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.
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.
Capitalism’s New Age of Plagues, Part 1
This is the first of a series of articles on the causes and implications of global capitalism’s descent into an era when infectious diseases are ever more common.
Partnerships for Tesla’s Supercharger Network are still being established, despite upcoming competition
Major EV industry players like Tesla, BP, and Ford are expanding their charging networks. BP acquired Tesla Supercharger hardware for BP Pulse to create a nationwide network by 2030. Ford is integrating Tesla Superchargers into its network to grow its charging infrastructure.
Are solar farms really a threat to food farms?
The concerns surrounding the impact of solar farms on food production in Canada, particularly in Alberta, have led to a moratorium on large renewable energy projects. However, a closer look reveals that these projects occupy a small percentage of agricultural land.
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