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‘Environmental violence’: inside the fight to save indigenous land from becoming a nuclear dumping ground https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/25/to-use-a-mountain-documentary-interview #DocumentaryFilms #Film #Culture #NuclearWaste #Environment #Energy #Waste #NuclearPower #UsNews #Nevada

‘Environmental violence’: inside the fight to save indigenous land from becoming a nuclear dumping ground
By Andrew Lawrence

New documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights the pain and triumph of resisting government efforts to turn parts of rural US into disposal sites

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/25/to-use-a-mountain-documentary-interview

#Documentaryfilms #Film #Culture #Nuclearwaste #Environment #Energy #Waste #Nuclearpower #USnews #Nevada #TheGuardian #AndrewLawrence

#KyodoNews:
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170,000 tons of Fukushima plant treated water released in 3 years
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".. completed its third year of releasing treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, with 172,700 tons released in 22 rounds so far."

https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/82954

24.8.2026

#AKW #Atomkraft #Atomkraftwerk #Atommüll #Dilution #Fukushima #Japan #Kernenergie #NPP #NuclearPower #NuclearWaste #Pollution #TEPCO #Umweltverschmutzung #Verdünnung #Wastewater

#ZenoPower:
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Firefly Aerospace Onboards Zeno Power on Blue Ghost Mission to Demonstrate Radioisotope Technologies to Survive the Lunar Night
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".. Radioisotope Heater Unit (RHU) on a Firefly mission to the Moon’s near side. Scheduled to launch no earlier than 2028 .."
".. 5 Watts thermal americium-241 RHU .."

https://www.zenopower.com/announcements/firefly-aerospace-onboards-zeno-power-on-blue-ghost-mission-to-demonstrate-radioisotope-technologies-to-survive-the-lunar-night

19.8.2026

#Am241 #Americium #Atomkraft #BlueGhost #CLPS #FireflyAerospace #Kernenergie #Lander #Mondlander #NASA #NuclearPower #Raumfahrt #RHU #SpaceFlight

Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part

Y Combinator alumnus Apollo Atomics is shrinking a key nuclear reactor part, which promises to slash the cost of electricity below natural gas.

https://justpaste.in/news/apollo-atomics-wants-to-make-nuclear-power-cheaper-by-shrinking-an-overlooked-part/

#exclusive #nuclearpower #Climate #apollo #power

Drought Forces Nuclear Reactor Shutdowns Across Europe

Record-low river levels and extreme heat have shut down nuclear reactors in Romania, Hungary, France and Switzerland, deepening Europe energy crisis as a fourth heatwave approaches.

https://pulseofnations.lol/drought-forces-nuclear/

#Climate #Drought #Edf #EnergyCrisis #Europe #Heatwave #Hungary #NuclearPower

Hungary turns to water retention as drought empties lakes and rivers

GÁRDONY, Hungary (AP) — A fisherman disembarked from his boat in a small harbor on Lake Velence in…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #APTopNews #Climate #Climateandenvironment #Coastlinesandbeaches #Droughts #Generalnews #hungary #nuclearpower #Watershortages #Waterways #Weather #wetlands #World #Worldnews
https://www.newsbeep.com/699840/

#BTA:
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Kozloduy N-Plant to Cut Output amid Unprecedented Danube Low
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"The Energy Ministry announced Thursday that it will "preventively lower the output of Kozloduy's Unit 5 by some 120 MW on August 21". "
https://www.bta.bg/en/news/economy/1189070-kozloduy-n-plant-to-cut-output-amid-unprecedented-danube-low

20.8.2026

#AKW #Atomkraft #Atomkraftwerk #Bulgaria #Bulgarrien #Danube #Donau #Kernenergie #Klimakrise #Klimawandel #Kosloduj #Kozloduy #Niedrigwasser #NPP #NuclearPower

TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers

TerraPower’s nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.

https://justpaste.in/news/terrapowers-nuclear-reactor-has-a-secret-weapon-for-powering-ai-data-centers/

#datacenters #nuclearpower #terrapower #AI #Climate

TerraPower Pivots Nuclear Reactor Toward AI Data Centers

Bill Gates-backed TerraPower plans its first data center nuclear project, leveraging molten salt energy storage to solve AI's power ramping problem.

https://pulseofnations.lol/terrapower-pivots-nuclear/

#AI #BillGates #DataCenters #Energy #NuclearPower #Terrapower

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/wednesday-august-19-2026/

Firefly Aerospace to fly Zeno Power radioisotope heating unit on lunar lander mission

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/firefly-aerospace-to-fly-zeno-power-radioisotope-heating-unit-on-lunar-lander-mission/

Space nuclear programs face near- and long-term challenges

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/space-nuclear-programs-face-near-and-long-term-challenges/

Philippines Energy Department Identifying More Potential Nuclear Power Plant Sites

The Department of Energy (DOE) is identifying more potential sites in the Philippines for nuclear power facilities, according to a news report by BusinessWorld.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the BusinessWorld news report. Some parts in boldface…

THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is identifying more potential sites for nuclear power facilities as the government targets 1.4 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2038.

Energy Undersecretary Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo said the government is studying seven areas as possible locations for future nuclear power plants.

“There are two sites in Bataan, two sites in Palawan, one in Masbate, Pangasinan, and Camarines Norte,” Mr. Bacordo told reporters on Tuesday.

