Headline Archive
The collapse of NuScale’s project should spell the end for small modular nuclear reactors
Although there were problems specific to the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems project, the financial challenges and cost trends witnessed in that case will afflict any small modular nuclear reactor.
North Africa’s Renewable Potential and Strategic Location Reinforce Its Role in Energy Transition
Immense renewables potential and proximity to Europe makes North Africa a prime candidate for a strong player in global energy transition.
Tripling nuclear energy by 2050 will take a miracle, and miracles don’t happen
It is time to abandon the idea that further expanding nuclear technology can help with mitigating climate change
A Pro-Nuke Snoozer
Do not bother to see Oliver Stone’s new pro-nuke screed “Nuclear Now.” It’s slow, boring, often cringe-worthy and profoundly false from start to finish.
Device makes hydrogen from sunlight with record efficiency
Rice University engineers’ have created a device that turns sunlight into hydrogen with record-breaking efficiency by integrating next-generation halide perovskite semiconductors with electrocatalysts in a single, durable, cost-effective and scalable device.
NH Sisters of Mercy Mark 165 Years
Several months ago, Eileen Brady told me the Sisters of Mercy were celebrating the 165th anniversary of their arrival in New Hampshire and asked if I would do an article about it. This articl…
Active with the Activists: Clamshell Activist Has His Eyes on NH’s Nuclear Study – InDepthNH.org
It’s been 47 years since he was first arrested protesting the Seabrook nuclear plant, and over three decades since he relocated to the DC Beltway, but Paul Gunter still has New Hampshire on his mind.
Perspective | I oversaw the U.S. nuclear power industry. Now I think it should be banned.
The danger from climate change no longer outweighs the risks of nuclear accidents.
The Deeper Dig: A plan for what’s left of Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant – VTDigger
Vermont’s only nuclear plant is about two years away from being fully decommissioned.
Yet ANOTHER nearly billion $ bailout at Palisades zombie reactor?! – Beyond Nuclear
On top of everything else already?!
The End of DOE’s Flagship SMR — A Cautionary Tale
The collapse of the US Department of Energy’s flagship small modular reactor project should serve as a cautionary tale to SMR developers everywhere.
Lawmakers, advocates raise questions about changes to Seabrook Nuclear Station emergency plan
The plan includes 49 potential “reductions in effectiveness,” a term the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says indicates that the proposed changes are less effective than the current plan.
Pattern Energy secures $11B in financing, starts full construction on SunZia wind, transmission projects
The scale of the SunZia project and its multifaceted financing show the renewable energy space can secure capital at levels previously only seen in traditional generation, Pattern executive Daniel Elkort said.
Nuclear goes backwards, again, as wind and solar enjoy another year of record growth
Nuclear power went backwards last year despite the renaissance hype. Meanwhile, renewables enjoyed record growth and within two years both wind and solar will overtake nuclear.
Congress torpedoes a Biden nominee and casts doubt on nuclear safety
Biden’s decision to drop Jeff Baran’s nomination for another term with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a blow to the independence of the agency—and the safety and security of the country.
2023 Nuclear-Free Future Award winners announced – Beyond Nuclear
The 2023 Nuclear-Free Future Awards, an annual event that honors the many heroes of the global anti-nuclear movement who work to rid the world of uranium
What if Your Town Doubled as a Private Power Grid?
Around the country, developers are building microgrids — energy-resilient communities that act as their own energy source.
Sweden criticised over plan to build at least 10 new nuclear reactors
Environmental experts say proposals are too expensive and will come too late to meet energy needs
Dismantling of Swiss nuclear plant will take 15 years and 300 workers
The dismantling of the Mühleberg nuclear power plant is progressing well, but there is still a long way to go before the site can be reused in 2034.
Vermont Yankee decommissioning continues at full speed, but no plan for spent fuel – VTDigger
“As it stands today, spent fuel is going to sit where it’s been sitting for some time,” said Scott State, chief executive officer at NorthStar, the company that owns the former nuclear plant.
Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022
Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 13.7 million in 2022, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The solar world we might have had
The nuclear elephant in the room has squeezed out renewables from the start
Classified! The secret radiation files
Health impacts of nuclear tests and accidents suppressed or distorted
Puerto Rico creating large virtual power plant using Residents’ Home Batteries
The yearlong pilot could be the first step in creating a residential-storage virtual power plant larger than any in North America.
The New Mexico Electricity Co-op Breaking Up With Fossil Fuels
An 80-year-old electricity supplier is going all in on decarbonization.
UK Has £10 Billion Per Nuclear Reactor Decommissioning Bottomless Pit – CleanTechnica
It’s unclear to me what blend of ideology, tribalism and magical thinking are combining to make countries think that their nuclear programs are unique.