This Week in Nuclear

• Indian Nuclear Workers Poisoned - Media Botches Story (Again)

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  On November 24th a strange thing happened at the Kaiga nuclear plant in southern India.  During a routine check for radiation exposure, about 65 maintenance workers tested positive for higher than normal levels of tritium in their urine.  Listen to the show and find [...]

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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 10:49pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• Clean, Green, Energy Jobs

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  Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers provides insights into the number of jobs associated with various clean energy sources; nuclear, wind, and solar.  What might this mean for the economy?

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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 12:49pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• “Leak” at Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant: CNN and ABC News Get it Wrong

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  If you were watching CNN or ABC News last night and this morning you may have believed a major accident was underway at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. Both news sources reported there had been a “radiation leak” at the plant and more than [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 3:24pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• On the Way to the ANS Winter Meeting & Young Professionals Congress

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  Fast Fission Podast #17 I'm packing up and leaving early tomorrow morning for the ANS Winter meeting in Washington DC. There are a couple of things going on there that I'm really looking forward to. At the Winter meeting there is always a vendor exposition and it's always fun and interesting [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 7:33am EST
  by John Wheeler

• Was it lots of wind, or lots of hot air in Spain last Sunday?

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  Renewable energy supporters were spreading the word today that this past Sunday wind energy in Spain produced 53% of the country’s electrical demand. This was certainly an achievement, but before we get all excited we need to read carefully and consider the situation. "This Week" [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 10:40pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• Small Reactors May Reduce Combat Casualties

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  Because it’s Veteran’s Day, I thought it fitting for this show to focus on nuclear energy as it relates to potential uses in the military. At the Thorium Energy conference in October I had the pleasure to meet Col. Paul Roege from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. He spoke [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:16pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• The Un-Scientific American (Fast Fission Podcast #15)

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  Since I was a teenager I’ve enjoyed the magazine Scientific American. I’ve viewed them as informative and a good source of credible, accurate information about emerging trends in many fields of science and technology. The periodical began in 1845 and over the years its contributors [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:54pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #78 - Tax Advantages for Wind, Tax Burdens for Nuclear

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  In this episode of This Week in Nuclear I interview Joseph Somsel, the author of “How Taxes Pervert Our Energy Choices”. In our chat that lasted about 25 minutes we covered a wide range of topics including: 1. How favorably short depreciation schedules for wind have [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:48pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• Media Misses the Mark on North Korean Nukes

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  I awoke this morning to news reports that North Korea has once again resumed their production of plutonium for nuclear weapons. I suspect that’s no real surprise to anyone who pays attention to such things. After all, they threw IAEA inspectors out this spring and told the world of their [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:24pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• Sacramento's Costly Mistake (Fast Fission #13)

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  Rancho Seco nuclear plant was shut down 20 years ago. If it were still running today how would it affect the people of Sacramento, California? "This Week in Nuclear" Go here for detailed show notes, links, videos, other news, and More [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 9:42pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• Nuclear Energy's Tiny Footprint (Fast Fisson #12)

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  A new study by The Nature Conservancy compared the amount of land required to produce electricity from various energy sources. They are concerned that new energy projects fostered by climate and energy policy in the USA could lead to the destruction of natural habitats. "This" [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 9:25pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• Student Loans for Nuclear Plants?

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  A bi-partisan group of US Senators are pushing for loan guarantees to build a new fleet of nuclear plants. Anti-nuclear groups call this a "massive subsidy," but they are wrong. "This Week in Nuclear" Go here for detailed show notes, links, videos, other news, and [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 11:02am EDT
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• Fast Fission 10: Radiation Health Risks of Nuclear Plants

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  Is there a silent epidemic of illness and death among nuclear power plant workers and people who live around nuclear plants? This man certainly thinks so. "This Week in Nuclear" Go here for detailed show notes, links, videos, other news, and More [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 7:29am EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 77: "What Nuclear Waste Problem?"

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  I have a family member that I love dearly and have an infinite amount of respect for. She is a fantastic mother, a caring person, respected in her chosen profession, and a good friend. She would do anything she could to help someone in need. [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
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• Fast Fission #9: With millions of people out of work, the USA is paying $ millions for renewables in other countries.

