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Germany, France and Britain urge Iran to back off latest nuclear move

Germany, France and Britain pressed Iran on Saturday to back off the latest planned violation of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, saying that Tehran has “no credible civilian use” for uranium metal. The International Atomic Energy Agency said …

European powers press Iran to back off latest nuclear move

BERLIN — Germany, France and Britain pressed Iran on Saturday to back off the latest planned violation of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, saying that Tehran has “no credible civilian use” for uranium metal. The International Atomic Energy Agency …

We can’t beat back climate change without nuclear energy

John Crompton and Gordon Dalzell Reduction of greenhouse gases is essential if we are to prevent an irreversible climate disaster. At the same time, demand for electricity is increasing across the world. In developing countries, electricity is required to …

Missouri nuclear plant shut down for third time in 9 month

Associated Press Friday Jan 15, 2021 at 12:35 PM Jan 15, 2021 at 12:40 PM Ameren Corp.'s nuclear plant in mid-Missouri has halted operations because of a non-nuclear issue involving the generator, the utility company said. JEFFERSON CITY — Ameren Corp …

NuScale SMR Chosen for UK Wind-Nuclear Hybrid

A British company announced it is joining with U.S.-based NuScale Power to develop a hybrid project using wind energy and small modular reactor (SMR) technology to produce power and green hydrogen. Shearwater Energy, a global energy services company, on …

Missouri nuclear plant shut down for third time in 9 months

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ameren Corp.'s nuclear plant in mid-Missouri has halted operations because of a non-nuclear issue involving the generator, the utility company said.The shutdown announced Thursday was the third time in nine months the plant …

IDF Reportedly Tasked With Creating ‘Military Option’ Against Iran in Case of Nuclear Escalation

Middle East 15:43 GMT 15.01.2021(updated 17:37 GMT 15.01.2021) Get short URL The Biden transition team has hinted at the need to return the United States to the Iran nuclear deal, which the Trump administration pulled out of in 2018. Tehran has cautiously …

North Korea Holds a Huge Military Parade as Kim Vows to Expand His Nuclear Program

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea rolled out developmental ballistic missiles designed to be launched from submarines and other military hardware in a parade that punctuated leader Kim Jong Un’s defiant calls to expand his nuclear weapons program. State …

Wylfa: New hybrid nuclear power plan for Anglesey

"But there are many more jobs in the rest of the country, especially Scotland and Ireland, that will be created," he said, especially if the SMR was being built in the UK, which was under investigation.

Kim Jong Un vows to boost North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to boost the country’s nuclear arsenal. It came as the nation showed off developmental ballistic missiles at a military display on Thursday. Photos released by state media showed trucks carrying what appeared to be …

Former U.S. regulator questions small nuclear reactor technology

A former head of the United States' nuclear regulator is raising questions about the molten-salt technology that would be used in one model of proposed New Brunswick-made nuclear reactors. The technology pitched by Saint John's Moltex Energy is key …

Securing our nuclear legacy: An open letter to President-elect Joe Biden

Dear President-elect Biden, As you noted in a tweet shortly after protestors stormed the Capitol on Wednesday, “Today is a reminder, a painful one, that democracy is fragile.” Indeed it is. And so are nation-states. The fall of the Soviet Union is surely …

Kim Jong-un vows nuclear might in elaborate ballistic missile parade

Kim’s comments are likely intended to pressure the incoming US president Joe Biden, who has previously called the North Korean leader a “thug” and accused Trump of chasing spectacle rather than meaningful curbs on the North’s nuclear capabilities. Kim has …

Small modular reactor plan bolsters nuclear industry's future, but renewables could address energy issues now

This column is an opinion by Eva Schacherl, an advocate for the responsible management of radioactive waste. She has worked for environmental, health care, youth services and governmental organizations. For more information about CBC's Opinion section, …

N.Korea holds huge military parade as Kim vows nuclear might

Kim Tong-hyung, Associated Press Updated 4:03 am EST, Friday, January 15, 2021 This photo provided by the North Korean government shows missiles during a military parade marking the ruling party congress, at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea …

Ameren nuclear plant still down due to 'non-nuclear operating issue'

Catholic advocates welcome treaty banning nuclear weapons coming into force

CLEVELAND (CNS) — A Holy See-supported treaty banning the possession of nuclear weapons that is coming into force is buoying efforts by nations and nonprofit and church organizations working to abolish such armaments. The Treaty on the Prohibition of …

N Korea holds huge military parade as Kim vows nuclear might

KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 5:01 p.m. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea rolled out developmental ballistic missiles designed to be launched from submarines and other military hardware in a parade that punctuated …

China on Track to Supplant US as Top Nuclear Energy Purveyor

Experts say China is on a course to displace the United States as the global leader in the production and sale of nuclear power generation, providing yet another avenue for Beijing's drive to become the world's leading economic and diplomatic power …

