A small nuclear reactor with a difference
"Modular" reactors could be the future of clean energy. But as General Atomics knows, it will take more than just shrinking conventional designs.
"Modular" reactors could be the future of clean energy. But as General Atomics knows, it will take more than just shrinking conventional designs.
Want independence from Russian gas? Then ramp up development of novel reactors that are safer, cheaper and more useful than today's.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe makes his strongest move yet to switch reactors back on as he shapes a role for nuclear in 20-year energy policy.
The list of reactor countries keeps growing.
Public elects pro-nuclear candidate as governor.
Would help fill energy void in shut down of coal plants.
The country's finance minister says it's time to "re-examine" energy policy.
Not as sexy as France's scandal, but this is one to watch, as utility RWE is now suing the government.
Conventional power sources showed their weakness during the Arctic freeze that gripped over half the population of the U.S. and Canada. Nukes kept the fires burning when fossil fuels could not.
Artificial intelligence, nano tech, biotech. It might all run horribly amok. You'd be surprised at who says so.