The post reveals how Russian influence and environmental organizations contributed to Germany's nuclear phase-out, leading to increased dependency on fossil fuels and a compromised energy policy.
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India's nuclear energy strategy reflects a pragmatic approach to economic growth and energy security, challenging the prevailing anti-nuclear sentiment in the West.
The blog post discusses Canada's clean energy transition, highlighting its reliance on hydropower, which faced significant challenges in 2023 due to drought and extreme weather, leading to a drop in electricity generation. It crit...
On April 28, Spain's power grid experienced a catastrophic failure, losing 60% of its electricity generation in just five minutes, leading to widespread blackouts across Spain and Portugal. The cause remains uncertain, with confli...
The author reflects on experiences at the Cheltenham Science Festival, contrasting the ineffective communication of a physicist with the engaging storytelling of an environmental activist. The piece critiques the scientific commun...
Zion Lights announces the pre-order availability of her new book, 'Energy is Life,' which explores the complexities of energy, climate change, and societal perceptions. The book aims to provide a nuanced understanding of energy is...
Italy is reconsidering its nuclear energy policy after decades of opposition, driven by energy security concerns and climate goals. Following the 1986 Chornobyl disaster and a national referendum, Italy shut down its nuclear react...
A deliberate arson attack by climate activists in Berlin caused a severe power outage, resulting in a humanitarian crisis and highlighting the dangers of disruptive protest.
The post critiques anti-nuclear activism against small modular reactors, arguing that such resistance leads to higher carbon emissions and overlooks the benefits of nuclear energy.
The article discusses the growing concern over microplastics, highlighting the alarming narratives surrounding their health impacts and environmental consequences. It critiques the sensationalism in media coverage and the limitati...
The UK government plans to integrate the UK Space Agency into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026, following criticism of its inefficiency and dependence on the European Space Agency. The author ref...
The author advocates for embracing nuclear energy as a solution to climate change, emphasizing its role in promoting human flourishing and combating poverty.
China has been investing in and developing next-generation nuclear technology, particularly thorium-based molten salt reactors. The country has built and operated a thorium reactor and is planning a larger demonstration plant. How...
The author discusses their interest in environmentalism and the skills they have learned through DIY activities. They review a book called The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization, which provides a manual for rebooting huma...
The text discusses common misconceptions about energy, including equating renewables with only wind and solar power, ignoring biomass as a clean energy source, and misunderstanding the difference between installed capacity and act...
The UK Climate Change Committee's Seventh Carbon Budget report proposes a massive pivot to electrification, including a shift to electric cars and heat pumps, and a reduction in meat consumption. The report has been criticized for...
The text discusses the Just Stop Oil movement and its claim of victory in stopping new oil and gas licenses in the UK. It questions the legitimacy of their claim and the consequences of their actions, including vandalism and block...
The text discusses the need to defund NGOs such as Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Sierra Club, and the World Wildlife Fund due to their lack of transparency, financial mismanagement, and contradictory actions. The author shares...
The text explores the potential of technology for positive purposes, such as VR technology being used for rehabilitation, and the need to focus on optimistic possibilities. It discusses the importance of science literacy and tackl...
Germany and Austria are the most anti-nuclear countries in the European Union, while Czechia, Finland and Poland are the most positive. Germany’s opposition to nuclear energy is rooted in historical, environmental, and political f...
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that nuclear energy is set to reach a new record in 2025. Belgium, Estonia, Netherlands, Vietnam, India, and the UK have all made significant announcements regarding nuclear e...
0Move over, LCOE. LFSCOE is the new metric in town
2025-02-07 •
The text discusses the limitations of the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) and introduces a new metric called the Levelised Full System Costs of Electricity (LFSCOE). It compares the costs of different energy sources and highl...
The author discusses the negative perception of the nuclear industry shaped by pop culture references and the industry's failure to counteract these stereotypes. They founded Nuclear for Net Zero to celebrate clean energy and coun...
Over 10,000 people in Spain protested the planned closure of the Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant, organized by Sí a Almaraz, Sí al futuro. The Spanish government aims to phase out all nuclear power plants by 2035, starting with decomm...