Energy & Green Tech
An unassuming pile of black graphite bricks containing uranium became known famously as Chicago Pile 1, the world's first human-created, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. Eighty years later, nuclear scientists continue ...
Dec 2, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
New and advanced types of nuclear reactors could play an important role in helping the U.S. meet its long-term climate goals, but a range of technical, regulatory, economic, and societal challenges must first be overcome, ...
Apr 27, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
The U.N. nuclear agency said Friday that slightly elevated levels of radioactivity detected in northern Europe likely were related to a nuclear reactor that was either operating or undergoing maintenance, but it's still unclear ...
Jul 3, 2020
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Business
After Britain ordered the phased removal of Huawei from its 5G network, attention has now switched to China's role in other areas of the UK, particularly its involvement in key nuclear power projects.
Aug 21, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Nuclear power is a significant source of steady carbon-neutral electricity, making the design and construction of new and next-generation nuclear reactors critical for achieving the U.S."s green energy goals.
Aug 25, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
As the Clean Energy Transformation Act drives Washington state toward carbon-free electricity, a new energy landscape is taking shape. Alongside renewable energy sources, a new report finds small modular reactors are poised ...
May 26, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that its Barakah nuclear power plant has started commercial operations, in a first for the Arab world.
Apr 6, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
The oil-rich United Arab Emirates announced Wednesday that it has connected its Barakah nuclear power plant to the national grid in a new first for the Arab world.
Aug 19, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is building the world's largest concentrated solar power plant, capable of generating 700 megawatts. During daylight, solar power will provide cheap electricity, and at night the UAE will use ...
Mar 11, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Many people are frightened of radiation, thinking of it as an invisible, man-made and deadly force, and this fear often underpins opposition to nuclear power. In fact, most radiation is natural and life on Earth wouldn't ...
Feb 14, 2022
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