The News Reactor | NCSL’s Nuclear Newsletter Vol. 6, Issue 2 | July 2021
Whether seeking out information on advanced reactor technology or digging for clues on the future of Yucca Mountain, The News Reactor is your repository for the latest nuclear news and trends. In this quarterly newsletter, NCSL’s Energy Program tracks recent developments in the nuclear industry tracing the fuel cycle all the way from mining and energy production through to the handling of spent fuel and the cleanup of the federal weapons complex. The News Reactor spans a variety of issue areas, including energy, transportation and the environment, while keeping an eye on federal action and policy implications from the state perspective.
outside the containment areas. they re bringing in sandbags and more containment vessels to try to scoop up the contaminated water. it s a balancing act, according to officials. the good news as you mentioned, the power has been restored to all four control rooms. that will allow for better monitoring of the reactors. and as we know, radiation has been leaking out of reactors number 1, 2, and 3. in fact, plutonium which is news reactor number 3, was found in the soil. in one of the containment vessel and around the camp site but officials say it s at such low levels it does not pose a health risk to humans. charles, thank you. visitors to the bronx zoo may be seeking higher ground for a while. zookeepers are searching for a deadly snake that escaped friday. the 20-inch egyptian cobra has venom strong enough to kill a human being, but zoo insists it s probably just hiding somewhere and these are not aggressive snakes. probably wouldn t bite unless they feel threatened. nbc s peter a