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As the world's largest nuclear-power companies grapple with aging fleets and flagging demand, two industry leaders have formed a strategic partnership to tackle the growing need for new reactors. Montreal-based engineering company AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has joined forces with French nuclear giant Électricité de France (EDF) to supply
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Amazon's push into artificial intelligence products has sparked a surge in demand for data centers, fueling investment in infrastructure. The company announced plans to spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one alongside the Susquehanna nuclear power plant. This move adds to Amazon'
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The UK government has confirmed £14.2 billion of investment in the Sizewell C nuclear plant as part of its spending review, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to provide the funding at the GMB Congress on Tuesday. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized the need for new nuclear power capacity to
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First Gen Corp. Chairman Federico Lopez has voiced concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the energy sector, echoing the International Energy Agency's (IEA) sentiment that it may exacerbate energy security strains. The transition to net zero and the demands imposed by the energy transition will
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Researchers at the China Institute of Atomic Energy have made significant breakthroughs in the field of nanofiltration, specifically in the removal of uranium from ammonium diuranate filtrate (ADUF). By adding ammonia carbonate to the ADUF, the team was able to enhance uranium rejection and achieve a 46.7% reduction in
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As the world transitions to an era dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the demand for reliable and low-carbon energy sources has never been more pressing. Amidst this backdrop, nuclear energy is experiencing a revival, with leading tech giants and politicians embracing it as a solution to power their AI-driven operations.
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E-commerce giant Amazon is making a $20 billion bet on Pennsylvania, investing in two massive data center complexes that will power its artificial intelligence and cloud computing empire. The project, which is the largest private investment in the state's history, will create at least 1,250 jobs, including
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A half-century-old Pennsylvania power plant, the Eddystone Generating Station, has been ordered by the Trump administration to continue operating beyond its scheduled shutdown date. The power plant, fueled by oil and natural gas, was set to close due to economic reasons, but a recent order from the U.S. Department
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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and the University of Ottawa have entered a new partnership to advance knowledge and research in low dose radiation (LDR) health effects. This collaboration builds on CNL's global leadership in LDR research and will accelerate critical research necessary for public safety and the health of
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As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won re-election, the country secured a significant shift in its energy sector, solidifying a path towards a renewable energy future. The shift signals a departure from the previous government's plans to implement nuclear reactors and follow through on coal-fired power plant extensions. The
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China will resume imports of Japanese seafood that it banned in 2023 over concerns about Japan's plans to discharge treated but slightly radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. The decision comes after Japanese and Chinese officials met in Beijing and reached
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China will resume imports of Japanese seafood after a five-year ban, the Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced on Friday, following talks in Beijing between officials from both countries. The ban was put in place in 2023 due to concerns about Japanese seafood contaminated with radioactive materials from the damaged
