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10 hours ago

The World

Human rights defender Ruth López arrested in El Salvador raises alarm.
Canada becomes the first G7 nation to adopt small modular nuclear reactors.
WHO approves a new pandemic agreement for global preparedness.
Sonideros symbolize cultural pride and community identity in Mexico City.
#renewable-energy
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario set to begin construction of first small modular reactor in Canada | CBC News

Ontario Power Generation is proceeding with the construction of Canada's first small modular reactor to meet rising electricity demand.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario set to begin construction of first small modular reactor in Canada | CBC News

Ontario Power Generation is proceeding with the construction of Canada's first small modular reactor to meet rising electricity demand.
more#renewable-energy
#uranium-mining
US news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

US takes steps to open mine that could build 1000 nuclear bombs

The reopening of the Velvet-Wood uranium mine aims to boost US nuclear energy and weapons production.
US news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

US takes steps to open mine that could build 1000 nuclear bombs

The reopening of the Velvet-Wood uranium mine aims to boost US nuclear energy and weapons production.
more#uranium-mining
#electricity-demand
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: The Nuclear Company raises $46M to develop massive reactor sites | TechCrunch

The Nuclear Company focuses on developing existing reactor designs and securing sites with permits to meet rising electricity demand.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: The Nuclear Company raises $46M to develop massive reactor sites | TechCrunch

The Nuclear Company focuses on developing existing reactor designs and securing sites with permits to meet rising electricity demand.
more#electricity-demand
#sustainable-energy
Environment
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Amazon, Meta, Google want to triple nuclear power by 2050

Major corporations, including Amazon and Meta, pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 to address increasing energy needs.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Amsterdam's Thorizon bags 20M: CEO Kiki Lauwers on building 'walk-away safe' molten salt reactor, regulatory challenges, and roadmap 2030 - Silicon Canals

Thorizon has raised €20M in funding to advance its molten salt reactor technology, achieving a total of €42.5M.
The funding will aid in the development and testing of their innovative reactor fuel system.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Google, Meta pledge to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 as technology sees looming 'renaissance' | CBC News

Major companies are supporting a plan to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050, reflecting its rising popularity for sustainable energy solutions.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 months ago

Everstar Secures $4M to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Innovation with its AI Compliance Platform

Everstar's AI-driven compliance platform streamlines nuclear licensing, reducing costs and timelines, crucial for meeting increasing energy demands.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Amazon, Meta, Google want to triple nuclear power by 2050

Major corporations, including Amazon and Meta, pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 to address increasing energy needs.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Amsterdam's Thorizon bags 20M: CEO Kiki Lauwers on building 'walk-away safe' molten salt reactor, regulatory challenges, and roadmap 2030 - Silicon Canals

Thorizon has raised €20M in funding to advance its molten salt reactor technology, achieving a total of €42.5M.
The funding will aid in the development and testing of their innovative reactor fuel system.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Google, Meta pledge to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 as technology sees looming 'renaissance' | CBC News

Major companies are supporting a plan to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050, reflecting its rising popularity for sustainable energy solutions.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 months ago

Everstar Secures $4M to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Innovation with its AI Compliance Platform

Everstar's AI-driven compliance platform streamlines nuclear licensing, reducing costs and timelines, crucial for meeting increasing energy demands.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.
more#sustainable-energy
#energy-policy
more#energy-policy
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Gov. Healey unveils $10 billion energy relief plan for Massachusetts

Massachusetts is introducing legislation aimed at reducing energy costs by an estimated $10 billion over the next decade.
#small-modular-reactors
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site | TechCrunch

Small modular reactors (SMRs) attract over $1.5 billion funding as tech companies seek energy for AI models and governments support the industry.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

VCs have poured billions into a nascent nuclear technology - these are the 4 companies to watch

Big Tech is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) for sustainable AI energy solutions, despite uncertainties regarding their effectiveness and power generation capacity.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site | TechCrunch

Small modular reactors (SMRs) attract over $1.5 billion funding as tech companies seek energy for AI models and governments support the industry.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

VCs have poured billions into a nascent nuclear technology - these are the 4 companies to watch