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  While millions of Americans are out of work, the USA is paying millions of dollars to deploy intermittant, unreliable wind and solar energy in other countries. [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 76: A Gathering of Visionaries

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  Kirk Sorensen of Energy from Thorium gives the keynote address at the Inaugural Thorium Energy Alliance Conference. [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 9:17pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Fast Fission #8: More Rules, but Not More Safety

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  Would a year in jail and a $5,000 fine deter a terrorist? [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 8:07pm EDT
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• Fast Fission #7: Blog Action Day & Why I Believe in Nuclear Energy

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  Today is Blog Action Day 2009 and this year's topic is Climate Change. Is man made climate change real or not? Heck, I don't know. What I DO know is this: whether or not human activity is causing global warming or not, there are certain things that it just makes sense' [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 8:51pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 75: Saber Rattling & Iran's Nuclear Program

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  News outlets around the world were buzzing last week when Iran announced in a letter to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that it has built a second nuclear fuel enrichment facility deep under a mountain near the city of Qom. The UN security council [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 11:56pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Fast Fission#6: Join the Pro-Nuclear Meet Up on Nov 17 in Washington DC

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  Who says blogging and podcasting has to be all work and no play? Come and join your favorite nuclear bloggers, reporters, writers and podcasters at an "underground meet up" on Tuesday, November 17 , 2009 at 6:00 PM at the Omni Hotel. Participants will include [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 7:22pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Fast Fission #5: Is the Mainstream Media Biased Against Nuclear Energy?

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  Do other forms of energy production get the same attention in the media as nuclear power plants? Here are some recent observations and I'll let you decide for yourself.' [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 11:18pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Fast Fission #4 - Will the USA Follow Europe and Become Reliant on Russian Natural Gas?

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  Gazprom, Russia's state owned natural gas company is setting up shop in Houston, TX and has begun a very aggressive program to enter the US natural gas market. This development has far-reaching implications for US energy security and national security. [...]
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  Posted: October 10, 2009, 10:09am EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Fast Fission #3 - Nuclear Electric Cars?

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  Will hybrid electric vehicles spell the end of the oil age? If this happens, with one-fifth of the electric grid powered from clean nuclear energy, we'll be shifting our transportation energy source from imported oil to home grown nuclear energy.' [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2009, 1:30pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Fast Fission Podcast - Oct 4, 2009 - A Lot to Like in the Senate Climate Bill

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  Good news! There's a lot to like in the newly released Kerry-Boxer Climate Bill. "This Week in Nuclear" Go here for detailed show notes, links, videos, other news, and More [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 3:30pm EDT
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• Fast Fission News #1 - Pissing off Greenpeace

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  I love it when the normally stuffy, conservative nuclear industry gets something right. In this case it's sponsoring the Washington Capitals, Newman Wachs Racing, and the NY Yankees!' [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 10:30pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 74 - Is Nuclear Energy Renewable?

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  In this episode I provide an analysis comparing the characteristics of nuclear energy against the criteria the U.S. government uses to define "renewable energy sources" to determine if nuclear energy should be considered renewable. Nuclear energy supporters get a big win in Germany, and the Indian [...]
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  Posted: September 30, 2009, 1:35pm EDT
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• Episode 73 - Exploring Nuclear Lake

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  Join me on a trip to Nuclear Lake in New York, the site of an early atomic research and development laboratory where an plutonium spill occurred. Anti-nuclear activists have made outrageous claims about the existence of huge mutant fish and acid-like water. Let's go check it [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 5:27pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 73 - Exploring Nuclear Lake

  Join me on a trip to Nuclear Lake in New York, the site of an early atomic research and development laboratory where an plutonium spill occurred. Anti-nuclear activists have made outrageous claims about the existence of huge mutant fish and acid-like water. Let's go check it out! [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 7:30am EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Sea Stories from aboard the USS John C. Stennis - Episode 72

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  Sea stories from aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. The evolution of ship propulsion systems, and why small modular nuclear reactors coupled with gas turbines will revolutionize energy production. Show notes, news, videos, blog, and more In the photo: Commander Mark S. Wheeler, USN, [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 9:20pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Small Reactors and a Nuclear Vacation - Episode 71

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  In this episode: 1. Interest in small reactors is growing 2. Where do nuclear geeks go on vacation? This Week in Nuclear show notes, videos, blog and more. [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:32pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• The Ultimate Weapon in the War on Carbon? - Episode 70

