SOTU: Parsing Obama’s ‘Clean Energy’ Promises
The sound of the president’s silence on climate change and the BP oil disaster was deafening.
Recklessness with Nuclear Waste
Hanford remains one of the most contaminated zones in the western Hemisphere.
We Must do More about North Korea’s Nukes
Active engagement that combines carrots and sticks is the most sensible route.
Obama: Blowing It on India?
The President’s double talk on offshoring and India’s nuclear liability law will hurt U.S.-India relations
How Will U.S. Handle Shortage of Tritium, aka Explosive Power, for Its Nukes?
The National Nuclear Security Agency finds itself “unable to overcome technical challenges” to producing tritium.
Let’s Shelve New Nuclear Power Initiatives
The long-term costs for nuclear energy are greater than solar, wind, and geothermal alternatives.
Let’s Sit Down and Talk with Iran
What’s needed now is a series of long, frank discussions between Iran’s leaders and other key global players.
U.S.-India Nuke Transactions Go From Bad to Worse
U.S.-India nuclear transactions have an adverse effect on disarmament protocols, thwart development in India, and even threaten corporate profits.
U.S. Energy Policy Creating a New Generation of Dr. Strangeloves
Instead of letting the old nuclear complex rust in peace, the government is proactively taking the initiative to create a whole new generation of Dr. Strangeloves.
The Times, Lula and Lily Tomlin
New York Times shows naked bias against Brazilian President da Silva over Iran deal.
American Power Act
New energy bill mixes support for coal, nuclear, and oil industries with measures meant to reduce pollution and planet-warming emissions.
Energy Disaster
If you like my offshore oil drilling program, you’ll love my clean coal and safe nukes.
A Primer on Nuclear Material
Robert Siegel gets a primer on nuclear material and storage from Robert Alvarez, who served as a senior policy adviser to the Secretary of Energy during the Clinton administration.
Hope Dims for Electricity Reform
Basically, change is slow, slow, slow.
Advice for the Blue Ribbon Commission
Hopefully Obama’s new commission will motivate the country to finally deal with the toxic legacy of the nuclear age.