NOAA Declares 2020 the Second Hottest Year on Record, a Very Close Second

This observation documents global warming but suggests that increases in greenhouse-gas emissions may not be the best explanation JACKSON, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Detailed changes in global temperature …

Tune in this week’s episode of Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®

This week's Fox Business Network with kathy ireland® show to spotlight key executives from Carbon-60, Performance Good Group, & Waterotor Energy Technologies LOS ANGELES, CA, US, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tune into this …

Petraco Oil Company Shows Commitment to Sustainability in Energy Provision

Petraco Oil Company is one of the oldest independent trading companies in the World, priding itself on great expertise and strong connection with its customers. LUGANO, TESSIN, SWITZERLAND, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Petraco Oil …

Klean Industries Blockchain Solution Called the KleanLoop™ is Nominated for Business Innovation Award in the Tyre ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Klean Industries Inc. ("Klean"), a cleantech company specialized in the conversion of waste into energy and recovered resources, is pleased to announce that they have been nominated …

Roofing Industry Trends for 2021: What's Hot on the Market - From New Solar Products to Sustainability

The Rhode Island Roofers are at the forefront of the roofing industry bringing expertise and projections for the year 2021 in the roofing and solar industries. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rhode …

Idaho Mesothelioma Victims Center Appeals to the Family of a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma to Call to Attorney Erik ...

BOISE, IDAHO, USA, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Idaho Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to the wife or adult son-daughter of a Navy Veteran or person with mesothelioma in Idaho to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law …

SurfCleaner announces distribution partnership with UltraTech International Inc.

SurfCleaner, the producer of the world’s first Hybrid Oil Skimmer separator, announced its distribution partnership with UltraTech International Inc. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN/USA, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SurfCleaner, the producer of …

Distinction Energy Corp. (formerly named Delphi Energy Corp.) announces amendment and exercise of warrants issued to ...

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Distinction Energy Corp. (formerly named Delphi Energy Corp.) (“Distinction” or the “Company”) announces that, effective January 15, 2021, the warrant certificate representing 3,348,799 class A common …

DOE Announces $160 Million for Projects to Improve Fossil-Based Hydrogen Production, Transport, Storage, and Utilization

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) announced plans to make $160 million in federal funding available to help recalibrate the Nation’s vast fossil-fuel and power infrastructure for decarbonized …

Coming Full Circle: Sue Smiley’s 30 Years of Service to DOE

After cleanup was substantially completed at the Ohio Closure Sites, Smiley  moved to the DOE-EM Consolidated Business Center in Cincinnati, where she continued to support site transition planning for Ohio and Rocky Flats Closure sites, several DOE …

Michigan US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Recommends the Lawyers at Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran who Has Lung ...

DETROIT , MICHIGAN , USA, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Michigan US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We recommend the lawyers at the law firm of Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran who has recently been diagnosed with …

Cardinal Announces Its 2021 Operating and Capital Budget Focused on Continued Debt Reduction and Asset Optimization

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (CJ:TSX) Cardinal Energy Ltd. ("Cardinal" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved an operating and capital budget for 2021 that will focus on …

Penn Virginia Announces Closing of Juniper Transaction

--- Appointment of Additional Members to the Board of Directors --- --- Borrowing Base Reaffirmation --- HOUSTON, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penn Virginia Corporation ("Penn Virginia" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PVAC) today …

Heirs Holdings Significantly Expands Oil and Gas Portfolio

Acquires 45% of OML 17 from Shell, Total and ENI Existing Production Capacity of 27,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day Estimated 2P Reserves of 1.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent Estimated Additional 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent of further …

Department of Energy Launches Minerals Sustainability Division to Enable the Ongoing Transformation of the U.S. Energy ...

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the establishment of a Division of Minerals Sustainability to bring an increased focus to securing a U.S. critical minerals supply chain that will transform the U.S. energy and …

ENERGY SECRETARY DAN BROUILLETTE URGES PRIORITIZING CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS IN COVID-19 VACCINATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette urged the Governors of 55 states and territories to prioritize critical infrastructure mission-essential workers during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an official letter, the U.S. …

NNSA releases 2020 performance evaluation summaries for contractors that run its labs, plants, and sites

On Jan. 14, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced FY 2020 Performance Evaluation Summaries (PES) on the effectiveness of its Managing and Operating (M&O) partners in meeting the performance expectations established in their …

Energy Department and Federal Partners Announce up to $14.5 Million for Offshore Wind Environmental Research

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $14.5 million for environmental research to support U.S. offshore wind development. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will support regionally-focused, coordinated research efforts to …

CSW Industrials Declares Quarterly Dividend

DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share. The dividend is payable on February 12, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the …

CrossAmerica Partners to Announce Year-End/Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Results on March 1

Allentown, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CrossAmerica Partners to Announce Year-End/Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Results on March 1 ALLENTOWN, PA, January 15, 2021 – CrossAmerica Partners LP (NYSE: CAPL) today announced that it will release its …