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- Governments need to finance nuclear energy studies
 Governments around the world need to fund research into nuclear energy, as it is the best alternative to oil when global supplies dry up, writes Sylvia McLain, who operates a U.K. research lab. Studies on the development of safer reactors and improved containment of radioactive waste are good places to start, McLain writes. The Guardian (London)
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- How leaders can overcome their fears
Many bosses have fears that hold them back, writes Mary Jo Asmus. Overcoming them requires having a clear moral compass and using that conviction to work past jitters. "If you are a leader who has a solid value system in place ... fear becomes a non-issue," Asmus writes. Aspire-CS.com
(11/26)
- Use intentions to add context to your 2013 goals
 Smart bosses try to communicate their intentions, not just broad goals, argues Dana Theus. Sharing intentions lets workers use their judgment to adapt to rapidly changing situations. "Intentions are specifically designed to include the information necessary -- including a broader picture of success -- enabling you to be flexible, creative and innovative when reality throws you a curveball," Theus explains.  SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
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- Official urges Japan to restart nuclear plants
Japan's nuclear plants should be restarted immediately after their safety is verified, said Hiroyuki Hosoda, chairman of the general council of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. "Looking at energy prices, we are clearly in a situation where we need to restart the nuclear reactors," Hosoda said. Only two of the country's 50 reactors are online after the Fukushima Daiichi incident. Bloomberg
(11/27)
- Japan regulator seeks amendment of waste-management plans
The Japanese government needs to amend plans for the semi-permanent storage of highly radioactive waste underground in favor of an approach that would allow the recovery of the material in the future, according to the Japan Atomic Energy Commission. Recent scientific expertise isn't properly shown in existing plans, the commission said. The Mainichi (Japan)
(11/27)
- Electrabel criticizes Belgium's tax on nuclear generation
The Belgian government's decision to impose a nuclear generation tax of 550 million euros for 2011 and 475 million euros for 2012 was criticized by GDF Suez unit Electrabel, which is expected to be primarily affected as it holds most of the country's nuclear capacity. Electrabel said it will study procedures to defend its rights. "GDF Suez believes this unilateral decision is contrary to the protocol signed on October 22, 2009 between the Belgian state and GDF Suez ... which set out a fee of between Eur215 million and Eur245 million for 2010-2014," Electrabel said. Platts
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