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Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Friday, December 29, 2023

World's Largest Reserve Of REE Lithium Discovered Beneath California's Salton Sea: $540 Billion Motherlode Could Meet America's Supply Demands For Decades - Benzinga

World's Largest Reserve Of REE Lithium Discovered Beneath California's Salton Sea: $540 Billion Motherlode Could Meet America's Supply Demands For Decades - Benzinga

Inside the world's first reactor that will power Earth using the same nuclear reaction as the Sun | Euronews

Inside the world's first reactor that will power Earth using the same nuclear reaction as the Sun | Euronews: We go behind the scenes at the world’s largest nuclear fusion device attempting to harness energy from the same reaction that powers the Sun and stars.

Support for nuclear has grown dramatically, says global agency chief | Reuters

Support for nuclear has grown dramatically, says global agency chief | Reuters: Global energy security concerns and the drive to meet net zero targets have led to a sharp turnaround in support for nuclear, Director-General of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) William D. Magwood IV tells Reuters Events.

Investors are turning bullish on nuclear – Nucleation Capital

Investors are turning bullish on nuclear – Nucleation Capital

A First-Ever Construction Permit Received by Kairos Power – Nucleation Capital

A First-Ever Construction Permit Received by Kairos Power – Nucleation Capital

States are Lifting Bans on Nuclear – Nucleation Capital

States are Lifting Bans on Nuclear – Nucleation Capital

Nuclear Tripling Pledge Announced – Nucleation Capital

Nuclear Tripling Pledge Announced – Nucleation Capital

Discussing Fossil Future with students from the John Locke Institute, Pt. 2

Discussing Fossil Future with students from the John Locke Institute, Pt. 2: More answers to intelligent pre-college students’ questions about energy, climate, and environment. This time, with economics professor Bryan Caplan.

IAEA Highlights and Achievements in 2023 – A Year in Review | IAEA

IAEA Highlights and Achievements in 2023 – A Year in Review | IAEA: From nuclear energy making history at COP28, to new programmes in food security and water resource management, to conducting safeguards in war zones, to driving safety and security around the world — including helping prevent a nuclear accident in Ukraine — to improving access to nuclear technology, this was an eventful year for the IAEA.

Top “Nuclear Explained” Reads in 2023 | IAEA

Top “Nuclear Explained” Reads in 2023 | IAEA: The IAEA ‘Nuclear Explained’ series offers easy-to-understand explanations of major topics in nuclear science and technology. See the top five ‘Nuclear Explained’ articles read by global audiences this year.

Transition from large-scale nuclear to SMRs gains momentum in US - ShareCafe

Transition from large-scale nuclear to SMRs gains momentum in US - ShareCafe: The central theme driving the energy transition and decarbonisation efforts revolves around the objective of maximising the use of electricity and sourcing this electrical power from renewable and low-carbon origins.

US Finalizes $1.1 Billion Award to PG&E For California Reactors

US Finalizes $1.1 Billion Award to PG&E For California Reactors: The Energy Department has finalized an award of as much as $1.1 billion to PG&E Corp. to keep two nuclear reactors in service at its Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, according to a notice made public Friday.

China blocks exports of rare earth technology

China blocks exports of rare earth technology: Move follows Western efforts to restrict the country's access to microchip technology

11 Most Promising Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Stocks According to Analysts - Insider Monkey

11 Most Promising Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Stocks According to Analysts - Insider Monkey: In this piece, we will take a look at the 11 most promising hydrogen and fuel cell stocks according to analysts.

Portable Nuclear Reactor Now A Reality

Portable Nuclear Reactor Now A Reality: Scientists have found a way to pocket the immense power of nuclear reactors creating a portable machine to produce the energy anywhere in the world.