Shane and I decided to try to stick our American noses into Australia’s growing conversation about whether or not to enter into the nuclear power business as more than just a supplier of 25% of the world’s yellowcake uranium, the raw material that is refined and manufactured into fuel elements for nuclear power plants. We…
A recent article in the Saipan Tribune by Liberty Dones titled Power supply stability: The Okinawa experience provides an excellent summary of the efforts by one fairly large island group to diversify its power supply fuel mix. Once almost totally dependent on burning oil in diesel generators, Okinawa now produces more than 70% of its…
Shane was on vacation last week, so I took the opportunity to do an interview with the engaging ladies from the Mommycast. The episode where I was the guest is titled “Commander Adams!”. I think it turned out pretty well – Paige and Gretchen are always entertaining and seem to genuinely enjoy talking with people…
Last night (May 22, 2006) I had the opportunity to listen to Jeremy Rifkin, the author of The Hydrogen Economy: The Creation of the Worldwide Energy Web and the Redistribution of Power on Earth. The talk was hosted by The DoD Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics and the Office of Force Transformation as…
Atomic Show 16 is a random chat about frustration with people that claim to be neutral yet place nuclear power at the bottom of their energy option list, chopping wood for fuel, driving large cars, and the importance of designing cars for the Autobahn without coffee cup holders. Hope you enjoy. Podcast: Play in new…
There will not be any new posts on the Atomic Insights Blog for at least a few days. My buddy Bob and I are heading to southern Pennsylvania to complete another 48 or so miles in our long term quest to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) one section at time. Though I do not know…
A May 17, 2006 article in The Australian titled Howard flags N-power discusses the nuclear energy interests of the current Australian Prime Minister. Australia, the site of approximately 40% of the world’s proven uranium reserves is also the world’s leading exporter of the heavy metal fuel raw material. The country does not operate any power…
On Saturday, 13 May 2006 the Edomonton Sun published a column by Kerry Diotte titled This province should embrace nuke energy. I recommend that you read it and enjoy a sensible argument for the increased use of nuclear energy in Alberta Canada. Of course, many of the thoughts expressed in the column can be applied…
Peter Campbell is an IT consultant and environmental campaigner (according to his Blogger profile). He blogs at Peter Campbell’s blog on the state of the planet. Yesterday (May 14, 2006) he told that world that “We need a real nuclear debate.” I agreed with him and posted a quick comment on his blog. I recommend…
It is difficult to explain just how saddened I am by the news of yet another gasoline pipeline explosion in Nigeria. I am a little late to talk about it; the explosion happened on Friday, May 12. Nigeria, which supplies the United States with about $70-100 million worth of oil each day, has a huge…
Peter Campbell is an IT consultant and environmental campaigner (according to his Blogger profile). He blogs at Peter Campbell’s blog on the state of the planet. This morning he told that world that “We need a real nuclear debate.” I agree with that and believe that the blogosphere is a great place to host that…
Sometimes there are discussions in the comments of previous posts that deserve to be elevated to the main pages since I know that not everyone is a fan of trying to follow long threads of conversation. I received a comment on an earlier post from reader Ian who asked: Can you summarize how you think…