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  Could small modular nuclear reactors be the ultimate weapon in the war on carbon? The impact of the social media on events in Iran, and the recent announcement by B&W that they will introduce a new small modular reactor. Could the mPower reactor be used to [...]
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  Posted: June 28, 2009, 2:54pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Young People Talk About Nuclear Careers and Interests - Episode 70

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  And you thought that nuclear engineering and science was all about energy! Guess again! I had the opportunity to speak with several young people at the ANS conference about their interests. You'll be amazed at the broad range of fields of study they are pursuing!' [...]
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  Posted: June 27, 2009, 4:12pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Invitation to All Students Interested in Nuclear Energy - Episode 68

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  In this first video edition of "This Week in Nuclear" John Wheeler interviews a group of students from the University of Michigan who are hosting a student conference in April 2010. The conference is open to any student in any field of study who is interested a career in the [...]
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  Posted: June 26, 2009, 11:44am EDT
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• Episode 67 - Lessons from Dr. Evil

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  Lessons from Dr. Evil "This Week in Nuclear" Show Notes, Videos, News, and More [...]
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  Posted: June 07, 2009, 1:56am EDT
  by John Wheeler

• When Leaders Lack the Knowledge to Lead - Episode 66

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  Qualifications for effective leadership - you make the call! "This Week in Nuclear" Show Notes, Videos, News, and More [...]
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  Posted: April 26, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Crazy Climate Change Bill & a Bit of Nuclear History - Episode 65

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  1. The House Releases Draft Climate Change Bill - Bad Politics at it's worst 2. Operation Sea Orbit "This Week in Nuclear" Show Notes, Videos, News, and More [...]
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  Posted: April 24, 2009, 8:07pm EDT
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• Episode 64 - Nuclear Expansion Grows Near

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  1. President Obama Promotes International Nuclear Fuel bank 2. Oldest US Nuclear Plant gets another 20 years 3. Changing face of the NRC 4. Southern Nuclear Wil "Break Ground" on new nuclear plant this summer. 5. UAE Taking Leadership in the Middle East on Peaceful Nuclear Energy 6. Check out the new website - link [...]
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  Posted: April 10, 2009, 10:35pm EDT
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• Episode 63 - The Straight Scoop on "Clean" vs. "Renewable" vs. "Carbon-Free" Energy

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  Electricity prices will rise to combat climate change. How much prices will rise and how effective actions will be depends the strategy selected by the government. At the moment it looks like more pork, more money, and more politics as usual. Show Notes are at the [...]
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  Posted: February 21, 2009, 11:57am EST
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• Episode 64 - Nuclear Energy and the Obama Administration

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  Nuclear energy is Clean, Carbon-Free, and Cost-effective. Nuclear energy creates thousands of jobs. Nuclear energy reduces the need to import foreign oil. It should be obvious, but do you think we’ll start building new nuclear plants with President Obama in power? Show Notes are at the “This [...]
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  Posted: January 30, 2009, 7:34pm EST
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• Episode 61 - Westinghouse & Toshiba Lead the Race for New Nuclear in the USA

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  Westinghouse and Toshiba are taking the lead in the race to build new nuclear units in the USA, but the French are not far behind! Despite the turmoil in the world's financial markets and tightening of credit around the globe, some savvy investors are finding value in nuclear power plants. [...]
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  Posted: January 29, 2009, 8:49pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 60: Energy Bailout Showdown - Solar vs. Wind vs. Nuclear

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  Posted: January 18, 2009, 4:14pm EST
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• Episode 59: (Pickens Plan - Wind + Nuclear) = Success

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  1. Credit Crisis Impact on Energy - Winners and Losers 2. Nuclear Energy Myth Busting 3. Picken Plan Rev. 1 [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2008, 9:19pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 58 - Power Plant Costs are Skyrocketing. Here's Why.

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  The cost of raw materials used in the construction of wind, coal and nuclear power plants is rising rapidly. Because nuclear plants use fewer of these natural resources than either wind or coal power plants, as costs rise nuclear plants gain an increasing construction [...]

