Podcasts about Tritium

If you haven't already signed the electronic petition to STOP Los AlamosNational Laboratory (LANL) plans to vent large quantities of radioactive tritium into theair beginning on or after June 2 nd , 2025, there's still time.Access the petition at actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-deny-lanls-request-to-release-radioactive-tritium-into-the-air The text of the petition is also available atnuclearactive.org

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) plans to vent large quantities ofradioactive tritium into the air beginning on or after June 2 nd , 2025. Tritium is a form ofhydrogen that forms radioactive water in the environment. It can cross the placenta andfetuses, babies and children may receive a radiation dose about three times greaterthan adults.

During the early days of the pandemic, on March 10, 2020, LANL mailed a noticeto people on the facility mailing list about the proposed venting of radioactive tritium intothe air from four metal containers stored at Area G. LANL's request providedinformation about its plan to seek temporary authorization to vent from the New MexicoEnvironment Department, specifically from the Hazardous Waste Bureau.

This week, Brian Appelbe, Research Fellow at the Centre for Inertial Fusion Studies (CIFS) at Imperial College London, who specializes in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) and High Energy Density Physics, joins the podcast.Fusion energy aims to create a miniature sun on Earth, utilizing the same process that powers the sun, where tiny atoms fuse together to release a massive amount of clean energy. Recent breakthroughs in fusion include experiments achieving net energy gain and private developers pledging to have grid-connected fusion electricity generation units by the mid-2030s.Here are some questions Peter and Jackie asked Brian: What are the advantages of fusion energy? How does it differ from nuclear fission? Realistically, how long before fusion is a commercial reality delivering electrons to the grid? How has the entrance of private companies and almost $7 billion in total private investment changed the pace of innovation? Do you think fusion energy will eventually be low-cost, and if so, what are the potential new uses of this abundant and cheap form of electricity?Content referenced in this podcast:Dr. Arthur Turrell's book: “The Star Builders – Nuclear Fusion and the Race to Power the Planet”2024 report by the Fusion Industry AssociationPlease review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

In this episode of NUCLECAST, host Adam Lowther engages with Dr. Robert Kittinger to discuss various aspects of nuclear policy, including the importance of tritium production, the role of small modular reactors in military applications, and the interconnectedness of nuclear energy and weapons. They explore the implications of denuclearization and the need for a dedicated supply chain for nuclear components, while also addressing the historical context of nuclear deterrence and its significance in maintaining global peace.Dr. Kittinger, is a Senior Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS). He spent 10 years at Sandia National Laboratories, culminating in the Nuclear Threat Science department and working in Nuclear Emergency Support and Counterterrorism & Counter-Proliferation (CTCP). During his time at Sandia, he was also a 2017 graduate of the prestigious Weapon Intern Program (WIP).Before joining Sandia, Dr. Kittinger spent over five years as a civilian in the U.S. Navy and was part of a five-person tech startup, BookLamp, which was acquired by Apple in 2013. Following his tenure at Sandia, he served as a senior researcher at Amazon and currently holds the role of Chief Research Officer at a MedTech company.Chapters00:00 Introduction to NUCLECAST and Guest Introduction01:14 Presidential Address and Nuclear Policy Discussion03:40 Tritium Production and Its Importance12:10 Challenges in Nuclear Supply Chain and Future Needs13:01 Small Modular Reactors and Their Military Applications18:04 Nuclear Energy and Weapons Interconnection20:31 Denuclearization and Global Peace Perspectives28:50 Wishes for the Future of Nuclear Energy and DeterrenceSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

In an embarrassing turn of events, independent scientists Bernd Franke and Dr. Arjun Makhijani have provided Tewa Women United and the public with the analyses that the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Environmental Protection Agency would not – that the four flanged waste tritium containers may not need to be vented because they may not contain explosive materials. DOE, NNSA and LANL did not follow the regulations to determine whether the venting was necessary and EPA, as a regulatory agency, did not either. Community members downwind and downstream of the proposed venting have been traumatized by four years of maybe yes, maybe no, mixed DOE messages. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ccnsupdate/support

On Monday, Tewa Women United released two independent scientific reports about the harm that would be done to public health and the environment should Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) be allowed to vent radioactive tritium from four Flanged Tritium Waste Containers stored at LANL's Area G radioactive and hazardous waste dump. It is another important step taken by Tewa Women United to hold LANL and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accountable to the law. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ccnsupdate/support

In this episode, Curtis and Jim discuss the National Nuclear Security Administration's recent achievement of producing the first plutonium pit in 35 years. They delve into the complex process of their production, the challenges faced in ramping up production to meet future demands, and speculations regarding a recent seismic event in Iran.*Special Note: Sometimes we get it wrong, but we can correct the record. In this podcast, we miscommunicated several points due to outdated data or poor wording. NIDS Fellow, Derek Williams, has provided the following clarifications:The 80 pits per year requirement originates from a GAO report, not the 2018 NPR.Contrary to our statement, DOE/NNSA produced pits at Los Alamos between 2007 and 2011.Deuterium is not radioactive; only Tritium is, with a half-life of 12.33 years.We apologize for any confusion caused and appreciate Derek Williams for the corrections.

