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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.

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: …

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

Thank You

Thank you for your contribution to NC WARN. Your support is important to us as we do our part in North Carolina to avert climate catastrophe and move towards clean, renewable energy. Our many successes are a direct result of the encouragement and support we receive, both financially and actively, …

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 …

Remembering Dr. John Blackburn

John-Blackburn-For-Web On January 16th Dr. John Blackburn died unexpectedly but quietly in his home. He has been a wonderful friend and colleague – our volunteer technical advisor for over five years – and all of us
at NC WARN already
miss him dearly.

Find a list of Dr. Blackburn’s work
for NC WARN here.