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  Posted: May 26, 2008, 9:36pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Wind Energy Myths

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  1. Shell Pulls Out of UK Wind Project 2. Davis Besse Engineer Gets Probation 3. US Government Perpetuates Myth

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  Posted: May 02, 2008, 11:13pm EDT
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• Episode 56 - April 27, 2008

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  1. Entergy's Bold Move to Create an All-Nuclear Energy Company 2. Vermont's Peter Shumlin Embarrasses the State

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  Posted: April 27, 2008, 9:20pm EDT
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• Episode 55 - April 20, 2008

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  1. British Investment in Nuclear Energy Pays Off Big - Again! 2. Nuclear Plants Continue to Operate Safely Through 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake 3. Will New Jersey Get In the Game? 4. Russia to Power Lithuania When Ignalina-2 Shuts Down

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  Posted: April 20, 2008, 8:34pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 54 - Happy Nuke Year!!

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  HAPPY NUKE YEAR! Here's a special edition of "This Week in Nuclear" Rod Adams of "The Atomic Show" Podcast, along with co-Nuke Kelly Taylor and I decided to bring in 2008 with as a group. You'll also find our discussion on "The Atomic Show" (link below). Links: 1. This Week in Nuclear Home [...]
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  Posted: December 31, 2007, 11:09am EST
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 53 - December 22, 2007

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  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 1. Bruce Power Enters Deal with Energy Alberta 2. The European Union Endorses Nuclear Energy 3. Canada Joins GNEP 4. Russia and USA are Resolving Uranium Trade Dispute 5. Russia delivers fuel to Bushehr Plant in Iran 6. India / USA Nuclear Deal Struggles 7. USA New Nuclear Developments 8. Rock Legend & [...]
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  Posted: December 22, 2007, 8:59pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #52

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  Have you ever heard of "The Union of Concerned Scientist?" If they were really "concerned," they would be making sure their policies were based in scientific facts rather than in a political agenda. They got the ear of "USA Today" this week, but listen to the show as I point out [...]
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  Posted: December 17, 2007, 5:50pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #51 - Dec 8, 2007

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  1. Areva and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Form New Partnership 2. China Awards $20 Billion Contract to Areva for Two EPRs plus Fuel 3. EDF Begins Construction of new EPR at Flamanville, France 4. Dominion Resources Applies for COL for North Anna ESBWR 5. US Intelligence Reverses Position on Iran’s Nuclear Program 6. NY Politicians Continue [...]
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  Posted: December 09, 2007, 10:45am EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #50 - Dec 1, 2007

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  1. Andrew Cuomo Continues Dad's Anti-Nuclear legacy 2. Spano Boycotts Emergency Training - Who cares, they rarely play anyway! Links: 1. This Week in Nuclear Home Page 2. Show Transcript and Blog [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2007, 1:09pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 49 - Sept. 30, 2007

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  1. First COL application Filed in USA for 2 new nuclear units. 2. Rep. Ed Markey's (D-MA) On-Going War on Nuclear Energy 3. CNN's Anti-Nuclear Bias 4. Nuclear Plants Perform "Better than expected" in Major Earthquake 5. Letters from Listeners Links: 1. This Week in Nuclear Home Page 2. Show [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2007, 5:54pm EDT
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• Episode 48 - Sept. 16, 2007

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  1. The Jane Fonda Effect 2. Iran's Atoms for Peace Program 3. Vermont Supreme Court Throws Out Anti-nuclear Argument 4. New College Courses Focus on Nuclear Careers [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2007, 9:45pm EDT
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• Episode 47

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  1. Browns Ferry Unit 1 is Online! 2. Brazil to Resume Angra-3 Project 3. UK Energy White Paper Calls for Nuclear Build 4. Anti-Nuclear Groups Continue Vermont Yankee Tax Battle 5. Tornado Warnings Cause Electricity Price Spike 6. USA Today Story Generates Buzz 7. More Coal Miners Die, but who’s paying [...]
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  Posted: June 01, 2007, 6:22pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week In Nuclear #46 - May 13, 2007

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  This is the video podcast that contains the video discussed in Episode 45. [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2007, 10:19pm EDT
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• This Week In Nuclear #45 - May 13, 2007

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  In my last show I mentioned the new informational video designed to inform young people about careers in nuclear science, engineering and technology. In this show I'm going to do something a little different - we're going to listen to the sound track of the video, then I have a [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2007, 10:09pm EDT
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• Episode 44 - May 9, 2007

