Japan:
¶ The Nuclear Regulation Authority is considering distribution of iodine tablets to households living close to nuclear power plants. The iodine tablets are of value only in situations where nuclear waste or reactor contents are released in quantity. [The Japan Times]
¶ Some Fukushima farmers are returning to their land. [Deutsche Welle]
World:
¶ Russia is having a floating nuclear plant built. The two reactors used on the plant are the same type used in Russian icebreakers. They are each 35 MW. Presumably, the barge on which the plant is built is unsinkable. [Frontline]
¶ The Chinese government will be lifting economic regulations on the coal industry next year. [China Daily]
US:
¶ The State of New York is making $250 million available for renewable energy projects. [EmpireStateNews.net]
¶ Wind power in Maine is moving forward, with 500 MW online and another 2000 MW in the works. The fact that the Production Tax Credit is expiring is holding things up, however. [Seacoastonline.com]
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