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Friday, April 21, 2017

Reactor suppliers face governance challenge

Reactor suppliers face governance challenge

Three Mile Island, like much of nuclear industry, is on the brink | PennLive.com

Three Mile Island, like much of nuclear industry, is on the brink | PennLive.com

As North Korea tensions mount, cartoonists skewer the U.S. response - The Washington Post

As North Korea tensions mount, cartoonists skewer the U.S. response - The Washington Post

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup April 21, 2017


Nuclear Roundup
April 21, 2017
A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

Iran Nuclear Deal

Redesign of Iranian Nuclear Plant Set to Begin

https://www.voanews.com/a/redesign-iran-nuclear-plant/3818077.html

Trump Accuses Iran of Violating ‘Spirit’ of Nuclear Deal

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-charges-iran-violating-spirit-nuclear-deal-n749131

US threat to ditch Iran nuclear deal

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/us-threat-to-ditch-iran-nuclear-deal-2v592w6ng

Parsi: The Coming Crisis With Iran

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/20/opinion/the-coming-crisis-with-iran.html?emc=edit_tnt_20170421&nlid=16873935&tntemail0=y&_r=0

United States

THE PLAN TO MAKE AMERICA’S NUKES GREAT AGAIN COULD GO HORRIBLY WRONG

https://news.vice.com/story/the-plan-to-make-americas-nukes-great-again-could-go-horribly-wrong

Hawaii’s Renewed Jitters About Nukes

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/04/hawaiis-renewed-jitters-about-nukes/523530/

Teardown to begin soon at Hanford’s most contaminated area

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/hanford/article145749544.html

MOX injunction delayed until at least July 31

http://www.aikenstandard.com/news/mox-injunction-delayed-until-at-least-july/article_01a4ce3c-25f5-11e7-9f5c-8fd2c77c42e0.html

Citizens confront Nuclear Fuel Services regulator over environmental, public health concerns

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Business/2017/04/20/Citizens-confront.html?ci=stream&lp=1&p=

International

Trump’s North Korea policy is the same as Obama’s—he just doesn’t want to admit it

https://qz.com/964027/trumps-north-korea-policy-the-same-as-obamas-he-just-doesnt-want-to-admit-it/

How Washington hard-liners helped to create the North Korean crisis

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-opinions/wp/2017/04/19/

Hecker on DPRK: Analyze and Act Accordingly

https://www.usnews.com/opinion/debate-club/articles/2017-04-20/donald-trump-must-analyze-north-koreas-nuclear-crisis-and-act-accordingly

PUTTING THE NORTH KOREAN THREAT INTO PERSPECTIVE

http://www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/1203078/putting-the-north-korean-threat-into-perspective/

UN security council warns North Korea to stop nuclear tests or face sanctions

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/20/un-security-council-north-korea-nuclear-tests-sanctions

Russia's Secretive Floating Nuclear Power Plant Making Waves In St. Petersburg

https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-petersburg-floating-nuclear-plant-safety-fears/28440654.html

Could China or Russia hack America's nuclear arsenal?

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/defense/329593-could-china-or-russia-hack-americas-nuclear-arsenal

Leading from the back’ is no remedy for India-Pakistan nuclear standoff

http://www.atimes.com/india-pakistan-nuclear-quagmire-todd-royal/

The World Must Secure Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/20/opinion/the-world-must-secure-pakistans-nuclear-weapons.html

General Interest

The Nuclear Test Ban: Time to Finish What We Started

http://thediplomat.com/2017/04/the-nuclear-test-ban-time-to-finish-what-we-started/

Nuclear War Is Not Good For Your Health

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nuclear-war-is-not-good-for-your-health_us_58f8f840e4b00fa7de1235a0

Risk of 'catastrophic' nuclear accident as world relations worsen, UN warns

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/un-nuclear-deterrence-not-work-report-wmds-weapons-mass-destruction-world-north-korea-uk-donald-a7694391.html

Nuclear Arsenals Decline Globally Primarily Due To Cuts Made By Russia, US: SIPRI

