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Low Hanging Fruit

The Honest Broker Newsletter • 1511 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Emissions Renewable Energy Policy Cost Analysis Nuclear power
  1. Replacing 150 coal power plants with nuclear power can reduce global emissions by 25% by 2035.
  2. The cost of replacing these plants with nuclear power is significantly lower than other emissions reduction measures.
  3. If the world is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, retiring or retrofitting coal plants is necessary, and nuclear power provides a feasible alternative.

LNT is prudent.

Gordian Knot News • 205 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🔬 Science Radiation Regulation Risk Assessment Public Health Nuclear power
  1. Pursuing safety in a cost-effective way is crucial to prevent harm and save lives.
  2. The Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model, while used for regulatory purposes, can come with enormous costs to humanity due to its over-conservatism.
  3. Focusing solely on minimizing radiation exposure without considering other costs may lead to unnecessary harm and consequences, such as deadly evacuations and ruined lives.

Nuclear Power not only should be cheap; it was cheap: 3 cents/kWh cheap.

Gordian Knot News • 307 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🔬 Science Nuclear power Regulation Economics
  1. In the 1960s, nuclear power was as cheap as coal, at about 3.2 cents per kWh in 2024 dollars.
  2. Nuclear power plants require significantly less material and labor compared to coal plants, making them potentially cheaper to build and operate.
  3. High regulatory costs, escalating material and labor expenses, and a misdirected regulatory system have contributed to making nuclear power more expensive than it should be.

Is there a Cotwus out there?

Gordian Knot News • 87 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Nuclear power International relations Climate change Global Cooperation Economic Development
  1. A vision where a poor country adopts Underwriter Certification for regulating nuclear power, leading to economic boom and technological advancements
  2. The concept of a country like Cotwus attracting nuclear power plant developers and becoming the richest nation due to cheap electricity, infrastructure development, and sharing in ventures
  3. The potential global impact of other countries adopting Underwriter Certification, leading to more competition in the nuclear power business, cost reduction, and progress towards green hydrogen fuels
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Four Simple Questions

Gordian Knot News • 183 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🔬 Science Nuclear power Regulation
  1. Masking up with N95 masks can significantly reduce inhalation dose during a nuclear event, but pro-nuke advocates rarely mention this lifesaving tip.
  2. Spent nuclear fuel becomes significantly less dangerous over time due to radioactive decay, with minimal risk after 600 years. This valuable material can also be recycled and is not as hazardous as commonly believed.
  3. The Linear No Threshold (LNT) radiation model is flawed in its assumption of strictly additive harm. Challenging this model and proposing an alternative that considers our body's ability to repair radiation damage is key to advancing nuclear power safety.

Underwriter Certification of Nuclear Power

Gordian Knot News • 43 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Nuclear power
  1. The Gordian Knot Group has released a new version of the Underwriter Certification Manual for nuclear power, essentially a brand new document.
  2. If you have a previous version, delete it and download this updated version from the Flop book site.
  3. It's important to stay updated on certification manuals, especially in industries like nuclear power where accuracy is crucial.

450: Apple's iPhone Pricing, Hyperscalers, Google, Capital-Light Businesses, Rory Sutherland, Norway, Spotify AI, and Hitchcock

Liberty’s Highlights • 491 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Apple AI Cloud Computing 3D Printing Nuclear power
  1. Adjusted for inflation, the iPhone 15 is the most affordable since the original in 2007.
  2. The White House may require cloud companies to disclose AI customers for security
  3. Google paid Apple a massive estimated $120 billion since 2010 to be the default search on iOS.

446: ICE + Black Knight + Constellation, Meta, ARM IPO, Starlink & Cloudflare, Toyota, Novo Nordisk, Exoplanets, and Flipside

Liberty’s Highlights • 432 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
💼 Business Acquisitions Technology Film Nuclear power Astronomy
  1. Vacations are a skill that take practice to unwind and recharge.
  2. Meeting online friends in person can enhance relationships and bring new perspectives.
  3. Partnerships between companies like Cloudflare and Starlink aim to improve services for customers.

