“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity” ~llaw
Aug 05, 2025
On My Mind Today:
I am following the sudden “Trump/Russia” feud. The threats and accusations from both sides make me nervous, and though they seem almost childish, they are certainly overstated, making them serious, especially regarding Trump’s “until Friday” threat . . . and What is the missile treaty Russia has walked out of – and why?
The Kremlin has accused Washington of deploying missile platforms around the world. But did the treaty matter even earlier? ~llaw
For concerned readers’ convenience, I’ve posted, with the link, to the most informative of — in my own judgement — (“Al Jazeera’s”)) of the available articles from the choices in TODAY’S ALL NUCLEAR WORLD’S NEWS, listed with the link, just below . . .
President Trump says Russia has until Friday to wind down its war in Ukraine. Otherwise, he’ll levy new sanctions. Trump also said …
What is the missile treaty Russia has walked out of – and why? – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Why is Trump moving nuclear submarines after spat with Medvedev? Trump’s announcement follows a war of words with former Russian president over social …
ABOUT THE FOLLOWING ACCESS TO “LLAW’s All Nuclear Daily Digest” RELATED MEDIA”:
There are 6 categories, with the latest addition including a bonus non-nuclear category for news about the Yellowstone caldera and other volcanic and caldera activity around the world that also play an important role in human and other life.
The feature categories provide articles and information about ‘all things nuclear’ for you to pick from, usually with up to 3 links with headlines concerning the most important media stories in each category, but sometimes fewer and occasionally even none (especially so with the Yellowstone Caldera). The Categories are listed below in their usual order:
- All Things Nuclear
- Nuclear Power
- Nuclear Power Emergencies
- Nuclear War Threats
- Nuclear War
- Yellowstone Caldera (Note: There are three Yellowstone Caldera bonus stories available in today’s Post.)
- IAEA News (Friday’s only) (NOTE: It’s back!)
A current Digest of major nuclear media headlines with automated links is listed below by nuclear Category (in the above listed order). If a Category heading does not appear in the daily news Digest, it means there was no news reported from this Category today. Generally, the three best articles in each Category from around the nuclear world(s) are Posted. Occasionally, if a Post is important enough, it may be listed in multiple Categories.
TODAY’S ALL NUCLEAR WORLD’S NEWS, Tuesday, (08/05/2025)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
Trump puts pressure on Putin moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia
Blue Ridge Public Radio
President Trump has positioned nuclear submarines close to Russia … Weekend All Things Considered. Next Up: 6:00 PM The Splendid Table. 0:00.
Kremlin warns against nuclear rhetoric after Trump’s submarine order – Europe live
The Guardian
Kremlin warns against using nuclear rhetoric, says won’t get into polemic with Trump … The Russian army simply kills everything that is alive,” he …
Trump escalates nuclear tensions as Russia deadline nears – The Hill
The Hill
… nuclear arms control experts about the next steps. “I’m not seeing a … See all Hill.TV See all Video. Top Stories. See All · Campaign · Abbott …
Nuclear Power
NEWS
Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 – US media – BBC
BBC
The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasability.
NASA To Build Nuclear Reactor on the Moon: What To Know – Newsweek
Newsweek
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will reportedly announce a timeline for NASA to build a nuclear reactor on the moon this week.
Transportation Secretary Duffy to announce nuclear reactor development plan for the moon
Fox News
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce plans to build a 100 kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, ordering NASA to solicit …
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
NEA participates in full-scale emergency response exercise
Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
… Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and hosted by Romania, simulated a severe accident at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant in Romania. It involved 85 …
Xcel Energy switches from sirens to cellphone alerts to warn public of nuclear emergencies
InForum
MINNEAPOLIS — Xcel Energy will now use cellphones to notify people who live near its Monticello and Prairie Island nuclear plants in case of an …
Florida nuclear plant workers feared retaliation over safety concerns: Report
Straight Arrow News
Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, mechanical issues that caused emergency shutdowns and problems at another plant owned by Florida Light & Power. Green
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
Ukraine is now Trump’s war | CNN
CNN
… nuclear threats about positioning US nuclear submarines closer to Russia. The US went from pausing military aid to Ukraine to threatening nuclear …
Kremlin Warns Against ‘Nuclear Rhetoric’ in Trump Feud – Time Magazine
Time Magazine
Medvedev then made a veiled threat to use a Cold War-era Soviet nuclear capability known as “The Dead Hand,” which allows Moscow to launch nuclear …
Exclusive: Putin doubts potency of Trump’s ultimatum to end the war, sources say | Reuters
Reuters
‘HE’S MADE THREATS BEFORE’. Trump’s sanctions threat was “painful and unpleasant,” but not a catastrophe, the second source said. The third source …
Nuclear War
NEWS
Scientists can help stop a slide to nuclear war — don’t shut them out again – Nature
Nature
The world has thankfully not seen a nuclear attack since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but the risks of nuclear war are the highest they’ve been in decades, …
Trump puts pressure on Putin moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia – NPR
NPR
LEILA FADEL, HOST: President Trump says Russia has until Friday to wind down its war in Ukraine. Otherwise, he’ll levy new sanctions. Trump also said …
What is the missile treaty Russia has walked out of – and why? – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Why is Trump moving nuclear submarines after spat with Medvedev? Trump’s announcement follows a war of words with former Russian president over social …
Yellowstone Caldera
NEWS
Hunting For Sasquatch (Events) At Biscuit Basin In Yellowstone – National Parks Traveler
National Parks Traveler
Editor’s note: Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.
Wacky Yellowstone: Our first huckleberries and 30-miler, two bears and two hot springs … – The Trek
The Trek
The section between Targhee Pass and Raynolds Pass was absolutely breathtaking, with lots of ridge walking and views of the giant Yellowstone caldera …
The Earth Trembles Before Redemption: A Global Awakening Beneath Our Feet
Israel365 News
The Yellowstone Caldera is listed as the most dangerous supervolcano in existence and is the most monitored volcano in the world. It has erupted …