The three nuclear construction projects underway in the U.S. are already suffering huge cost overruns, delays, and uncertainty about completion.
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Problems mount at nuclear construction in Georgia – News Release by NC WARN
Who gets soaked? Taxpayer loan guarantees pending as contractors begin feeding frenzy on cost overruns due to long-standing and new design problems.
Toshiba’s AP1000 reactor gains backing from NRC Chief Jaczko
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko voted to certify the AP1000 reactor of Toshiba Corp. (6502)’s Westinghouse Electric unit, which Southern Co. (SO) and Scana Corp. (SCG) plan to build near existing plants.
Rate hike opponents sing out against Duke Energy – The News and Observer
Hours before the 7 p.m. hearing, a crowd gathered more than a block away to protest Duke Energy’s proposed rate hike for customers before the N.C. Utilities Commission.
AP1000 Motion and Dr. Sterritt documents
AP1000 Supplemental Motion, September 29, 2011 Forgetting About the Sun – Dr. Sterritt’s presentation slides to the ACRS, August 16, 2011 Dr. Sterritt’s talk accompanying above slide presentation Dr. Sterrett’s letter to the NRC re: AP1000 radiative heating and cooling, June 30, 2011 Dr. Sterritt’s letter to the ACRS re: …
MUSE Benefit Concert: August 7, 2011 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre
Thanks to everyone at MUSE for putting on and inviting NC WARN to a great event!
Read Rolling Stone’s coverage of the event
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NRC Cheats the Public on Safety
Federal regulators have been working closely with the nuclear power industry to keep the nation’s aging reactors operating within safety standards by repeatedly weakening or ignoring those standards.
Associated Press Exposé
Tritium leaks found at many nuke sites, June 21, 2011
U.S. nuke regulators weaken safety rules, June 20, 2011
Three Minute AP Video Summary, June 20, 2011
Populations around US nuke plants soar, June 27, 2011
Other News Items
U.S. regulators opening up on flawed nuclear power plant policing – Center for Public Integrity, June 21, 2011
NRC waives enforcement of fire rules at nuclear plants – ProPublica, May 11, 2011
A more likely nuclear nightmare – Center for Public Integrity, May 10, 2011
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Request for Quotations to Assist NC WARN
Timeframe: July 1, 2011 until October 31, 2011 Expectations: Create a fundraising plan for NC WARN with specific recommendations to multiply fundraising streams and increase donations from individuals, organizations and foundations. There will be two phases of this project. Phase One: Research and bring initial recommendations to Finance Committee; Refine …