Tag nuclear power

Dept. of Defense big on small nuclear power

Experts recognize the advantages that small reactors – sometimes called “grid appropriate reactors” – could bring to more resilient energy grid. The Department of Energy has established a small reactor program, and industry groups have held workshops on the topic.…

New nuclear reactors may destroy atomic waste

A new type of nuclear reactor that could permanently “destroy” atomic waste is being developed by French scientists, according to the chief executive of Areva, the world’s largest nuclear energy company. The new technology works in a lab, now they’re…

Reviving nuclear power

President Obama this week announced a revival of the nuclear power industry with the first new planned new nuke plant in more than 30 years.  Obama promised loan guarantees of more than $8 billion. Why can’t a nuclear power plant…