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Energy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Agence Pour L'Énergie Nucléaire /Nuclear Energy Agency 
 The mission of this agency within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is "to assist its Member countries in maintaining and further developing ... the scientific, technological and legal bases required for the safe, environmentally friendly and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes." The site features governing legal instruments, descriptions of programs, publications, nuclear reaction databases, and links. Most material also available in French. Searchable. http://www.nea.fr/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated May 18, 2004 China's Nuclear Industry
This overview of nuclear power plants in China is updated throughout the year. The site also includes a map showing locations of nuclear reactors built or under construction, information about reactors, a timeline back to 1970, and predictions for the future. From the Energy Information Administration (EIA), an independent statistical agency within the Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/nuclear/page/nuc_reactors/china/china.html Topics: Energy, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated Jun 29, 2004 Depleted UF6 Management Information Network
"Information about the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) inventory of depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6), a product of the uranium enrichment process." A FAQ discusses uranium, depleted uranium (created during processing of uranium for nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons), health and environmental concerns, and related information. Also features a glossary, fact sheets, images, and other information for the general public and the scientific community. Searchable. http://web.ead.anl.gov/uranium/ Topics: Energy, Environment, Industries, Science, Technology, Weapons Last updated Dec 2, 2004 Energy Glossary
A list of "energy terms and definitions as used in EIA [Energy Information Administration] reports, presentations, and survey forms." From the EIA, a part of the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/glossary/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Technology Last updated Dec 1, 2005 The Fall of Enron
This special report from the online edition of the Houston Chronicle newspaper explores the "financial collapse, bankruptcy and trials surrounding Houston's biggest corporate scandal." Includes a timeline, profiles of the key players, documents, photos, verdicts, and an archive of articles from the newspaper. http://www.chron.com/news/specials/enron/ Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Energy, Industries Last updated May 25, 2006 FindLaw Investigations: Enron
A collection of documents about the Enron case, including Congressional hearings and investigations, bankruptcy and SEC filings, documents from the Arthur Andersen accounting firm, commentaries, and more. http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/lit/enron/ Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Energy, Industries Last updated Jun 15, 2006 Glossary of Energy Terms
A glossary of dozens of scientific and business terms. From the California Energy Commission. http://www.energy.ca.gov/glossary/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Technology Last updated Oct 19, 2005 IAEA.org: International Atomic Energy Agency
Site of the agency that serves as "the world's central inter-governmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field ... [whose] key roles contribute to international peace and security, and to the World's Millennium Goals for social, economic and environmental development." Contains news, including the latest press releases and media advisories; standards and guides, publications, documents, and reports; factsheets; education and training resources; statistics and forecasts; and scientific databases. Searchable. http://www.iaea.org/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Jan 31, 2004 International Nuclear Safety Center Database
This database is a comprehensive resource for safety analysis and risk evaluation of nuclear power plants and facilities. Includes maps of reactors, results from safety/risk analyses, safety evaluation methods, reactor material properties, and an up-to-date directory, by country, of the world's power plants along with basic information and operational status. From the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.insc.anl.gov/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated Dec 8, 2004 Q&A: Iran's Nuclear Stand-off
Answers to questions related to Iran's November 2004 agreement to suspend the enrichment of uranium "as requested by the UN nuclear agency the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)." Part of a series of articles, analysis, and background information on the "Iran nuclear crisis." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4031603.stm Topics: Energy, Environment, Industries, Science, Technology, Weapons Last updated Nov 23, 2004 Resources for Women
"This site highlights and celebrates the contribution of women in the nuclear field." Read or listen to the women of IAEA profile their stories of challenges to balance home and work. Includes statistics on the number of women in the nuclear industry, efforts to educate and include women in the industry, and how nuclear science is used to help impoverished women. From the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). http://www.iaea.org/Resources/Women/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Jobs & Work, Notable People: Women, Science, Technology, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2007 Three Mile Island 1979 Emergency
This site features "a variety of documents related to the nuclear emergency that occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in March of 1979." Includes a timeline of events related to the Three Mile Island plant, interview transcripts and other documents about the incident, and basic information about nuclear power plants, the industry, and government regulation. Searchable. From Dickinson College. http://www.threemileisland.org/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 31, 2004 UIC: Uranium Information Centre
"Information on nuclear energy for electricity, and uranium for it." There are briefing papers and educational articles dealing with such topics as mining, uses of nuclear energy, health concerns, waste disposal, etc. The complete text of Uranium , Volume 5 in the Introduction to Australia's Minerals (ITAM) series, is available and there are links to additional Australian and worldwide resources. "The Centre is funded by companies involved in uranium exploration, mining and export in Australia." http://www.uic.com.au/ Topics: Energy, Environment, Geology, Industries, Science, Technology, Weapons Last updated May 22, 2002 World Nuclear Association (WNA)
Formerly known as The Uranium Institute, this global, non-governmental organization serves as a forum and commercial meeting place for those engaged in every aspect of the nuclear industry, including exploration, mining, electricity generation, reprocessing, and waste disposal. Site provides links to news services, education materials, media quotes, issue papers on a broad range of topics, a glossary of industry concepts and terms, policy documents and treaties, an annotated list of links to relevant sites, market reports, and proceedings from the Association's previous annual symposiums. Searchable. http://www.world-nuclear.org/ Topics: Energy, Geology, Industries, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Science, Technology Last updated Jun 12, 2001 Yucca Mountain Recommendation Tainted by Undue Influence of Nuclear Industry
This Web page presents a summary and full text of an article Yucca Mountain Bought and Sold: Science Smothered Under a Mountain of Nuclear Lobbyists. (Scroll to end of page to see link for full text.) From Public Citizen, "a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded by Ralph Nader in 1971." http://www.citizen.org/pressroom/release.cfm?ID=1069 Topics: Industries, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated May 18, 2002 |
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