Is the “Weak Force” the Key to LENR?
Posted on April 30th, 2013 by David Niebauer
In the early part of the 20th Century physicists theorized that a mysterious force held the nucleus of an atom together. When it was demonstrated[...]
Posts Tagged ‘nuclear energy’
Turkey’s Nuclear Power Plant Controversy
Posted on April 9th, 2012 by Sinem Demir
There has been much debate over whether nuclear energy is renewable or not. But for Turkey, the nuclear issue has been more of an emotional[...]
Another Asian Fukushima Imminent?
Posted on December 30th, 2011 by John Daly
Taiwan imports 99 percent of its energy, which is vital to its rapidly industrializing economy. The island nation’s electricity demand was recently growing at almost[...]
IEA Report Advises Governments to Embrace Renewables and Nuclear
Posted on November 15th, 2011 by John Daly
The good news is that on 8 November the International Energy Agency released its 2011 “World Energy Outlook.” While it will cheer nuclear advocates, overall[...]
The Impact of Germany’s Decision to Phase out Nuclear Energy
Posted on November 14th, 2011 by John Daly
On 30 May, in the aftermath of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that Germany would close all of its 18 nuclear[...]
Iranian Bushehr Nuclear Plant Comes Online – World Survives
Posted on September 14th, 2011 by John Daly
On 12 September Iran brought its first nuclear power plant in Bushehr online, connecting it to the country’s electrical grid. Iranian officials at the opening[...]
How The Fukushima Disaster Impacts The Uranium Industry
Posted on September 3rd, 2011 by Ben Lack
Amir Adnani, CEO of Uranium Energy Corp, talks about any current fallout from the Fukushima Nuclear Power disaster and how the uranium industry is handling[...]
Nuclear Melts Down, Renewables Explode
Posted on August 26th, 2011 by Priyanka Samant
There has been a lot of talk about Nuclear energy since the near meltdown after the devastating tsunami in Japan earlier this year. So, we[...]
Despite Fukushima, Russia’s Nuclear Industry is Open for Business
Posted on July 28th, 2011 by Priyanka Samant
Japan’s 11 March catastrophe at its six-reactor Daichi Fukushima nuclear power complex has had global repercussions, hardly surprising given the trillions of dollars invested in[...]
Worldwide Nuclear Industry Woes Deepen
Posted on July 27th, 2011 by Priyanka Samant
The year 2011 will go down for the nuclear industry worldwide as an annus horribilis. First came the March Fukushima nuclear disaster, with operator Tokyo[...]
Kazakhstan’s Uranium Industry Could Lose Its Luster
Posted on July 21st, 2011 by Priyanka Samant
What a difference a year and a tsunami make! Western investors have been salivating over the post-Soviet space’s energy riches since the 1991 collapse of[...]
DOE Creates Center to Research Nuclear Reactors
Posted on May 4th, 2011 by Krishna Patel
The DOE inaugurated research center to improve lifetime and efficiency of nuclear reactors. Also, two solar providers have teamed up to provide energy in India and some tips to save energy this summer.
Power-Saver Loans Available for Energy Upgrades
Posted on April 22nd, 2011 by Krishna Patel
The DOE and HUD have teamed up to provide loans to families who wish to make energy efficient improvements to their homes. Also, a new online competition launches that uses competition to encourage energy conservation. And New Mexico hydropower project the first to receive ARRA funding.
EU and Ukraine Sign Nuclear Energy Agreement
Posted on April 19th, 2011 by Krishna Patel
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the infamous Chernobyl nuclear disaster and in its honor, the European commission has signed a renewed nuclear deal with Ukraine. Also, the results of the Shell Eco-Marathon contest and biofueled race car takes home second place in race.
Obama Vows to Side with EPA on Energy Tax Bill
Posted on April 11th, 2011 by Krishna Patel
President Obama promises to veto the Energy Tax Prevention Bill, to act in favor of the EPA, if the act passes through the Senate. Also, Secretary Chu increases the funding further for the SunShot Initiative.
Rome, NY Energy Efficiency Saves The City $700K
Posted on April 6th, 2011 by Krishna Patel
A city's energy efficiency initiatives saved $700,000 so far. Also, Europeans reacting to Japan and remembering Chernobyl choose overwhelmingly to reduce nuclear investments.
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