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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

New nuclear technology 'could benefit developing countries' The world is on the brink of a nuclear power renaissance, say scientists. From SciDev.net, part of the Guardian Environment Network

Study: Developing countries could gain from nuclear innovations
Researchers at the Imperial College London and University of Cambridge believe that looming technological breakthroughs would accelerate the adoption of nuclear energy, especially in developing countries after 2030, according to a report in the Aug. 12 issue of Science. Among the technologies that are foreseen to improve safety, boost efficiency and lower costs for nuclear power are ship-based plants, modular reactors and so-called "fast reactors" that would extend the life of nuclear fuel. The Guardian (London)/SciDev.net
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