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/19071


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About One Million casualties on US- South Korea side in Second Korean War | NextBigFuture.com

About One Million casualties on US- South Korea side in Second Korean War | NextBigFuture.com

Platts: India Will Not Achieve Target To Cut Oil Imports By 10% | OilPrice.com

Platts: India Will Not Achieve Target To Cut Oil Imports By 10% | OilPrice.com

Will BP Be The Next Big Player To Exit The Canadian Oil Sands? | OilPrice.com

Will BP Be The Next Big Player To Exit The Canadian Oil Sands? | OilPrice.com

Experts push for nuclear as an energy option - Canberra CityNews

Experts push for nuclear as an energy option - Canberra CityNews

Nuclear Weapons 272 - The North Korean Situation - Economic Development addendum

Nuclear Weapons 272 - The North Korean Situation - Economic Development addendum


http://nucleotidings.com/article/nuclear-weapons-272-north-korean-situation-economic-development-addendum

Nuclear News Roundup Apr 20, 2017

Nuclear News Roundup Apr 20, 2017


http://nucleotidings.com/article/nuclear-news-roundup-apr-20-2017

Nuclear Weapons 273 - Using Nuclear Warheads To Deflect Asteroids

Nuclear Weapons 273 - Using Nuclear Warheads To Deflect Asteroids


http://nucleotidings.com/article/nuclear-weapons-273-using-nuclear-warheads-deflect-asteroids

CIVIL NUCLEAR Andra continues Areva contract to operate its Aube Surface Disposal Facility


CIVIL NUCLEAR
Andra continues Areva contract to operate its Aube Surface Disposal Facility
http://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/Andra_continues_Areva_contract_to_operate_its_Aube_Surface_Disposal_Facility_999.html

OECD Figure Show Slight Decrease For Nuclear Share Of Net Electricity Production

 

OECD Figure Show Slight Decrease For Nuclear Share Of Net Electricity Production

http://www.nucnet.org/all-the-news/2017/04/21/oecd-figure-show-slight-decrease-for-nuclear-share-of-net-electricity-production

General Dynamics Wins $13Mln Contract for US Submarine Nuclear Weapons Support

General Dynamics Wins $13Mln Contract for US Submarine Nuclear Weapons Support

Xcel Energy's Nuclear Plants Create $1 Billion In Annual Benefits

Xcel Energy's Nuclear Plants Create $1 Billion In Annual Benefits

Utilities want assurance Westinghouse can pay tab in bankruptcy | Reuters

Utilities want assurance Westinghouse can pay tab in bankruptcy | Reuters

MOX injunction delayed until at least July 31 | News | aikenstandard.com

MOX injunction delayed until at least July 31 | News | aikenstandard.com

First waste shipment in three years leaves SRS | The Augusta Chronicle

First waste shipment in three years leaves SRS | The Augusta Chronicle

Reactor suppliers face governance challenge

Reactor suppliers face governance challenge

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Friday, April 21, 2017


Friday, April 21, 2017

 
James E. Doyle
 
Proponents of mini-nukes, or of vague “limited nuclear options,” offer no convincing evidence that the United States needs new weapons in this category—or that they would make anyone safer.
 

 
Dan Drollette Jr
 
This is a good time to take another look at recent Bulletin stories that delve into the psychology behind what has been happening lately in North Korea. And discredit some common tropes.
 
 
 
Bob Frye's The Nuclear Requiem is now airing on PBS nationwide. WYCC has a broadcast scheduled for 8 p.m. on April 30th, with WTTW airing it on the same day at 6 p.m. Or watch online anytime at PBS. Check out the film's website or Facebook page for more details.
 
 
 
North Korea, missile defense, WIPP, MOX: If you don't receive the Nuclear Roundup in your inbox every day, you aren't doing it right.
 
 
Daniel Jassby
 
Long touted as the “perfect” energy source, fusion reactors share many drawbacks with fission—and even add a few new ones of their own.
 
 
 
Dana Nuccitelli
 
The March for Science is on Saturday, and new research sheds light on how advocacy by scientists affects the way they are perceived.

