Many experts believe that energy will become the biggest issue of the coming century. I believe the case can easliy be made that this is so. Hence, since last year I have begun collecting books and articles to study and share. Here are some interesting stories on this urgent and timeless topic.
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The Owner of Three Mile Island Is Turning the Nuclear Power Plant Back on to Fuel Microsoft's AI Operations
In this latest skirmish between the future and its enemies, the future won.
CHRISTIAN BRITSCHGI | 9.20.2024
https://reason.com/2024/09/20/the-owner-of-three-mile-island-is-turning-the-nuclear-power-plant-back-on-to-fuel-microsofts-ai-operations/?utm_medium=reason_email&utm_source=new_at_reason&utm_campaign=reason_brand&utm_content=Kamala%20Harris%20Is%20Not%20an%20Ideas%20Candidate&utm_term=&time=September%2020th,%202024&mpid=46710&mpweb=2534-4502-46710
Is nuclear power safe?
Yes. The safety record of generating electricity from nuclear power is the same as that of wind turbines and solar panels globally. We understand that anything involving nuclear technologies can evoke public concern. However, most modern technologies have inherent risks, be it flying in airplanes, undergoing surgery, or simply having electricity in our homes - all of these have the potential to cause both great harm and provide tremendous benefit. As a society we make these benefits available safely to the public by considering the risks, developing safety regulations, and learning from our mistakes. Nuclear power is no different.
Modern nuclear plants are safe because we build robust containment structures and automated fail-safe systems ensure safe operation. Strict safety regulations and oversight have enabled the industry to operate for over 70 years with negligible impact on public health and safety. As with other industries like aviation, lessons learned from prior incidents continue to the already remarkable safety record.
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Energy Bad Boys
Enjoy the blackouts, Jack
The Biden administration’s reckless EPA regulations endanger us all
https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/enjoy-the-blackouts-jack?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Nuclear Energy Progress and Regress: A Comparative Status Report
https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2024/02/nuclear-energy-progress-and-regress.html
Grid Fragility and a Book by Meredith Angwin
https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2021/09/grid-fragility-and-book-by-meredith.html
Is Our Energy Grid at Risk?
Joe Miller Discusses the Power Grid: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2024/01/joe-miller-discusses-power-grid-where.html
The Biggest Drawbacks of Solar Panels
https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-biggest-drawbacks-of-solar-panels.html
Power to Keep the Lights On, That's All I Ask
https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2024/02/power-to-keep-lights-on-thats-all-i-ask.html
US falling far behind China in nuclear power, report says
The United States is between 10 and 15 years behind China in rolling out next-generation reactors, research institute says.
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/6/17/us-falling-far-behind-china-in-nuclear-power-report-says
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