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INL helps lead RFP process for nuclear power source in space
Idaho National Laboratory is working with NASA to help develop a nuclear power system that could be used on the moon. Photo courtesy of INL Idaho National Laboratory is helping lead a selection process for commercial organizations to plan for, then demonstrate, how a Fission Surface Power System would operate on the moon. Currently, INL, the Department of Energy and NASA are soliciting feedback from leaders in the nuclear and space industries on a draft Request For Proposal. “This is a way to put up a small compact power source you could use for man’s further exploration of the solar…
Too slow, too expensive: Why nuclear power makes no sense for Australia
Nuclear makes no sense economically and it makes no sense because we have better, cheaper and more viable energy alternatives right now.
Nuclear power must be well regulated, not ditched
It is an essential weapon in the fight against climate change
How nuclear power will drive our energy future
Nuclear power has a controversial history, but many energy experts say it will play a major role in our energy future. Some are working to make standard fission power safer and cheaper, while others are pursuing the holy grail of energy — nuclear fusion.
Why We Need Innovative Nuclear Power
Our future will depend on finding every possible source of reliable, carbon-free energy
Why Nuclear Power Must Be Part of the Energy Solution
Many environmentalists have opposed nuclear power, citing its dangers and the difficulty of disposing of its radioactive waste. But a Pulitzer Prize-winning author argues that nuclear is safer than most energy sources and is needed if the world hopes to radically decrease its carbon emissions.
Should We Subsidize Nuclear Power to Fight Climate Change?
That’s what some are advocating, but the arguments in favor of doing so are flawed
Nuclear Power Is Clean and Safe, So Why Does the Left Hate It?
Nuclear power has a track record for being both clean and safe, but the left rejects it as a solution to the problem of carbon emissions. Why?
Nuclear power but not how you know it. How fusion could power the world
A new twist on fusion power could help bring limitless clean energy.
Nuclear power is clean and safe. Why aren't we using more of it?
Nuclear energy is far safer than its reputation implies. It's also clean and reliable -- yet power plants are being phased out around the world.
Should Nuclear Power Be a Major Part of the World's Response to Climate Change?
Nuclear power advocates claim that nuclear power is essential for a low-carbon future, but critics say otherwise.
More Nuclear Power Isn’t Needed. So Why Do Governments Keep Hyping It?
Many energy experts now agree that building additional nuclear power will be unnecessary to secure a low-carbon energy future. So why are governments so wedded to this 20th century technology?
Is Nuclear Power Vital to Hitting CO2 Emissions Targets?
Supporters say nuclear plants are the best way to transition to a low-carbon future until renewables get cheaper. Others argue the plants are too risky to keep in operation.
Why is nobody talking about nuclear power?
Nuclear energy must be a serious option for anyone serious about climate change
Benefits of Nuclear Power
The Nuclear Energy Institute responds to a news article about the closing of nuclear plants.
Is nuclear power really that expensive?
How a Solar Flare Almost Triggered a Nuclear War
A new history paper details for the first time how close we came to Armageddon without realizing it.
Climate change: Is nuclear power the answer?
How green is nuclear power and what are the other options?
What Does the Nuclear Power Phase-Out Mean for Energy Storage?
The power industry is facing a nuclear power dilemma, according to a report published by The Union of Concerned Scientists. UCS assessed the economic viability and performance of nuclear power plants operating in the United States and concluded that the retirement of these plants will likely result in the adoption of coal and natural gas for baseload power generation, two energy sources that contribute to carbon dioxide emissions.
Is Nuclear Power Our Energy Future, Or in a Death Spiral?
Identical data yield drastically different conclusions about the role nuclear will play in meeting climate goals.
4 charts that show the demise of US nuclear power
Commercial nuclear reactors currently provide around one-fifth of electricity in the US.