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Today, on episode 276, Kaz and Mike sit down with ProTek and Luminox brand founder Barry Cohen to discuss his personal history in watch industry. Barry details some of the challenges involved with starting and running brands, securing licensing deals with the US military, Tritium technology, and the future of the ProTek brand. Plus, we get a rundown of the brand's newest models while detailing each phase of the manufacturing process. Finally, Barry wanted to kindly extend a special 20% discount to Two Broke Watch Snobs listeners. We earn no commission from this and it's a great chance to save on a ProTek watch! Show Notes ProTek Watches (Use discount code "SNOBS" for a 20% discount): https://protekwatch.com/ Time Concepts: https://timeconcepts.net/ Szanto Time: https://www.szantotime.com/ Hawaiian Lifeguard Watch: http://www.hawaiianlifeguardwatch.com/

27 June 2024 - CAPE COD, MA -  Holtec, the company holding the contract to manage Plymouth's Pilgrim nuclear power shuttering - has put tritium on the table. It says letting radioactive water evaporate or releasing it into Cape Cod Bay are "standard practice" - but not everyone agrees.

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 6 of The Chris Abraham Show! In this episode, Chris Abraham and ChatGPT explore the fascinating world of tool watches. From the history and evolution of iconic brands like Rolex and Omega to modern military preferences and the timeless appeal of Citizen watches, we cover it all. Chris shares his personal journey with tool watches, starting from his childhood in Hawaii, his experiences with JROTC and scuba diving, and his obsession with dive watches. We dive into his collection, including the Seiko Divers 63097040, Marathon 41mm Navigator, various Casio G-Shocks, and his recent favorite, the Citizen Certified Diver. Join us as we discuss the significance of tool watches, their transition from essential equipment to luxury items, and the modern innovations that keep them relevant today. Whether you're a watch enthusiast or just curious, this episode is packed with insights and stories that you won't want to miss. Q: What is a tool watch? A: A tool watch is designed for practical use in specific activities or professions, such as diving, aviation, or military operations. They are known for their durability, functionality, and reliability. Q: Why are quartz watches preferred over automatic watches for some people? A: Quartz watches are generally more accurate, require less maintenance, and are more durable compared to automatic watches, making them ideal for active and demanding environments. Q: What are some popular tool watch brands? A: Popular tool watch brands include Rolex, Omega, Seiko, Citizen, Casio (G-Shock), Marathon, and Suunto. Q: What is Tritium lume? A: Tritium lume is a type of luminescence used in watches that provides a constant glow without needing an external light source. It uses tritium gas tubes that emit light continuously for many years. Q: How have tool watches evolved in modern times? A: Modern tool watches have integrated advanced technologies such as GPS, heart rate monitoring, and other smart features. Brands like Garmin and Suunto offer multifunctional watches that cater to outdoor and military needs. ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass): Features commonly found in outdoor and tactical watches to provide environmental data and navigation assistance. Tritium Lume: A self-illuminating technology used in watches that glows continuously without needing an external light source. Quartz Movement: A type of watch movement powered by a battery and regulated by a quartz crystal, known for its accuracy and low maintenance. Automatic Movement: A watch movement powered by the motion of the wearer's wrist, typically requiring more maintenance than quartz watches. NATO Strap: A durable, fabric watch strap that passes under the watch case, providing added security and comfort. Dive Watch: A watch designed for underwater use, typically featuring water resistance, a unidirectional bezel, and strong lume for visibility in low light conditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/support

Our buddy, Marty from Talking Lead, will join us for an after-action discussion of our recent time spent in Dallas, Texas at the NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits. It's always great to have our old friends on the show.  During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider Tritium sights, specifically “Police Trade-In Night Sights”. Are you getting a good deal when you buy trade-in cop guns with Tritium sights or are you being ripped off?  Also, do extra-heavy triggers prevent negligent discharges? During our SOTG Homeroom from www.SOTGU.com, we will answer a question from a listener in regards to the infamous “New York triggers”. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike's Tactical [0:03:23] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: “Police Night Sights” on old, trade-in guns? cammenga.com [0:24:52] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Lubing Up Your Knife - Larry's Experiment [0:39:08] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Heavy Trigger Reduce NDs? [0:59:00] Marty from Talking Lead FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X

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An Anoka County judge has thrown out a lawsuit that challenged the quicker restoration of voting rights to Minnesotans convicted of felonies. And the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined Xcel Energy $14,000 for storing groundwater containing radioactive tritium in tanks at its Monticello nuclear plant before getting a needed permit. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

A tritium leak was discovered at the Xcel Energy Nuclear Power Plant in Monticello. 2023 Wright County News Year in Review is a production of KRWC Radio News.

