April 9 NEC Energy News
¶ “IPCC: City Planners Face “Make-Or-Break” Moment For Climate Action” • Despite cities’ significant contribution to climate change, the IPCC finds that they also represent a huge opportunity for ambitious climate action – if they undertake swift and aggressive measures on the climate. The good news is cities are starting to mobilize. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “At Chernobyl: We Stole Russian Fuel To Prevent Catastrophe” • After the Russians took over the Chernobyl nuclear plant, site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, staff were anxious to keep control of the plant’s maintenance. A lot of radioactive waste is still stored at there. The staff had to steal Russian fuel to keep generators running. [BBC]
¶ “Ukrainians Shocked By ‘Crazy’ Scene At Chernobyl After Russian Pullout Reveals Radioactive Contamination” • Radiation monitors show that a room where Russian soldiers lived at the Chernobyl nuclear plant has higher than normal levels of radioactivity. The reason is that the Russian soldiers tracked in radioactive dust from the Red Forest. [CNN]
¶ “As US Looks To Nuclear Power, Uranium Sourcing A Concern” • As the Biden administration continues to push for green energy and nuclear power is increasingly seen as an attractive option, policy experts are warning that without a reliable, domestic supply of uranium, the US could find itself dependent on Russia for fuel. [Newsmax]
¶ “US Nuclear Electricity Generation Continues To Decline As More Reactors Retire” • Six nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 4,736 MW have retired since 2017. Three more reactors with a combined 3,009 MW of capacity are scheduled to retire in the coming years. Two nuclear generating units are being built in Georgia, each rated at 1,114 MW. [EIA]
¶ “Federal Minister Of Transport Hands Over Funding Notices To Transport Companies From All Over Germany” • Around 1,700 buses will be procured by transport companies with new German funding, including around 1,400 battery, 150 fuel cell, 50 trolley, and 100 gas buses. Their maintenance and charging infrastructure are also funded. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Europe Turns Its Back On Russian Coal. Is Oil Next?” • The European leaders have agreed to phase out Russian coal imports as part of a new package of sanctions triggered by evidence of atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine. Europe plans to wind down imports over the next four months, an EU source told CNN Business. An oil embargo could be next. [CNN]
¶ “DeLorean Will Debut Four New Models In 2022″ • The official launch of the reborn DeLorean Motor Cars EVolved is 90 days away. But the bigger news isn’t about what the electric DeLorean sportscar will be like. Instead, it’s that the new electric DeLorean sportscar is only one of several DeLorean models that will be rolled out this year. [CleanTechnica]
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