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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine's Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?

Trump proposed U.S. control over Ukrainian nuclear power plants during a call with Zelensky, sparking surprise among officials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Britain will find common ground' with US on energy policy, says Miliband

UK seeks to collaborate with the US on energy despite climate policy differences, focusing on nuclear power and energy security.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine's Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?

Trump proposed U.S. control over Ukrainian nuclear power plants during a call with Zelensky, sparking surprise among officials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Britain will find common ground' with US on energy policy, says Miliband

UK seeks to collaborate with the US on energy despite climate policy differences, focusing on nuclear power and energy security.
more#energy-security
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

What critical infrastructure does China own in the UK?

Support for journalism is crucial for transparent reporting on important issues.
Chinese investments in UK key industries raise concerns amid government intervention.
#energy-policy
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

U.S. energy secretary pushes nuclear power to feed energy-intensive AI

Nuclear power is essential for supporting the increasing electricity demands driven by artificial intelligence developments.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany politics

German poll: majority for return to nuclear energy DW 04/04/2025

55% of Germans favor a return to nuclear power.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Environment

Environmentalists Are Rethinking Nuclear. Should They?

Nuclear power is being reexamined as a solution for climate change fourteen years after the Fukushima disaster.
fromPrx
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The World

The entry of aid trucks into Gaza is at an all-time low, prompting alarming reports from aid agencies.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

UK to make it easier to build nuclear reactors

The UK government is easing regulations for mini nuclear power stations to stimulate economic growth and energy security.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

NY won't meet 'ignorant' clean energy goals, ex-Gov. George Pataki says

New York's renewable energy law may be unrealistic according to critics like former Gov. George Pataki, who advocates for nuclear energy.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

U.S. energy secretary pushes nuclear power to feed energy-intensive AI

Nuclear power is essential for supporting the increasing electricity demands driven by artificial intelligence developments.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Environmentalists Are Rethinking Nuclear. Should They?

Nuclear power is being reexamined as a solution for climate change fourteen years after the Fukushima disaster.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

UK to make it easier to build nuclear reactors

The UK government is easing regulations for mini nuclear power stations to stimulate economic growth and energy security.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

NY won't meet 'ignorant' clean energy goals, ex-Gov. George Pataki says

New York's renewable energy law may be unrealistic according to critics like former Gov. George Pataki, who advocates for nuclear energy.
more#energy-policy
#energy-transition
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Rural U.S. County Sits on a $12 Billion Uranium Deposit. Will They Dig It Up?

Nuclear power is reviving as countries pivot from fossil fuels, with a projected 28% increase in uranium demand by 2030.
DevOps
fromBCG Global
1 month ago

What's Holding Back Nuclear in the West?

Western countries face challenges in building new nuclear plants due to management issues and supply chain weaknesses, despite increased public support.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why the golden unlock with nuclear power will be mental

Thorium presents a promising advancement in nuclear power and clean energy transition.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Rural U.S. County Sits on a $12 Billion Uranium Deposit. Will They Dig It Up?

Nuclear power is reviving as countries pivot from fossil fuels, with a projected 28% increase in uranium demand by 2030.
DevOps
fromBCG Global
1 month ago

What's Holding Back Nuclear in the West?

Western countries face challenges in building new nuclear plants due to management issues and supply chain weaknesses, despite increased public support.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why the golden unlock with nuclear power will be mental

Thorium presents a promising advancement in nuclear power and clean energy transition.
more#energy-transition
Alternative medicine
fromMail Online
2 months ago

China finds 'limitless' energy source that could 'power the country'

China's Bayan Obo mining complex holds potentially massive thorium reserves that could power the nation for 60,000 years.
#renewable-energy
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 months ago

Why partnering India in the green transition matters even to this Swedish government

Sweden's government actions contradict its green initiatives, risking failure to meet emissions goals.
Busch's participation at the environmental conference raises questions about the government's commitment to sustainable energy.
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Lithium Battery Storage: The Future of Renewable Energy?

