#nuclearpower

https://www.europesays.com/2336499/ Trump wants U.S. to be global AI leader. Here’s how we can #AI #Artificial #ArtificialIntelligence #Energy #intelligence #nuclear #NUCLEARENERGY #NuclearPower #Oak #OakRidge #Overall #OverallPositive #Positive #power #Ridge #Tennessee #TN

The Moon’s future may be nuclear-powered! Scientists explore using nuclear reactors to provide reliable energy for lunar bases, ensuring sustained exploration and development. Get the full scoop on this cosmic breakthrough! #SpaceTech #MoonMission #NuclearPower https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/15/nuclear_moon/

I have my doubts that this is a good idea, hell we don't even take care of our trash here…

"Ralph Sims says in future, small-scale nuclear power may prove more economic, and may be more palatable to the public if mass scale wind and solar farms are the alternative."

#GeorgeDriver, 2023

https://northandsouth.co.nz/2023/07/24/renewable-energy-by-2050/

Just no. Not now, not ever. I would happily risk prison time for nonviolent direct action to prevent construction even starting on a nuclear power plant in Aotearoa, and I doubt I'm alone in that.

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#nuclear #NuclearPower

https://www.europesays.com/2327178/ What This Means For Nuclear And Clean-Energy ETFs #CleanEnergy #nuclear #NuclearPower #NuclearRegulatoryCommission #NuclearTechnology #Oklo

https://www.europesays.com/2324722/ Controversial Princeton prof with Iran ties steps down amid criticism from dissidents, senators #Conflicts #Iran #NuclearPower #NuclearWeapons #PrincetonUniversity #SalmanRushdie #WorldNews

Five Things the “#NuclearBros” Don’t Want You to Know About #SmallModularReactors #SMRs

by #EdwinLyman, director of nuclear power safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists (#UCS)
April 30, 2024

"Even casual followers of energy and climate issues have probably heard about the alleged wonders of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). This is due in no small part to the 'nuclear bros': an active and seemingly tireless group of #NuclearPower advocates [#Trolls] who dominate social media discussions on energy by promoting SMRs and other 'advanced' #nuclear technologies as the only real solution for the #ClimateCrisis.

"But as I showed in my 2013 and 2021 reports, the hype surrounding SMRs is way overblown, and my conclusions remain valid today.

"Unfortunately, much of this SMR happy talk is rooted in #misinformation, which always brings me back to the same question: If the nuclear bros have such a great SMR story to tell, why do they have to exaggerate so much?

What are SMRs?

"SMRs are nuclear reactors that are 'small' (defined as 300 megawatts of electrical power or less), can be largely assembled in a centralized facility, and would be installed in a modular fashion at power generation sites. Some proposed SMRs are so tiny (20 megawatts or less) that they are called 'micro' reactors. SMRs are distinct from today’s conventional nuclear plants, which are typically around 1,000 megawatts and were largely custom-built. Some SMR designs, such as #NuScale, are modified versions of operating water-cooled reactors, while others are radically different designs that use coolants other than water, such as liquid sodium, helium gas, or even molten salts.

"To date, however, theoretical interest in SMRs has not translated into many actual reactor orders. The only SMR currently under construction is in China. And in the United States, only one company—#TerraPower, founded by Microsoft’s Bill Gates — has applied to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a permit to build a power reactor (but at 345 megawatts, it technically isn’t even an SMR).

"The #NuclearIndustry has pinned its hopes on SMRs primarily because some recent large reactor projects, including #Vogtle units 3 and 4 in the state of #GeorgiaUSA, have taken far longer to build and cost far more than originally projected. The failure of these projects to come in on time and under budget undermines arguments that modern nuclear power plants can overcome the problems that have plagued the nuclear industry in the past.

"Developers in the industry and the US Department of Energy say that SMRs can be less costly and quicker to build than large reactors and that their modular nature makes it easier to balance power supply and demand. They also argue that reactors in a variety of sizes would be useful for a range of applications beyond grid-scale electrical power, including providing process heat to industrial plants and power to #DataCenters, #cryptocurrency mining operations, petrochemical production, and even electrical vehicle [#EV] charging stations.

"Here are five facts about SMRs that the nuclear industry and the 'nuclear bros' who push its message don’t want you, the public, to know."

Read more:
https://blog.ucs.org/edwin-lyman/five-things-the-nuclear-bros-dont-want-you-to-know-about-small-modular-reactors/

#HoltecLies #NuclearPower #NuclearLies #TEPCOLied #NoNukes #NoNukesForAI #NuclearPowerCorruptionAndLies

#French #NuclearPower production expected to be reduced on Wednesday

By Reuters
August 12, 2025

PARIS, Aug 12 (Reuters) - "Power production at France's #Bugey3 #nuclear reactor in the east of the country is expected to be reduced by 500 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday, data from operator #EDF showed on Tuesday, as high river temperatures reduce the plant's ability to intake cooling water.