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  1. Australia will change nuclear laws to allow plants 2. Queensland law bans nuclear plants 3. Iran’s former nuclear negotiator arrested 4. US Engineer Accused of Taking Codes to Iran 5. US and Japan sign nuclear power pact 6. India/US Deal to be approved soon 7. Governor Spitzer Flip-Flops on Indian Point 8. Vermont Wants to [...]
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  Posted: May 09, 2007, 9:22pm EDT
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• This Week in Nuclear #43 - April 24, 2007

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  1. Great Barrier Reef in Trouble - Coal Plants to Blame? 2. Resource for Pebble Bed Reactor Info 3. Financing Looks Better for New Nuclear in USA 4. Two Early Site Permits Approved 5. China added 100 GW in 2006 6. Nuclear sets worldwide records in 2006. 7. Alternate Energy Holdings signs land deal. 8. There is [...]
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  Posted: April 24, 2007, 7:25pm EDT
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• This Week in Nuclear #42 - Feb 2, 2007

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  1. Tactics by Australia's Anti-Nuclear Groups 2. No Hudson River Strontium from Indian Point 3. Water Purification via Nuclear Energy in Pakistan 4. More Energy Concerns in Eastern Europe 5. US Supreme Court Refuses to Hear PG&E Appeal Links: 1. This Week in Nuclear Home Page 2. Show Transcript and Blog 3. Support the [...]
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  Posted: February 02, 2007, 11:28pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #41

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  An Interview with Donald Gillispie, the President and CEo of Alternate Energy Holdings. We discuss: 1. Plans for a new Reactor in Idaho 2. What's different about this new nuclear plant project. 3. Other energy technologies. 4. The Urban Mini-reactor. "This Week in Nuclear is ONE YEAR OLD! Links: 1. This [...]
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  Posted: December 30, 2006, 10:22pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #40 - December 22, 2006

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  In this episode I focus on the "Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006." Some specific topics include: 1. What's in the Agreement? 2. Who is critical of the agreement and why? 3. The politics behind President Bush's "signing agreement" 4. What it all means to the USA [...]
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  Posted: December 22, 2006, 11:06pm EST
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• This Week in Nuclear #39 - Dec 19, 2006

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  1. Westinghouse Wins Bid to Build 4 AP1000 Reactors in China 2. The USA Approves the India Nuclear Cooperation Bill 3. Russian Parliament Approves Nuclear Restructuring 4. Virginia Politicians Bow to Antinuclear Pressure 5. New Nuclear Plants to Support Developing Economies 6. Nuclear Plants for Load Following and Peaking 7. Alternative Energy Holdings Intends to [...]
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  Posted: December 19, 2006, 11:48pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #38 - Nov 25, 2006

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  1. Australia’s Nuclear Energy Report 2. Nuclear Energy is 1000 times safer than Coal, Oil, and Hydro Power 3. The Myths and Realities of Solar and Wind Energy 4. Anti-Nuclear Singer Elected to US Congress 5. John Hall’s Report Lacking in Key Facts 6. Anti-Nuclear Bloggers Support John Hall 7. Indian Point’s Containments Among the Safest 8. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2006, 9:00pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #37 - Nov 25, 2006

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  Get the Presentation Here This is the audio from the panel discussion I participated in with Rod Adams and Eric McErlain at the American Nuclear Society 2006 Winter Meeting in Albequerque, NM. In this episode you'll hear Rod Adams and I discussing the new media, blogging, [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2006, 10:05am EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #36 - Nov 19, 2006

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  1.The GE Hitachi Deal 2.2006 World Energy Outlook 3.An Overview of How Laws are Passed in the USA 4.How will the new congress affect the US Nuclear Industry? 5.Audio from the Chairmen of the Senate Energy Committee 6.Podcast News 7.Call my voice mail at (206) 984-3654 8.Welcome to New Listeners from Around the World! 9.My ANS Presentation 10.How you [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2006, 3:57pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #35 - Nov 5, 2006

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  This is a special pre-election day show. Make your voice heard and GET OUT AND VOTE!! [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2006, 9:12pm EST
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• This Week in Nuclear #34 - Nov 4, 2006

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  Visit My New Website at thisweekinnuclear.com ! 1. Russia’s Nuclear Program is Building Steam 2. Atomstroyexport Wins Belene Bid 3. Russia to Consolidate Nuclear Businesses 4. Six More Mideast Nations to Build Nuclear Plants 5. Australia’s PM Howard Pro-Nuclear Remarks 6. OPAL Reactor Reaches Full Power 7. Japan Begins Reactor Fuel Reprocessing 8. Get my podcast by cell [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2006, 1:23am EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #33 - October 27, 2006

