A few instances where things went haywire in 2008 Covering the global nuclear energy industry requires a certain amount of restraint. Otherwise it would not be possible to offer straight-faced reportage of some of the absurdities that crop up wherever people are involved in nuclear energy, whatever their...

Recognition earned for advancing the industry and for inexplicable outcomes Every year at this time this blog recognizes the best outcomes in the field of nuclear energy worldwide. Also, results which cannot be invented nor replicated are documented here without fear or favor. The choices are made based...

A television program interviews environmental leaders endorsing nuclear energy ( NucNet ) A group of environmentalists across the world believe that, in order to save the planet, humanity must embrace the very science and technology they once so stridently opposed. A key group of green leaders has changed...

Legislative action taking place in Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa The promise of carbon emission free electricity may be realized in three states that previously had few prospects for pursuing it. On Feb 23 a Missouri House committee endorsed legislation that would allow utilities to charge customers for...

*** The session seeks sponsors *** A meet-up of anyone attending the ANS National meeting in Florida June 26-30 who is interested in the use of social media in the nuclear industry will be held Tuesday June 28th, from 6:30-9:00 PM at the Westin Diplomat hotel in Hollywood, FL. This is the conference...

Steep Rise in Energy Costs Likely If All 17 Reactors Are Closed This blog post is an update of my coverage published in Fuel Cycle Week V10:N426 May 26, 2011, by International Nuclear Associates, Washington, DC. Shortly after the extent of the damage to reactors at Fukushima became apparent, German Chancellor...

A nationwide referendum is seen as a protest vote on corruption issues A binding vote by 57% of the Italian electorate rejected four ballot measures by a stunning 95% rate. One of them would have put Italy on a path to produce 25% of its electricity with nuclear reactors by 2025. Although anti-nuclear...