New Regional Response Centers Add Another Level of Preparedness
December 04, 2012
On March 11, 2011, an earthquake struck the Japanese coastline, followed by a tsunami that flooded towns and claimed thousands of lives. The heavy floodwaters also damaged the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Pictured above is the tsunami ... Read More
Dam Safety is an Important Focus for Nuclear and Fossil Generation Stations
May 22, 2012
Utilities build large thermal electric generating stations next to lakes or rivers. These water sources provide needed cooling for plant systems that generate electricity with turbine generators. Duke Energy built Oconee Nuclear Station on Lake ... Read More
Major Players of the Nuclear Industry
May 16, 2012
There are several organizations within the nuclear industry which have various levels of oversight and areas of responsibility to help ensure the safety of nuclear energy production and technology across the world. These agencies range from the ... Read More
Nuclear Power Plants - Safe, Secure and Prepared (Part 2)
September 13, 2011
This is the second part of our two-part series where we discuss safety, security and emergency planning at nuclear power plants. To read the first part of our series, click here. Part 2 Prepared Recently, representatives from five counties, the state ... Read More