2/2: #Tritium: The adversarial and non-transparent #PRC buys vast amounts of uranium ore from Canada & What is to be done? Henry Sokolski, NPEC https://nationalinterest.org/feature/chinese-nuclear-weapons-and-canada-uncivil-military-connection-207727 1849

1/2: #Tritium: The adversarial and non-transparent #PRC buys vast amounts of  uranium ore from Canada & What is to be done? Henry Sokolski, NPEC https://nationalinterest.org/feature/chinese-nuclear-weapons-and-canada-uncivil-military-connection-207727 Beijing 1935

WRONG! IAEA BLIND SPOTS in “Safety” Tests of Fukushima Radioactive Water Release – What’s Missing? Marine Biologist Tim Deere-Jones LOL! – IAEA working hard to make their monitoring of the radioactive Tritium-contaminated water being released from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean is actually accurate. (Screen shot from IAEA self-promotion video) This Week’s Featured Interview: Wilmington...

In this episode of Tribe Talkin' - Twitter's daily active users drop. - Twitter's internal valuation slashed. - AI in due diligence and data rooms. - Tritium potentially potentially closing down Australian operations.  - The Co-Founder of Invidia, Jensen Huang saying he would not start a business again with what he knows now. - Adir Shiffman and the Sleeping Duck court case that seems to be dragging out. - Valuations for early stage businesses. - Do founding teams need a technical co-founder? - BRW Young Rich List: doesn't mean you've got any money.  hello@tribeglobal.vc

- Tổng thống Brazil Lula da Silva chủ trì lễ đón chính thức và hội đàm với Thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính.- Chủ tịch Quốc hội Vương Đình Huệ hội kiến Thủ tướng Bungari Nikolai và dự Diễn đàn chính sách pháp luật thúc đẩy hợp tác song phương.- Từ năm 2023 đến năm 2026, trên 40% cơ sở giáo dục đại học tham gia xây dựng, phát triển tài nguyên giáo dục mở trong giáo dục đại học.- Ba Lan áp đặt các biện pháp nghiêm ngặt tại biên giới với Slôvakia để ngăn chặn người di cư.- Chính phủ Nhật Bản cho biết, không phát hiện Tritium trong các mẫu cá, sau 1 tháng xả nước thải từ nhà máy điện hạt nhân Fukushima. Chủ đề : Tổng thống Brazil Lula da Silva, chủ trì lễ đón chính thức, Thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1thoisu0/support

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After the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster in Japan there was an outcry over nuclear energy, but only for a short period of time. The mainstream media covered the story for ratings, usually downplaying the dangers, while the alternative media painted the meltdown as the end of all life as we know it. Radioisotopes were found a year later in kelp near Southern California; radioactive material was also found in San Francisco as recent as 2018; and even NOAA Fisheries found elevated levels of radiation in some tuna fish. In 2017 the story became widespread again with reports of massive radiation spikes up to 530 sieverts per hour inside Reactor 2. This resulted in robots being destroyed when sent inside. The Japanese government also coerced residents back into the surrounding countryside sooner than later after the disaster under threats of losing financial assistance. Now the Japanese government and TEPCO, Tokyo Electric Power Co., are going ahead with plans to dump 540 Olympic swimming pools worth of tritium-contaminated wastewater into the ocean. Reportedly, the “water was treated with a special filtering system that remove all the radioactive elements except tritium.” What gets forgotten is that it's not so much the current water dumping that is the issue, but the disaster itself which dumped unknown amounts of other radioactive materials into the ocean and atmosphere, including high levels of cesium which was registering at 250 times the acceptable safe limit in 2012, and again in 2019, although at slightly lesser levels.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5328407/advertisement

Japan Puts World in Radioactive Hot Water: Boycotts, Protests, Fukushima’s Tritium Dangers – Fairlie, Deere-Jones, Busby In Seoul, South Korea, more than 50,000 gathered to condemn Japan’s release of radioactive tritium-contaminated water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean and urged the Korean government to file a lawsuit to stop the discharge in the International Justice...

Join us tonight as we answer your questions, and talk about the BRN-180 in new lengths, affordable bipods, and cheap but reliable pistol options on episode 320 of We Like Shooting Double Tap. Our CAST is Nick Lynch, The Poz, Jon Patton and my name is Shawn Herrin #DearWLS Steven Z:  I have an Ar … WLS Double Tap 320 Huffing Tritium Read More »

Join us tonight as we answer your questions, and talk about the BRN-180 in new lengths, affordable bipods, and cheap but reliable pistol options on episode 320 of We Like Shooting Double Tap. Our CAST is Nick Lynch, The Poz, Jon Patton and my name is Shawn Herrin #DearWLS Steven Z:  I have an Ar … WLS Double Tap 320 Huffing Tritium Read More »