These sites have undergone initial assessment, with technical assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to determine whether the areas can safely host nuclear facilities.

“Nuclear energy is not simply about deciding to build a power plant. We must build the institutions, the regulatory system, the technical capability, the financing framework, and the public confidence to support it,” Mr. Bacordo said.

These sites will set the foundation as the Philippines works toward its goal of developing 1,200 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power generation by 2032. Beyond this target, the country is also considering the entry of 1,400 MW of nuclear capacity by 2038.

The DoE said the country’s progress on nuclear development heeds to the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in his 2026 State of the Nation Address to revisit nuclear energy as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and bring down electricity costs.

The Philippines is positioning nuclear energy as part of efforts to diversify its energy mix, reduce emissions, and enhance energy security.

“Nuclear can add firm capacity and diversify the energy mix, but it does not replace the need for other technologies,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.

Amid concerns over the safety of nuclear power, the DoE said public acceptance has increased, citing a Social Weather Stations survey that showed public approval of nuclear energy rose to 82% in 2024 from 79% in 2019.

While laying down the groundwork for nuclear energy sites, the DoE said it also focuses on addressing the remaining work across the IAEA’s 19 nuclear infrastructure issues, with priority areas covering electrical grid readiness; safety, security and safeguards; legal and regulatory requirements; emergency preparedness; nuclear fuel cycle and waste management; stakeholder involvement; and nuclear workforce development.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you feel confident that nuclear energy will be realized in the Philippines in your lifetime? Did you encounter a lot of people living with nuclear fear?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Summer 2026 has exposed genuine weaknesses in Europe’s energy infrastructure.

The engineering challenge we face is to reduce the vulnerabilities of each power source and combine them so that one output can be strongest when another is constrained.

#WePlanet #CleanTechnology #NuclearPower

Beyond the Headlines: Heatwave...

☢️ St. Lucie Nuclear Plant Unit 1 shut down after control rods drop into core

https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/saint-lucie-nuclear-power-plant-unit-1-manually-shut-down-after-3-control-rods-drop-into-reactor-core

#nuclear #nuclearpower

Drought in Europe:
Today, Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant was operating at only around 25% of its capacity, with the government preparing emergency measures to prevent further reductions.

Photo: the Danube at Paks
https://dailynewshungary.com/danube-drought-central-europe-crisis/
#drought #climatechange #nuclearpower

Hungary sinks barges in Danube to keep nuclear plant operating

Hungary sank two barges in the Danube to raise water levels and keep the Paks nuclear plant operational during a historic drought. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #hungary #danuberiver #drought #nuclear #nuclearpower #environment Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the world: Follow Reuters on Facebook: Follow Reuters on X: Follow Reuters on Instagram:

https://fllics.com/en/video/hungary-sinks-barges-in-danube-to-keep-nuclear-plant-operating/

The djinn isn't going back into the bottle. Supply chain attacks like this seem cold war.

https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/12/near-autonomous-ai-agents-attack-taiwans-nuclear-safety-agency/5287055

#nuclearpower #taiwan #ai

Romania shuts its nuclear plant while Hungary dams the dry Danube River.

Romania has shut down its only nuclear plant in a rare move prompted by the lack of cooling water from the Danube River.

Hungary, meanwhile, is racing to dam the Danube, trying to keep its Paks plant online.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260813-romania-shuts-its-nuclear-plant-while-hungary-dams-the-dry-danube-river?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Romania #Hungary #Danube #Drought #NuclearPower

Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/romania-nuclear-plant-shut-down-cernavoda-danube-river-water-drought #Romania #Moldova #Hungary #NuclearPower #ExtremeHeat #ExtremeWeather #Energy #Europe #Rivers #Environment

After making multiple but ultimately vain efforts efforts to redirect more water to the Danube, its water levels have dropped so far that Romania was forced to shut down its only operating nuclear power plant today.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlxpq5q799o

#NuclearPower

Fans of nuclear power often like to describe it as “reliable”. Well, it isn’t during heat waves.

“Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday”

Six reactors are expected to be fully offline due to the heat. Nuclear availability expected to be lowest since August 2023.

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/heatwave-expected-limit-15-frances-nuclear-fleet-friday-2026-08-13/

#NuclearPower

#Geekspin:
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Scientists find 200,000 barrels of radioactive waste in the ocean
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".. radioactive leakage in the Northeast Atlantic .."

".. radionuclides .. above background levels, with cobalt-60 and niobium-94 .. the clearest signs of the waste itself. Cesium-137 and americium-241 were also registered, .."

https://geekspin.co/scientists-find-200000-barrels-of-radioactive-waste/

10.8.2026

#Atlantic #Atlantik #Atomkraft #Atommüll #CNRS #ENS #Kernenergie #NODSSUM #NuclearPower #NuclearWaste #Polution #RadioactiveWaste #Uweltverschmutzung

Nuclear energy is not the boogey man the media wants you to think. @[email protected] explains…

Read more about our work on nuclear here ➡️ www.weplanet.org/rethinknuclear

#WePlanet #NuclearPower #CleanEnergy

Ahh. The Jellyfish problem.

https://www.politico.eu/article/swarming-jellyfish-overrun-french-nuclear-plant-on-same-date-two-years-in-a-row/

#nuclearpower #France #jellyfish