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SMRs Included in Indian Budget
The Indian government plans to collaborate with the private sector to develop small modular reactors (SMRs), emphasizing nuclear energy's vital role in India's future energy mix as part of the Viksit Bharat initiative. The 2024-25 budget allocates INR 24,969 crore...
The Mother Continent Feels The Wrath of Climate Change
Climate change is intensifying food safety risks globally, especially in Africa, by amplifying the spread of foodborne pathogens. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and altered pathogen distributions are driving increases in foodborne illnesses like cholera,...
Philippines Turns to Nuclear Energy
The Philippines is switching to nuclear energy to address climate change, ensure energy security, and reduce reliance on expensive fossil fuels, especially as their electricity demand is expected to more than triple by 2040. The country plans to implement small...
Nuclear Power Potentially Goes Down Under
Australia's transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is hindered by political divisions between major parties. Public support for nuclear energy has increased, with proposals to build nuclear power plants by 2035 amidst high fossil fuel dependence. Significant...
US-Turkey Power Play: Nuclear Plant Talks Heat Up
Turkey is negotiating with the US to develop large-scale nuclear reactors and SMRs to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependency. Although Turkey currently lacks operational nuclear power plants, the Akkuyu plant, developed by Russia's Rosatom, is under...
Russian Away From Us, Bruv: UK Invests In Nuclear To Get Away from Russian Monopoly
The UK is developing an advanced uranium enrichment facility to produce HALEU, aiming to reduce European reliance on Russian energy supplies. This initiative is part of the UK's broader strategy to enhance energy security, stimulate job growth, and position itself as...
IAEA Reviews Uganda’s Uranium Exploration Plan
The IAEA-led mission assessed Uganda's infrastructure for uranium exploration, providing recommendations to help achieve Uganda's nuclear energy goals, including developing a domestic uranium supply. Uganda aims to generate 24,000 MW of electricity from nuclear energy...
Thailand’s Next Green Revolution: Embracing Nuclear Power
Reason for Incorporating Nuclear Energy: Thailand aims to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels by incorporating nuclear energy, targeting 50% renewable energy production by 2040. The revised Power Development Plan focuses on clean energy,...
Rolls-Royce teases Micro-Reactor
Rolls-Royce unveiled a new mobile nuclear micro-reactor, expected to be operational by 2029, aimed at transforming clean energy solutions for various applications, including potential use in space. The micro-reactor, capable of generating 1 to 10 megawatts of power,...
WIN is a WIn: U.S. Women In Nuclear’s Initiatives and Tactics
WIN is a Win: U.S. Women In Nuclear's Initiatives and Tactics Nuclear energy is growing in prominence with increased policy support, integration with renewables, and technological advancements, impacting carbon footprints and energy legislation. The nuclear workforce...
Three Mile Island Revival: A Controversial Comeback?
Constellation Energy is discussing with Pennsylvania officials the potential reopening of the Three Mile Island power facility, shut down since 2019. The infamous TMI-2 reactor experienced a partial meltdown in 1979, causing the most serious nuclear accident in U.S....