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Recording date: 13th July 2023What's been happeningWe will soon have two US-listed SMR developers.  Oklo, an Advanced Fission Technology Company announced they will Go Public via a Merger with AltC Acquisition Corp. a special purpose acquisition company chaired by Sam Altman. The combined company will operate as Oklo and is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “OKLO.”The West has received its first boost in enrichment capacity after Urenco approved an investment to expand enrichment capacity by 0.7M SWU at their US site in New Mexico.Closer to home (for Bannerman, at least) Rossing Uranium mine in Namibia announced that they would be switching to contract mining rather than owner operator, as part of its plan to extend production out to 2036. Beifang Mining Technology Services Namibia, will start mining Rossing Phase 4 in 2027.  Approximately 400 employees will need to find work with the new mining contractor or other mines.Winner of the week Lotus Resources & A-Cap Energy have agreed to merge via a Scheme of Arrangement, under which Lotus will acquire 100% of A-Cap Shares. A-Cap shareholders will receive 1 new Lotus Share for every 3.54 A-Cap shares held on the Scheme record date. The merger combines two uranium projects both located in Africa – a production-ready asset, Kayelekera, with future large-scale growth asset, Letlhakane.Bungle of the weekThe Bungle this week is a collective award to the various parties around the world who are gaining leverage by serving up anti-science fear about the release of Tritium water from Fukushima.  This ranges from the usual tired old suspects (anti-nuclear types who long ago forewent any respect for science) to Korean trade unionists. This is despite an IAEA safety review concluding that Japan's plan to release treated water stored at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the sea are consistent with IAEA Safety Standards.However, there is a serious side to this bungle as the hysteria may be used as a diplomatic tool by the Chinese, who are not terribly comfortable with the warming of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Tokyo.Question of the week‘What do you make of CNUC going back into Niger?'Tweet of the weekhttps://twitter.com/fuecks/status/1678349409157775360?s=20The English translation of his thread follows:Dear people, I was a (rather active) nuclear opponent for decades. Now it's time to take note of a few facts: No other country shut down its nuclear power plants prematurely in the middle of the climate and energy crisis. The trend is towards extending the term./2Numerous industrialized countries see nuclear power & renewables as complementary. Massive investments are again being made in R&D for the further development of nuclear energy. Whether this will lead to a new wave of investment remains to be seen. /3There are still good reasons to decide against nuclear power. But this path is also associated with high costs and risks. Instead of praying down old certainties, we should re-evaluate things. The head is round so that thinking can change direction. /4Addendum: I am well aware that the share of nuclear power in global electricity production is falling while the expansion of renewable energy is growing exponentially. Nevertheless, in view of climate change, we chose the wrong order with "nuclear phase-out first". /5The primary goal must be to phase out coal, oil and natural gas. What complementary role nuclear energy will play in a climate-neutral energy system is an open question. In the EU + other industrialized countries, a combination of sun, wind, hydropower + nuclear power is emerging. /6Moonshots & FizzersWill Canada become global leaders in Nuclear Energy? In the latest pro-nuclear development in Canada, the Ontario government announced support to advance the long-term planning and consultation work required to explore nuclear expansion options on the Bruce Power site.  It intends to create the largest nuclear power plant in the world with the addition of up to 4.8GWe to the plant's already installed 6.2GWe capacity.For the record, Canada is already a leader in many respects.  The only risk of a fizzer is from a relatively similar country and economy that seems to be going in precisely the opposite direction: Australia.

Recording date: 13th July 2023What's been happeningWe will soon have two US-listed SMR developers.  Oklo, an Advanced Fission Technology Company announced they will Go Public via a Merger with AltC Acquisition Corp. a special purpose acquisition company chaired by Sam Altman. The combined company will operate as Oklo and is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “OKLO.”The West has received its first boost in enrichment capacity after Urenco approved an investment to expand enrichment capacity by 0.7M SWU at their US site in New Mexico.Closer to home (for Bannerman, at least) Rossing Uranium mine in Namibia announced that they would be switching to contract mining rather than owner operator, as part of its plan to extend production out to 2036. Beifang Mining Technology Services Namibia, will start mining Rossing Phase 4 in 2027.  Approximately 400 employees will need to find work with the new mining contractor or other mines.Winner of the week Lotus Resources & A-Cap Energy have agreed to merge via a Scheme of Arrangement, under which Lotus will acquire 100% of A-Cap Shares. A-Cap shareholders will receive 1 new Lotus Share for every 3.54 A-Cap shares held on the Scheme record date. The merger combines two uranium projects both located in Africa – a production-ready asset, Kayelekera, with future large-scale growth asset, Letlhakane.Bungle of the weekThe Bungle this week is a collective award to the various parties around the world who are gaining leverage by serving up anti-science fear about the release of Tritium water from Fukushima.  This ranges from the usual tired old suspects (anti-nuclear types who long ago forewent any respect for science) to Korean trade unionists. This is despite an IAEA safety review concluding that Japan's plan to release treated water stored at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the sea are consistent with IAEA Safety Standards.However, there is a serious side to this bungle as the hysteria may be used as a diplomatic tool by the Chinese, who are not terribly comfortable with the warming of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Tokyo.Question of the week‘What do you make of CNUC going back into Niger?'Tweet of the weekhttps://twitter.com/fuecks/status/1678349409157775360?s=20The English translation of his thread follows:Dear people, I was a (rather active) nuclear opponent for decades. Now it's time to take note of a few facts: No other country shut down its nuclear power plants prematurely in the middle of the climate and energy crisis. The trend is towards extending the term./2Numerous industrialized countries see nuclear power & renewables as complementary. Massive investments are again being made in R&D for the further development of nuclear energy. Whether this will lead to a new wave of investment remains to be seen. /3There are still good reasons to decide against nuclear power. But this path is also associated with high costs and risks. Instead of praying down old certainties, we should re-evaluate things. The head is round so that thinking can change direction. /4Addendum: I am well aware that the share of nuclear power in global electricity production is falling while the expansion of renewable energy is growing exponentially. Nevertheless, in view of climate change, we chose the wrong order with "nuclear phase-out first". /5The primary goal must be to phase out coal, oil and natural gas. What complementary role nuclear energy will play in a climate-neutral energy system is an open question. In the EU + other industrialized countries, a combination of sun, wind, hydropower + nuclear power is emerging. /6Moonshots & FizzersWill Canada become global leaders in Nuclear Energy? In the latest pro-nuclear development in Canada, the Ontario government announced support to advance the long-term planning and consultation work required to explore nuclear expansion options on the Bruce Power site.  It intends to create the largest nuclear power plant in the world with the addition of up to 4.8GWe to the plant's already installed 6.2GWe capacity.For the record, Canada is already a leader in many respects.  The only risk of a fizzer is from a relatively similar country and economy that seems to be going in precisely the opposite direction: Australia.

