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First all-digital nuclear reactor in U.S. goes online at Purdue
Scientists at Purdue University in the United States say they’ve installed the first all-digital nuclear reactor system in the country – a big upgrade for a research reactor first built in 1962, and a step forward for all nuclear plants
Arctic port development raises questions of sustainability
The Arctic has been largely inaccessible for commercial shipping and resource exploitation, but with the ice-shelf slowly receding, not only countries are preparing to benefit economically from the region’s hidden treasures – but international firms too. One of the world’s
British business group advocates for a diversified energy mix to hit net zero carbon target
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the UK’s largest business group, wrote to business secretary Greg Clark this week urging the UK to continue building both large-scale nuclear plants and smaller modular reactors in order to help combat the climate
Australia is considering its low-carbon energy options
In moving away from coal, energy experts argue, Australia should diversify its low-carbon portfolio.
Russia is in pole position in the race for the Arctic
Russia is aided in its planned conquest of the Arctic by its booming nuclear industry.
Germany’s green energy struggles impact Europe
Germany consumes plenty of energy. The trouble is, much of that energy is generated by fossil fuels.