by Rachel Bronson and Tim Rieser Last summer, the film “Oppenheimer” swept the box office and helped reignite public discourse about nuclear weapons and the ever-present threat […]
Tag: nuclear power
Capito sponsors ADVANCE Act to advance nuclear power, encourage repurposing of defunct coal plants
MORGANTOWN — In 2022, the state Legislature lifted the ban on construction of nuclear power plants. Part of the motivation was finding ways to repurpose coal-fired plants […]
WVU Evolving Energy Conference looks at a transition that involves fossil energy in the move to carbon-free future
MORGANTOWN — “Beyond Coal” and “Beyond Gas” have been catchphrases signifying the generally adversarial nature of the clean energy transition in West Virginia. But “Beyond Despair” would […]
The new approach to nuclear power
Now that the West Virginia Legislature lifted the moratorium on nuclear energy in the Mountain State, we’ve been hearing a lot about the alternate energy form. You […]
Legislators get a look at Westinghouse eVinci Micro-Reactor, hear idea of research program for WVU
MORGANTOWN – In March, the Legislature lifted the statewide ban on construction of nuclear power plants. On Sunday, legislators got a look at what they’ve opened the […]
McKinley comes to Harrison County, where Amsted Graphite, X-energy partner for federal advanced nuclear reactor project
ANMOORE – Rep. David McKinley came to town on Wednesday to tour the Amsted Graphite Materials plant and witness the signing of a par memorandum of understanding […]
House OKs bill lifting nuclear power ban, will go to governor; Senate OKs long-debated DEP rule regarding drinking water contamination
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates passed the bill to repeal the state’s limited ban on nuclear power, and it will head to the governor’s office. The […]
Jan. 30 letters to the editor
Can’t judge resilience until after recovery The Dominion Post had an article on Jan. 26 titled “They’re resilient — more so than us.” Yes, children are resilient. […]
Senate passes school water bottle filling station bill; House adopts resolutions for member floor speeches, power grid stability
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate debated a bill on Friday to require water bottle filling stations in schools, while across the Capitol delegates wrestled with a resolution […]
House panel hears arguments for and against lifting nuclear ban during public hearing
MORGANTOWN — The House Government Organization Committee heard arguments for and against the bills to lift the ban on nuclear power during a Friday public hearing. SB […]
