Interest in small nuclear power is rising. Here's why August 3, 2023 by Jesse Chase-Lubitz Nuclear reactors are getting smaller, cheaper and easier to make. That’s inspiring more companies large and small to angle for a piece of the market. Energy & Climate Nuclear Energy
Nuclear fusion is a reality! Do not invest in nuclear fusion January 12, 2023 by Matt Orsagh Fusion is amazing science but will take decades to become a viable energy source, if it ever does. Energy & Climate Renewable Energy Nuclear Energy
Is nuclear fusion the next big trend in renewable energy? January 4, 2023 by Leah Garden A breakthrough in nuclear fusion changed the game for future clean energy generation. But are nuclear-powered neighborhoods in our immediate future? Climate Tech Renewable Energy Nuclear Energy
Collateral damage: The environmental cost of the Ukraine War September 21, 2022 by Fred Pearce From forests ignited by shelling to wrecked factories spewing pollution to precarious nuclear plants, the long-term impacts could be profound. Forestry Chemicals & Toxics Nature & Biodiversity Policy & Politics Nuclear Energy
Small modular nukes fall short on climate promises, new study suggests July 1, 2022 by Clifford Maynes The first independent assessment of small modular reactors found they produce more radioactive waste than traditional nukes. Energy & Climate Pollution Prevention Nuclear Energy
Reconsidering nuclear energy May 5, 2022 by Sarah Golden Is California’s governor’s move to extend the life of a nuclear power plant a bellwether for public sentiment? Energy & Climate Nuclear Energy
Video Terrestrial Energy's Simon Irish on the potential of their Integral Molten Salt Reactors November 19, 2021 This video is sponsored by Terrestrial Energy. Sponsored Terrestrial Energy VERGE 21 VERGE 21 Archive Nuclear Energy Clean Energy
Advanced nuclear: A climate-tech comeback story November 3, 2020 by Ben Soltoff Three key reasons the next generation of technology could redeem nuclear energy in the 21st century. Energy & Climate Nuclear Energy
Fission to fusion: capital is flowing to the new frontier in nuclear technology August 1, 2019 by Lucy Shim What is private capital doing to move fusion energy from a promising idea to a commercial reality? Renewable Energy Energy & Climate Nuclear Energy
New research shows that neglect of nuclear threatens low-carbon transition May 30, 2019 by Toby Hill Failing to invest in the future of nuclear power will make global transition to green power 'much harder', experts warn. Energy & Climate Renewable Energy Nuclear Energy