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SPECIAL: Japan’s Radioactive Fukushima Water Release – Media Propaganda, Report from Vanuatu in S Pacific This Week’s SPECIAL Report: With Japan’s pending release of 1.3 million tons of Tritium-contaminated radioactive water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approval of that plan, it is time for an examination of...

Xcel Energy says it will power down its Monticello nuclear power plant after the utility discovered more radioactive tritium leaking into groundwater. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Chris Clark, president of Xcel's Minnesota operations, told reporters that a container being used to catch water from the leaking pipe spilled over. The new leak is much smaller than the original one back in November. Clark says there's still no threat to the public. Xcel is hosting an open house on Monday at the Monticello Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

The topic of tritium continues to be a focal point for nuclear opponents, who use anti-science claims to stoke fear among a public they know does not, by and large, understand complex topics of radiation biology. Thus, to the victims of anti-nuclear ideology, the "science" behind tritium offers little comfort. Still, we try to do our best this week with radiation expert Dr. Geraldine Thomas. Dr. Geraldine Thomas is a senior academic and Chair in Molecular Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine of Imperial College London. She is an active researcher in fields of tissue banking and molecular pathology of thyroid and breast cancer, and the Director of the Chernobyl Tissue bank. Note: This episode is a rerun from April 2021. Original shownotes: The decision by the Japanese government to begin releasing 1.25 million tonnes of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant site over a 10 year period has caused a major stir not only amongst environmental NGO's but also regional countries with historic emnity to Japan. Greenpeace alleges that radionuclides released into the sea "may damage DNA of humans and other organisms." China states that "the release is extremely irresponsible and will pose serious harm to the health and sagety of people in neighbouring countries and the international community." So what are the politics and science behind the controversy? The Fukushima water has been treated and the almost all radio-isotopes have been removed except for tritium. Just how dangerous is it? Tritium is a weak beta emitter with 70x less energy then the the naturally occuring and ubiquitous intracellular radioisotope Potassium 40 which undergoes 4600 radioactive decays per second in our bodies. The health impacts of a radioisotope are multifactorial. The type of radiation emitted, the energy of that decay, the physical and biologic halflife of the isotope. The amount of tritium that one would need to drink to match a dose from something like a CT scan is simply impossible to ingest. In response to the Fukushima accident in an effort to gain the trust of the population Japan has already reset its regulatory limits for radiation in drinking water at 1/100th that of the EU. Are these efforts actually counter productive?

