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HANFORD — Some ill nuclear workers and their survivors continue to struggle with the claims process for compensation from the federal government, according to the annual report from the ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. Israel, Syria announce nuclear energy ambitions PARIS (AP) — Mideast rivals Israel and Syria on Tuesday each announced ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that its plan could bring new international attention to its secretive nuclear activities. Geneva atom smasher seeks dark matter discoveries GENEVA (AP) - The world's largest atom smasher could generate its first scientific breakthrough later this year when operators hope to make discoveries into the elusive nature of dark matter, the director of the European Organization for Nuclear Research said Monday. English nuclear bunker sold on eBay for $31,000 LONDON (AP) - An underground Cold War nuclear bunker set in the picturesque English countryside has been sold on the auction site eBay. Nuclear energy gets new French-driven boost PARIS (AP) - Poor countries need nuclear power, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday, urging rich lenders to help pay for a global nuclear expansion in the interests of fighting climate change and feeding the growing world hunger for energy. Sign-up for Hanford, B Reactor tours begins Tuesday If you want your first choice of dates for Hanford tours this year, better plan on staying up late tonight. CH2M Hill Hanford project recognized A CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Co. project to secure slightly irradiated nuclear fuel at Hanford is the winner of the Project of the Year Award of the Columbia River Basin Chapter of the Project Management Institute. Sen. Murray grills energy chief on Yucca Mountain WASHINGTON -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., repeatedly asked Energy Secretary Steven Chu if he could show any scientific basis for terminating Yucca Mountain, Nev., as the nation's nuclear repository during a congressional hearing Thursday. Rail system being built at Hanford vit plant HANFORD -- Work has begun on a custom-designed rail system to safely move samples of radioactive waste through the laboratory at Hanford's vitrification plant. Report: South Carolina depleted uranium likely unfit for Utah SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Nuclear waste that's been buried in Utah's west desert for several years likely includes some material that's not allowed under state law, according to an environmental group's report released Wednesday. DOE files to withdraw Yucca Mountain application The Department of Energy filed a petition to withdraw its Nuclear Regulatory Commission license application for the Yucca Mountain, Nev., radioactive waste repository Wednesday afternoon. Congressional leaders support B Reactor park The National Park Service needs to include Hanford's historic B Reactor in any plan for a Manhattan District National Historic Park, nine members of the Washington congressional delegation said in a letter to the Park Service director. China to launch 1st module of planned space base BEIJING (AP) - China's space program will launch an unmanned experimental module next year, the first component of its permanent space station, state media reported Wednesday. EU, US concerned about Iran's nuclear activities VIENNA (AP) - The U.S. and Europe said Wednesday they share U.N. fears that Tehran may be secretly working on developing nuclear missiles, expressing support for new sanctions if Tehran continues to defy Security Council demands. Water tower at D Reactor tumbles down HANFORD — The last water tower that once served Hanford's plutonium-production reactors along the Columbia River has come crashing down. Air Force nuclear units fail inspection in Montana HELENA, Mont. - Two Air Force units responsible for the nuclear missiles warehoused in Montana failed inspections last month, military officials said Monday. Publisher halts book about bombing of Hiroshima NEW YORK (AP) - Publication has been halted for a disputed book about the atomic bombing of Japan in 1945, The Associated Press has learned. U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty stalls over Obama missile defense plan WASHINGTON - Negotiations to complete a new U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty have stalled over a Russian demand for the option to withdraw unilaterally if Moscow determines that U.S. missile defenses would threaten its intercontinental nuclear missile force, a senior U.S. official said Monday. Construction worker killed in Hanford accident TRI-CITIES, Wash. (AP) - A backhoe operator was fatally injured in a construction accident at a Bonneville Power Administration substation on the Hanford nuclear reservation. Court awards Energy Northwest $57 million from DOE Energy Northwest has been awarded nearly $57 million by a federal court because of Department of Energy delays in opening the Yucca Mountain, Nev., nuclear repository. North Korea vows to bolster nuclear deterrent SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea vowed Tuesday to strengthen its nuclear deterrent and its means of delivery - an apparent reference to missiles - days after threatening rival South Korea and U.S. forces with attack if they conduct military exercises as planned next week. State gives notice to join Yucca Mountain battle The state of Washington gave legal notice Monday that it plans to enter the fray to prevent the Department of Energy from terminating plans to make Yucca Mountain, Nev., a nuclear waste repository. Wash. to intervene in Yucca Mountain case YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state announced Monday it would intervene in the federal government's decision to withdraw its license application for a Nevada nuclear waste repository. S. Carolina sues over Yucca Mountain A second lawsuit to block the Obama administration from terminating Yucca Mountain, Nev., as a national repository for nuclear waste was filed in federal court Friday. Hanford to resume shipments to New Mexico Truckloads of radioactive waste will be rolling away from the Hanford nuclear reservation again starting in March. Tri-Citians file Yucca Mountain lawsuit Three Tri-City business leaders sued President Obama on Thursday, asking a federal court to decide if he violated the law over a Yucca Mountain, Nev., radioactive waste repository. Black History Month celebrated at PNNL Bill Wiley is continuing to inspire new generations to follow the advice relatives gave him -- "stand tall, stay black and speak loudly." Triay says DOE will meet obligations on radioactive tank waste disposal WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is committed to keeping its promises on disposal of high-level radioactive waste from Hanford and other Department of Energy weapons cleanup sites, said Ines Triay, DOE assistant secretary for environmental cleanup. Vermont Senate votes to close nuclear power plant in 2012 MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Senate voted Wednesday to block the state's only nuclear plant from operating after its license expires in 2012, at least a temporary setback for nuclear power only a week after President Barack Obama announced loan guarantees for building two reactors in Georgia. PNNL radiation monitors in use by border guards RICHLAND -- Every car and truck that enters the U.S. through a customs station along the Canadian or Mexican borders now is screened for radioactive contraband thanks to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. |
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