The American Nuclear Society welcomes Senate confirmation of Dr. Huff as the DOE’s nuclear energy secretaryLa Grange Park, Ill. — The American Nuclear Society (ANS) welcomes the Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Kathryn Huff to be the Assistant Secretary of Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (NE).Go to Article
American Nuclear Society on NRC nominations of Annie Caputo and Bradley CrowellStatement from American Nuclear Society President Steven Nesbit and Executive Director and CEO Craig Piercy:Go to Article
The American Nuclear Society welcomes Gov. Newsom’s reevaluation of Diablo CanyonStatement from American Nuclear Society President Steven Nesbit and Executive Director and CEO Craig Piercy:Go to Article
The American Nuclear Society and the Health Physics Society launch collaboration for answering the media's questions on radiation and nuclear scienceThe Health Physics Society (HPS) and the American Nuclear Society (ANS) are teaming up to better serve our memberships and the public in understanding radiation and nuclear safety issues. As part of the collaboration, the HPS Ask the Experts and the ANS Rapid Response Taskforce are partnering to monitor the radiological and nuclear situation in war-besieged Ukraine and are ready to answer media inquiries. Go to Article
American and European nuclear societies issue joint statement denouncing attacks on Ukraine's nuclear facilities and misinformationThe European Nuclear Society (ENS) and the American Nuclear Society (ANS) issued a joint statement expressing support for their Ukrainian colleagues and the International Atomic Energy Agency in ensuring the continued safe operation of Ukraine's nuclear power plants and facilities, amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Go to Article
Michigan’s nuclear professionals urge Gov. Whitmer to halt premature closure of Palisades nuclear power plantThe combined Michigan and Ohio Section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) urged Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers in a letter to reconsider the premature closure of the carbon-free Palisades nuclear power plant in May. Go to Article
American Nuclear Society urges Senate committee to advance Dr. Kathryn Huff's nomination to be Assistant Secretary of EnergyLa Grange Park, Ill. (March 14, 2022) — The American Nuclear Society (ANS) endorsed the nomination of Dr. Kathryn Huff to be the U.S. Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary of Energy.Go to Article
Off-site power restored at Chernobyl — before power lines damaged againExternal power supplies were restored to the decommissioning Chernobyl facility following repairs of damaged power lines — before being reportedly damaged again, according to Ukraine's transmission system operator Ukrenergo.Go to Article
American Nuclear Society on blackout at Chernobyl Statement from American Nuclear Society President Steven Nesbit and Executive Director and CEO Craig Piercy:“There is a reported ongoing loss of grid power at the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone as a result of damaged transmission lines. This loss of power is a serious matter, but it does not pose a threat to the public.Go to Article
American Nuclear Society warns against sharing nuclear misinformation on UkraineStatement from American Nuclear Society President Steven Nesbit and Executive Director and CEO Craig Piercy:Go to Article
