Fuel For Thought is a series of editorial articles and opinion pieces by AEHI CEO Don Gillispie. Don has over 45 years of real-world experience in the nuclear industry.
As CEO of AEHI he is also at the cutting-edge of today's global nuclear power markets and technologies. In this series he brings all of these elements together to provide a perspective based on experience, technology, and current events. Don shares with his readers a view into the new technological, political, and market driven dynamics shaping this industry. Finally, Don seeks to illuminate his readers with facts, rather than bias them with hype.
Readers are enouraged to respond at info@aehipower.com
Historic Earthquake - Tsunami in Japan and its Nuclear Repercussions
Why There is Little to Fear with an Expansion of the US Nuclear Industry
Don Gillispie
AEHI CEO
March 15, 2011
The recent natural disaster, which has now reached historic proportions in Japan, is very saddening and our thoughts and prayers go out to those people who have been affected by this horrible tragedy.
Wake Up America! We’re Falling Behind in Nuclear Power
By Don Gillispie
November 22, 2010 - There’s a nuclear renaissance underway around the world. Twenty-three reactors are under construction in China, with 10 more expected to break ground within a few months. Russia is building 10 large reactors and South Korea is adding eight plants http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf17.html.
Swedish Report Shows Nuclear as Clear Winner Over Wind
By Don Gillispie
Nov. 15, 2010 -- One of the huge debates swirling around nuclear power is its price. Some critics argue that even though nuclear plants offer clean, reliable sources of electricity, building new plants is just too costly.
Nukes Are The Answer
By Don Gillispie
Sep. 21, 2010 -- You don't have to look far beyond the recent news to see the dangers and costs of the energy we depend upon. The last year has brought fatal oil rig explosions, massive spills and coal mining tragedies have killed miners and polluted streams.