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  1. Cigar Lake Mine 2. Greenpeace Files EU Complaint Against Olkiluoto Nuclear Plant 3. Yet another nuclear plant in China – and it’s a whopper! 4. Russia runs into technical snags at Iran’s nuclear plant 5. Russia blocks UNSC Sanctions on Iran – fear lost revenue 6. FPL and Constellation Merger is Officially Dead 7. World Utility [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2006, 9:47pm EDT
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• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 32 - October 26, 2006

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  Step Back in History for the 1953 Animated Film "A is for Atom" Press the "Play" Button Above to play the movie. Press the "play Buttton Below to play the podcast. [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2006, 2:31pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 31- October 21, 2006

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  Look for me at the ANS Annual Winter Conference November 12-16, 2006!

  1. The Toshiba/Westinghouse Deal is Complete 2. Do NRC Fines Really Work? 3. UK Anti-Nukes To Eat Cold Breakfast 4. Russia's Nuclear Expansion 5. British Energy's Financial Woes 5. Apex, NC Benefits from Nuclear Emergency Planning 6. Areva [...]

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  Posted: October 21, 2006, 11:46pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #30 - Oct. 15, 2006

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  1. Listener Email 2. The TMI Myth - Myth Busting, Nuclear Style 3. Nuclear Powered Automobiles? 4. Why Iran Won’t Get Sanctions that Hurt 5. Is Al Gore a closet nuclear supporter? 6. Nuclear Waste Fund Basics 7. What’s in a name? Links: Starvid’s Paper Al Gore in Australia Nuclear Waste Policy [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2006, 10:47pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #29

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  Hillary is at it Again! Election Year Politics, tritium, and Indian Point. [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2006, 1:12am EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #28 - October 7, 2006

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  Look for me at the ANS Annual Winter Conference November 12-16, 2006!

  1. Shifting political climate in Europe favors nuclear energy expansion. 2. Texas may become the spearhead for new nuclear construction in the USA. 3. Russia continues making reactor and nuclear fuel deals. 4. Egypt reactivates their nuclear [...]

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  Posted: October 08, 2006, 7:30pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 27 - Sept. 16, 2006

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  1. Australia's 4th Uranium Mine to open in 2008 2. India's Tarapur-3 Reactor Goes On Line 3. Vietnam is Concerned about Nuclear Workforce 4. Contracts Awarded for New Units in S. Korea 5. Big Rock Point Returned to "green field" condition. 6. The Arak D2O Plant 7. Iran Ignores UNSC Deadline 8. [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2006, 11:13pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 26 - Aug 24, 2006

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  1. Debunking the Green Party - It's Just too easy! 2. Bruse Power May Add Two Units in Ontario 3. Amarillo Power Talking about Two ABWRs 4. US Study on Hydrogen Production 5. Southern Company Files for Early Site Permit 6. Iran's Continuing Delay Tactics 7. Trituim - Drink it for Year with No ill Affects! 8. [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2006, 7:20pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 25 - Aug 12, 2006

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  Special Guest David Bradish of the Nuclear Energy Institute! Show Notes Are Here

  Other News: 1. Local Government Trying to Attract New Nuclear Plant 2. GE Ordering Large Forgings for New Nuclear Plants 3. BWX Tecnologies Ramps up Nuclear Capabilities in Indiana 4. Iran Threatens to Cut back Oil Production 5. [...]

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  Posted: August 13, 2006, 12:17am EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 24 - Aug 6, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Iran Scolded at UN Security Council 2. US report on recycling used fuel. 3. US utility to complete reactor? 4. Russia Boosts Nuclear Spending 5. New Russia-Kazakh agreements. 6. More New Nuclear Plants in China 7. US House of Representatives Approves India agreement. 8. Nigeria to Build Its [...]

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  Posted: August 06, 2006, 10:07pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear #23 - July 23, 2006

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  Episode 23 Transcript is Here

  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Olkiluoto Schedule Slips Now at One Year 2. Texas Utilities Building 11 Polluting Coal Plants 3. Wayne Leonard Named Chairman of the Board at Entergy 4. NY Times “Atomic Balm” Story 5. Nuclear Energy’s Role Emphasized at G8 6. Russia and [...]

