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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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France just set an ambitious target to increase clean electricity production by 20% over the next decade, combining nuclear power with renewable energy to slash fossil fuel dependence. The country also aims to put 7 million electric vehicles on the road by 2035, five times more than today.
France just announced an ambitious energy plan that could end its fossil fuel dependence within 25 years. The country is betting big on nuclear power and offshore wind to achieve carbon neutrality.
Poland is opening a nuclear training center to prepare workers for a fleet of small modular reactors that will replace coal plants. The country plans to build up to 24 clean energy reactors by the 2030s and 2040s.
British researchers have created lab-grown diamond batteries that generate electricity from carbon-14 nuclear waste, transforming a disposal problem into decades of clean power. The breakthrough could revolutionize energy storage for small devices while safely containing radioactive materials.
Sweden is bringing nuclear energy back after decades of decline, creating a government-backed funding program that lets companies apply for state aid to build new reactors for the first time. The move could add 5,000 megawatts of clean energy capacity and inspire energy independence across Europe.
Singapore is training local experts and studying advanced nuclear technology as it prepares for a potential clean energy future. The new Nuclear Energy Office is building homegrown talent to safely assess whether nuclear power could work in the dense city-state.
The world is entering a new "Age of Electricity" where renewable energy and nuclear power will supply half of all global electricity by 2030, up from 42% today. This historic shift marks the first time clean energy sources will overtake coal, powered by record solar installations and surging electricity demand worldwide.
Nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster, Japanese political parties are shifting their stance on nuclear power as energy policy takes center stage in upcoming elections. The change signals a pragmatic approach to meeting the country's energy needs while balancing safety concerns.
While federal climate policy faced gridlock in 2025, states across America quietly scored major clean energy victories. From New York's nuclear revival to Pennsylvania's $396 million industrial clean energy fund, state leaders are proving climate action doesn't need Washington's permission.
America is taking a giant leap toward permanent lunar living by developing nuclear reactors that could power moon bases by 2030. NASA and the Department of Energy just formalized their partnership to make reliable energy on the moon a reality.
Vermont's governor is supporting a bill that could bring nuclear energy back to the state, aiming to cut electricity costs and speed up clean energy goals. The proposal would rename the state's renewable energy standard to include zero-emission nuclear power alongside solar and wind.
Japan fired up the world's biggest nuclear power plant after a 15-year pause, marking a major step in the nation's clean energy comeback. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility will eventually generate enough electricity to power millions of homes without fossil fuels.