
J&J exits the RSV vaccine development race with competitors Pfizer and GSK
March 30, 2023: On Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson said it’s ducking out of the RSV vaccine race, weeks following competitors Pfizer …
July 21, 2022: -A nuclear power plant in Switzerland is reducing its output to prevent the river that cools it from which it hits temperature levels dangerous to marine life. This is the most delinquent example of Europe’s current heatwave having wide-reaching effects.
On Monday, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation’s international unit, citing the public broadcaster SRF, told the Beznau nuclear power plant had “temporarily scaled back operations” to stop the temperature of the river Aare from increasing “to levels that are dangerous for fish.”
The Beznau plant includes two light water reactors producing roughly 6,000-gigawatt electricity annually. Plant operator Axpo says this “corresponds to around twice the electricity consumption of the city of Zurich.”
Instead of a cooling tower to regulate temperatures, the Beznau facility uses the River Aare. The planet warms this water through its operations, which is eventually funneled back to the river.
According to Axpo, the plant heats the water by 0.7 to 1 degree Celsius when it’s in “full load operation,” relying on water requirements. With Switzerland experiencing high temperatures, the decision has been taken to reduce output.
In a statement sent to CNBC through email, a spokesperson for Axpo said there were “regulations regarding water protection, which restrict the operation of the Beznau nuclear power plant at high water temperatures in the Aare.”
The spokesperson further said that Axpo attached to these requirements. “We are currently monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis and have already taken initial measures,” they said.
The output of the Beznau plant was, the spokesperson said, “regulated during the day depending on the current temperature of the Aare so that the requirements are met at all times.”
“This is a routine process that becomes necessary from time to time during the hot summer days,” they counted. “Due to the heat, we assume that further power reductions will be required over the following few days.”
The news out of Switzerland comes as parts of Europe grapple with a significant heatwave that has caused wildfires, pauses in travel, and death. The previous Friday, the U.K. issued a “Red Extreme” heat warning for this week.
We provide the insights on leaders who are responsible for taking their organization to new heights, all the while bringing together a group of talented individuals.
March 30, 2023: On Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson said it’s ducking out of the RSV vaccine race, weeks following competitors Pfizer …
March 30, 2023: On Wednesday, Ovo Energy plans to seize Shell Plc’s UK gas and electricity business. Sky News reported that …
March 30, 2023: On Wednesday, Bitcoin ascended as investors shrugged off initial fears about what is surrounding U.S. regulators’ crackdowns …
Trōv is a global leader in embedded insurance, powering the future of digital insurance distribution and emerging mobility. Its robust insurtech platform empowers financial institutions and insurance incumbents to easily embed insurance products within other digital experiences to increase recurring revenue.
While only one in ten homes throughout the United States has flood insurance coverage, floods are the country’s most common and deadli-est natural disaster. Since 2000, they have cost American taxpayers $850 billion, two-thirds of the total cost of all natural disasters, yet only 1 out of 10 homes are insured for flood, and that number could soon be reduced.
Insurance needs to be more precise as there are solutions that protect the assets owned by the Property Managers (apartment units) and solutions that protect the Residents and their personal belongings. Which programs to offer and buy depends on each unique client’s needs.