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Europe’s Energy Troubles Continue: Hydro And Nuclear Output Declining
Europe’s Energy Troubles Continue: Hydro And Nuclear Output Declining Europe’s hydro and nuclear output is declining, leading to mopre energy troubles. Renewables are struggling to fill the gap as wind and solar output increase. The EU may require increased LNG imports from the US to meet energy demands. Last year, Europe was on the brink […]
MIT Study: Nuclear Power Shutdown Could Lead To Increased Deaths
MIT Study: Nuclear Power Shutdown Could Lead To Increased Deaths A new MIT study indicates that retiring U.S. nuclear power plants could lead to an increase in burning fossil fuels to fill the energy gap, resulting in over 5,000 premature deaths due to increased air pollution. Nearly 20 percent of current electricity in the U.S. […]
US Nuclear Reactors Among The Oldest In The World
US Nuclear Reactors Among The Oldest In The World The United States’ 92 nuclear reactors currently in operation have a mean age of 41.6 years, the third oldest in the world. As Statista’s Katharina Buchholz reports, the only nuclear fleets that are older are those of Switzerland (46.3 years) and Belgium (42.3 years). Also older are […]
11 years later, fate of Fukushima reactor cleanup uncertain
11 years later, fate of Fukushima reactor cleanup uncertain Tanks storing treated radioactive water after it was used to cool the melted fuel are seen at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, run by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), in Okuma town, northeastern Japan, Thursday, March 3, 2022. The government has announced plans to […]
‘Serious’ incident at Finnish nuclear power plant under control
‘Serious’ incident at Finnish nuclear power plant under control The nuclear power plants in Olkiluoto are located in south-western Finland. – Copyright JACQUES DEMARTHON / AFP Authorities have stated there is no danger after a “serious” incident was reported at a nuclear power station in Finland. The incident occurred in reactor 2 of the Olkiluoto power station, in […]
Europe’s Nuclear & Hydropower Falter With Droughts
Europe’s Nuclear & Hydropower Falter With Droughts As Europe looks to secure alternative energy sources to Russian gas in light of the war in Ukraine, Statista’s Anna Fleck warns, a new threat to energy security is stirring, this time from droughts. The droughts hitting Europe are impacting everything from food to transportation to the environment. In Italy, the River Po […]
Green technocracy’s dirty secret
Green technocracy’s dirty secret Germany is in trouble. The IMF has revised its projected growth figures down to just 1.2 percent for 2022. Even this may prove to be optimistic now that gas imports from Russia have dropped to just 20 percent of what was anticipated prior to the EU sanctions. With autumn approaching, German industry is anticipating […]
Bill Gates’ dumbest idea ever
Bill Gates’ dumbest idea ever A legendary nuclear whistleblower’s open letter to Bill Gates over his new love of nuclear power. Dear Mr. Gates, I am writing this letter to you because I believe you have crossed the line by leveraging your fortune to maneuver state governments and, indeed, the U.S. Government to siphon precious […]
France Sees Nuclear Energy Output Plummet At The Worst Possible Moment
France Sees Nuclear Energy Output Plummet At The Worst Possible Moment France, the European Union’s leader in nuclear energy, is seeing a massive decline in output. Though it has been relatively unfazed by the bloc’s ongoing energy crisis, declining nuclear production could pose a significant problem in the coming months. The collapse of French nuclear […]
Nuclear waste from small modular reactors
Nuclear waste from small modular reactors Significance Small modular reactors (SMRs), proposed as the future of nuclear energy, have purported cost and safety advantages over existing gigawatt-scale light water reactors (LWRs). However, few studies have assessed the implications of SMRs for the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle. The low-, intermediate-, and high-level waste […]
Wide Awake
Wide Awake “Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” – Carl Sagan Carl Sagan was a brilliant scientist, gifted orator, skilled teacher, and effective advocate for his strongly held beliefs. It is no exaggeration to say that Sagan is likely responsible for inspiring more people to pursue a career in the sciences than any […]
Nuclear Power Is No Solution For the World’s Energy Problems
NUCLEAR POWER IS NO SOLUTION FOR THE WORLD’S ENERGY PROBLEMS Nuclear power is no solution to the world’s energy problems. Not even close. It’s important for electric power but electric power is not even 40% of the world’s energy supply—nor is it expected to increase much over the next 30 years. IEA projects that nuclear […]
France to build up to 14 new nuclear reactors by 2050, says Macron
France to build up to 14 new nuclear reactors by 2050, says Macron French president says ‘renaissance’ of atomic energy industry will help end country’s reliance on fossil fuels Emmanuel Macron made his announcement during an visit to the eastern industrial town of Belfort. Photograph: Jean-François Badias/AFP/Getty Images Emmanuel Macron has announced a “renaissance” for the […]
Canada’s offshore wind resources are huge
Canada’s offshore wind resources are huge Nuclear energy is not the solution to achieving Canada’s emission reduction targets. Offshore wind power is safer, less costly, and carries none of the risks of nuclear technology. Canada’s offshore wind could deliver more energy than nuclear power. The aging CANDU nuclear reactors are being refurbished at substantial cost […]
Germany closes half its remaining nuclear power plants
Germany closes half its remaining nuclear power plants The shutdowns of three plants take place as Europe faces one of its worst-ever energy crises and as support for nuclear as a low carbon energy is, once again, on the rise. The Grohnde nuclear power plant is one of three being shut down on Friday Germany […]
