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Explore the future of nuclear energy post-COP28 in the Bradley Intelligence Report. In this edition, Melissa Mahle provides an in-depth analysis of the 22-nation commitment to triple nuclear energy production by 2050. Assessing the feasibility of small modular reactors, the report navigates challenges, risks, and the evolving global energy landscape. [https://bit.ly/48ph5Km]

States nationwide are investing in nuclear energy to reach carbon-free goals. Indiana should follow suit to achieve its 2045 goal. Nuclear energy is the most dependable clean energy source. https://lnkd.in/gtbZjM8z

May was a busy month absolutely filled with meetings! First stop was Orlando, Florida for the follow up workshop for the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency project WISARD to identify the fuel cycle cases that will be studied during the project (https://lnkd.in/gE6cwH2a). This was followed by Nuclear Energy Institute’s Used Fuel Management meeting, an excellent opportunity to network and catch up on industry developments. Next up were Seoul, South Korea and Taipei, Taiwan to meet up with EPRI members to discuss and exchange information relating to the Used Fuel & High Level Waste Program (https://lnkd.in/gU4ctf3p). Last stop was Busan, South Korea to participate in OECD Nuclear Energy Agency’s International Conference on Geological Repositories ICGR-7 (https://lnkd.in/gZ5mvhdD). Great conference covering all aspects of disposal and it was great to have an opportunity to present an industry perspective on how we are thinking about advanced reactors and their integration into existing fuel cycles.

Don't miss EnerKnol's Visual Primer: U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations. Subscribe to EnerKnol Research for weekly updates on the latest in energy. https://lnkd.in/eCmtfb84 #Sustainability #EnergyPolicy #RenewableEnergy #EnerKnol

The antipodeans Sir Ernest Rutherford, "father of nuclear physics," and Sir Mark Oliphant, "Opposer of the fission bomb", were the first experimental demonstrators of nuclear fusion. Why is the Australian Government and Federal Opposition not working to develop fusion in Australia? They should invest in the Australian Fusion Industry, which is discovered by Australians. Build fusion here, not send it overseas. New Zealand is, why not Australia? Note the Fusion trend https://lnkd.in/gPCxnqSg 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔. Look at the nuclear or Fission option versus Fusion. 1. Fission (Nuclear) Not able to be licenced. https://lnkd.in/gbm2t5uU 2. Authorities can grant licenses for fusion, which is not explicitly covered by the Nuclear Act or the ARPANSA definition. https://lnkd.in/gjKFABpy The above ARPANSA link defines nuclear as fission without mentioning Fusion. 3. A fission (Nuclear)reactor without fissile fuel is a building. 4. A fusion reactor without fissile fuel is a fusion reactor building 5, Fissile (Nuclear) fuel availability and the future cost is a concern, especially for economists and users Dittmar, M. (2011). The End of Cheap Uranium. ArXiv. /abs/1106.3617 Even the UN has identified this, so why does the Fission(Nuclear) industry persist in denying its death like fossil fuels? https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr 6. Should the focus in Australia be on nuclear fission advancement or the promotion of fusion technology? 7, Fission (Nuclear) is only present in 39 out of 189 countries. 8. Is Dutton doing a Menzies and wanting a loophole to get fission (Nuclear) weapons for the subs? 9. Australia still has no high-level radiation waste storage facility 10. Helion Fusion has committed to having its fusion version working in 2028 11. The FIA (Fusion Industry Association) has postulated that commercial power fusion will be available in the 2030s. 12. In its fusion conference report in 2023, the IAEA postulated that all International nuclear (Fission) Laws, like the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, do not consider fusion, so it seems it can be built in Australia now. 13. Fusion is also being developed "Small Modular Fusion Reactors" like Zap Energy and Avalanche Energy. 14. HB11 and the UNSW Tokamak project have positioned Australia prominently in the trillion-dollar international fusion industry. Instead of relying on fission with a limited lifetime, wouldn't it be preferable to support Australian renewables, batteries, and hydrogen energy generators and back them up with a fusion power plant? This would eliminate the traditional waste problem while providing medical isotopes and advancements in medical technology like MRIs. Let's focus on creating a sustainable future for Australia instead of perpetuating pollution and leading to an energy crisis. https://lnkd.in/ekakyifA

Invest in Build Fusion energy generators Your talk is Nuclear (meaning only Fission) and fails to talk about fusion. https://lnkd.in/ge_aeX7M The nuclear fission industry is, ignorant of what's happening around you. Pull your uranium heads out, start adjusting your industry to fusion energy and start preparing to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. As it dawns on Earth like the sun. Great Headline Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an accelerated pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place," and merely a temporary industry globally. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk Commercial fusion electrical generation is a promising innovative sustainable and clean energy method. By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now see what news is happening in the Fusion industry in the world. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fission fuel shortage is increasingly real, as linked below. https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr

Discover why demand for nuclear power is surging in the U.S. Learn more from the experts at Nuclear Energy Institute: https://lnkd.in/eCZ4e-m3 #NuclearEnergy

Visual Primer: U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations. Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPmnHg2T

It will only be a positive discussion if they talk about nuclear in the way of fission and fusion as they will make a mistake in their planning if they fail to acknowledge the two differing means and industries they develope and they may over spend on fission to find it becoming redundent like the fossil fuels and as fission can not be installed in all countries as fusion can and fusion will work with the renewables , hydrogen grid power and batteries in all parts of the world where fission can not so the economics of fission are poor.

Pepperdine University hosts: Clean Energy and Nuclear Power Conference March 27, 2024 • 1 PM–5 PM With the ever-growing needs for generating electrical power and the increasing attention to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, nuclear power has the potential to fulfill both goals. Whether it be initiatives from the UN's COP-28 conference or funding of the Biden administration to new polling data or recent actions in California, nuclear power is garnering fresh interest. At this conference, a distinguished slate of speakers will provide remarks on developing technologies, implementation of small modular reactors, education and engagement on the STEM pathway, nuclear waste management strategies, Christian perspective, and governmental policy. The conference will conclude with a moderated panel discussion among the presenters. https://lnkd.in/gEj4NPiy