Is Nuclear Power On The Verge Of A Big Comeback?

[rdean]

Is Nuclear Power On The Verge Of A Big Comeback

The group's analysis found projects in 20 states and three Canadian provinces, with many creating advanced reactors that are "safer, more efficient and need a fraction of the footprint" of current nuclear plants.

The advances include the use of innovative fuels and coolants, as well as "staggering" growth in nuclear fusion — rather than fission — technology.
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It's gonna take a lot of nuclear engineers. Republicans work hard to cut education and safety regulations. Ted Cruz wants to increase H-1B visas from 65 000 to 325 000 annually. So a lot of Republicans will have bosses named Jose and Rajen.

 

[there4eyeM]

"Come-back" = set-back, but pro-nukers will be thrilled. Impossible to understand their passion for this technology.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Is Nuclear Power On The Verge Of A Big Comeback

The group's analysis found projects in 20 states and three Canadian provinces, with many creating advanced reactors that are "safer, more efficient and need a fraction of the footprint" of current nuclear plants.

The advances include the use of innovative fuels and coolants, as well as "staggering" growth in nuclear fusion — rather than fission — technology.
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It's gonna take a lot of nuclear engineers. Republicans work hard to cut education and safety regulations. Ted Cruz wants to increase H-1B visas from 65 000 to 325 000 annually. So a lot of Republicans will have bosses named Jose and Rajen.

Ask the Japanese around Fukushima. Oh that's right, there are no Japanese around Fukushima.

 

[Pete7469]

Sure...

Envirotards won't thwart that endeavor right? Especially with Lockheed Martin involved.

 

[DGS49]

As illustrated already on this thread, the public's ignorance and irrational fear of nuclear power is stronger than the capability of its supporters to proceed.

Any rational analysis of the facts will reveal that nuclear power is by far the safest source of energy on the planet. For those not paying attention, NOT A SINGLE INJURY, DISEASE OR DEATH resulted from the release of radiation at Fukushima or any other Japanese nuke plant after the recent earthquakes. One person working on the cleanup had an unrelated heart attack. That's it.

The same is true of TMI. Nothing. Nobody. Just a massive panic over a non-incident, and a MOVIE!

Unfortunately, U.S. and other regulators have made the planning, construction, and commissioning of a commercial nuclear (pronounced "Nuke-U-Ler"), power plant prohibitively expensive; it can only take place in a "regulated" state, were he utility can pass along all of the costs to the ratepayers.

The irony is that tree huggers violently oppose this clean and safe source of power, even though it produces essentially NO greenhouse gases.

And for those of the ignorami who continue to believe that storage of spent fuel is an insurmountable problem I have one word: WIPP. Look it up. Problem solved.

 

[Pete7469]

As illustrated already on this thread, the public's ignorance and irrational fear of nuclear power is stronger than the capability of its supporters to proceed.

Any rational analysis of the facts will reveal that nuclear power is by far the safest source of energy on the planet. For those not paying attention, NOT A SINGLE INJURY, DISEASE OR DEATH resulted from the release of radiation at Fukushima or any other Japanese nuke plant after the recent earthquakes. One person working on the cleanup had an unrelated heart attack. That's it.

The same is true of TMI. Nothing. Nobody. Just a massive panic over a non-incident, and a MOVIE!

Unfortunately, U.S. and other regulators have made the planning, construction, and commissioning of a commercial nuclear (pronounced "Nuke-U-Ler"), power plant prohibitively expensive; it can only take place in a "regulated" state, were he utility can pass along all of the costs to the ratepayers.

The irony is that tree huggers violently oppose this clean and safe source of power, even though it produces essentially NO greenhouse gases.

And for those of the ignorami who continue to believe that storage of spent fuel is an insurmountable problem I have one word: WIPP. Look it up. Problem solved.

I agree with you on all but one point...

it produces essentially NO greenhouse gases.

Water vapor is the most significant greenhouse gas. You know bed wetters will suddenly decide that adding more steam to the atmosphere is worse than CO2 in order to thwart nuclear power.

 

[there4eyeM]

The public's rational fear of this technology is exceeded only by its ignorance of just how dangerous and threatening it truly is.
Somehow, dedication to this path attracts certain people more than fascination with much more interesting, de-centralizing and safe technologies.
Must be some kind of death wish thing.

 

[Wyatt earp]

Is Nuclear Power On The Verge Of A Big Comeback

The group's analysis found projects in 20 states and three Canadian provinces, with many creating advanced reactors that are "safer, more efficient and need a fraction of the footprint" of current nuclear plants.

The advances include the use of innovative fuels and coolants, as well as "staggering" growth in nuclear fusion — rather than fission — technology.
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It's gonna take a lot of nuclear engineers. Republicans work hard to cut education and safety regulations. Ted Cruz wants to increase H-1B visas from 65 000 to 325 000 annually. So a lot of Republicans will have bosses named Jose and Rajen.

Ask the Japanese around Fukushima. Oh that's right, there are no Japanese around Fukushima.

Poor engineering, putting the unprotected diesel generators next to the ocean caused it.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Is Nuclear Power On The Verge Of A Big Comeback

The group's analysis found projects in 20 states and three Canadian provinces, with many creating advanced reactors that are "safer, more efficient and need a fraction of the footprint" of current nuclear plants.

The advances include the use of innovative fuels and coolants, as well as "staggering" growth in nuclear fusion — rather than fission — technology.
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It's gonna take a lot of nuclear engineers. Republicans work hard to cut education and safety regulations. Ted Cruz wants to increase H-1B visas from 65 000 to 325 000 annually. So a lot of Republicans will have bosses named Jose and Rajen.

