Climate Change China’s losing its taste for nuclear power. That’s bad news. Once nuclear’s strongest booster, China is growing wary about its cost and safety. by Peter Fairley 2018-12-12T07:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Nuclear Shutdowns Could Ramp Up U.S. Carbon Emissions As many as 20 nuclear plants could close over the next decade, adding to greenhouse gas emissions. by Richard Martin 2016-05-20T15:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy U.S. Charges an Engineer with Nuclear Spying for China The charges against a U.S. citizen come, strangely, just as the Department of Energy is collaborating with China on advanced reactors. by Richard Martin 2016-04-19T17:40:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Obama’s Last Nuclear Summit Meets as the Threat of Terrorism Looms Barack Obama has made nuclear security a centerpiece of his administration, but experts say the risk of nuclear terrorism is ratcheting up. by Richard Martin 2016-03-31T10:05:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Energy Department Funds Two Advanced Nuclear Programs Two companies will receive $80 million from the federal government to build molten-salt reactors and pebble-bed reactors by the mid-2020s. by Richard Martin 2016-01-21T12:59:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy SOTU 2016: Obama’s Energy and Climate Legacy Climate change is one of President Obama’s signature issues. But how has he fared over his seven years in office? by Michael Reilly 2016-01-12T18:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Advanced Nuclear Startup Terrestrial Energy Lands Initial Funding Canadian startup pursuing an advanced molten-salt nuclear reactor gets significant outside backing. by Richard Martin 2016-01-12T16:57:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy How Old Is Too Old for a Nuclear Reactor? The nuclear industry’s efforts to keep aging plants operating highlight questions about nuclear power’s future in the U.S. by Richard Martin 2015-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy White House Strikes a Blow for Advanced Nuclear Reactors The Department of Energy will help startups navigate the testing and licensing process—but some nuclear entrepreneurs doubt it will be enough. by Richard Martin 2015-11-10T16:15:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Advanced Nuclear Industry to Regulators: Give Us a Chance Entrepreneurs argue that reactor technology innovation is limited by regulatory barriers. by Richard Martin 2015-10-13T14:40:00-04:00
