Interview about nuclear risks on BBC Radio
Charles spoke with BBC Radio 4 on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the U.S. nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. He discussed his grandfather’s efforts to head off a nuclear arms race after WWII, and noted ‘the threat of nuclear weapons has never left us. It is by far the most dangerous thing in the world.’ The full interview begins at the 9:10 mark of the BBC’s Global Audio Podcast.
Nuclear energy and data centers in Texas
Fermi America recently unveiled plans for a new “Hypergrid” multi-technology power project in Texas that will help to expand the prevalence of nuclear power in the American energy market. The complex will be constructed on a 5,800-acre site in Amarillo, TX, featuring four Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors, each producing 1.1 GW of power. This is the first major nuclear investment announced since President Trump issued an executive order in May to streamline the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s licensing process.
Denver International Airport explores nuclear power
On August 6th, Denver International Airport announced they are soliciting a study on the feasibility of building a nuclear power plant on its 34,000-acre facility to help it achieve energy independence. The study will specifically explore the potential benefits of a small modular reactor and would be a major boost in assisting Colorado to reach its carbon-reduction goals.
Hiroshima at 80
August 6th marked the 80th anniversary of the American atomic bombing of Hiroshima Japan, the first of the only two uses of the atomic bomb during wartime. In the pages of The New York Times, Dr. Terumi Tanaka, Hiroshima survivor and Co-Chair of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize-winning grassroots group Nihon Hidankyo, reflected on his tragic experience with the bombing and urged world leaders to dismantle their nuclear arsenals.