The debate over nuclear’s role in the energy transition continues
Cooling towers at a nuclear power plant in Slovakia. Nuclear power is likely to be discussed in great detail at the COP28 climate change summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.…
Germany, Poland and others are pushing for new sanctions on Russia’s nuclear energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Germany and other EU countries are looking to sanction Russian nuclear energy. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Germany, Poland and a few other…
A nuclear plant that leaked 400,000 gallons of radioactive water will be shut down after second incident
The owner of one of Minnesota’s two nuclear power plants said it will temporarily power down the facility on Friday to repair a recurring leak of radioactive water discovered this…
Why pink hydrogen produced using nuclear may have a big role to play
Both pink and blue have been used to differentiate between different methods of hydrogen production. Eve Livesey | Moment | Getty Images From Tesla’s Elon Musk to European Commission President…
Oliver Stone slams environmental movement over actions on nuclear
The environmental movement’s stance on nuclear power was “wrong” and derailed the sector’s development, according to the filmmaker Oliver Stone. During an interview with CNBC’s Tania Bryer at the World…
NextEra, First Solar and Constellation Energy among energy names to benefit from power shifts in 2050, according to Wells Fargo
Power production in the United States will look very different in 2050 than it does now, and that means there are opportunities for investors, according to Wells Fargo. The passage…
Bill Gates-backed nuclear demonstration delayed by at least 2 years
An artist rendering of the advanced nuclear power reactor demonstration project that Bill Gates’ nuclear innovation company, TerraPower, plans to build in the frontier-era coal town, Kemmerer, Wyoming. Rendering courtesy…
Fusion power won’t be widespread for at least a decade
The nuclear fusion breakthrough heralded on Tuesday was a historic event, culminating decades of research. At the same time, fusion power will not be contributing electricity to any power grid…
Why Silicon Valley is so hot on nuclear energy
The Vogtle nuclear power plant is located in Burke County, near Waynesboro, Georgia in USA. Each of the two existing units have a Westinghouse pressurized water reactor (PWR), with a…
After years as nuclear powerhouse, France makes play in offshore wind
This image, from Sept. 2022, shows French President Emmanuel Macron speaking with workers on board a boat during a visit to the Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Farm. Stephane Mahe | AFP…