How did we achieve nuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about thermonuclear fusion, the world's most powerful lasers, and harnessing nuclear power with operations manager at The National Ignition Facility, Bruno Van Wonterghem.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Gavin Mallow, Willest74, Isaac Labbe, Allen, and Beefcake for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Energy from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Thursday is charging ahead as we talk about yesterday's COX Used Vehicle report. We also talk about some big moves in EV charging networks, as well as PepsiCo's solution for keeping employees happy and stable. Yesterday's Cox Used vehicle report surprised more than a few folks in the industry as wholesale used prices increased 1.5% from January and days supply of Retail and Wholesale Days' Supply Below Normal in Mid-January down to 48 days as opposed to 55 days in December and 60 days YoYConsumer sentiment has risen 8% to 64.6%Four of eight major segments saw price increases compared to December, with gains from 0.7% to 2.8%.There is some forward moving energy in the EV charger business this week as several companies see big movesOver the last several days DC fast charger maker Tritium announced its single largest order ever, over 1,000 fast chargers, from petroleum company BPThis is the second order from BP which ordered just under 1000 last time and will be placing the chargers across the US, Europe, and AustraliaNot to be outdone, Shell announced yesterday its acquisition of EV Charging firm, Volta for $169M, who installs chargers with large media screens at public locations such as grocery stores, office buildings and theme parksThe company was struggling with cash due to its rapid expansion. Shell will also continue to provide additional cash for growth.Meanwhile, Seattle is struggling with ev charger theft…at least the copper. 8 stations of a 15 station network have been hit since march, some of them twice.In a tight labor market where employee retention is more important than ever, PepsiCo is finding great success as they leveraging technology and empathy to improve the lives of their workers…and it's workingSteven Williams, PepsiCO N/A CEO “I used to think, I want to keep my employees safe, go to work and come home like they came in,” said Mr. Williams. “That's not enough anymore. You have to do that and be concerned with their overall well being … People are different today than they were three years ago.”Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email Share your positive dealer stories: https://www.asotu.com/positivity ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Former President Donald Trump announced he's selling digital trading cards for $99 apiece. Also, we need to get back to the moon and take all of its precious metals and resources! From Noah Rothman at Commentary: It can also be produced by fusion reactions, but you need a functioning fusion reactor to create it. It's an open question whether functioning tokamak reactors, if and when they come online, will consume more nuclear fuel than they produce. There is a solution to this conundrum: the isotope helium-3. Known to science since at least 1988, this non-radioactive isotope is theoretically ideal for generating power in sustained fusion reactions. Unlike the hydrogen isotope Tritium, it produces no dangerous and high-energy neutrons when fused with deuterium atoms—only protons, which electromagnetic fields can contain. In addition to having important medical and industrial applications, helium-3 is a more efficient means of producing near-limitless power via fusion reactions. While it likely does exist on Earth, this isotope is extremely sparse. Helium-3 floats along with the solar wind and does not survive long inside the Earth's magnetic field. Owing to humanity's present technological limits, it is harvestable, but only either with massive solar collectors in orbit or by collecting the helium-3 that accumulates on the lunar surface. Strip-mining the top layer of lunar rock, siphoning out the helium-3, and transporting it back to Earth sounds science fictional, but no spacefaring nation is acting like it. In the first decade of this century, Russia maintained that the ultimate goal of its space program was a permanent lunar colony that would be engaged in helium-3 extraction. China has proven the concept by returning samples of the isotope to Earth with its Chang'e 5 lunar lander mission. In partnership with its domestic space agencies and the combined engineering genius of the developed world, America and its nascent private space-exploration industry is uniquely positioned to win the second race to the moon and harvest and exploit its natural resources. But it must summon the resolve to dedicate itself to that project. Also, WBT hosts win 4 spots on Barrett News Media's top 20 Radio Shows list.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Show #1653 Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Sunday 13th November it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. RIVIAN'S LED HEADLIGHTS ARE GIVING OWNERS HEADACHES IN SNOW AND ICE Original Source : https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivians-led-headlights-are-giving-owners-headaches-in-snow-and-ice POLESTAR PSNY EARNINGS: LOWER OPERATING LOSS, CONFIRMS GUIDANCE Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/11/polestar-psny-earnings-lower-operating-loss-confirms-guidance.html ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE MUST BE INSTALLED IN NEW HOMES UNDER NEW REGULATIONS Original Source : https://www.thejournal.ie/electric-vehicle-recharging-infrastructure-new-homes-5917576-Nov2022/ SALES OF USED ELECTRIC VEHICLES REACH RECORD HIGHS | RAC DRIVE Original Source : https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/electric-vehicles-news/sales-of-used-electric-vehicles-reach-record-highs/ CHINA'S POWER BATTERY INSTALLED CAPACITY SOARS 98.1% YOY IN OCT. 2022 - GASGOO Original Source : https://autonews.gasgoo.com/new_energy/70021668.html IONITY TO HIT UK CHARGING NETWORK TARGETS BEFORE DUE DATE - ELECTRIVE.COM Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/11/10/ionity-to-hit-uk-charging-network-targets-before-due-date/ BMW ELECTRIC VEHICLE LINEUP WILL INCLUDE LOWER-PRICED MODELS Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/11/09/bmw-electric-vehicle-lineup-will-include-lower-priced-models/ TRITIUM, DC-AMERICA JOIN FORCES | TRITIUM TRITIUM Original Source : https://tritiumcharging.com/tritium-dc-america-join-forces-to-provide-scalable-american-made-ev-charging-solution/ HONDA DEALERS MAY SERVICE UPCOMING SONY ELECTRIC VEHICLES - AUTOBLOG Original Source : https://www.autoblog.com/2022/11/09/honda-sony-ev-dealer-service/  KEMPOWER TO DELIVER MORE THAN 50 RAPID AND ULTRA-RAPID DC CHARGERS TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA Original Source : https://thedriven.io/2022/11/10/kempower-to-deliver-more-than-50-ultra-rapid-dc-chargers-to-south-australia/ BYD INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE AND SAFE TYPE A BATTERY ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS WITH V2G TECHNOLOGY  - BYD USA Original Source : https://en.byd.com/news/byd-introduces-innovative-and-safe-type-a-battery-electric-school-bus-with-v2g-technology/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK QOTW is taking a break for a while. Email your answers to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK OCTOPUS ELECTRIC UNIVERSE - GLOBAL PUBLIC CHARGING MADE SIMPLE WITH ONE APP AND ONE MAP. MILLBROOKCOTTAGES.CO.UK – 5* LUXURY COTTAGES IN DEVON, JUMP IN THE HOT TUB WHILST YOUR EV CHARGES LEASEPLAN ELECTRIC MOMENTS - PROVIDING ALL THE TOOLS AND GUIDANCE EV DRIVERS NEED