Communities in New York and California resist lithium-ion battery storage due to safety issues, highlighting the dangers in the pursuit of green energy solutions.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Data center power demand will double over the next five years | TechCrunch

Data centers' power demand is set to double by 2029, largely due to AI growth and cloud services.
fromFuturism
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Company Announces Construction of "Grid-Scale" Fusion Power Plant

Commonwealth Fusion Systems begins construction of the world's first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant, aiming for significant energy production by the early 2030s.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hyperscalers' net-zero plans hit roadblock | Computer Weekly

Datacenters' energy consumption is expected to rise significantly by 2026, prompting interest in nuclear power as a stable energy source.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 months ago

Why partnering India in the green transition matters even to this Swedish government

Sweden's government actions contradict its green initiatives, risking failure to meet emissions goals.
Busch's participation at the environmental conference raises questions about the government's commitment to sustainable energy.
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Lithium Battery Storage: The Future of Renewable Energy?

Communities in New York and California resist lithium-ion battery storage due to safety issues, highlighting the dangers in the pursuit of green energy solutions.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Data center power demand will double over the next five years | TechCrunch

Data centers' power demand is set to double by 2029, largely due to AI growth and cloud services.
fromFuturism
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Company Announces Construction of "Grid-Scale" Fusion Power Plant

Commonwealth Fusion Systems begins construction of the world's first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant, aiming for significant energy production by the early 2030s.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hyperscalers' net-zero plans hit roadblock | Computer Weekly

Datacenters' energy consumption is expected to rise significantly by 2026, prompting interest in nuclear power as a stable energy source.
more#renewable-energy
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nimbys. Naysayers. Traitors. Children take note, why learn oracy when insults will do? | Catherine Bennett

Keir Starmer labels opposition to his policies as 'nimbyism,' framing it as selfishness while promoting nuclear power expansion and corporate investment.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tulip Siddiq denies claim she was involved in nuclear power plant deal with Russia

Tulip Siddiq is under scrutiny for alleged involvement in corruption linked to a nuclear power deal in Bangladesh.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nimbys. Naysayers. Traitors. Children take note, why learn oracy when insults will do? | Catherine Bennett

Keir Starmer labels opposition to his policies as 'nimbyism,' framing it as selfishness while promoting nuclear power expansion and corporate investment.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tulip Siddiq denies claim she was involved in nuclear power plant deal with Russia

Tulip Siddiq is under scrutiny for alleged involvement in corruption linked to a nuclear power deal in Bangladesh.
more#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Planners recommended against nuclear plant in 2019 over Welsh language and cultural concerns

Hitachi's nuclear plant proposal was rejected due to concerns about its impact on the Welsh language and local culture.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Constellation Energy to Buy Power Producer Calpine

Constellation Energy's acquisition of Calpine underscores the increasing importance of natural gas in addressing U.S. electricity demand.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Abe Issa on the power of pairing: Why nuclear and solar are a $400 billion match made in energy heaven - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A powerful partnership between nuclear and solar power, enhanced by AI, can provide reliable and sustainable electricity for a growing market.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Inside the world's first nuclear waste 'tomb' costing $4 BILLION

Finland's Onkalo project will isolate nuclear waste for 100,000 years, setting a new standard in high-level radioactive material disposal.
#sustainable-energy
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Praises Nuclear Energy to Power AI | Entrepreneur

AI could require as much energy to power annually as Sweden's current consumption by 2027, pushing reliance on diverse energy sources including nuclear.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Oklo to supply 750MW to DCs using nuclear-waste-powered SMRs

Datacenter operators are increasingly turning to small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet growing energy demands.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Google signed a deal to power data centers with nuclear micro-reactors from Kairos - but the 2030 timeline is very optimistic | TechCrunch

Google is investing in small nuclear reactors for data centers to meet rising power demands sustainably.
fromEngadget
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta wants to use nuclear power for its data centers

Meta aims to integrate nuclear power into its data centers to enhance energy sustainability and reliability while supporting technological growth and community needs.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Praises Nuclear Energy to Power AI | Entrepreneur

