James West

1 month ago | nucnet.org | James West |NucNet a.s.b.l

‘Help desk’ to coordinate requests to access documents, connections to experts and technical questions Preparation of the eight sector of the tokamak at Iter, February 2025. Thick cables connect the overhead bridge cranes to the four corners of the upending tool—the sturdy steel cradle that has been designed to raise some of Iter's heaviest components to vertical.

Nov 3, 2024 | motherjones.com | Mark Follman |David Corn |Dan Friedman |James West

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Oct 1, 2024 | nucnet.org | James West |NucNet a.s.b.l

The country has unique advantages, but concerns remain about financing and cost With rising energy demand, calls for decarbonisation, and growing concerns over the reliability of renewable energy, Australians are reconsidering their energy strategy. The looming closure of coal plants and the limitations of intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind have sparked renewed interest in nuclear, which proponents say could provide reliable, low-carbon baseload energy for Australia.

Aug 6, 2024 | dcjournal.com | Grant Brenner |James West

With the world watching, Americans on July 13 witnessed the first attempted assassination of a prominent U.S. politician in 43 years. Images broadcast repeatedly have beamed the event directly into our homes and smartphones, transmitting distress and anxiety to millions. This event creates psychological reactions comparable to a major catastrophe in individuals and communities, with the added effect of shaking our sense of stability to its foundations.

Jul 15, 2024 | motherjones.com | James West

Reneé White, 57, was standing on the bleachers right behind former President Donald Trump in the “tight shot” for the campaign cameras on Saturday afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania. It was a long day waiting in the baking heat and White, who had traveled from Newland, North Carolina, was decked out in a pale “Tiffany” blue “Mean Tweets” T-shirt and a matching Make America Great Again t-shirt she picked up from Bedminster, Trump’s golf club in New Jersey.