The AP1000, which is leading the charge for any nuclear renaissance in the U.S., has made some mistakes in its application for certification.
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A link between climate change and Joplin tornadoes? Never! – The Washington Post Opinion
By Bill McKibben. Caution: It is vitally important not to make connections. When you see pictures of rubble like this week’s shots from Joplin, Mo., you should not wonder: Is this somehow related to the tornado outbreak three weeks ago in Tuscaloosa, Ala., or the enormous outbreak a couple of weeks before that (which, together, comprised the most active April for tornadoes in U.S. history).
Why have tornadoes become so frequent? – The Philadelphia Inquirer
So far this month, 900 tornado sightings have been reported, according to the government’s Storm Prediction Center.
Investigate Whistleblower’s Reactor Warnings, NC WARN Urges Nuclear Inspector General – News Release by NC WARN
Corrupted U.S. nuclear agency – News Release by NC WARN
Three investigative articles published last week add mountains of evidence to years-long claims by U.S. watchdogs that the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission is heavily corrupted by industry influence.
NC utilities fail on nuke bill this year – The Charlotte Observer
Japan’s nuclear crisis has derailed an effort in this state to make it easier for Duke Energy and Progress Energy to raise rates to pay for new nuclear reactors.
Critics left and right raise voices at Duke meet – The Charlotte Observer
Dueling protesters greeted Duke Energy shareholders Thursday at an annual meeting dominated by critics of the utility’s coal, nuclear and renewable energy policies.
Report sees sharper sea rise from Arctic melt – Associated Press
The ice of Greenland and the rest of the Arctic is melting faster than expected and could help raise global sea levels by as much as 5 feet this century, dramatically higher than earlier projections, an authoritative international assessment says.
NC approves 300MW coastal wind farm – Charlotte Business Journal
N.C. regulators have issued a permit for construction of a proposed 300-megawatt wind farm near Elizabeth City.
Nuclear Delays and Legal Challenges – News Release by NC WARN
Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers, a key player in the potential revival of nuclear power, said yesterday that the Fukushima disaster will delay U.S. nuclear development until safety upgrades can be considered, noting the likely re-evaluation of spent fuel storage.