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Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences
The mission of the Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences (DES) Division is to promote the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites. The target audience for this effort is the membership of the Division, the Society, and the public at large.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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New edition of IAEA’s Climate Change and Nuclear Power available
The 2024 edition of Climate Change and Nuclear Power has been released by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The 99-page report focuses on the need for a significant increase in investment to achieve goals for expanding nuclear power.
The report: According to the IAEA, the report delves into the financing of nuclear projects as ambitious climate targets draw nearer. It also explores the imperative for financial frameworks to help nuclear energy become a cornerstone of global decarbonization efforts and highlights the challenges and best practices in financing nuclear projects.
Thursday, November 16, 2023|9:30AM–7:30PM EST
To sign up register for the 2023 ANS Winter Conference and make sure to answer the question about Capitol Hill.
With the 2023 Winter Conference being held in Washington, DC we want to offer members the opportunity to meet with their Representatives on Capitol Hill. If you elect to participate, plan for a day of in-person Congressional meetings in the House and Senate Office Buildings. ANS members will be grouped together by state/region for meetings throughout the morning/afternoon of November 16th. A wrap-up cocktail reception with Congressional staff will also take place at 5:30 pm in the Rayburn House Office Building.
Schedules and additional meeting materials will be e-mailed to registrants at least one week before the Winter Meeting. Please also remember to stop by the “How to Talk to Policymakers” session on Wednesday, November 15th to prepare for Thursday’s meetings.
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Meetings
5:30 – 7:30 pm Congressional Cocktail Reception
Questions contact: John Starkey