Big Tech is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) for sustainable AI energy solutions, despite uncertainties regarding their effectiveness and power generation capacity.
more#small-modular-reactors
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A fight is brewing in Indiana over who should pay Big Tech's energy bills

Consumer advocates said the two bills will ultimately hike energy bills for everyday Hoosiers and put them on the hook for nuclear projects that may never get up and running.
Tech industry
#world-war-ii
more#world-war-ii
#innovation
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

This high school dropout has raised millions to try to do for nuclear energy what Elon Musk did for space travel

Valar Atomics aims to revolutionize nuclear energy with gigasites of modular reactors for cheaper, faster, and more efficient energy production.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Nuclear breakthrough: China takes step towards limitless clean energy

China's nuclear scientists have successfully refueled a running nuclear fission reactor, marking a breakthrough in continuous power generation technology.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

This high school dropout has raised millions to try to do for nuclear energy what Elon Musk did for space travel

Valar Atomics aims to revolutionize nuclear energy with gigasites of modular reactors for cheaper, faster, and more efficient energy production.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Nuclear breakthrough: China takes step towards limitless clean energy

China's nuclear scientists have successfully refueled a running nuclear fission reactor, marking a breakthrough in continuous power generation technology.
more#innovation
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

China Fires Up World's First Thorium-Powered Nuclear Reactor

China successfully operates a thorium-powered nuclear reactor, marking a major advancement in safer nuclear energy.
#nuclear-waste
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Nuclear power is booming. Where will we put the waste?

The quest for a permanent nuclear waste disposal solution continues as public interest in nuclear power rises amid fossil fuel emissions concerns.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Nuclear power is booming. Where will we put the waste?

The quest for a permanent nuclear waste disposal solution continues as public interest in nuclear power rises amid fossil fuel emissions concerns.
more#nuclear-waste
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Startups Weekly: Mercury more than doubled its valuation, and other news | TechCrunch

Startups face scrutiny over creative accounting practices amidst mixed performance results.
Significant challenges arose in the startup ecosystem with layoffs and IPO delays.
#us-foreign-policy
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Zelensky pushes back on Trump proposal to take over nuclear plant

U.S. control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is under consideration amidst peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Zelensky pushes back on Trump proposal to take over nuclear plant

U.S. control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is under consideration amidst peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
more#us-foreign-policy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump's Focus on Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Partly Linked to Minerals Deal, Officials Say

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's control ties into U.S. negotiations for access to Ukraine's critical minerals.
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Is It Risky to Live Near a Nuclear Power Plant? | HackerNoon

While some consider the reopening of the Palisades nuclear plant a necessary step toward addressing the energy crisis, many residents express safety concerns over the facility's integrity and maintenance.
Environment
#data-centers
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Next-gen nuclear startup plans 30 reactors to fuel Texas data centers

Last Energy plans to build 30 microreactors in Texas to address rising electricity demands from data centers.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal

TerraPower partners with Sabey Data Centers to advance nuclear energy for AI data centers, addressing energy demands and climate concerns.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Next-gen nuclear startup plans 30 reactors to fuel Texas data centers

Last Energy plans to build 30 microreactors in Texas to address rising electricity demands from data centers.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal

TerraPower partners with Sabey Data Centers to advance nuclear energy for AI data centers, addressing energy demands and climate concerns.
more#data-centers
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Vistra's stock had surged amid the AI boom. Now Wall Street is getting antsy waiting for a data center deal.

Vistra's stock fell 11% after earnings report despite exceeding expectations, highlighting investor concerns over regulatory delays in securing data center energy deals.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Electricity prices in France 'set to jump 19 percent' in 2026

Electricity prices in France will rise by 19% in 2026 due to new tariff calculation rules favoring nuclear energy over consumer interests.
Germany politics
fromPOLITICO
2 months ago

Merz won the German election. Here's what it means for Europe.

Friedrich Merz's election marks a significant shift in Germany's approach to EU policies, defense, and domestic governance.
France news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

France tops China's tokamak record in 22-minute plasma trap

CEA WEST Tokamak has surpassed China's plasma maintenance record, taking a significant step towards sustainable fusion energy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As coal plants close, Colorado towns consider nuclear waste storage

Communities like Hayden, Colorado are exploring nuclear energy as an alternative to coal after the local plant's closure.
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