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SPRUCing Things UP: Unveiling how Climate Change Affects Vulnerable Ecosystems
The SPRUCE experiment, led by the Department of Energy, aims to understand the impact of climate change on peat bogs, which store one-third of Earth's soil carbon. Scientists conduct controlled experiments in Minnesota's black spruce bog forest, manipulating...
World’s first meltdown-proof nuclear reactor passes the safety test in China
China has introduced the world's first meltdown-proof nuclear power plant using a pebble-bed reactor design, which uses helium gas and small graphite spheres filled with uranium fuel particles to manage higher temperatures and prevent overheating. Engineers from...
As EU Considers Sanctioning Russian Nuclear Fuel, Europe and The Unites States Starts to Produce Their Own
As Nuclear Insider has covered, Russia's dominance in nuclear fuel shows wests dependence on Russia uranium enrichment, the United States and the European Union, among others, remain dependent upon Russian uranium and uranium conversion and enrichment services. As...
Russia’s Dominance in Nuclear Fuel Shows West’s Dependence on Russian Uranium Enrichment
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in winter 2022, the United States and European Union have applied numerous layers of sanctions and restrictions upon Russian hydrocarbons, especially oil. Yet even as the US and EU have reduced their dependence on Russian fossil...
After 65 Years of American Nuclear Industry, Politics Splits States and the Public
When President Eisenhower opened America’s first commercial nuclear power plant in May 1958, nuclear’s future looked bright and popular. After a slow start, by the late 1960s many nuclear plants were under construction in the US, with most of the 100+ reactors coming...
Comparing the Development of Large and Small Nuclear Reactors in the US and Europe: Capacity, Cost, and Time
Nuclear energy has been a part of the energy mix for several decades, and there is a renewed interest in nuclear energy due to the need for reliable, clean, and affordable energy sources. The United States and Europe are currently pursuing the development of several...
Exploring the Role of Nuclear Energy in Combating Climate Change and Pollution
Climate change and pollution are major challenges facing humanity today. These issues have been caused by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, which has led to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. Climate change is already...
It’s Time for a New Generation of Innovative Nuclear Reactors
Nuclear power has been a significant source of energy for decades. However, the traditional nuclear reactors, which generate power through a process called fission, have been the subject of safety concerns, and their high cost of production and radioactive waste...
Regulations Surrounding Nuclear Energy Start to Ease
Nuclear energy has been a controversial topic for decades due to concerns over safety and potential environmental impacts. In the United States, nuclear power plants are heavily regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other federal and state agencies....
New Nuclear Reactor Technologies are the Forefront of the Energy Revolution
The nuclear energy field has witnessed significant technological developments in recent years, aimed at making the generation of electricity from nuclear power safer, more efficient, and sustainable. New nuclear reactor technologies have emerged, some of which are...
Nuclear Energy is the More Efficient and Reliable Green Energy Solution
Nuclear energy is often overlooked as a viable green energy solution, with many people preferring more popular alternatives such as solar and wind. However, when it comes to providing clean, reliable and efficient energy, nuclear power has a lot to offer. In fact,...
