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Seal Storage Technology and the University of Utah Announce NASA Climate Data Democratization Partnership

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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"The democratization of data is essential to scientific progress, and we are thrilled to partner with the University of Utah to make this possible," said Seal Storage Technology COO Alex Altman.

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  • "The democratization of data is essential to scientific progress, and we are thrilled to partner with the University of Utah to make this possible," said Seal Storage Technology COO Alex Altman.
  • "Seal's decentralized cloud storage platform ensures that this valuable data is accessible to researchers around the world, without barriers.
  • The data democratization partnership will provide researchers with new ways to access and utilize NASA's climate data, including navigation via timestamps, fields, and other dimensions.
  • Researchers can access the NASA data on the following web dashboard http://chpc1.nationalsciencedatafabric.org:10888/nasa or visualize the data locally by downloading the Jupyter notebook here: http://bit.ly/3MkpVBa .

Seal Storage Technology and the University of Utah Announce NASA Climate Data Democratization Partnership

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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TORONTO and SALT LAKE CITY, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to democratize data access, decentralized cloud storage provider Seal Storage Technology and the University of Utah's Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI) announced today that over 200 terabytes  (TB) of OpenViSUS IDX NASA  atmospheric wind velocity and ocean current datasets are now openly available to researchers globally. The data will be accessible via a Jupyter notebook, which is a digital document that makes it easy to access and visualize data by combining text, code, and visualizations in a single medium. This project is part of SCI's participation in The National Science Data Fabric  (NSDF), a trans-disciplinary approach to integrated data delivery and access, democratizing data-driven scientific discovery through shared storage, networking, computing, and educational resources.

Key Points: 
  • "The democratization of data is essential to scientific progress, and we are thrilled to partner with the University of Utah to make this possible," said Seal Storage Technology COO Alex Altman.
  • "Seal's decentralized cloud storage platform ensures that this valuable data is accessible to researchers around the world, without barriers.
  • The data democratization partnership will provide researchers with new ways to access and utilize NASA's climate data, including navigation via timestamps, fields, and other dimensions.
  • Researchers can access the NASA data on the following web dashboard http://chpc1.nationalsciencedatafabric.org:10888/nasa or visualize the data locally by downloading the Jupyter notebook here: http://bit.ly/3MkpVBa .

CNL and AECL Welcome a Record Turnout to the 2022 Open House at Chalk River Laboratories

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The hot and humid weather didnt deter over 3,000 visitors from taking part in what was a record turnout for the 2022 Chalk River Laboratories Open House.

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The hot and humid weather didnt deter over 3,000 visitors from taking part in what was a record turnout for the 2022 Chalk River Laboratories Open House.
  • To learn more about the 2022 Open House and to see photos from the event, people are encouraged to visit CNLs Facebook page.
  • With ongoing investments in new facilities and a focused mandate, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is well positioned for the future.
  • Working with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, AECL enables nuclear science and technology and manages the Government of Canadas radioactive waste responsibilities.

CNL Announces Completion of Port Granby Project

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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CLARINGTON, Ontario, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, recently marked the completion of the Port Granby Project with members of the Clarington community.

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  • CLARINGTON, Ontario, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, recently marked the completion of the Port Granby Project with members of the Clarington community.
  • Undertaken as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI), the Port Granby Project involved the safe excavation and transfer of low-level radioactive waste from an unstable site to a newly constructed waste management facility.
  • CNL hosted local residents, First Nations representatives, and community groups at a celebration to mark the completion of the project.
  • These were our objectives with the Port Granby Project, said Joe McBrearty CNL President and CEO.

Media Advisory: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Invites Media to NSDF Briefing & Tour on Tuesday, May 24

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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The briefing will include a tour of the Chalk River campus and site of the proposed NSDF.

Key Points: 
  • The briefing will include a tour of the Chalk River campus and site of the proposed NSDF.
  • Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is a world leader in nuclear science and technology offering unique capabilities and solutions across a wide range of industries.
  • With ongoing investments in new facilities and a focused mandate, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is well positioned for the future.
  • For more information on the complete range of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories services, please visit www.cnl.ca or contact [email protected] .

Majority of Residents Confident in CNL Staff to Safely Construct and Operate the NSDF Project, New Survey Reveals

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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With a majority of respondents stating that they are confident that CNL can safely construct and operate the NSDF, the survey results reflect CNLs commitment to public engagement and represent good news for CNL as it nears the final regulatory hearing on the proposed project.

Key Points: 
  • With a majority of respondents stating that they are confident that CNL can safely construct and operate the NSDF, the survey results reflect CNLs commitment to public engagement and represent good news for CNL as it nears the final regulatory hearing on the proposed project.
  • Conducted by Nanos Research to gauge public attitude towards CNL, the survey was commissioned by CNL and completed randomly by phone with more than 500 residents within Renfrew and Pontiac counties.
  • The survey results also provide CNL with insight into the effectiveness of its ongoing public engagement program and evolving public perceptions since 2018, when CNL last conducted a similar attitude survey.
  • The CNSC is scheduled to consider CNLs NSDF application at a final public hearing that begins on May 31, 2022.

CNL Completes Safe Long-Term Storage of Waste at Port Granby Site

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The Port Granby Project is being undertaken as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI).

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  • The Port Granby Project is being undertaken as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI).
  • In pursuit of that goal, CNL is applying proven engineering containment methods that have been used internationally to tackle challenging environmental issues like the cleanup in Port Granby.
  • The capping and closure of the engineered storage mound is a major milestone for the Port Granby community and the PHAI.
  • In November 2020, CNL completed the excavation and safe transfer of historic waste from the former site on the shore of Lake Ontario.

CNSC Hearing Dates Scheduled for CNL’s Proposed NSDF Project

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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During Part 1 of the public hearing, which is scheduled to take place on February 22, 2022, the CNSC Commission will hear submissions from both CNL and CNSC staff on the licencing application and environmental assessment.

Key Points: 
  • During Part 1 of the public hearing, which is scheduled to take place on February 22, 2022, the CNSC Commission will hear submissions from both CNL and CNSC staff on the licencing application and environmental assessment.
  • During Part 2 of the hearing, scheduled to begin on May 31, 2022, Indigenous communities and members of the public will have an opportunity to present their comments to the CNSC commissioners.
  • The proposed NSDF project has been under rigid review by the CNSC and is subject to federal assessment, which has been underway since 2017, under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
  • If CNLs application is approved by the CNSC, construction on the facility is planned to begin in the fall of 2022.