"A #heatwave throughout #France has led to multiple warnings of power reductions at a number of #NuclearPlants, particularly on the #RhoneRiver in the east and the #GaronneRiver in the west.

"The #Bugey 3 reactor has a maximum capacity of 910 MW, which will be reduced to 410 MW from 2:30 p.m. (1230 GMT) to midnight on Wednesday as the reactor is required to meet environmental safety measures, EDF's data showed.

"The high water temperature warnings for the #SaintAlban plant - down river of the Bugey site - and the #Golfech site in the west were moved to August 14, but restrictions have not yet been issued.
Average temperatures in the country are expected to continue to peak throughout the week, reaching a high of 28.5 degrees Celsius (83.3°F) on Saturday, LSEG data showed.

"#NuclearPower accounts for about 70% of total French power consumption annually, but August is the main holiday season throughout the country and electricity demand is often limited."

Source:
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/french-nuclear-power-production-expected-be-reduced-wednesday-2025-08-12/

#EuropeHeatWaves #France #RethinkNotRestart #NoNukes #NoNukesForAI #NuclearPowerNoThanks #NuclearWasteIsForever #NuclearPowerPlants #ExtremeHeat #RenewablesNow #RenewableEnergy #RethinkNotRestart
#LeNucléaireNonMerci

BBC: Jellyfish swarm forces French nuclear plant to shut

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx299eyg7qko

#TeamOrca #NuclearPower

Electricite de France was forced to shut four atomic reactors after jellyfish clogged up filter drums at its Gravelines power plant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/12/world/science-health/jellyfish-france-nuclear-heat-wave/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #jellyfish #heatwaves #france #nuclearpower #climatechange

Four reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear plant have been forced to shut down because of a surge of jellyfish that clogged the cooling system. The plant uses water from a canal connected to the North Sea, which has a growing jellyfish population due to warming seas. Gravelines is one of France's largest nuclear facilities. EDF, the plant operator, says that the facility is undamaged but will need to be cleaned.

https://flip.it/..zW.R

#France #NuclearPower #Jellyfish #MarineLife #Environment #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis

https://www.europesays.com/2320918/ Jellyfish invasion shuts down reactors at French nuclear power station – POLITICO #electricity #Energy #france #MarinePollution #News #NorthSea #NuclearPower #sustainability #world #WorldNews #WorldTopics

The lethal legacy of Aukus nuclear submarines will remain for millennia – and there’s no plan to deal with it | #Aukus https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/10/the-lethal-legacy-of-aukus-nuclear-submarines-will-remain-for-millennia-and-theres-no-plan-to-deal-with-it

#NuclearPower #Australia #Military #NuclearWaste

Radioactive water from UK nuclear bomb base leaked into sea, files show https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/09/radioactive-water-bomb-base-scotland-leak-sea-files #Nuclearweapons #Nuclearwaste #Nuclearpower #Environment #RoyalNavy #Scotland #Military #Energy #UKnews #Water #Waste

US airport to explore small nuclear reactor for clean energy future https://www.byteseu.com/1267949/ #denver #InternationalAirport #Nuclear #NuclearEnergy #NuclearPower #SmallNuclearReactor #SMR #US

https://www.europesays.com/2312406/ US airport to explore small nuclear reactor for clean energy future #Denver #InternationalAirport #nuclear #NUCLEARENERGY #NuclearPower #SmallNuclearReactor #SMR #US

https://www.europesays.com/2307959/ Hungary’s Delicate Dance Between East and West Energy Ties #EnergyDiversification #EUEnergySecurity #hír #hungary #HungaryEnergy #Magyarország #NuclearPower #PaksNuclearPlant #RussianEnergy #SmallModularReactors #SMRs #USTradeRelations #ViktorOrbán

https://www.europesays.com/2307107/ DOE selects Standard Nuclear for the first advanced nuclear fuel pilot project #nuclear #NuclearPower

Curiosity Captures Mars Landscape While Talking to an Orbiter

Being able to combine tasks shortens the rover's daily plan, requiring less power from Curiosity's nuclear power source, called a multi-mission radioisotope thermonuclear generator (MMRTG).

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26632-curiosity-captures-mars-landscape-while-talking-to-an-orbiter/

#Mars #Curiosity #rover #space #science #STEM #engineering #CuriosityRover #news #nuclear #nuclearpower

"Ooooohhhhh, sorry Mayor...that national emergency notification program was de-funded last week.

And really now, who still uses landlines???"

Link: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/08/04/xcel-to-use-cell-phone-alerts-for-nuclear-emergencies-at-monticello-and-prairie-island?ICID=ref_fark

#Emergency #Disaster #Enshittification #NuclearPower #Meltdown