 
 
Dan Drollette Jr.
 
Teen Vogue may not be the first place one would ordinarily think of when it comes to an article about North Korea and nuclear weapons, but a new relationship between the Bulletin and "TV" led to a terrific explanation on the North Korea situation by Science and Security Board member Sharon Squassoni. Teen Vogue will also be featuring Yangyang Cheng's Voices of Tomorrow piece, Let science be science again, as part of a special article about the March for Science on Saturday morning. Be sure to visit our homepage for more information.
 
 
 
The March/April issue of the Bulletin’s digital journal is now available! Read it before our next special issue posts in May.
 
 
April 22nd is not just Earth Day, it's the global March for Science. Find out everything you need to know about attending a march in your area, or about attending digitally through an online stream. The Bulletin will be present at the March for Science Chicago, and we'll have a booth at the Science Expo at the end of the march route; please stop by and visit us! Watch a recording of the Bulletin's Rachel Bronson, Sonny Garg, and Daniel Holz in a "Fireside Chat," hosted by the March for Science Chicago.
 
And be sure watch a short video produced by the March for Science London featuring Science and Security Board member Ray Pierrehumbert. Originally posted on The Guardian website, the video makes the case that: "The truth needs an advocate." Read John Cook's piece about how scientists can fight for science without losing trust for more information.
 
 
 
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is pleased to announce that John Balkcom has been named vice-chair. Balkcom served on the Bulletin’s board from January 2012 through March 2014. He also served as board Chair from January 1, 2013 – March 1, 2014. We are grateful for his leadership, commitment, and long-standing support of the Bulletin.
 
 
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The Nuclear Requiem — The Nuclear World Project

The Nuclear Requiem — The Nuclear World Project

Mini-nukes: Still a bad choice for the United States


Mini-nukes: Still a bad choice for the United States


http://thebulletin.org/mini-nukes-still-bad-choice-united-states10693

Fusion reactors: Not what they’re cracked up to be


Fusion reactors: Not what they’re cracked up to be

http://thebulletin.org/fusion-reactors-not-what-they%E2%80%99re-cracked-be10699

Natural Gas Moves to the Naughty List - Bloomberg

Natural Gas Moves to the Naughty List - Bloomberg

The Keeling Curve A daily record of atmospheric carbon dioxide from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego

The Keeling Curve A daily record of atmospheric carbon dioxide from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego

The Coming Crisis With Iran By TRITA PARSI


The Coming Crisis With Iran


https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/20/opinion/the-coming-crisis-with-iran.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-right-region&region=opinion-c-col-right-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region&_r=1&utm_source=Contact+List&utm_campaign=5a727fa352-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f8832a7e78-5a727fa352-256507101

Why Trump Can't Rip Up Iran's Internationally Brokered Nuclear Deal

Why Trump Can't Rip Up Iran's Internationally Brokered Nuclear Deal

US Secretary of State Vows to Review Iran Policy

US Secretary of State Vows to Review Iran Policy

Greater Transparency by Environmental Groups is Needed — Environmental Progress

Greater Transparency by Environmental Groups is Needed — Environmental Progress

Ecomodernists comment on draft Nuclear law – SUOMEN EKOMODERNISTIT

Ecomodernists comment on draft Nuclear law – SUOMEN EKOMODERNISTIT

bellingcat - Anatomy of a Sarin Bomb Explosion (Part II) - bellingcat

bellingcat - Anatomy of a Sarin Bomb Explosion (Part II) - bellingcat

Lawsuit Warns $234 Billion In Aid To Israel Violates US Law Against Supporting Secret Nuclear States | Global Research - Centre for Research on Globalization

Lawsuit Warns $234 Billion In Aid To Israel Violates US Law Against Supporting Secret Nuclear States | Global Research - Centre for Research on Globalization

The World Must Secure Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons - The New York Times

The World Must Secure Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons - The New York Times

