Some other stories from the nuclear industry you may have missed:

World Nuclear News: Fennovoima seeks decision on new Finnish plant
‘In the decision-in-principle application, Fennovoima presents to the Finnish radiation and safety authority, Stuk, all plant-related information required by Finnish rules. Stuk will review the designs and prepare a preliminary safety assessment on each. The Ministry of Economy and Employment will subsequently prepare the decision-in-principle based on Stuk's findings and statements from all other stakeholders. The government and parliament are expected to make the decision in 2010.’

Global Security Newswire: Clinton Vows Iran Diplomacy, Supports Arms Control Measures
‘The incoming Obama administration would pursue new diplomatic efforts aimed at persuading Iran to halt potential nuclear-weapon development activities, Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton indicated at her confirmation hearing yesterday.’

The South Africa Time: SA develops nuclear fuel
‘South Africa’s pebble bed company has successfully manufactured the uranium dioxide-coated particles which form the basis of high-temperature reactor fuel, it announced today.’

Charleton Regional Business Journal: Raitt to rock against new reactors
‘Local environmental groups opposing two new nuclear reactors are bringing in help from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Singer-guitarist Bonnie Raitt will headline an anti-nuclear fundraiser March 21 at Columbia’s Township Auditorium.’

New Scientist: Top 7 alternative energies listed
‘The US could replace all its cars and trucks with electric cars powered by wind turbines taking up less than 3 square kilometres – in theory, at least. That's the conclusion of a detailed study ranking 11 types of non-fossil fuels according to their total ecological footprint and their benefit to human health.’

Project on Government Oversight: 67 Percent of DOE Budget Overlooked During Confirmation Hearing of Steven Chu for DOE Secretary
‘While it is no surprise that the parochial interests of Senators dominated the questions directed at Steven Chu, Obama's pick for DOE Secretary, at today's confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, it is a surprise that there were virtually no substantive questions about the nuclear weapons complex.’

Tehran Times: Russia will fulfill duties on Iran’s nuclear power plant
‘Russia will fulfill its commitments on completing Iran’s first nuclear power plant in Bushehr despite of any pressures, said Iranian Ambassador to Russia Mahmoud-Reza Sajjadi. ’

Reuters: Vattenfall CEO sees nuclear issue moving in Germany
‘The issues of climate change and energy security will play an increasingly important role in a German debate on whether to extend nuclear power beyond 2021, Vattenfall chief executive Lars Josefsson said on Wednesday.’

Business Week: Abu Dhabi Probes Nuclear Power
‘David Scott, an Abu Dhabi official, says that the UAE would eventually like to get some 25% of its power from nuclear power. That might mean six or more nuclear plants, which cost $5 billion or more each today.’