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...
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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...
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....