Category: Nuclear
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Putin’s war in Ukraine may do more to accelerate renewables than all the speeches at COP26
Bill Nussey’s monthly letter: how the tragic Russian invasion of Ukraine will accelerate the path to a renewable…
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Podcast 065: Michael Liebreich – Is it time to go big or go home? Which renewable energy solutions should we pay attention to?
Michael Liebreich, the world-renowned thinker, investor, philanthropist and much sought after advisor, weighs in on the renewable energy…
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When it comes to land impact, does solar, wind, nuclear, coal, or natural gas have the smallest footprint?
Renewable energy technologies like solar, hydro, and wind require a lot of land. But, how does their impact…
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The bottom line on nuclear power – high costs and safety concerns darken its future (Part 7)
Nuclear power is the most divisive and debated of all electric generation solutions. Critics say Fukushima and Chernobyl…
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Can next-generation nuclear plants save the nuclear industry? (Part 6)
For nuclear power to achieve its promise as a source of global-scale, rock-steady, emissions-free power, new approaches are…
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Does nuclear power enhance or undermine America’s national security? (Part 5)
While a stable grid is essential for the well being of developed countries, nuclear power magnifies the risks…
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Nuclear power and the environment: carbon-free electricity vs the impact of nuclear waste (Part 4)
Nuclear power plants produce almost no greenhouse gases. If you want a huge amount of steady 24/7/365 electricity…
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What are the risks of radiation from nuclear power plants? Part 3
Radioactivity triggers a deep dread in most people. It is invisible and hard to detect. It is associated…
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Just how dangerous are nuclear power plants? Part 2
Nuclear power has a unique challenge. While it’s much safer than most people realize, it easily conjures up…
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Is nuclear power the climate’s salvation or a radioactive nightmare? (part 1)
While nuclear may be a greenhouse gas-free source of energy, it is far from the most cost-effective way…