Tag: Nuclear power
Analysis: China’s CO2 Emissions Fall in Q2 2026 Due to Plummeting Oil Use
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, as oil consumption plummeted amid the strait of Hormuz crisis. The country’s use of oil fell by 9% overall and by 16% for transport, after the disruptions to supply from the Gulf through the strait. China’s total … [continued]
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Factcheck: 10 Flaws in the Conservative Report on “Cheap Power”
By Josh Gabbatiss, Molly Lempriere, Simon Evans In a new report, the opposition Conservatives argue that UK electricity prices are too high and that it would be better for the climate to have cheap electricity, even if that means using more gas. The idea is that cheap power would encourage people to use … [continued]
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Renewable Energy Is Winning, Trump Is Losing (Shocker!)
Renewable energy is still crushing US President Donald Trump’s fossil fuel fantasy, with solar energy and energy storage making an especially strong showing.
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Homes In London Are Cracking As The Clay They Are Built On Shrinks
If you are a homeowner, the last word you want to hear is “subsidence,” which is defined as the gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land. It means the foundation beneath your structure is no longer capable of handling its weight and is slowly settling. It is happening … [continued]
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Regulators approve medical isotope hot cell facility at Bruce Power
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approved the operation of an on-site hot cell facility at Bruce Power’s Tiverton plant. A hot cell is a heavily shielded, secure containment chamber used to safely handle radioactive materials. Bruce Power said its hot cell will enable qualified operators to handle irradiated materials remotely while minimizing radiation exposure. The […]