I write mainly about nuclear fission reactors in this blog because they exist and generate about eleven percent of the electricity in the world. Commercial nuclear fusion power reactors do not exist yet.
The decision of the U.K. to exit the European Union, referred to as the Brexit, has far reaching ramifications. Among other things, it is causing great turbulence in their nuclear industry. As part of the European Union, they were tied to the continental nuclear industry with treaties that covered research funding, nuclear fuel sources, nuclear waste issues, etc.
There was a big boom in building nuclear power reactors in the U.S. in the 1970s but that faded away and for decades there were no new builds. Then, recently two new projects were announced that the nuclear industry hoped heralded a renaissance for nuclear power expansion in the U.S.
I apologize for not posting recently. I just spent four days in the hospital having an operation on my esophagus and another day recovering at home. Prognosis is good but during my stay I did not have access to my computer or my Geiger counter. I am back home now and, hopefully, I can continue posting on my regular schedule.
Part 4 of 4 parts (Please read Part 3 first)
Part 3 of 4 parts (Please read Part 2 first)
Part 2 of 4 Parts (Please read Part 1 first)