Westinghouse $800 Million Loan Not Enough Say Utilities - Bloomberg

Westinghouse $800 Million Loan Not Enough Say Utilities - Bloomberg

Could China or Russia hack America's nuclear arsenal? | TheHill

Could China or Russia hack America's nuclear arsenal? | TheHill

Trump administration will review Iran nuclear deal despite compliance - ABC News

Trump administration will review Iran nuclear deal despite compliance - ABC News

TRANSITION: Trump's energy research pipeline is running dry -- Thursday, April 20, 2017 -- www.eenews.net

TRANSITION: Trump's energy research pipeline is running dry -- Thursday, April 20, 2017 -- www.eenews.net

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Existing Regulations for Repeal, Replacement or Modification

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Existing Regulations for Repeal, Replacement or Modification



http://www.natlawreview.com/article/epa-seeks-public-comment-existing-regulations-repeal-replacement-or-modification?utm_content=3ecf8e9e4a535a06a5be08e88e9f2526&utm_campaign=Energy%20%20Environmental%20Legal%20News%20for%204-20-2017&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

EPA Announces Stay of Deadlines and Reconsideration of Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Steam Electric Power Plants

EPA Announces Stay of Deadlines and Reconsideration of Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Steam Electric Power Plants



http://www.natlawreview.com/article/epa-announces-stay-deadlines-and-reconsideration-effluent-limitations-guidelines?utm_content=3ecf8e9e4a535a06a5be08e88e9f2526&utm_campaign=Energy%20%20Environmental%20Legal%20News%20for%204-20-2017&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

Eskom seeking waiver from procurement regulations for nuclear build | The Citizen

Eskom seeking waiver from procurement regulations for nuclear build | The Citizen

Nuclear Arsenals Decline Globally Primarily Due To Cuts Made By Russia, US: SIPRI

Nuclear Arsenals Decline Globally Primarily Due To Cuts Made By Russia, US: SIPRI

Machinery News Articledetailaspxarticleid=154080 | Machinery

Machinery News Articledetailaspxarticleid=154080 | Machinery

UN says nuclear deterrence will 'not work' in damning report on world's most dangerous weapons

UN says nuclear deterrence will 'not work' in damning report on world's most dangerous weapons

Government Rules Out Uranium Health Hazard For Haskovo Population - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Government Rules Out Uranium Health Hazard For Haskovo Population - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Government Rules Out Uranium Health Hazard For Haskovo Population - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Government Rules Out Uranium Health Hazard For Haskovo Population - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Slovenia to halt nuclear plant over valve problem | Reuters

Slovenia to halt nuclear plant over valve problem | Reuters

The Children of Fukushima Return, Six Years After the Nuclear Disaster - The New York Times

The Children of Fukushima Return, Six Years After the Nuclear Disaster - The New York Times

Map Shows Which US Cities Might Be Targeted First In Nuclear Strikes Upon America

Map Shows Which US Cities Might Be Targeted First In Nuclear Strikes Upon America

Interest in nuclear energy said to be rising across sub-Saharan Africa

Interest in nuclear energy said to be rising across sub-Saharan Africa


http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/interest-in-nuclear-energy-said-to-be-rising-across-sub-saharan-africa-2017-04-21/rep_id:4136

Asean members pitch for nuclear energy 1

 

Asean members pitch for nuclear energy

1
http://www.manilatimes.net/asean-members-pitch-nuclear-energy/323291/

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Tomgram: Michael Klare, Do African Famines Presage Global Climate-Change Catastrophe? | TomDispatch

Tomgram: Michael Klare, Do African Famines Presage Global Climate-Change Catastrophe? | TomDispatch

I Will March for Science on Saturday — So Should You - Council on Foreign Relations

I Will March for Science on Saturday — So Should You - Council on Foreign Relations

Fla. military unit watches for North Korean nuclear tests

Fla. military unit watches for North Korean nuclear tests

This Florida military unit is watching for North Korean nuclear bomb tests | Myinforms

This Florida military unit is watching for North Korean nuclear bomb tests | Myinforms

Shiv Sena to stage protests over BJP’s Jaitapur nuclear plant project | mumbai news | Hindustan Times

