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Obtaining scientific cover for preordained policy decision

ByRod Adams

…ory starts near the end of the LDRRP demise saga. In June 2015, Dr. Ernest Moniz [p. 1], the Secretary of Energy, asked his Advisory Board for advice on whether or not the Department of Energy should “continue” its research program into the biological effects of low dose radiation. He asked “Has the scientific community identified specific knowledge gaps that would be appropriate research priorities for DOE to pursue?” Within a week after that req…

Continuing a blog dialog with Climate Progress on the value of developing nuclear energy

ByRod Adams

…at Dartmouth a few months ago. Romm cranked out so many anti nuclear lies Moniz told the audience several times what Romm was saying was “not true”. Romm kept it up. Moniz then used a story told by a professor he knew Romm would grant public respect to to call Romm a “scoundrel”, to his face, and in front of the crowd. But, it has to be said that there is a certain hostility to the climate issue among supporters of nuclear power. Mays once attack…

NPR – Protecting Part of the Mojave Desert from Being Leveled and Graveled for Solar Energy Collection Systems

ByRod Adams

…ut nuclear power. Moniz appeared on stage with Romm at Dartmouth recently. Moniz had to listen to Romm trot out the we don’t need any more baseload line (“Wellinghof is saying it and he’s in a position to know” says Romm), the nuclear power is too expensive (Romm called it “priceless”), and the build the solar dream at any cost starting now and the costs will come down line. Moniz told the crowd what Romm was saying was “not true”, was “inaccurate…

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Atomic Show #196 – Atomic Optimists

ByRod Adams

…e nuclear energy industry, which we desperately need to do. It’s easy to demonize a faceless corporate bogeyman. It’s a lot harder to demonize people who are just like you. Andrea Jennetta Please do. Let me know what they say–IF they respond (which they won’t). I’ll have an argument to counter each of their excuses. 😀 Brian Mays Rod – Been there, done that. I’ve been to my fair share of public meetings and events, particularly with regard to Nor…

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Maria Korsnick describes nuclear industry strategy under incoming Trump Administration

ByRod Adams

…testimony before a Senate Appropriations Committee energy and water panel, Moniz advocated resolving storage issues for spent nuclear fuel that are blocking the expansion of nuclear power. His testimony mirrors similar sentiments he expressed earlier this year. Continues…… John T Tucker Ok thanks, didn’t know about that one. Its interesting the very first challenge to it was not from a renewable interest but a natural gas and coal company ( ht…

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Limitations of unreliable energy sources (aka “renewables”)

ByRod Adams

…ek I will have a chance to post some real news – I had a chance to ask Dr. Moniz a question about his demonstrated priorities. The question and Moniz‘s nonanswer resulted in several handshakes and discussions at a recent National Academies event that I attended during the weekend. Joris van Dorp Rod writes: “Why are so many people enthralled with the idea of going back to a time when weather and climate tightly limited our daily routines? Do they…

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UCS is guilty of harming humans by reinforcing fear mongering

ByRod Adams

…give some indication. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/moniz-taps-veteran-environmentalist-as-chief-of-staff/2013/06/19/106e0cde-d906-11e2-a016-92547bf094cc_blog.html Bill Rodgers Well that pretty much shows where Moniz stands on nuclear power. The reach of UCS continues. First Jaczko who had connections to the UCS reaches the leadership position of the NRC. Now a direct UCS employee is appointed to a high-ranking DOE position….

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ThorCon – Demonstrated Molten Salt Tech Packaged With Modern Construction Techniques

ByRod Adams

…a telecast of a speech and question and answer session by Energy Secretary Moniz at the Wilson Center on C-Span last night. Moniz supports research on advanced reactors although he did not specifically mention moltens salt reactors. For the near term (actually the 2020’s) he supports development of small modular reactors and light water reactors. Asked about the impact of low oil prices he said it was good for the consumer and the DOE was developi…

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On Plutonium, Nuclear War, and Nuclear Peace

ByGuest Author

…economical Uranium will last 100 year. Way to go. Daniel Listening to the Moniz video above, he has no clue as to the content of this article by Nnadir. NO CLUE. The DOE should also have a ‘no bozos allowed’ rule. Daniel ‘Many lives have been saved by Plutonium’ Examples please. Daniel Nnadir, your comment: Thus it is more difficult to make nuclear weapons from the uranium in used nuclear fuel than it is to use natural uranium, since uranium in u…

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WIPP and Carlsbad residents will talk

ByRod Adams

…me nuclear weapon/study type material. Jeff Walther Probably introduced by Moniz‘s chief of staff… Sean McKinnon Not for nothing but Tepco WAS doing something about the tsunami height it was only recently discovered as possible in that specific area and they were in the process of studying and engineering. Unfortunately they ran out of time but to insinuate that they knew about the risk and weren’t in the process of addressing it is at best disi…

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Tina Gerhardt thinks Obama Administration likes nuclear energy – Huffington Post

ByRod Adams

…aves I see. Thanks. Bob Daniel Also on her article, Tina points to the new Moniz‘s DOE appointment as an Obama pro nuclear move. Well, the DOE is in a third attempt to secure a loan for the Votgle plants. What’s the beef? Third attempt? Well, it is very simple. Moniz states that nuclear plants have to be able to prove that they can be built on time and on budget. Financing is a bit of an issue and loan guarantee are an accepted paradigm in this co…

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NRC leaders must hear from all sides, not just antinuclear activists

ByRod Adams

…avings but we cannot make them have savings. Susanne E. Vandenbosch Ernest Moniz is working on an arrangement that would set up a fund to reimburse people who must be moved and/or lose their home and jobs after a nuclear accident. Thus far France and the U. S. are on board. At the present time I do not have more details but it looks promising. People may be less opposed to nuclear power if they are confidant that they will not suffer economic loss…

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