Innovative SMR Applies for 'Standard Design Approval' from Nuclear Safety Commission... 'Entering the Full Regulatory Process'
An innovative small modular reactor (i-SMR) being developed in South Korea has submitted an application for standard design approval, marking a significant step in its regulatory process.
Poland focuses on small reactors. Agreement signed in the USA
Poland's Ministry of Energy has signed an agreement to develop a generic design for SMR reactors, which are projected to be key in Poland's nuclear energy strategy.
The Government wants to force major fashion brands to change design so that less clothing ends up in the trash
The Spanish Government is planning a new regulation to reduce textile waste by requiring major fashion brands to implement designs that minimize waste.
"The Problem Is Not Money, But Design": Announcement of 9 Policy Demands for 'Social Finance'
A summit on social finance highlighted the need for structural reforms to support community-driven projects and enhance the role of social finance in addressing local needs in South Korea.
Kim Jin-ae, chair of the National Architecture Policy Committee, says DDP is a building with low cost-effectiveness, but demolition should be approached cautiously.
Kim Jin-ae emphasized the need for a careful approach to the potential demolition of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, advocating for the benefits of new architectural technologies to be shared broadly among the public.
What I Learned About People
The author, a behavioral and experimental economist, highlights the significance of small changes in policy design that can greatly influence people's behavior and the effectiveness of public policies.