As the war in Ukraine drags on, for many the greatest hazard is the occupation of several nuclear power plants by Russian forces, who are using the facilities as hide-outs. […]
Ukraine nuclear plants not built to withstand Russian attacks
Despite hardened encasements at the nuclear plants in Ukraine, the facilities are not bomb proof, according to Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear. Outside the encasements are electrical and water supplies […]
PSR opposes extending Point Beach Nuclear certification
With a license already extended ten years beyond its original design specs, the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant near Manitowoc is applying to extend the use for another 20 years. […]
Does Wisconsin want an 80 year-old nuclear facility?
The current owners of the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant in Manitowoc are working for approval to extend the license of that facility another 30 years, which would make it […]
Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing: 75 years after
On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the dropping of nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Jan talks with Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear about some of the effects […]
How should we store nuclear fuel?
Controversy continues over centralized storage of “spent” nuclear fuel or hardened on-site storage. Kevin Kamps from “Beyond Nuclear” talks about the potential issues related to transportation of these materials on […]
