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China Pushes Forward in Nuclear Expansion
While Western countries such as Germany and France are scaling back or outright cancelling their nuclear programs, China is accelerating the pace at which its program is expanding.
How can energy conservation be a business venture?
The most heavily adopted cleantech solutions are often the ones that make the greatest statements. There’s a huge opportunity for business development in energy conservation – we just need an entrepreneur to make it exciting!
AREVA's nuclear reactor design gets green light for further development
AREVA’s small modular nuclear reactor design was recently chosen by the Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP) project for further development. It's safety, modularity and use of proven technologies set it apart.
Did Obama just propose a nationwide Renewable Portfolio Standard?
Obama's proposed nationwide Clean Energy Standard is reminiscent of statewide Renewable Portfolio Standards, but it defines "low-carbon" energy sources too broadly to have much of an impact.
Blue Ribbon Commission releases report on nuclear waste management
A report released by the Blue Ribbon Commission offers suggestions for how to improve the nuclear waste management system in the U.S. Key recommendations include consent-based siting of repositories and support for nuclear workforce development.
MIT Club of Northern California - Energy & Clean Tech Series
Does Nuclear Energy Have a Future? Three Mile Island. Chernobyl. Fukushima. When coupled with the issues of waste disposal, weapons proliferation, large up-front capital costs and long lead times, will the disaster at Fukushima derail global nuclear energy development once and for all?
China Focus: Nuclear Expansion
US based company, Westinghouse is making inroads into Chinese Nuclear Market.latest from the blog
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