Nuclear Meltdown

Polymathic Being • 66 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🔬 Science Nuclear power Energy Production
  1. Nuclear energy has advanced significantly in safety and technology, offering powerful environmental benefits.
  2. Outdated fears surrounding nuclear energy are based on events from half a century ago and misunderstandings of current reactor designs.
  3. Innovations like small modular reactors and new fuel sources are making nuclear energy safer, more efficient, and versatile in various applications.

What about the cost?

Everything is Light • 668 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy Policy Costs Renewables Nuclear power
  1. Comparing the costs of different energy sources is more complex than just looking at the upfront costs of individual components.
  2. The Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) metric is not sufficient for assessing cost-effectiveness because it overlooks various factors like system costs and reliability.
  3. It's essential to consider the true costs of energy sources, including factors like backup power needs, disposal costs, and environmental impacts, to make informed and effective energy policy decisions.

The Price Anderson Suicide Pact

Gordian Knot News • 161 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
💰 Finance Insurance Nuclear power Compensation
  1. In the US, the response to nuclear accidents is governed by the Price Anderson Act and American tort system
  2. The Secondary Financial Protection under Price Anderson can lead to mandatory post-casualty assessments on nuclear plants
  3. INPO, a self-regulation inspection service, influences the safety culture of nuclear plants by focusing on preventing costly accidents

Explaining Climate Policy: When Costs Aren't

David Friedman’s Substack • 260 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Policy Global Warming Nuclear power Geoengineering
  1. When it comes to climate policy, some people view costs as benefits, creating different perspectives on energy use and global warming solutions.
  2. Alternatives like nuclear power, natural gas, and geoengineering can help reduce global warming without reducing energy use, but not all advocates support these options.
  3. Using a crisis like global warming as an excuse for political agendas or personal beliefs is a common pattern across different contexts and political ideologies.

SNT versus LNT at Fukushima

Gordian Knot News • 124 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🔬 Science Nuclear power
  1. There's a significant difference in harm estimation between SNT and LNT models at Fukushima.
  2. The ability to repair radiation damage affects radiation risk insurability.
  3. Accurate radiation harm models and fixed compensation schemes are crucial for nuclear power safety.

The case for 1 mSv per day

Gordian Knot News • 212 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🔬 Science Radiation Biology Nuclear power Health Risks
  1. The recommended radiation exposure limit for the general public was 2 mSv/day until 1951, when it was changed to 3 mSv/week.
  2. A dose of 2 mSv/day is considered safe as it is based on biological repair mechanisms that can handle DNA damage from radiation and natural processes.
  3. Maintaining a limit of 2 mSv/day could prevent unnecessary evacuations and help make nuclear power a more economical and environmentally friendly energy source.

The Rise and Fall Of Yankee Rowe

Gordian Knot News • 249 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🔬 Science Nuclear power Regulation Safety concerns Energy Production
  1. In 1954, the Atomic Energy Act allowed private companies into nuclear power, leading to the creation of Yankee Atomic Electric Company in New England.
  2. Yankee Rowe operated for 40 years efficiently, but faced closure due to safety concerns and regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
  3. The rise and fall of Yankee Rowe showcases both the potential and challenges of nuclear power in the United States.

Why Germany Quit Nuclear Power

Amadeus Pagel's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Germany Nuclear power
  1. Germany decided to quit nuclear power after the Fukushima disaster and subsequent political reactions.
  2. The shift away from nuclear power was influenced by state elections in Germany and public concern for the environment.
  3. Timing played a key role in Germany's decision to phase out nuclear power, as shifting priorities led to a move towards renewable energy.

NuScale Power and more broadly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): A horse-and-buggy business model in the age of the automobile.

Chadvesting • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 23
💼 Business Energy Renewables Nuclear power Stock Market Legal issues
  1. NuScale Power and Small Modular Reactors face challenges after pilot project cancellation and cost overruns.
  2. Renewable energy like wind and solar are becoming more cost-effective compared to small modular reactors.
  3. The traditional baseload model of nuclear energy is becoming less compatible with the evolving energy landscape.