"How old are U.S. nuclear power plants and when was the last one built?
The average age of U.S. commercial reactors is about 34 years. The oldest operating reactors are Oyster Creek in New Jersey, and Nine Mile Point 1 in New York. Both entered commercial service on December 1, 1969. The last newly built reactor to enter service was Watts Bar 1 in Tennessee, in 1996. In 2007, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) voted to complete construction of Watts Bar 2. As of February 2015, the TVA estimates that commercial operation of Watts Bar 2 could begin between September 2015 and June 2016."

How old are U.S. nuclear power plants and when was the last one built - FAQ - U.S. Energy Information Administration EIA

Hopefully none of the 94% Crumbling Infrastructure Democrat Engineers will be involved in these projects

 

[martybegan]

The public's rational fear of this technology is exceeded only by its ignorance of just how dangerous and threatening it truly is.
Somehow, dedication to this path attracts certain people more than fascination with much more interesting, de-centralizing and safe technologies.
Must be some kind of death wish thing.

You need base load power from something, and wind/solar can't give you that without massive storage capability.

 

[there4eyeM]

Poor engineering (i.e.; building it), caused it.
The only danger with nukes is the things we haven't thought of before it's too late.
The only danger with solar is that Exxon won't be making a thousand dollars a second any more.

 

[martybegan]

Is Nuclear Power On The Verge Of A Big Comeback

The group's analysis found projects in 20 states and three Canadian provinces, with many creating advanced reactors that are "safer, more efficient and need a fraction of the footprint" of current nuclear plants.

The advances include the use of innovative fuels and coolants, as well as "staggering" growth in nuclear fusion — rather than fission — technology.
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It's gonna take a lot of nuclear engineers. Republicans work hard to cut education and safety regulations. Ted Cruz wants to increase H-1B visas from 65 000 to 325 000 annually. So a lot of Republicans will have bosses named Jose and Rajen.

Ask the Japanese around Fukushima. Oh that's right, there are no Japanese around Fukushima.

Poor engineering, putting the unprotected diesel generators next to the ocean caused it.

you also need to remember that it took a 30 foot high wall of water to do this, plus the operators doing the wrong things for a few days. Even then the release was nothing compared to Chernobyl, (but more than TMI).

 

[martybegan]

Poor engineering (i.e.; building it), caused it.
The only danger with nukes is the things we haven't thought of before it's too late.
The only danger with solar is that Exxon won't be making a thousand dollars a second any more.

Again, base load. Solar can't do it without massive storage capability.

 

[there4eyeM]

The US consumes 50% more electricity than Europe. Nukes provide less than 20% of US consumption.
Use is not need.
The US does not need nukes.
Nukes centralize control and power.
To be for this technology is to be in favor of control by big business, big government and big danger.
There are interesting and sustainable alternatives.
Good bye.

 

[martybegan]

The US consumes 50% more electricity than Europe. Nukes provide less than 20% of US consumption.
Use is not need.
The US does not need nukes.
Nukes centralize control and power.
To be for this technology is to be in favor of control by big business, big government and big danger.
There are interesting and sustainable alternatives.
Good bye.

Figures, you spout un-backed up fluff, and go running away.

 

[Edgetho]

Is Nuclear Power On The Verge Of A Big Comeback

The group's analysis found projects in 20 states and three Canadian provinces, with many creating advanced reactors that are "safer, more efficient and need a fraction of the footprint" of current nuclear plants.

The advances include the use of innovative fuels and coolants, as well as "staggering" growth in nuclear fusion — rather than fission — technology.
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It's gonna take a lot of nuclear engineers. Republicans work hard to cut education and safety regulations. Ted Cruz wants to increase H-1B visas from 65 000 to 325 000 annually. So a lot of Republicans will have bosses named Jose and Rajen.

Eat a dick scumbag. Republicans have always favored Nuclear Power while scum of the earth dimocrap filth like you have always demonstrated and fought against it.

Republicans believe in higher education. Just not for idiots like you. Waste of time

 

[DGS49]

Dear 4-eyes:

Please define the dangers of commercial nuclear power, and cite statistics of the numbers of people injured, killed, or diseased as a result thereof.

And although I know you won't do it, you might want to cite the relative number of cancers in (1) people working entire careers in commercial nuclear power plants, (2) members of the U.S. "nuclear navy," and (3) U.S. population living within one mile of a commercial nuclear power plant. HINT: It's lower than that of the rest of the U.S. population.

This ought to be good.

 

[DGS49]

"Always"

The Sierra Club was initially a strong supporter of nuclear power.

 

[martybegan]

Dear 4-eyes:

Please define the dangers of commercial nuclear power, and cite statistics of the numbers of people injured, killed, or diseased as a result thereof.

And although I know you won't do it, you might want to cite the relative number of cancers in (1) people working entire careers in commercial nuclear power plants, (2) members of the U.S. "nuclear navy," and (3) U.S. population living within one mile of a commercial nuclear power plant. HINT: It's lower than that of the rest of the U.S. population.

This ought to be good.

Popcorn ready!

 

[DGS49]

Commercial nuclear power is the only major U.S. industry that was not born out of the desire to make a profit. The first nuclear power plants were designed by government and academic engineers with no regard for how much the plants would cost, and every regard for the safety of the public. Every nuclear power plant goes through constant checking and testing, both according to internal and government rules and regulations. The "state of the art" in nuclear power plants is constantly evolving to be safer than before.

The events of Fukushima and the way that plant went down were a "perfect storm" of poor site selection, the juxtaposition of extraordinarily rare events, and the least safe design (GE-BWR) in the western world. It COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED anywhere in the U.S. or western Europe.

The non-problem of storage of spend fuel (aka "nuclear waste") can be laid squarely at the feet of Harry Reid. Look it up. Yucca Mountain.