September 18, 2009
Nuclear Energy Insight Web Extra: The “Make an Impact” Web site jointly developed by Entergy Corp. and The Pew Center on Global Climate Change provides tools for calculating your household’s greenhouse gas emissions and tips for reducing them. It also shows how you can save a little money while you’re helping the planet.
October 19, 2009
Nuclear Energy Insight Web Extra: Nuclear plant visitor centers, which provide valuable information on energy and electricity to a variety of audiences, often double as venues for community activities—hosting everything from symphony concerts and art shows to family nature walks. They even act as polling places.
October 13, 2009
A special supplement to the newsletter Nuclear Energy Insight (June 1997) describing the programs preparing local government, police, firefighter, and rescue squad officials for potential emergencies.
June 1, 1997
Nuclear Energy Insight Web Extra: The most important of the medical isotopes used to detect, diagnose, treat or evaluate illnesses such as cancer and heart disease is in short supply. Shortages of technetium-99m (Tc-99m) are catching the eye of practitioners and policymakers alike.
November 9, 2009
Nuclear Energy Insight Web Extra: Nuclear energy can provide the electricity needed to electrify the transport sector and “provide the cure to our national addiction to foreign oil,” according to NRG Energy CEO David Crane.
November 3, 2009
Racing for Clear Air, Nuclear-Sponsored Speedster Leaves Competition in Dust … Public Supports Federal Incentives for Clean Energy … Nuclear Plants Continue Superior Safety and Operating Performance … Virginia Nuclear Plant Generates Economic Benefits … Nuclear Energy Industry Plays Strategic Role in Emergency Response … Countries Pursue Plans for New Nuclear Power Plants … Community Colleges Receive Federal Grants for Job Training … States Recognize Value of Nuclear Energy … On the Horizon: Small-Scale Reactors for Remote Applications … Book Challenges Readers to Consider Future Energy Options
June 2, 2008
FPL Transfers Land Near Florida Nuclear Plant to Biscayne National Park ... 20 Years Later: Chernobyl Fears Give Way to Scientific Facts ... Three Nations to Work on Advanced Reactor R&D ... National Academy of Sciences Says Nuclear Fuel Transport Is Safe ... West Texas Oil Patch Sees Nuclear Future ... Delaware Governor Tours Yucca Site ... State Legislatures Support New Nuclear Plants ... U.S. Must Maintain Nuclear Power, Says Pew Center
April 1, 2006
NRC Approves Two Sites for New Reactors ... Doctors Turn to Nuclear Technology to Aid Cancer, Alzheimer’s Patients ... Nuclear Renaissance Brings Opportunities, Regulators Say ... Industry Backs Legislation to Enhance Used Fuel Management ... State Policymakers Consider Bills Supporting Nuclear Energy ... Nuclear Power Among Ways to Address Climate Change, U.N. Says ... Progressive Group Plugs Hybrids With Nuclear Connection ... College, GE Start Training Program for Reactor Technicians
April 1, 2007
Sunshine State Sees Nuclear Future … Two Companies Seek Licenses For New Plants … Power Player: Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) … U.S. Industry Boosts Efficiency, Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions … Diablo Canyon All Steamed Up About New Generators … U.S. Nuclear Energy Capacity to Grow by 2030, DOE Projects … Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Demonstration a Success … New Commissioner Sworn in at NRC … Governor’s Comments Spark Talk of Nuclear Resurgence … Project Reactor: Modeling the Next-Generation Plant … Manufacturers Endorse Nuclear Energy … Nuclear-Powered Instruments Find Rings Around Saturn Moon
April 29, 2008