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On the podcast today: ·       VW's 2022 supply of EVs is ‘basically sold out' in the US and Europe ·       Volkswagen sold ~99k EVs out of 1.9M in Q1 ·       CARIAD Selects Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride Platform ·       Ford Motor April U.S. Vehicle Sales Down 10.5%; Electric Vehicle Sales Up 139% ·       Mustang Mach-E Gets Boost ·       2023 Polestar 2 Pricing Increases, Updated EPA Range Announced ·       2022 BMW i4 M50 Called An Electric M3 Rival By Doug DeMuro ·       Osprey to expand UK network with DC chargers from Tritium ·       Auckland Harbour Goes Electric ·       Offshore construction begins on Dogger Bank offshore wind farm

Show #1451 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Saturday 30th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. THE FORD F-150 LIGHTNING ELECTRIC TRUCK HAS MORE POWER THAN WE THOUGHT! - Ford just announced that the power and payload ratings it had specified for the Lightning pickup are wrong. Luckily, they're "wrong" in the right direction—meaning the final horsepower and payload figures for the F-150 Lightning area actually better than expected. - originally was quoted as offering 426 hp with the standard-range pack and 563 with the juicier extended-range setup. Ford now says the standard-range model packs 452 hp, up 26 hp from Ford's "targeted" number, and the extended-range version doles out a mighty 580 hp, up 17 hp - it makes the standard-range Lightning the most powerful F-150 pickup ever - Ford also says the F-150 Lightning's payload figures have been revised upward, though less impressively so than the horsepower numbers. Certain, unspecified versions of the Lightning can "now haul an extra 235 pounds," per Ford, lifting the maximum one of the electric trucks can carry to 2,235 pounds. · Original Source : https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-f-150-lightning-revised-power-payload-ratings/ FORD'S NEXT-GEN ELECTRIC TRUCK WILL HAVE ACTIVE AERO, MORE RANGE - Ford launched the F-150 Lightning earlier this week, and company CEO Jim Farley hinted at what is to come next. He let slip that the company's Tennessee manufacturing facility would produce a different type of F-Series pickup when production started there in a few years. - he did speak with Laycee from the Miss GoElectric YouTube Channel, who revealed on the latest InsideEVs.com podcast episode (34:44 mark) that the new pickup would have a radical design that some could find controversial. - Farley told her that the new electric pickup would feature active and deployable aero similar to a semi-truck, with the design focusing on maximizing efficiency. - The new truck would allegedly cost about $7,000 more than the F-150 Lightning and offer about 100 miles more of range. That means the Ford could offer 400-plus miles (643-plus kilometers). The current F-150 Lightning can deliver up to 320 miles (514 km). Ford has spent the last two years developing this new truck. - Ford will produce the new pickup at its manufacturing complex in Tennessee. - Blue Oval City, will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and batteries. The site will have three gigafactories. The complex will see operations begin in 2025, so it could be a bit before we see this new pickup. Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/582926/ford-next-electric-truck-aero-range/ LUCID CEO MADE OVER $260 MILLION IN PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARDS IN 2021 - Lucid Group CEO Peter Rawlinson earned more than $260 million in performance-based awards last year - In March 2021, Lucid Group's board awarded Rawlinson about 13.8 million time-based units of stock that vest over four years beginning at the end of 2021, plus 16 million performance-based stock units. - The entire award was valued by the company at a whopping $556 million, according to a filing on April 28. Rawlinson's $263 million payday is one of the largest compensation packages paid to any executive in 2021. - The company's market value remained high enough over a six-month period for Rawlinson to collect four of the five tranches of performance-based units, according to the filing. - Lucid Group recently said it needed more cash to fund its plans, which include a second factory in Saudi Arabia, expected to open in 2025. The company raised $2 billion in convertible debt in December, but Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts that the startup may have to sell more stock to raise the necessary funds. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/583003/lucid-ceo-made-over-260-million-usd-performance-based-awards-2021/ SHELL AWARDS ANOTHER CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK CONTRACT TO ABB - ABB has signed a new global framework agreement with Shell to supply its complete portfolio of AC and DC charging stations. The products range from the AC wallbox for homes, businesses and retail to the Terra 360 HPC charging point. - Shell reportedly intends to operate 500,000 charging points worldwide by 2025. By 2030, this number is to increase to 2.5 million. To achieve this, the oil company needs one thing above all: lots of charging points. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/29/shell-awards-another-charging-infrastructure-framework-contract-to-abb/ - Shell does not provide any further details on this in the strategy, so it is unclear which markets they will cover with how many charge points. Going by past activities, Shell has been active in several markets, reaching across Europe and even Canada. Recent acquisitions or attempts include NEw Motion and Ubitricity and Shell is a partner of Ionity. