Sep 6, 2024
Plutonium found around Los Alamos has nothing to do with the recent munitions accident.
Much of the land near the atomic bomb’s birthplace was converted to recreational areas, but toxic waste remains
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Plutonium found around Los Alamos has nothing to do with the recent munitions accident.
Much of the land near the atomic bomb’s birthplace was converted to recreational areas, but toxic waste remains
The Shadow of Nuclear Colonialism
The text “The Shadow of Nuclear Colonialism” superimposed on an image of the explosion at 9.0 seconds after the Trinity detonation on July 16, 1945. (Photo illustration byLucy Kang; background image via United States Department of Energy) The film Oppenheimer has reignited public interest in the Manhattan Project, the WWII-era secret program to develop the atomic bomb. But the movie leaves out…
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“Unfortunately, there have simply been too few properly designed, impartial medical studies to prove much of anything about the disaster’s long-term health impact. One thing is certain, however. The nuclear industry—both in Ukraine and internationally—has done little to advance Chernobyl health research. In fact, even after the disaster, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was quite a profitable enterprise until it was shut down in 2000. Throughout the 1990s, the company town Slavutich spent lavishly on festivals and free concerts with expensive foreign performers.
“In all that time, however, the plant did not provide a penny for cleanup works, scientific research, health care, resettlement costs, or compensation in connection with the disaster. Nor did it pay anything for the administration of the exclusion zone.”
—Mary Mycio, Wormwood Forest: A Natural History of Chernobyl (p. 200-1)
This is pretty appalling, and frankly, makes me rather angry.
This story illustrates the possibility that a process of technology development may get locked into a particular approach that embodies substantial public risk, and it may be all but impossible to subsequently adopt a different approach. In another context Thomas Hughes refers to this as technological momentum, and it is clear that there are commercial, institutional, and regulatory reasons for this "stickiness" of a major technology once it is designed and adopted. In the case of nuclear power the inertia associated with light water reactors is particularly unfortunate, given that it blocked other solutions that were both safer and more economical.
Daniel Little at Understanding Society. Technology lock-in accidents
/PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global Nuclear Fusion Market size is projected to grow from USD 18.00 billion in 2026 t
The global Nuclear Fusion Market size is projected to grow from USD 18.00 billion in 2026 to USD 33.77 billion by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4% during the forecast period. This robust growth reflects the accelerating shift in the global energy landscape toward next-generation, carbon-free baseload power solutions, where fusion is emerging as a transformative technology with long-term potential. Increasing pressure to decarbonize power systems while ensuring grid reliability is driving strong interest in fusion energy, as it offers a unique combination of virtually limitless fuel supply, minimal greenhouse gas emissions, and high energy density. At the same time, the market is gaining momentum due to significant advancements in fusion science and engineering, including improved plasma confinement techniques, breakthroughs in superconducting magnet performance, and enhanced materials capable of withstanding extreme operational conditions. These developments are steadily reducing the technical barriers that have historically limited fusion progress, bringing the technology closer to commercial deployment. In addition, the growing alignment between research institutions, private enterprises, and industrial stakeholders is accelerating the transition from experimental validation to scalable energy solutions.
Global partnerships and shared research are advancing nuclear technology, improving safety and shaping a sustainable energy future globally.
From fusion breakthroughs to SMR development, international collaboration is reshaping nuclear technology. Learn how TRX International connects global expertise to power a cleaner future.
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Learn how to address the skills gap in the nuclear industry and retain top nuclear talent for a sustainable workforce.
The nuclear industry faces a major talent shortage just as SMRs and fusion projects accelerate. See how TRX International is leading efforts to build a skilled, future-ready nuclear workforce. Read more - https://blogs.trx-international.com/skills-gap-in-the-nuclear-industry-and-how-to-fill-it/
Discover why nuclear power is regaining momentum worldwide, driving clean energy, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Discover why nuclear power is making a comeback globally. From SMRs to fusion, explore how innovation, clean energy goals, and skilled professionals are shaping the future of power. Read more - https://blogs.trx-international.com/why-nuclear-power-is-making-a-comeback-globally/