.
- Do You Know What Nuclear Decommissioning Is?Once a nuclear facility is closed, there are several steps that must be applied. These steps are known as nuclear decommissioning.
- How to Survive a Nuclear AttackI know that most of you would sooner shop for your own casket than stock up on post-nuclear groceries.
Partial Nuclear Melt Down Near Los Angeles, California: July 13, 1959The Sodium Reactor Experiment was a nuclear power plant that was built by Atomics International at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
Concrete Slab Basics: Batter BoardsConcrete slab basics: batter boards, is an outline of how to prepare batter boards and set up string lines before installing form boards.- Nuclear Power Plants in the Southeastern United States May Need to Shut Down24 of the nation's 104 nuclear power plants are located in the areas currently experiencing the most severe drought levels. What are the implications for consumers?
Nuclear Oil is Not the FixNuclear power will never be the answer to our needs for energy.
