Technology:
Scientists at Brookhaven’s National Laboratory have developed a catalyst to strip hydrogen from water that is 0.1% as expensive as platinum, making use of hydrogen for power much more economical. [Article in The Green Optimistic]
Japan:
In a newly released document from 1992, the Japanese Nuclear Safety Commission asked utilities to provide documentation indicating no need to prepare for station blackouts lasting longer than 30 minutes. [Article in the Japan Times]
Lawmakers from his own party are sending a petition to Prime Minister Noda, asking that he be more cautious about restarting nuclear reactors. [Article on the Wall Street Journal]
A recent poll indicates anti-nuclear sentiment is growing stronger with time in Japan. [Article in the Washington Post]
A member of a government panel on nuclear policy is calling for an end to the goal of reprocessing all spent nuclear fuel. [Article in the Japan Times]
World:
Chinese officials have intercepted shipments of scrap metals from Japan that were excessively radioactive. [Article in RTTNews]
US:
There are more allegations that federal regulators at Fort Calhoun fear retaliation from supervisors. [Article in the Omaha World-Herald]
Entergy has implemented a contingency staffing plan at Pilgrim. [Article in 4-traders]
GE has taken orders on $3.6 billion for wind generators. [Article in Businessweek]
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