I’ve had some amusing conversations with some of the scientists associated with the “advanced nuclear” group of which I am a part. Speaking to entire group of ~100 people:
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Environmental Benefits of Wind
I’m part of a large email group that promotes the concept of “advanced nuclear.” Most of these people are extremely well-informed, intelligent, and kind people. Some, however, have a bizarre hatred for renewables, like the guy who started this conversation: …
Energy-Related Public Relations
As I’ve mentioned, I get several emails each day from a pro-nuclear energy group, and, the more I learn about what they’re doing, the more I deeply sympathize with their situation, which, to summarize, is dealing with public misunderstanding. How …
Advanced Nuclear Seminar in Northern California
I’ve mentioned my colleague Dr. Alex Cannara a few times lately. If you’re interested in advanced nuclear, and you really appreciate the science behind the subject, you may want to check out his upcoming seminar he’s co-presenting on the topic.
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Nuclear Energy vs. Variable Renewable Resources
Reader Mike Carpenter asks: Craig: Please look at NuScale Power in Corvallis, Oregon. Thanks very much, Mike. Unfortunately, I’m not qualified to evaluate the merits of individual approaches to nuclear energy. Having said that,
Advice to Advanced Nuclear Advocates: Move On From the Past
As much as I stand behind the developers of solar, wind, and any other forms of renewable energy that can be made cost-effective, it appears that we will be unable to turn the corner on the environmental catastrophes associated with …
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The Role of Nuclear and Renewable Energy: Further Discussion
Here’s a conversation that I thought readers may enjoy: Craig: (Writing to a reader who claims that wind and solar would require all the lands in PA, OH, and VA in order to achieve 99.9% reliability.) No one advocates using wind …
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A History of Nuclear Disasters
A friend just sent me this: Craig, you might be interested in reading this book: Atomic Accidents: A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters: From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima. I found it informative, entertaining and sobering. Well-written. Thanks very …
Those Wishing to Promote Advanced Nuclear May Want To Choose a Different Course
My learned colleagues who advocate for advanced nuclear are quite passionate about what they’re doing, largely on the basis that the ever-growing CO2 levels in our atmosphere are causing climate disruption and ocean acidification. While I doubt we’re as close …
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Advanced Nuclear and Climate Change
I’ve been lucky enough to have been included in a long-running discussion among some of the high-level proponents of advanced nuclear. As most of these people are senior scientists, many with PhDs, the lion’s share of the conversation is on …