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  Posted: July 23, 2006, 12:40pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 22 - July 16, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Energy Policy Focus 2. President Bush talks about reprocessing used fuel 3. Climate Change and Air Pollution 4. How Much "Nuclear Waste" is There? 5. Update on Asia's Nuclear Plans 6. NRG Energy to Build Two ABWRs at South Texas Project 7. LES Gets a License for [...]

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  Posted: July 16, 2006, 10:08pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 21 - June 10, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Nuclear Energy Debate Heats up in Australia 2. The Facts of Nuclear Energy in Australia 3. Britain and France Sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement 4. Mitsubishi to Market the Advanced PWR in the USA 5. Russia will not renew the Megatons to Megawatts program in [...]

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  Posted: June 10, 2006, 9:04pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 20 - June 2, 2006

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  Look for me at the ANS Annual Conference June 4-8, 2006!

  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. The Ball is in Iran's Court 2. FPL/Constellation Merger in Trouble 3. Constellation and EDF Sign MOU for EPR 4. Seabrook Power Uprate Approved 5. UK Makes Moves Towards New Nuclear 6. Palo Verde [...]

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  Posted: June 02, 2006, 4:24pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 19 - May 31, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. My Appearance on "The Watt" PodCast 2. Why Natural Gas Price Affects the Cost of Electricity? 3. Where does the USA get it's uranium? 4. Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Nuclear are very low 5. New URL for the [...]

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  Posted: June 01, 2006, 5:19pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 18 - April 29, 2006

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  1. Nuclear Industry Pandemic Flu Preparations 2. Palisades Unintentional Radiation Exposures 3. Security Officers Find Cash on Truck Entering Beaver Valley 4. Iran Update 5. Areva Continues China Bid 6. Green Leadership of Nuclear Coalition 7. India's Nuclear Growth 8. Australia to Increase Uranium Exploration 9. Reuters Story Misleads Public 10. Public Opinion in [...]
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  Posted: April 29, 2006, 10:14pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 17 - April 23, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. India Expands Uranium Exploration 2. Saudi Arabia Raises Their Estimate of Uranium Reserves 3. UK Leadership Hinting at New Nuclear 4. Nuclear's Role in Ontario's Energy Future 5. Bulgaria's $2.5 Billion Economic Loss 6. Turkey Selects Site for First Nuclear Plant 7. Nuclear Engineering Enrollment Up [...]

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  Posted: April 23, 2006, 4:52pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• Episode 16 - April 11, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Turkey Point Offers $100,000 Reward 2. FPL Announces Plans to Build New Nuclear 3. FPL Acquisition of Constellation in Trouble 4. Japan Delays Construction of Two Nuclear Units 5. USA and Ukraine Sign Nuclear Regulatory Agreement 6. US NRC Chairman to [...]

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  Posted: April 12, 2006, 7:18am EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 15 - April 5, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Entergy One Step Closer to an Early Site Permit 2. Turkey Point Media Hysteria 3. UN Security Council Scolds Iran 4. New Reactor Begins Operation in Australia 5. Russia is Putting the Hard Sell on China and India 6. Vermont Yankee Cleared to Raise Power 7. The [...]

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  Posted: April 07, 2006, 11:57pm EDT
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 14 - March 26, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Wilderness Area Blocks Used Fuel Transport Route 2. Crazy Antinuclear Claims in Michigan 3. NRC Task Force to Review Tritium Leaks 4. Calloway Nuclear Plant Works Two Years without a Lost Work-day Injury 5. Iran President Claims They Will Achieve "Nuclear Victory" 6. Lots of Smoke [...]

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  Posted: March 27, 2006, 11:23am EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 13 - March 19, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Iran Update 2. US / India Deal Presented to US Congress 3. New Reactors for Mexico 4. Uranium Prices Climb Higher 5. Pakistan Plans Two More Units 6. Leadership Change at Russian Nuclear Company 7. Duke and Southern Announce Site for New Reactors 8. Braidwood Tritium Leaks get [...]

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  Posted: March 21, 2006, 11:46pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 12 - March 12, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Iran Update and Proof They're Lying 2. India and USA Nuclear Cooperation Deal 3. Russia's Nuclear Plan 4. New Reactor in Japan Goes On-Line 5. Baltic States Agree to Build New Plant 6. Libya and France Close to Nuclear Deal - should we worry? 7. South Africa [...]

