“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity” ~llaw
Aug 29, 2025
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On My Mind Today:
In vogue? Nuclear Power? How can that be? Apparently, humanity has gone entirely bonkers at a time when ‘all things nuclear’ are a major threat to the continued existence of most all human and other life on planet Earth?
We all should know, too, by now that nuclear power plants are already a serious part of what is known as “conventional” war (e.g. Russia/Ukraine) and that a single attack with a single nuclear bomb from a single nuclear-armed country on a single enemy with a single power-crazed dictator could automatically start WWIII, the likes of it absolutely ending almost all life on our wonderful life-providing planet Earth.
If it is true that more than 50% — 56% according to the article — of the American population support, and at the same time as well, allow a mentally-challenged American President to “roll back” nuclear power regulations to encourage more commercial nuclear power, there is obviously something wrong with our thinking — that is, if we actually bother to think at all . . . ~llaw
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Nuclear energy is in vogue
Over the past five years, nuclear power has experienced a renaissance in public and political support. The formerly controversial energy source has seen cultural moments on TikTok, ESPN College Gameday, and even in the White House.
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Since catastrophic incidents like three-mile island (1979), Chernobyl (1986), and more recently Fukushima (2011), nuclear power has long been fighting an uphill cultural and political battle. Worries surrounding safety and expenses have kept nuclear progress at bay, until now.
For the past five years, nuclear power has been in a renaissance as public support for the energy has grown. As of 2024, 56% of Americans support the use of nuclear power, which is up almost 10% from 2016.
“Things like three-mile island are starting to feel like they are pretty far in the distance,” said Jennifer Hiller, who wrote about nuclear power’s current cultural moment for the Wall Street Journal. “The industry has had a pretty good safety record in the U.S. since then.”
Audio not available with this Post: Go to the link for this “Marketplace” story in TODAY’S ALL NUCLEAR WORLD’s NEWS just below . . .
Marketplace Host Amy Scott spoke to Hiller about why nuclear power is growing in popularity and how policy changes are allowing for progress.
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TODAY’S ALL NUCLEAR WORLD’s NEWS, Friday, (08/29/2025)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
Nuclear energy is in vogue – Marketplace.org
Marketplace.org
As of 2024, 56% of Americans support the use of nuclear power, which is up almost 10% from 2016. “Things like three-mile island are starting to …
What You Need to Know About Iran Sanctions Snap Back at the UN: A Q&A with Kelsey Davenport
Just Security
KD: Snapback is a unique mechanism that allows any participant in the nuclear deal that is also a member state (that is, all but the EU) to reimpose …
Oklahoma Corporation Commission takes first step toward nuclear energy study – KGOU
KGOU
All Things Considered. Next Up: 7:00 PM National Native News. 0:00. 0:00 … This summer, the Trump administration issued four executive orders intended …
Nuclear Power
NEWS
U.S. Government Is Taking Historic Steps To Restart Nuclear Plants – Forbes
Forbes
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is may allow a Michigan nuclear plant to restart after approving in July its first such plant resumption with …
Nuclear energy is in vogue – Marketplace.org
Marketplace.org
Over the past five years, nuclear power has experienced a renaissance in public and political support. The formerly controversial energy source …
America’s first modular nuclear reactor begins construction near Idaho lab
Interesting Engineering
The groundbreaking comes just two weeks after the Department of Energy (DOE) selected Aalo to participate in President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot …
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
Federal Grid Interventions Enter a Second Phase as DOE Extends Emergency Orders
POWER Magazine
… Nuclear Companies. Power Magazine. News & Technology for the Global Energy Industry. POWER is at the forefront of the global power market, providing …
Iran’s parl. launches emergency plan to exit NPT – Mehr News Agency
Mehr News Agency
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker says that the parliament has launched an emergency … Atomic Energy Agency will end.” MNA/TSN3387279.
Iran’s parl. launches emergency plan to exit NPT :: nournews
nournews.ir
… Atomic Energy Agency will end.” MNA. Key Words. UNNPTemergency plan. Share News. https://nourNews.ir/n/241934. Comments. first name & last name. email …
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
Putin’s nuclear threats now irrelevant – YouTube
YouTube
” It’s not Putin’s nuclear weapons stopping Europe from getting more involved in the war … Putin’s nuclear threats now irrelevant. 12K views · 6 hours …
U.K., France and Germany initiate ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran over status of nuclear program
CTV News
… nuclear watchdog agency. In the past, Iran has threatened to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, potentially following North Korea …
Mutual Assured Destruction Doesn’t Deter Escalate to Win | RealClearDefense
RealClearDefense
What then of the multiple nuclear threats by Russia over Ukraine? Such threats are often dismissed as mere bluff. Many may find this idea …
Nuclear War
NEWS
How triggering snapback sanctions may deepen Iran nuclear crisis – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Europe’s move to re-impose UN sanctions against Iran will make nuclear diplomacy more difficult, experts say … war loom over the Middle East. On …
European Nations Move to Restart Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program
The New York Times
Britain, France and Germany said the country had violated the terms of a 2015 nuclear deal. Iran’s foreign minister called their action “ … The War in …
Iran Nuclear Deadline: New Warning Issued – Newsweek
Newsweek
… nuclear program. Despite Tehran’s decision to let inspectors back in for the first time since the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June, the …
IAEA Weekly News
29 August 2025
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