Japan’s revised energy plan removes its post-Fukushima commitment to reducing nuclear power reliance, positioning nuclear energy as a critical component of its decarbonization strategy alongside an increased focus on renewables. By 2040, the country aims for...
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World’s First Radioactive Diamond Battery Unveiled By the UK
Innovative Power Source: The carbon-14 diamond battery generates electricity by harnessing the radioactive decay of carbon-14, encased in diamond, ensuring safe, long-lasting, low-power energy with no harmful emissions. Versatile Applications: The battery can power...
Natron Energy’s Charge Forward: $1.4 Billion Bet on Sodium-Ion Batteries
Natron Energy is investing $1.4 billion in a North Carolina plant to produce sodium-ion batteries, a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Favorable policies and nearly $300 million in investor funding are driving Natron's growth as the only...
Fury of the Future: Hurricane Beryl’s Record-Breaking Rampage Signals Dire Climate Warning
Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 4 and 5 hurricane in early July, attributed to climate change and rising ocean temperatures. The warmer waters in the tropical Atlantic, fueled by human-driven fossil fuel emissions, allowed Beryl...
Army Powers Up: Quest for Next-Gen Micro-Reactors to Revolutionize Energy Independence
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking Solution Briefs for a full lifecycle prototype micro-reactor nuclear power plant for the U.S. Army, targeting 3MW to 10MW capacity with operations starting by the end of 2030. The goal is to achieve 99.9% energy load...