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Reviving the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant: Promise or Peril for the Philippines’ Energy Future?
The Philippines is considering reviving the long-mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) to address rising electricity costs, leveraging its existing infrastructure for faster integration into the energy mix by 2032. While proponents highlight the...
Breaking Barriers: U.S. and India Forge Deeper Ties in Civil Nuclear and Strategic Technology Cooperation
Landmark Civil Nuclear Agreement Progress: The U.S. is finalizing steps to remove regulatory barriers for nuclear cooperation with India, addressing liability law conflicts that previously hindered American firms from building nuclear plants in the country....
Can Nuclear Technology Solve the Microplastic Crisis?
The Chilean Government and the IAEA have signed an agreement to address environmental challenges, focusing on microplastics in marine environments through the NUTEC Plastics initiative, which uses nuclear and isotopic techniques to study and combat plastic pollution...
Senate Omits DJI Ban from NDAA FY25 Amidst First Responder Backlash and Business Concerns
The Senate Armed Services Committee's version of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2025 (NDAA FY25) excludes the Countering CCP Drones Act, which aimed to ban DJI drones in the US, despite the House including it in their version. The Senate's decision likely...
How AI Could Influence Our Future IN Politics
A recent incident where Elon Musk shared an AI-generated deepfake video of Kamala Harris on Twitter highlights the dangers of AI in spreading misinformation in electoral politics. AI technology can create convincing false information, as seen globally, such as in the...
La Niña Is Coming to Play: The Cause of Our Extreme Weather
The past year has seen extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Beryl, highlighting the impact of climate change, with El Niño and La Niña causing significant global weather disruptions. The ENSO cycle, historically predictable, now shows more extreme variations due...
Let’s Go Kairos: Kairos Power Begins Construction on Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor
Kairos Power has begun site work for the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor, the first non-light-water and Gen IV reactor approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in over 50 years. The Hermes reactor, expected to be operational by 2027, aims to...
Sweden and USA Forge Landmark Partnership to Advance Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Sweden and the USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in civil nuclear energy, focusing on policy, research, and technological development. Key areas of collaboration include nuclear reactors, advanced nuclear fuel, waste management, and...
Kairos Power’s Hermes Reactor: Pioneering the Future of Nuclear Energy with Advanced Modular Technology
Hermes Reactor: Kairos Power's Hermes, a non-power prototype of their fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactor (KP-HFR), is the first Generation IV reactor approved for construction by the US NRC and aims to demonstrate affordable nuclear heat production by...
NextEra restarting nuclear plant in Iowa
NextEra Energy is considering reopening the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa to meet the rising demand for carbon-free energy, driven by increased electricity consumption. The Duane Arnold plant, which shut down in 2020 after 45 years, was initially retired due to...
Climate Change and the Corporate Response: Adapting to a New Economic Reality
Climate change is increasingly causing economic disruptions, with businesses across various sectors facing financial challenges due to more frequent and severe extreme weather events. Companies like TPC are diversifying operations and investing in resilience to...
