Archive for March, 2009
The coming nuclear renaissance
Boston Globe
By Jeff Jacoby
March 29, 2009
[A]tomic power seems poised for a renaissance.
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To many environmentalists alarmed about global warming, nuclear power has an irresistible appeal: It releases no greenhouse gases. Indeed – another irony – nuclear power plants don’t even release as much radiation as coal-fired plants, since coal ash is more radioactive than nuclear waste.
The Three Mile Island Disaster, Revisited
NPR – All Things Considered
By Jacki Lyden
March 28, 2009
Jacki Lyden marks the 30-year anniversary of the accident at Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear power plant with a look back at NPR’s coverage.
Nuclear power: mainstay for S.C.
The Post and Courier
By Dr. Clint Wolfe
March 27, 2009
Nuclear power is South Carolina’s energy mainstay. It accounts for 51.2 percent of the state’s electricity, with coal a distant second at 40 percent, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Safe and dependable, nuclear power supplies electricity to one out of every two homes and businesses in South Carolina, without producing any air pollution or greenhouse-gas [read more]
Industry insiders predicting ‘nuclear renaissance,’ talent gap
Houston Business Journal
By Casey Wooten
March 27, 2009
[R]ecent concerns surrounding climate change and fluctuations in fossil fuel prices have brought nuclear power again to the forefront as a clean and viable alternative. Even some hard-line opponents have warmed to the idea. Patrick Moore, cofounder of environmental group Greenpeace, came out in favor of expanding nuclear power generation as a way to reduce global carbon output. Moore [read more]
Global warming giving nuclear new claim to clean
Associated PressBy Marc Levy
March 25, 2009
Nuclear reactors generate one-fifth of the nation’s power. Some see nuclear as a stable, homegrown energy source in light of last year’s oil price spikes. Others see it as a way to meet carbon-reduction goals.
Public interest is emerging, too: A Gallup Poll released in recent days shows 59 percent favor the use of nuclear power, the highest percentage since Gallup first [read more]
Support for Nuclear Energy Inches Up to New High
Gallup
By Jeffrey M. Jones
March 20, 2009
A majority of Americans have been supportive of the use of nuclear energy in the United States in recent years, but this year’s Gallup Environment Poll finds new high levels of support, with 59% favoring its use, including 27% who strongly favor it.
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This year, both Republicans and Democrats show their highest level of support for using nuclear energy since [read more]
Santee Cooper committed to nuclear power
Charleston Post & Courier
By William Finn, Board Member, Santee Cooper
March 20, 2009
Several years ago, the Santee Cooper board committed to additional nuclear capacity, and today we are well into the four- to five-year permitting process. In fact, we are likely to be one of the first new nuclear plants to come online in the country, barring any roadblocks. Santee Cooper has already spent $100 million [read more]
Oklahoma: Nuclear incentive bill clears House committee
iStock Analyst
By M. Scott Carter
March 18, 2009
A measure that could develop incentives to lure a nuclear power generator to Oklahoma cleared a legislative committee last week and is headed to the full House of Representatives.
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Martin’s bill, House Bill 1750, would establish a review process for the state Corporation Commission to consider nuclear power proposals and would create a task force to consider tax [read more]
Dr. Moore Testifies Before the State Legislature in Wisconsin
On March 12, CASEnergy co-chair Dr. Moore met with several political figures in Wisconsin and testified before a joint committee of the State Legislature as lawmakers considered lifting the moratorium on building new nuclear reactors in the state.
While in Wisconsin, Dr. Moore had a brief discussion about the benefits of nuclear energy with Gov. Jim Doyle’s office. Also, Dr. Moore sat down with Lavilla Capener, communications director of the [read more]
Nuclear Expansion
Syracuse Post Standard
By George Vanderheyden president and CEO of UniStar Nuclear Energy
March 10 , 2009
UniStar Nuclear Energy, based in Baltimore, Md., is working to develop a new facility at the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station in Scriba that would almost double the electricity output of the existing facility. It would serve more than one million homes and create 400 permanent jobs, as well as several thousand [read more]
Even in a recession, some companies are hirin
The Associated Press
By Christopher S. Rugaber
March 9, 2009
The nuclear power industry, meanwhile, doesn’t seem to have noticed the economic downturn. It is adding thousands of jobs as it gears up to build as many as 26 new nuclear power plants in the next decade.
Corporations such as Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse Electric Company and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy are hiring engineers and adding other workers as they [read more]
Nuclear power industry sees opening for revival
San Francisco Chronicle
Jim Doyle
March 9, 2009
With the Obama administration staking the nation’s energy future on clean sources, the U.S. nuclear power industry aims to make a comeback by building dozens of new reactors that supply plentiful, carbon-free electricity.
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Nuclear power supporters predict that approval of pending construction licenses for new reactors in Florida, Alabama and Texas will raise demand for nuclear power in California, [read more]
Nuclear power the answer for W.Va., nation
Charleston (WVA) Gazette
Gary Brown
March 9, 2009
A seemingly obvious part of our long-term energy plan should include safe nuclear power generation.
Nuclear power: Potential growth engine for U.S. economy
Daily Finance
By Joseph Lazzaro
March 9, 2009
The U.S. economy is urgently looking for growth engines, and one such engine the nation should seriously consider is nuclear power.
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A vast expansion of nuclear generating capacity is compelling on energy independence, job creation, and climate change grounds. The view from here argues that the United States must build as many nuclear power plants as possible to ensure [read more]
Dr. Patrick Moore to Receive Award for Nuclear Science
Greenpeace Co-founder and CASEnergy Coalition Co-chair to be honored with 2009 Einstein Society Award for achievement in nuclear energy science
Vancouver (March 6, 2009) – Greenpeace co-founder and CASEnergy Coalition Co-chair Dr. Patrick Moore will receive the National Award for Nuclear Science from the Einstein Society in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at a gala dinner on March 7.
The award is granted to an individual each year to “honor and celebrate [read more]
Governor Whitman Visits Florida to Discuss the Benefits of Nuclear Energy
CASEnergy co-chair and former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman visited Florida in March to speak with students, media, and other influential groups about the benefits of nuclear power to the Sunshine State.
While in Florida, Gov. Whitman spoke at three events, which took place at: Miami Dade-College; Florida International University (FIU); and the University of Miami. At each event, Gov. Whitman discussed with students the importance of nuclear energy, [read more]