#nuclear-energy

#nuclear-energy

Nuclear power is viewed as a controversial but potentially essential solution to climate change, despite its environmental trade-offs.

The recent blackout in Spain and Portugal has intensified the debate over the country's nuclear energy policy and its future role in the energy mix.

Meta is investing in solar energy to meet growing power demands from AI data centers, while exploring nuclear energy for future sustainability.

The Flowers report cautioned against nuclear expansion without a solution for waste disposal.

Eisenhower's 'Atoms for Peace' vision is being revisited by tech companies for nuclear energy to power data centers.

The climate tech landscape is shifting due to rising AI demands for power, leading to renewed interest in nuclear and other energy sources.

The Manhattan Project's secrecy and the uncertainty surrounding the atomic bomb's effectiveness led to devastating consequences during and after World War II.

The Hanford site, crucial for WWII nuclear efforts, now represents a significant environmental cleanup challenge due to past mismanagement of radioactive waste.

China's nuclear scientists have successfully refueled a running nuclear fission reactor, marking a breakthrough in continuous power generation technology.

NRC's red tape stifles nuclear innovation yet handing responsibilities to states might undermine safety and public trust.

Father-daughter teams can excel in entrepreneurship by leveraging their unique expertise and personal dynamics.

Big Tech is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) for sustainable AI energy solutions, despite uncertainties regarding their effectiveness and power generation capacity.

The excitement over small modular reactors may be misplaced, as economic challenges persist, overshadowing their potential benefits in the nuclear sector.

A resurgence in nuclear energy is occurring in the US, with states competing to lead in advanced technologies.

Growing opposition against small modular reactors (SMRs) in the UK is reflecting safety and consultation concerns within local communities.

Swedish government's funding proposal for new nuclear raises concerns about costs, market distortion, and ideological debate over energy choices.

California approved $722.6 million to extend the Diablo Canyon Power Plant's operations, impacting ratepayers amid rising energy demands and criticism from consumer groups.

Chris Wright's appointment as DOE head indicates a significant shift towards traditional energy sources, potentially sidelining clean energy initiatives.

Wright's perspective on energy challenges mainstream climate narratives by questioning the classifications of energy sources as clean or dirty.

The UK government plans to ease nuclear reactor construction to enhance energy security and create jobs.

Reopening Palisades nuclear plant may address energy demands but raises safety concerns among local residents.

Nuclear energy is increasingly seen as a solution for cleaner energy in Southeast Asia.

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.

Nuclear energy is an underutilized, safe, and efficient energy source hindered by misinformation and industry fear tactics.

DeepSeek's R1 model challenges the necessity for extensive hardware investment in AI training.

Data centers' energy consumption is expected to reach 21% of global energy by 2030, necessitating new power solutions.