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May
18

G-8 leaders: Iran must prove its pursuit of nuclear power is peaceful - msnbc.com

2012-05-18
msnbc.comG-8 leaders: Iran must prove its pursuit of nuclear power is peacefulmsnbc.comCAMP DAVID, Md. — President Barack Obama and leaders of other major industrial powers grappled Friday with options to solidify world resolve against development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and encourage a more forceful response to worsening violence in ...World leaders urge mix of economic growth, austerity for ailing EuropeMcClatchy Washington BureauObama at G8: We are united on IranYnetnewsWorld leaders at Camp David warn Iran on nuclear programBradenton HeraldAntiwar.com -Tehran Timesall 559 news articles »
May
19

Wash. nuclear plant to receive license renewal - The Seattle Times

2012-05-19
KOMO NewsWash. nuclear plant to receive license renewalThe Seattle TimesThe only commercial nuclear power plant in the Northwest is hosting an event Thursday to mark the extension of the plant's operating license. The Associated Press This plant has gone through several upgrades in specifc response to both terrorism and.Nuclear plant to receive license renewalHeraldNetNorthwest's only nuclear plant to receive license renewalTheNewsTribune.comall 12 news articles »
May
17

North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor-report - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-17
Telegraph.co.ukNorth Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor-reportChicago TribuneSEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has resumed construction work on an experimental light water reactor (ELWR) in a move that could extend its capacity to produce more material for nuclear weapons, website 38North reported on Thursday.North Korea 'resuming work' on nuclear reactorTelegraph.co.ukall 795 news articles »
May
20

Damage to non-nuclear equipment delays startup of refurbished Bruce unit - Power Engineering Magazine

2012-05-20
Proactive Investors USA & CanadaDamage to non-nuclear equipment delays startup of refurbished Bruce unitPower Engineering MagazineBruce Power said Friday that inspections this week determined repairs were needed at an electrical generator on the non-nuclear side of the plant, which is located near Tiverton. The nuclear power company said the issue was identified last week just ...TransCanada: Bruce Power- Unit 2 UpdateEnergy Digital (press release)Start-up of Ontario Bruce Power nuke unit delayedReuters CanadaTransCanada says reactor damaged, start-up delayedProactive Investors USA & Canadaall 15 news articles »
May
17

Japan seeks 15 pct summer power savings in west - Reuters

2012-05-17
International Business TimesJapan seeks 15 pct summer power savings in westReutersJapan's $5 trillion economy relied for nuclear power for almost 30 percent of electricity needs before the March 2011 Fukushima crisis. But all 50 reactors are now offline for maintenance checks and with the public wary of restarts due to safety ...How Close Is Japan to Pushing the “On” Button on Reactors?Wall Street Journal (blog)China May Approve Nuclear Plan Next Month, Official SaysBusinessWeekJapan axes its nuclear power plantsBluefield Daily TelegraphInternational Business Times -The Japan Timesall 176 news articles »
May
17

North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor-report - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-17
North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor-reportChicago TribuneSEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has resumed construction work on an experimental light water reactor (ELWR) in a move that could extend its capacity to produce more material for nuclear weapons, website 38North reported on Thursday.and more »
May
18

'Nuclear power only in August' - Times of India

2012-05-18
IBNLive.com'Nuclear power only in August'Times of IndiaCHENNAI: Power-starved Tamil Nadu will have to wait longer for its full share from the Kudankulam plant. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), which is implementing the project, on Friday said full commercial production of power at the ...London protest breaks out over controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project ...EnformableProtest in Britain over Kudankulam nuclear plantIBNLive.comKudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to start commercial operation by AugustEconomic TimesAsian Tribune -Hindu Business Lineall 40 news articles »
May
19

Protesters gather to thwart Green River nuclear plans - Salt Lake Tribune

2012-05-19
Inside Climate NewsProtesters gather to thwart Green River nuclear plansSalt Lake TribuneBy Brandon Loomis Green River • More than 100 demonstrators gathered on the sun-baked desert just south of a proposed nuclear power plant here Saturday evening, protesting both the envisioned reactors and the big gulp of disputed river water needed to ...Diverse Coalition: Green River Nuclear Power Plant Plant ProtestSalt Lake City WeeklyNuke Plant Foes Converging on Tiny Utah TownInside Climate Newsall 5 news articles »
May
19