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/02/12/shell-to-install-half-a-million-charge-points-by-2025/ BIG OIL WANTS A PIECE OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE PIE - The likes of Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Equinor, and BP are all backing EV projects as they expand their portfolios to include non-traditional energy sectors. - In Europe, Shell has been just one of the oil majors to expand its EV charging network over the last year. Shell's subsidiary, ubitricity – standing for ubiquitous electricity – is using innovative technologies to enhance access to EV charging stations by powering cars across cities through lamp posts. Shell's public charging network, Shell Recharge, expects to have over 500,000 charging points globally by 2025, establishing locations across supermarkets, street-charging points, and EV hubs. - Shell is also leading by example by establishing an EV charging hub in London, replacing its petrol and diesel pumps with ultra-rapid 175kW charge points - Last year, Equinor also announced a $130-million investment in Solid Power, a U.S. firm developing all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) for electric vehicles. The BMW Group and Ford have also partnered with Solid Power to acquire ASSBs for their new EV models. Equinor believes the development of ASSBs could provide lower-cost EV batteries to the market. - This April, BP sent EV stock soaring with the announcement of a multi-year contract with Tritium. Tritium will provide almost 1,000 chargers for the U.K., Australian, and New Zealand markets. Original Source : https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Big-Oil-Wants-A-Piece-Of-The-Electric-Vehicle-Pie.html BYD IS CLOSER TO 1 TWH THAN TESLA: CAPACITY ALREADY SURPASSED 500 GWH - In April 2020, Elon Musk suggested Tesla plants would not be named Gigafactories anymore. They would be called Terafactories, implying they would deliver more than 1 TWh in battery packs. With the 4680 cell delays, BYD is closer to achieving 1 TWh than Tesla. - Bridget McCarthy mapped all the cell plants BYD currently has and concluded it has an amazing installed capacity above 500 GWh. To be more precise, we're talking about 522 GWh, which is not counting a huge battery factory planned for Europe and some other plants – such as Huangpi, in Wuhan – that still have not disclosed how many cells they will be able to manufacture. - Tesla planned to make 100 GWh at Giga Nevada but would be delivering around 30 GWh. Most of its cars now need suppliers such as LG Energy Solution and CATL, which provides Tesla with LFP cells. - The list provided by the financial analyst at Snow Capital is impressive. Original Source : https://www.autoevolution.com/news/byd-is-closer-to-1-twh-than-tesla-capacity-already-surpassed-500-gwh-187738.html Bridget McCarthy on Twitter: “In less than a week, 12 different business units within BYD completely shifted to mask production. In just five weeks, BYD went from producing zero masks, to being the WORLD'S LARGEST SURGICAL MASK PRODUCER. By May, BYD was producing over 50M masks per day. - In a matter of days, BYD's designers drew more than 400 renderings of mask machines, the electronics group prepared the necessary parts, & 3,000 engineers from 13 business divisions started building. A week later, BYD was producing masks to be sent around the world. - The teams (i.e. battery business unit vs. logistics department) competed to have the highest daily mask output. BYD yanked battery engineers from the then-top-secret Blade battery project to oversee mask production, one of whom continually topped the “dragon and tiger list”. Original Source : https://twitter.com/bridgemccarthy_/status/1359613174958407680 SERBIA INKS $200 MLN DEAL WITH STELLANTIS TO PRODUCE ELECTRIC CARS Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/serbia-inks-200-mln-deal-with-stellantis-produce-electric-cars-2022-04-28/ CHEAPER TESLA MOBILE CONNECTOR NOW LISTED IN VEHICLE CONFIGURATOR Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/583024/cheaper-testa-mobile-connector-now-listed-vehicle-configurator/ JOE MANCHIN CALLS EV TAX CREDITS “LUDICROUS” IN SENATE HEARING Original Source : https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/04/west-virginas-manchin-stands-in-way-of-ludicrous-ev-tax-credits/ HOW NEW ENERGY VEHICLES FIND THEIR MARKET IN RURAL CHINA Original Source : https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-04-30/How-new-energy-vehicles-find-their-market-in-rural-China-19E67ADnaww/index.html VW, BMW, MERCEDES SEEK ALTERNATIVES TO GAS AND OIL AMID THREAT OF RUSSIAN EMBARGO Original Source : https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/vw-bmw-mercedes-seek-alternatives-gas-and-oil-amid-threat-russian-embargo QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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On the podcast today: ·       Apple ranks behind Disney and Tesla in new brand intimacy survey  ·       Ford Copies Tesla And Adds Video Games To Infotainment Systems ·       Dealers and owners offer "used" EVs at massive premiums to new car price ·       Mazda revives rotary engine to extend range of electric cars ·       Tesla Shanghai plant resumes production, 8,000 employees return to work ·       Ducati V21L Electric Race Bike Performs Hot Laps At Vallelunga Circuit ·       China: Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Notes Close to 100,000 Sales In Q1 2022 ·       toyota Adopts GM's Electric Vehicle Catch Phrase ·       BP orders a thousand Tritium fast chargers ·       PG&E's Tesla Megapack battery in California now operational ·       LG Magna ePowertrain breaks ground on new facility to build components for GM EVs