Nuclear News Roundup Nov 17, 2016
Currently the United States is the world's largest producer of nuclear power, but Nevada is home to zero of the 99 plants operating across the country. With a potential nuclear repository at Yucca Mountain, could the Silver State capitalize on bringing nuclear energy to Nevada? mynews4.com
DTE Energy Co. says its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant in southeastern Michigan is back online after being shut down for repairs. toledoblade.com
A major anti-disaster drill has been held at a nuclear plant in Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands. The exercise followed a similar drill in Shikoku, and was based on the scenario of a powerful earthquake and tsunami striking the region. rt.com