AREVA is keen to serve India's nuclear programme - Power Engineering Magazine

2012-05-19
AREVA is keen to serve India's nuclear programmePower Engineering MagazineIn an exclusive with PWI, Mr Arthur de Montalembert, Chairman and Managing Director, AREVA India Pvt. Ltd., speaks about nuclear safety, the company's global commitment to nuclear power development and the strategy for the Indian market Since the ...
May
18

Iran may seek "tactical gain" with UN nuclear deal - WTAQ

2012-05-18
The West AustralianIran may seek "tactical gain" with UN nuclear dealWTAQA view of the reactor at the nuclear power plant in Bushehr, 1200 km (746 miles) south of Tehran February 25, 2009. REUTERS/Caren Firouz By Fredrik Dahl VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog are making headway towards a framework deal on ...Nuclear Strategy: Why a Military Strike on Iran Would Only Make Matters WorseHuffington PostIran nuclear concession would test big power unityThe West AustralianUN nuclear chief to visit IranBelfast TelegraphWHTCall 2,271 news articles »
May
18

Research and Markets: Nuclear Power Market in Spain

2012-05-18
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nuclear Power Market in Spain" report to the
May
18

Research and Markets: Nuclear Power Market in Sweden

2012-05-18
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nuclear Power Market in Sweden" report to their offer
May
18

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to start commercial operation by August

2012-05-18
The first unit of the controversy- hit KNPP, with a capacity to produce 1,000 MW, is expected to start commercial operations in August.
May
16

Nuclear Power Emergency Plans: Regulators Scale Back Community Readiness Efforts (VIDEO)

2012-05-16
-- Without fanfare, the nation's nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away.
May
19

Protesters gather to thwart Green River nuclear plans

2012-05-19
Protesters gather to thwart Green River nuclear plans By Brandon Loomis The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 19, 2012 11:05PM MDT Green River • More than 100 demonstrators gathered on the sun-baked desert just south of a proposed nuclear power plant here Saturday evening, protesting both the envisioned reactors and the big gulp of disputed river water needed to cool them. A “No Green River Nuke ...
May
18

Reasons I don't buy a nuclear restart

2012-05-18
I've heard many excuses for the nuclear accident that happened as a result of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, followed by reasons why we should return to nuclear power. I don't buy any of them. 1. "We were unprepared for March 11."
May
18

TransCanada: Bruce Power- Unit 2 Update

2012-05-18
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - TransCanada Corporation confirmed today the in-service date of the Bruce A Unit 2 reactor at the Bruce Power nuclear power facility in Ontario will be delayed.In the lead-up to synchronizing ...
May
19

Cape Downwinders organizes march to Pilgrim Station Sunday

2012-05-19
The organization Cape Downwinders, whose mission is to “take action to protect the lives and welfare of the residents of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket against the threat of death or injury resulting from the use of nuclear energy…” is staging a march to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.
May
18

Union: Workers locked out of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station

2012-05-18
Amidst stalled contract negotiations over health care, safety, and staffing issues, dozens of workers have been locked out of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth as the plant’s owner, Entergy Corp., is barring all non-essential employees from the facility, a union representing many of the workers said Wednesday. But Entergy countered, “There is no employee lockout, some of the affected ...
May
17

Research and Markets: Nuclear Power Market in Slovenia

2012-05-17
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nuclear Power Market in Slovenia" report to their off
May
20

you know. if all people on earth farts together, then his power will be equal to the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima, which Nagasaki.

