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The world is fighting climate change with at least one hand tied behind its back
Last month I read an opinion in Britain’s Telegraph publication that in many places around the world there is no “green” transition to renewable energy occurring. I wondered about this for awhile and did some of my own research to see if what the article was saying had any validity to it. Unfortunately I found…
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The wildfires in Hawaii underscore the importance of Emergency Preparedness
Having worked in and around the field of emergency planning and preparedness most of my adult life, I was shocked at the devastation and loss of lives that occurred in the recent wildfires in Hawaii and the many failures I saw in their preparedness for such an event. I immediately felt that the Hawaiian emergency…
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Thank goodness we have scientists and engineers who take life seriously
When I watch the news services reports about what is supposed to be happening in the world, I find that it more and more is based on non-important aspects of life. Lately it has been running the gamut from people throwing objects at concerts, supposed Hollywood stars getting married (or divorced), young women scantily clad…
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Ever want to jump from a plane to clear your head?
50 years ago, on July 14, 1973, I did!! It was during the middle of my time at the Navy’s nuclear power school in Bainbridge, Maryland. The amount of information presented and the fast pace of trying to cram it into our heads caused some guys to commit suicide. A couple of us (four to…
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Public misconception of nuclear power crops up everywhere
It amazes me how many times I’ve observed instances of non-educated ramblings about nuclear power from members of the general public. For example, this morning’s commentary by John Phipps on the U.S. Farm Report broadcast was in response to feedback from a listener who took issue with one of John’s prior messages on nuclear power.…
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So much for the precept that “no one is above the law”
So often we hear public officials say that no one is above the law and yet the indictment of our former President seems to say otherwise. On CBS news this morning, Senator Marco Rubio argued that the indictment will just further divide our country and that the former President’s willful actions that actually broke several…
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Being an author is hard work!
In September of 2021, after a few weeks of arguing with my book publisher that they should have submitted my book “Happiness is a Cool Reactor” to the Library of Congress (LOC), I decided to do it myself. In my letter I apologized for not submitting my book to them within the required three months…
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Russia’s war shows the need to balance national security and environmental protection
The Russian invasion of Ukraine makes one wonder if another world war is possible. For most, including myself, it was the furthest thing from one’s mind. That’s why I had somewhat supported the environmentalist’s call to stop building so many pipelines that threaten sensitive ecosystems in our country. However, when you look back at history…
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Banning idiots not guns doesn’t work
I have a cup holder that says “Ban idiots, not guns”, which for a long time was my thoughts as well. I have long supported the second amendment and believe a person should be allowed to own a gun if he or she wants to. I also believe that it isn’t the gun but the…
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Another anniversary of the TMI nuclear power plant accident
March 28, 2023, marks the 44th anniversary of the worst commercial nuclear power plant accident in the history of the United States. The accident had involved a partial meltdown of the nuclear core at Metropolitan Edison’s Three Mile Island Unit 2 Nuclear Power Plant located on an island in the Susquehanna River just southeast of…