I recently gave a presentation at the International Youth in Nuclear Conference (IYNC) in Cape Town, South Africa, on the key aspects of a successful young generation in nuclear organization, and I’d like to share an abridged version of the presentation with you here on Clean Energy Insight.
The President of the Virginia Health Physics Society officially endorsed efforts to mine the largest untapped uranium deposit in the United States located in Virginia.
“Powering the Network” was the goal of the 2010 WIN Conference and it couldn’t have been better achieved with 381 Women in Nuclear joining hands to share the energy industry knowledge and promote mutual growth.
Describing my experience at the meeting this year in one word, I would say that it was “Empowering”!
There has been a strong push in recent years to reduce or regulate greenhouse gas emissions with fossil fueled power plants being the biggest contributors of carbon dioxide in the US. Pending US legislation and public desire to be more eco-friendly, renewables have become the hot ticket item to address this issue. While it would be a wonderful world if all of our electric demands could be met by renewables alone, that is not the case. The wind doesn’t always blow and the sun doesn’t always shine.
[Approx. Read Time: 8 minutes] I recently gave a presentation at the International Youth in Nuclear Conference (IYNC) in Cape Town, South Africa, on the key aspects of a successful young generation in nuclear organization. Being that one of the new goals of Clean Energy Insight is to share information with the entire NA-YGN Organization, I’d like to share an abridged version of the presentation with you here. Presenting at IYNC in Cape Town, South Africa First... more
[Approx. Read Time: 2 minutes] In what is being viewed as a landmark demonstration of public support among the scientific community, the President of the Virginia Health Physics Society officially endorsed efforts to mine uranium in Virginia in an Op Ed in the Chatham Star Tribune. The Health Physics Society is an organization of nearly 6,000 scientific professionals from across the country that strives to promote best practices in radiation safety. Carter Ficklen, the President of the organization’s... more
[Approx. Read Time: 2.5 minutes] “Powering the Network” was the goal of the 2010 WIN Conference and it couldn’t have been better achieved with 381 Women in Nuclear joining hands to share the energy industry knowledge and promote mutual growth. Describing my experience at the meeting this year in one word, I would say that it was “Empowering”! WiN Seattle 2010 The conference kicked off with a welcome address by Carol Berrigan, Senior Director, Industry Infrastructure,... more
[Approx. Read Time: 3 minutes] There has been a strong push in recent years to reduce or regulate greenhouse gas emissions with fossil fueled power plants being the biggest contributors of carbon dioxide in the US. Pending US legislation and public desire to be more eco-friendly, renewables have become the hot ticket item to address this issue. While it would be a wonderful world if all of our electric demands could be met by renewables alone, that is not the case. The wind doesn’t always blow... more
[Approx. Read Time: 3 minutes] “It’s the economy, stupid”, with double digit unemployment, what our economy really needs is jobs. Nuclear energy provides thousands of Americans with stable high paying jobs. The article below explains how new graduates from a two year program in Miami are getting great jobs before they even graduate. Miami Dade College’s Clean Energy Institute graduates get more than a diploma; they also get a job. BY REBECCA HUVAL It looked like... more
IHI ships heavy components for Vogtle project 9 August 2010 Japan’s IHI has started shipping the containment vessel bottom heads for the Vogtle AP1000 in the USA. It is the first time in 30 years that IHI has shipped nuclear power generation machinery to the USA. IHI was awarded the contract for two containment vessels from CB&I in January 2009. The CVBHs, produced at IHI works in Yokohama, Japan will be delived within five shipments per unit, as separate plate components due to their size.The... more
The author would like to recognize former NA-YGN Public Information Chair Sarah Leversee as a co-contributor to this effort. For a link to this document, click here. [Approx. Read Time: <1 minute] The North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN) unites young professionals who believe in nuclear science and technology and are working together throughout North America to share their passion for a field that is alive and kicking! NA-YGN believes that nuclear energy must be part of our solution... more
[Approx. Read Time: 3 minutes] How was the Cape Town International Youth in Nuclear Conference (IYNC) meeting? To quote Kansas State student and attendee Sam Brinton– “Amazing.” Nothing compares to breaking free from the northern hemisphere for the first time to attend your first global youth in nuclear conference. South Africa was a wonderful host for this international meeting which focused on building international collaboration and understanding for young professionals and... more
[Approx. Read Time: 2 minutes] I wanted to share this article from Bradley Blakeman, professor of Politics and Public Policy at Georgetown, on the United States’ need for more nuclear energy. Blakeman hits all of the key points–nuclear power is clean, safe, reliable, and cheap. Duke Energy's Oconee Nuclear Power Units 1, 2, and 3 Nukes, Baby, Nukes By Bradley Blakeman Published June 23, 2010 | Foxnews.com Bradley A. Blakeman served as deputy assistant to President George W. Bush... more
Clean Energy Insight has created a Nuclear Energy Fact Sheet focused on New Nuclear Plants and their benefits. I’ve attached the Fact Sheet for you to use in any way that you would like. Attach it to a pro-nuclear letter you are sending your Congressman, or just send it to a colleague or friend. Clean Energy Insight - New Nuclear Plant Fact Sheet 2010 Read More →
[Approx. Read Time: 3 minutes] Myth: Nuclear Energy Relies on Government Subsidies The myth that the nuclear energy industry receives a massive amount of taxpayer subsidies is alive and well in internet chatrooms, blogging websites, and even certain “think tanks.” One of the goals of Clean Energy Insight is to provide easy access to facts about nuclear energy. So we are starting a “Wednesday Facts Series” that will address perpetuated nuclear industry myths that aim to... more
Be heard. Do you want to make a difference in the energy debate? Do you want your voice to be heard all over the world? Do you want to ensure that clean, safe, and reliable energy is being used? Contribute to a pro-nuclear website that is doing all of the above. Join us. Email us at cleanenergyinsight@na-ygn.org to apply to be a regular contributor. A North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN) website. Read More →
What information can I use to counter arguments made by people who are opposed to Nuclear Power? What do I say if an opponent says that Nuclear Energy Is Not Safe? Nuclear Energy is safer than any other form of energy available. No member of the general public has ever been killed or injured in 40 years of commercial Nuclear Energy generation in the United States The OSHA Accident Rate for the Nuclear Power Industry is lower than the accident rate for the Finance, Education, and Artist industries Table... more
[Approx. Read Time: 4 minutes] Clean Energy Insight has tried to follow the issue of uranium mining in Pittsylvania County, VA for about a year now. Mike Bloom and I (Co-Creators of this website) both grew up in the area and are hoping that safe uranium mining can offer a much-needed economic boost. As the debate continues, local newspapers like the Chatham Star-Tribune, the Danville Register and Bee, and the Martinsville Bulletin have published great op-eds regarding the issue that are all... more
[Approx. Read Time: 9 minutes] Myth: Nuclear Power Plants Cause Cancer Few words in the English language invoke feelings of unrest and controversy as the word “nuclear”. Historically, the word has been associated with feelings of uncertainty, fear or danger, and understandably so, as nuclear technology made its debut in the mainstream media by way of its use in weapons of mass destruction. But as the general public becomes more aware and educated on the subject, many are finding that nuclear... more
