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South Africa's energy future took a step forward as environmental experts recommended the best location for a massive 5,200-megawatt nuclear power plant. The Eastern Cape site already has crucial infrastructure in place, potentially speeding up the timeline for cleaner, more reliable electricity.
France and South Korea are joining forces to advance nuclear energy and offshore wind power, marking a major step forward in clean energy cooperation. The partnership comes as President Macron makes his first visit to Seoul in 15 years during the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Vietnam is building its first nuclear power plant after shelving similar plans in 2016, a major step toward energy independence and cleaner air. The new facility will generate enough electricity to power millions of homes while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Despite dramatic claims of dismantling Biden's climate lending program, the $400 billion clean energy office is quietly continuing its work under the Trump administration. Nuclear plants, transmission lines, and renewable projects are moving forward largely untouched.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker just unveiled an ambitious clean energy plan that doubles down on nuclear power to fight rising electricity costs. The state lifted its ban on new nuclear reactors and is investing hundreds of millions to make clean energy affordable for every family.
NASA is preparing to build humanity's first permanent base on the Moon, complete with water ice resources and nuclear power. The lunar south pole location could support drinking water, rocket fuel production, and continuous solar energy for astronauts living and working in space.
Fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan's youngest generation is driving a surprising shift back to nuclear energy. Public support has nearly doubled since 2013, with 66% of young adults now backing reactor restarts.
Fifteen years after Fukushima, a new generation of Japanese workers is helping the nation embrace nuclear power again. Energy security and climate goals are driving the shift, with young people seeing nuclear as a solution for their resource-limited country.
While a nuclear power plant faced decade-long delays and doubled costs, the United Kingdom quietly transformed its electricity grid using wind and solar power. The country cut carbon emissions by 77% and closed its last coal plant before the reactor even turned on.
China is launching the world's first large-scale nuclear reactor that burns dangerous waste while generating clean energy for a millennium. The breakthrough technology could transform nuclear power into a truly sustainable energy source.
Sweden has found the cheapest path to meet its surging electricity demand: expanding nuclear power and onshore wind farms. By 2045, the nation aims to double its electricity supply while keeping emissions at net zero.
A revolutionary nuclear power plant just got federal approval to start construction in Wyoming, marking the first new commercial reactor in the U.S. in nearly a decade. The design promises to be cheaper, safer, and flexible enough to support clean energy demands.
A Cornell student who convinced her California school district to quit fossil fuels is now leading 40 classmates in championing nuclear power as the key to meeting climate goals. Their first major event drew 200 people and support from Miss America 2023.
Scientists just solved one of nuclear power's biggest problems: what to do with radioactive waste. A new reactor design can turn dangerous nuclear waste into electricity while making it safe in just 300 years instead of 100,000.
The US Air Force just proved it can airlift a complete 5-megawatt nuclear power station anywhere in the world and have it running within days. This breakthrough could transform not just military operations, but disaster response and remote healthcare delivery worldwide.
America just got its largest electricity producer as Constellation completes its acquisition of Calpine, combining nuclear, natural gas, and geothermal power to fuel the nation's AI revolution. The merger creates 55 gigawatts of clean energy capacity serving 2.5 million customers nationwide.
Amazon has become the world's largest corporate buyer of carbon-free energy, investing billions in over 700 projects that add new power to the grid everyone uses. These investments are creating thousands of jobs while helping keep electricity costs stable for families and businesses.
Beaming electricity from space could become as affordable as nuclear power within 16 years, according to a groundbreaking UK government study. The technology promises constant clean energy that works even when the sun sets on Earth.
A groundbreaking agreement between nuclear startup Oklo and industrial giant Siemens Energy is turning advanced nuclear power from concept into reality. The partnership secures critical equipment for America's first next-generation reactor, proving clean nuclear energy can move from drawing board to deployment.
South Korea just passed groundbreaking legislation to fast-track development of small modular reactors, joining a global race to create flexible, carbon-free energy for the AI age. The country that already powers a third of its grid with nuclear energy is now betting big on compact reactors that could reshape clean energy worldwide.
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