michael · @michael
129 followers · 1043 posts · Server urbanists.social

I hope to see a breeder reactor like Superphénix built in Illinois in my lifetime.

It would close the fuel cycle and turn nuclear into a truly 'renewable' technology.

whatisnuclear.com/recycling.ht
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RT @Mangeon4
Photo du jour

1981 : Vue sur le chantier de construction de la centrale de Creys-Malville (réacteur Superphénix).

Source : gettyimages.fr/detail/photo-d%
twitter.com/Mangeon4/status/16

#sb76 #nucleaire

Last updated 1 year ago

michael · @michael
126 followers · 988 posts · Server urbanists.social

Massive victory

You can draw a straight line from hardworking Canadian nuclear advocates like @cadlam to this PM Trudeau comment.

Hope to see the same of @GovPritzker soon.
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RT @Dr_Keefer
TRUDEAU: “WE’RE GOING TO HAVE TO BE DOING MUCH MORE NUCLEAR.”

“…A return to nuclear which we’re very serious about.”

These comments in a meeting with the German President Steinmeier whose country foolishly just phased out its last reactors…
twitter.com/Dr_Keefer/status/1

#sb76

Last updated 2 years ago

michael · @michael
124 followers · 983 posts · Server urbanists.social

If you made it this far and want to get involved

Please consider calling your Illinois state house rep in support of the bill , which will legalize the construction of more nuclear plants.

Our future generations would appreciate the gesture!

ilga.gov/house/
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RT @cornoisseur
And has passed the House Public Utilities Committee with overwhelming support again!

We are one floor vote away from @GovPritzker 🤞 h…
twitter.com/cornoisseur/status

#sb76

Last updated 2 years ago

michael · @michael
122 followers · 956 posts · Server urbanists.social

Energy transition pathways, as presented by a simple Google search.

Poetic juxtaposition.

#sb76

Last updated 2 years ago

michael · @michael
119 followers · 923 posts · Server urbanists.social

California failed to overturn their nuclear construction ban with .

Now is our time to show them how it’s done in Illinois with ! Call your house rep today in support!

ilga.gov/house/default.asp
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RT @wombat_ee
I was super busy with work this week and missed it, but it looks like California AB65 (bill to allow new SMR construction) died in committee. Bummer.
twitter.com/wombat_ee/status/1

#ab65 #sb76

Last updated 2 years ago

michael · @michael
118 followers · 921 posts · Server urbanists.social

My dream

Illinois sites a reactor like this in Zion with district heating for Waukegan, Zion, and Kenosha

info.westinghousenuclear.com/b

#sb76

Last updated 2 years ago

michael · @michael
118 followers · 918 posts · Server urbanists.social

🚨 Climate Action Alert

Next week there will be a hearing in the Illinois House for bill , which will legalize the construction of new nuclear plants in Illinois.

IL residents should sign this petition if they support more nuclear!

🔗 my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create

#sb76 #twill

Last updated 2 years ago

michael · @michael
120 followers · 849 posts · Server urbanists.social

C’mon Illinois, we have to beat California in our race to legalize the construction of new nuclear plants!

Call and email your state house rep in support of /#SB76 !

has passed the Senate, now we need to pass the House

elections.il.gov/ElectionOpera
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RT @akaM8oTheWolf
@wombat_ee AB 65 update: The bill has been set for a hearing on April 10th at 2:30.
twitter.com/akaM8oTheWolf/stat

#hb1079 #sb76

Last updated 2 years ago

michael · @michael
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🚨Happening now:

brought to the floor in the Illinois Senate!

@SenPatrickjoyce testifies in favor of the bill!

#sb76

Last updated 2 years ago

michael · @michael
123 followers · 726 posts · Server urbanists.social

And is out of committee! Recommended do-pass 🙌

Thank you @SenatorRezin for helping Illinois build on its world-leading nuclear heritage

#sb76

Last updated 2 years ago