AI could require as much energy to power annually as Sweden's current consumption by 2027, pushing reliance on diverse energy sources including nuclear.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Oklo to supply 750MW to DCs using nuclear-waste-powered SMRs

Datacenter operators are increasingly turning to small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet growing energy demands.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Google signed a deal to power data centers with nuclear micro-reactors from Kairos - but the 2030 timeline is very optimistic | TechCrunch

Google is investing in small nuclear reactors for data centers to meet rising power demands sustainably.
fromEngadget
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta wants to use nuclear power for its data centers

Meta aims to integrate nuclear power into its data centers to enhance energy sustainability and reliability while supporting technological growth and community needs.
more#sustainable-energy
Tech industry
fromFortune
5 months ago

Big Tech is the nuclear industry's new best friend: Amazon, Microsoft and Google rush to sign deals

Big Tech's carbon neutrality goals face challenges due to the energy demands of generative AI, leading to a renewed interest in nuclear power.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Video. COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement criticized for allowing polluters to buy credits instead of reducing emissions directly.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
5 months ago
History

Visions of Nuclear-Powered Cars Captivated Cold War America, but the Technology Never Really Worked

Nuclear-powered cars were envisioned in the 1950s but faced insurmountable engineering and safety challenges.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for warship

China is advancing towards its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a significant step in its naval modernization and aspirations.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 months ago

Meta's plans to build a new, nuclear-powered data center for AI fell through because of rare bees

Environmental concerns caused a significant delay in Meta's AI data center project, showcasing the tension between tech expansion and wildlife preservation.
fromTheregister
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta's nuclear datacenter plan reportedly stung by bees

Meta's AI-focused nuclear-powered datacenter project was canceled due to the presence of a rare bee species during site evaluation.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Regulators deliver successive blows to Amazon and Meta's nuclear power ambitions | TechCrunch

Big tech companies are increasingly relying on nuclear energy for data centers, but are facing significant regulatory hurdles.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 months ago

Meta's plans to build a new, nuclear-powered data center for AI fell through because of rare bees

Environmental concerns caused a significant delay in Meta's AI data center project, showcasing the tension between tech expansion and wildlife preservation.
fromTheregister
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta's nuclear datacenter plan reportedly stung by bees

Meta's AI-focused nuclear-powered datacenter project was canceled due to the presence of a rare bee species during site evaluation.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Regulators deliver successive blows to Amazon and Meta's nuclear power ambitions | TechCrunch

Big tech companies are increasingly relying on nuclear energy for data centers, but are facing significant regulatory hurdles.
more#meta
#data-centers
OMG science
fromAxios
6 months ago

U.S. plans to revive reactors as AI powers nuclear renaissance

The U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear power sector with significant investments to meet rising electricity demand.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Regulators reject power deal for nuclear Amazon datacenters

Amazon's plans for nuclear-powered datacenters face regulatory hurdles due to grid reliability concerns.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon jumps on nuclear power bandwagon by investing in X-Energy and promising small reactors | TechCrunch

Amazon supports nuclear power for data centers, marking a commitment to clean energy alongside others like Microsoft and Google.
OMG science
fromAxios
6 months ago

U.S. plans to revive reactors as AI powers nuclear renaissance

The U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear power sector with significant investments to meet rising electricity demand.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Regulators reject power deal for nuclear Amazon datacenters

Amazon's plans for nuclear-powered datacenters face regulatory hurdles due to grid reliability concerns.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon jumps on nuclear power bandwagon by investing in X-Energy and promising small reactors | TechCrunch

Amazon supports nuclear power for data centers, marking a commitment to clean energy alongside others like Microsoft and Google.
more#data-centers
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Robot retrieves radioactive fuel sample from Fukushima nuclear reactor site

The first successful retrieval of radioactive fuel using a remote-controlled robot from Fukushima Daiichi is a significant step towards understanding and decommissioning the site.
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