Nuclear News Roundup Aug 18, 2019 Four Russia-based nuclear monitoring stations that monitor radioactive particles in the atmosphere have mysteriously gone quiet after an August 8 explosion at a Russian missile testing facility, an explosion that has sparked confusion and concerns about possible increases in radiation levels, according to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. Cnn.com A top Iranian official and close adviser to Iran's supreme leader says his country should never have signed the international nuclear deal that has now been renounced by President Donald Trump. Nbcnews.com Workers at a Washington state decommissioned nuclear site say they have intentionally contaminated groundwater to accelerate nuclear waste cleanup. Usnews.com Finishing the refurbishment of Darlington nuclear power plant’s Unit 2 will e longer than expected. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced the delay in the 2019 second quarter financial results this month. Thestar.com
