US EditionANALYSIS | Nuclear power is making a big comeback. Here's why
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Getty ImagesA number of countries, including the UK, are building new nuclear power plants A decade ago, it seemed as if the global nuclear industry was in irreversible decline. Concerns about safety, cost and what to do with radioactive waste had dampened enthusiasm for a technology once seen as a revolutionary source of energy […]
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C3 SolutionsWhy Going Nuclear Is Vital to America
Production of clean, safe, and reliable nuclear energy is a vital part of America’s energy future. Once a reactor is built, it becomes a lasting part of America’s energy infrastructure. An insightful new book by Jack Spencer, “Nuclear Revolution: Powering the Next Generation” (Optimum Publishing International) describes what America has to do to ramp up its nuclear power—and why that’s important. (Full disclosure: Spencer, a senior fellow at The…
DOST exec lauds Meralco’s push for nuclear power
The Department of Science and Technology nuclear science research chief hailed the push of Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor, to shift its focus on studying the potential deployment of conventional large-scale nuclear power facility to address the growing power needs.
OpinionVenstres Ungdom: "Don't forget nuclear power in the EU's green transition Dan Jørgensen" Isabella Lindgren International Committee in Venstres Ungdom wishes Dan Jørgensen a big congratulations on becoming EU Commissioner for such an important area as energy! This is because it is absolutely necessary to ensure, that we in the EU have good and stable access to electricity - both for companies, but also for private consumers. However, this …
Belarus orders feasibility study on more nuclear power - Global Construction Review
The Belarusian Energy Ministry is to carry out a feasibility study probing whether to add a third reactor to its Astrovets nuclear station or build a second nuclear site, the Interfax news agency reports. Deputy energy minister Denis Moroz said the move was prompted by rapid growth in electricity consumption. The Astrovets plant is located on Belarus’ border with Lithuania. It has two Russian VVER-1200 units built by Rosatom’s ASE Group and …
Why nuclear power is so hot right now
By Emily Chung · CBC News Governments in Canada, the U.S. and abroad along with tech giants are all eyeing nuclear power to meet a growing demand for electricity and climate goals at the same time. Just days ago, the U.S. announced plans to triple its nuclear capacity by 2050. Tech giants Google, Amazon and Microsoft are tapping nuclear to support their power hungry AI services. Closer to home, Ontario is refurbishing old nuclear plants and buil…
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