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The Bill That Could Accelerate The Development Of Next-Generation Nuclear Power Reactors Heads To Biden’s Desk For Approval
The Congress Has Approved A Bill Aimed At Boosting Nuclear Energy In The U.S. The Advancing Versatile and Advanced Nuclear Energy for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act Now Awaits Signature From President Joe Biden To Become Law. The Senate Passed The Bill On Tuesday After The House Of Representatives Approved A Similar Measure In February.
The Bill Aims To Accelerate The Development Of Next-Generation Nuclear Reactors And Position The U.S. To Lead The International Market, As Well As Help Keep Older Reactors Operational. Nuclear Power Is Still A Divisive Solution For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions That Cause Climate Change, But It Has Gained Bipartisan Support In Recent Years.
Instructions For The Department Of Energy
The ADVANCE Act Instructs The Department Of Energy (DOE) To Streamline The International Export Approval Process For American Nuclear Technology And Reduce Regulatory Costs For Companies Trying To License Advanced Nuclear Reactors. It Creates Incentives For The Successful Deployment Of These Technologies And Tasks The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) With Establishing A “Timely” Pathway For Licensing Small Reactors In Decommissioned Industrial Areas And Former Fossil Fuel Generation Sites. The Bill Also Seeks To Accelerate Licensing Reviews For New Reactors At Existing Nuclear Sites And Simplify The Environmental Review Process.
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The Legislation Has Already Provoked Strong Reactions From Environmental Groups That Either Support Or Oppose Nuclear Power. On One Hand, Nuclear Power Is Seen As A Way To Complement Fluctuating Renewable Energy Sources, Such As Solar And Wind, With A Steady Source Of Energy That Does Not Generate Carbon Dioxide Emissions That Warm The Planet.
“As We Continue To Decarbonize Our Nation’s Energy System And Face The Growing Demand For Energy, We Need All Available Options, And Nuclear Power Will Play An Important Role In Ensuring That We Can Meet These Challenges,” Said Evan Chapman, Federal Policy Director At The Clean Air Task Force In A Statement Via Email.
Health And Environmental Risk Concerns
Other Groups Are Concerned About The Health And Environmental Risks Associated With Nuclear Power. Besides Accidents, Such As What Happened At The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Station In Japan In 2011, The U.S. Is Still Struggling To Find A Safe Location To Store Radioactive Waste For Centuries. There Are Also Concerns About The Possible Environmental Impacts Of Uranium Mining And Processing For Fuel.
“Make No Mistake: This Is Not About Making The Reactor Licensing Process More Efficient, But Rather About Weakening Safety And Oversight Overall, A Longtime Goal Of The Industry,” Said Edwin Lyman, Director Of Nuclear Safety At The Union Of Concerned Scientists, In A Statement About The ADVANCE Act This Week Before Its Passage.
Produzir energia limpa solar, eólica e das ondas do mar.
Nem sempre temos sol brilhante, nem sempre temos ventos e sempre as ondas são fortes, mas o consumo de energia para uso variados é constante
O Brasil precisa se tornar soberano e não ir atrás de vozes do além que só tem seus intere$$es econômicos.
As vozes do contra tudo sem entender querem acabar com a energia nuclear, mas não apresentam soluções, pois mesmo a energia hidráulica oferece impacto ambiental.
A energia nuclear é limpa de CO2 e tem pouco impacto ambiental, seu desenvolvimento pode melhorar a eficiência da geração e diminuir a poluição da terra. A China está avançando nesses aspecto porque não escuta essas “vozes”, tornando mais eficiente a geração de energia.
Precisa informar aos questionadores de tudo, que sem energia não tem como a vida humana progredir, pois até hospitais necessitam de energia pra cuidar de pacientes!!!