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  Posted: March 13, 2006, 12:15am EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 11 - February 26, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Russia and Iran Continue Negotiations 2. More Russia Deals 3. China to Build 200MW Pebble Bed Reactor 4. Canada's CNSC has Talent Shortage 5. India and US Talks Continue 6. Georgia Power asks for Rate Increase for New Plant Work 7. Private Fuel Storage gets a COL [...]

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  Posted: February 26, 2006, 8:16pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 10 - February 20, 2006

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  Check Out This Photo of an Operator at the Controls of a Nuclear Plant in India. Does anything catch your eye? Share your thoughts and post a comment here!

  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Iran Update 2. India & USA Nuclear Deal 3. Yet Another [...]

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  Posted: February 20, 2006, 3:09pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 9 - February 12, 2006

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  Welcome to This Week In Nuclear, the only PodCast and Internet Radio Show dedicated to nuclear industry news, facts and commentary!

  Take A look At My New Construction Status Chart!

  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. World Record Nuclear Output in 2005 2. The US/India [...]

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  Posted: February 12, 2006, 9:58pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 8 - Feb 7, 2006

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  Stories we cover in this week’s show include:

  • US nuclear utilitiues report earnings
  • Anti-nuclear protestor returns from the dark side
  • FPL new construction rumors
  • Iran Update & IAEA Resolution
  • New Construction Moves ahead in Bulgaria and Lithuania
  • US and Russia Nuclear Deal in the works
  • More life extensions

  Links:

  • A Protester Turns Pro-Nuclear
  • America Warns to Nuclear [...]
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  Posted: February 09, 2006, 8:47pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 7- January 29, 2006

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  Help us win the PodCast Challenge!!! Vote Here >>>>>>>>>>>

  If you enjoy the show please consider supporting it by donating $1 via PayPal using the button on the right.

  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. An update on Iran 2. The US and Indian close to nuclear deal 3. More Reactors in China 4. Enercon [...]

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  Posted: January 29, 2006, 10:02pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 6 - January 23, 2006

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  SPECIAL REPORT! There's a winning bid for Westinghouse Nuclear, and the amount will amaze you! Also, Progress Energy announces where it will seek a license to build two new nuclear units.

  To PLAY the Show CLICK THE RED ARROW BUTTON BELOW: [...]

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  Posted: January 23, 2006, 5:15pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 5 - January 22, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. The US Energy Bill and the Race to Build New Nuclear Plants 2. INPO-Style Plant Evaluations Start in Japan 3. Iran Up-date 4. Foreign Material causes damage to Koeberg Main Turbine Generator 5. A bit on the Pebble Bed Reactor 6. [...]
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  Posted: January 22, 2006, 1:28pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 4 - January 15, 2006

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. The Problem with Iran 2. Lithuania wants to keep their RBMK reactor running longer 3. Harry Reid and John Ensign, and their nutty "Take Title" Bill 4. Hillary singles out Indian Point for political gain 5. Seabrook gets a license extension 6. Vermont Yankee 20% power [...]
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  Posted: January 15, 2006, 1:28am EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 3 - January 8, 2006

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  Welcome to This Week In Nuclear, the only PodCast and Internet Radio Show dedicated to nuclear industry news, facts and commentary!

  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. The on-going trouble with Iran. 2. Russia's recent curtailment of the natural gas supply in Europe is leading Germany to rethink the [...]

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  Posted: January 08, 2006, 5:13pm EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 2 - January 1, 2006

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  Welcome to This Week In Nuclear, the only PodCast and Internet Radio Show dedicated to nuclear industry news, facts and commentary!

  Happy New Year! This is going to be a great year for advancing the safe use of nuclear energy around the world!

  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. [...]

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  Posted: January 02, 2006, 8:44am EST
  by John Wheeler

• This Week in Nuclear - Episode 1 - December 26, 2005

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  News & Topics We Discuss in This Show Include: 1. Point Beach gets another 20 years 2. China awards contracts for two new nuclear units 3. two more companies enter the bidding war for Westinghouse

  To PLAY the Show CLICK THE GREEN ARROW BUTTON BELOW: VVVVVVV [...]

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  Posted: December 27, 2005, 11:03am EST
  by John Wheeler