The collapse of a plan to build a nuclear power plant with small modular reactors raises concerns about the feasibility of advanced reactors. The project, backed by the U.S. Department of Energy, faced rising costs and lack of buyers. NuScale’s conventional design was the closest to construction. Small reactors offer simplicity and cost reduction, but larger reactors are more fuel efficient. NuScale’s design, using water and low-enriched uranium, won approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. However, the cost of the project continued to rise, making the power significantly more expensive than wind or solar.
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Norway Successfully Created an Electric Vehicle Paradise While the U.S. Faces Challenges in Transitioning to EVs
Learn about Norway’s success in establishing an EV paradise compared to the U.S. in a CNBC documentary. Delve into their government policies, widespread charging infrastructure, and dedication to renewable energy that have enabled Norway to lead in EV adoption.
Dr. Brian Czech | Gag-Ordered No More: The 800-Pound Gorilla in the U.S. Government | 24 April 2024
Speaker: Dr. Brian Czech Topic: Gag-Ordered No More: The 800-Pound Gorilla in the U.S. Government Time: Apr 24, 2024 at 13:30 Eastern Daylight Time (US and Canada) Brian Czech was […]
Global Resources 2024
Global Resources Outlook 2024 Authors: 01 MARCH 2024 UNEP, International Resource Panel (IRP) REPORT The world is in the midst of a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and […]
Truth – not enough
It’s my duty to see that they get the truth; but that’s not enough, I’ve got to put it before them briefly so that they will read it, clearly so […]
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