Shiv Sena to stage protests over BJP’s Jaitapur nuclear plant project | mumbai news | Hindustan Times

China is building the world's largest nuclear submarine facility | Popular Science

China is building the world's largest nuclear submarine facility | Popular Science

Chinese, Iranian Firms to Sign First Nuclear Plant Redesign Contracts | World News | US News

Chinese, Iranian Firms to Sign First Nuclear Plant Redesign Contracts | World News | US News

Japan to scrap 5 more nuclear reactors - Nikkei Asian Review

Japan to scrap 5 more nuclear reactors - Nikkei Asian Review

Westinghouse Bankruptcy Filing Could Put New U.S. Nuclear Projects at Risk - IN10689.pdf

Westinghouse Bankruptcy Filing Could Put New U.S. Nuclear Projects at Risk - IN10689.pdf

March For Science, Or Against Republican Politicians?


March For Science, Or Against Republican Politicians?
by Henry I. Miller, Julie Kelly via Forbes
The April 22 March for Science, focused on Washington, D.C., but accompanied by some 400 complementary events worldwide, promises to be a motley affair. According to one of the young scientist-organizers, it is intended to help inexperienced science advocates develop the skills they need “to make their concerns heard” and to “have an effect on politics,” while maintaining a nonpartisan atmosphere.https://www.forbes.com/sites/henrymiller/2017/04/20/march-for-science-or-against-republican-politicians/#15b4503e3458

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup April 20, 2017



Nuclear Roundup
April 20, 2017
A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

Iran Nuclear Deal

White House Shouldn't Try To Reverse Iran Nuclear Deal, Parsi Says

http://www.npr.org/2017/04/20/524833644/white-house-shouldnt-try-to-reverse-iran-nuclear-deal-parsi-says

Tillerson slams Iran nuclear deal as 'failed approach,' vows 'comprehensive review'

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/19/tillerson-slams-iran-nuclear-deal-as-failed-approach-vows-comprehensive-review.html

Watch Tillerson’s full statement on Iran

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/watch-tillersons-full-statement-on-iran/2017/04/19/4a1bc8ba-2540-11e7-928e-3624539060e8_video.html

Trump Administration Sends Mixed Signals About Iran Nuclear Deal

http://www.npr.org/2017/04/19/524751547/trump-administration-sends-mixed-signals-about-iran-nuclear-deal

Trumplomacy: US raises stakes over Iran nuclear deal

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39649686

United States

PNNL’s new national security role — to trace nuclear bombs, terrorism

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/pacific-northwest-national-lab/article145656844.html

International

China criticizes North Korea, praises US on nuclear issue

http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/19/asia/china-us-north-korea-statements/

This Florida military unit is watching for North Korean nuclear bomb tests

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/04/20/florida-military-unit-watching-north-korean-nuclear-bomb-tests/100684686/

North Korea nuclear threat: should California start panicking?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/20/north-korea-nuclear-missile-could-it-hit-california-trump

Russia vetoes UN statement on North Korea's missile tests

http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/19/asia/russia-un-veto-north-korea/

Video shows simulation of North Korea dropping nuclear bomb on US city

https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/04/19/video-shows-simulation-of-north-korea-dropping-nuclear-bomb-on-u/22046241/

Samore Interview: The worry over North Korea

http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/north-koreas-nuclear-threat/

Alan Dershowitz: What North Korea should teach us about Iran

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/04/19/alan-dershowitz-what-north-korea-should-teach-us-about-iran.html

General Interest

At A Time of Tension, Diplomat Will Speak On Nuclear Weapons

http://www.independentnews.com/news/at-a-time-of-tension-diplomat-will-speak-on-nuclear/article_c232d366-254f-11e7-b55b-2356dc4868d4.html

Risk of ‘Accidental’ Nuclear War Growing, UN Research Group Says

http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2017/04/risk-nuclear-accidents-growing-un-research-group-says/137171/?oref=defenseone_today_nl

Understanding Nuclear Weapon Risks

Report: http://www.unidir.org/files/publications/pdfs/understanding-nuclear-weapon-risks-en-676.pdf


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