2012-05-20
you know. if all people on earth farts together, then his power will be equal to the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima, which Nagasaki.
May
20

RT @kevinmeyerson: RT: We're less prepared now than prior to #Fukushima for a #nuclear disaster in the #US http://t.co/gLI8rygj v @kenshimada #thorium #cancer

2012-05-20
RT @kevinmeyerson: RT: We're less prepared now than prior to #Fukushima for a #nuclear disaster in the #US http://t.co/gLI8rygj v @kenshimada #thorium #cancer
May
20

Environmentalists would have you believe nuclear power plants could explode like big nuclear bombs. Please educate yourselves #Tweet4Taiji

2012-05-20
Environmentalists would have you believe nuclear power plants could explode like big nuclear bombs. Please educate yourselves #Tweet4Taiji
May
20

@iLikeBabesDaily. Holy shit those r 2u nuclear power plants

2012-05-20
@iLikeBabesDaily. Holy shit those r 2u nuclear power plants
May
20

RT @newandodd: Physicist: Fukishima Unit 2 uranium core completely liquified - "never seen before in the history of nuclear power” http://t.co/uAlUivbl

2012-05-20
RT @newandodd: Physicist: Fukishima Unit 2 uranium core completely liquified - "never seen before in the history of nuclear power” http://t.co/uAlUivbl
May
20

Nuclear power: The dream that failed | The Economist http://t.co/6lVab7a6

2012-05-20
Nuclear power: The dream that failed | The Economist http://t.co/6lVab7a6
May
20

Damage to non-nuclear equipment delays startup of refurbished Bruce unit - Power Engineering Magazine: Damage to... http://t.co/x3zza9r2

2012-05-20
Damage to non-nuclear equipment delays startup of refurbished Bruce unit - Power Engineering Magazine: Damage to... http://t.co/x3zza9r2
May
20

@helo_the_dog @zalithedog Yoos inspired us to get a thunder shirt for Zach. He's a nuclear power plant sometimes. #CalmDownZach

2012-05-20
@helo_the_dog @zalithedog Yoos inspired us to get a thunder shirt for Zach. He's a nuclear power plant sometimes. #CalmDownZach
May
20

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Honors Employees in Rockville, Maryland, Ceremony: ... Performance Assessment Dire... http://t.co/B16TfZcw

2012-05-20
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Honors Employees in Rockville, Maryland, Ceremony: ... Performance Assessment Dire... http://t.co/B16TfZcw
May
20

RT @GoodBye_Nuclear: 核発電（nuclear electricity generation）や核発電所（nuclear power plant）を「原子力発電（所）」と訳して「核」を見えなくしたことで、その開始当初からウソとごまかしの歴史を感じるな。「原発」と略すことでさらに危険性をカモフラージュ。

2012-05-20
RT @GoodBye_Nuclear: 核発電（nuclear electricity generation）や核発電所（nuclear power plant）を「原子力発電（所）」と訳して「核」を見えなくしたことで、その開始当初からウソとごまかしの歴史を感じるな。「原発」と略すことでさらに危険性をカモフラージュ。
May
20

We need to rethink nuclear power plant locations, disasters are more frequent. Three big tsunamis in 8 years we never had that before.

2012-05-20
We need to rethink nuclear power plant locations, disasters are more frequent. Three big tsunamis in 8 years we never had that before.
May
20

UPDATE 3-Japan seeks 15 pct summer power savings in west | Reuters http://t.co/e3x6xo2r

2012-05-20
UPDATE 3-Japan seeks 15 pct summer power savings in west | Reuters http://t.co/e3x6xo2r
May
20

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Honors Employees in Rockville, Maryland, Ceremony… http://t.co/wXlNt9Dt #nuclear

2012-05-20
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Honors Employees in Rockville, Maryland, Ceremony… http://t.co/wXlNt9Dt #nuclear
May
20

「大飯再稼働 関西首長と平行線」 http://t.co/7O87el5M #yjfc_ohi_nuclear_power_plant （大飯原発の再稼働問題）

2012-05-20
「大飯再稼働 関西首長と平行線」 http://t.co/7O87el5M #yjfc_ohi_nuclear_power_plant （大飯原発の再稼働問題）
May
19

IEC 61502 Ed. 1.0 b:1999, Nuclear power plants - Pressurized water reactors - Vibration monitoring of internal s... http://t.co/GVRZlMn4

2012-05-19
IEC 61502 Ed. 1.0 b:1999, Nuclear power plants - Pressurized water reactors - Vibration monitoring of internal s... http://t.co/GVRZlMn4