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Nuclear Power Plant

Expansion of Wolsong Used Fuel StoreApproved

South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) today approved Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power's (KHNP) application to construct additional capacity for…

Nuclear Power Plant

Study Explores the Impact of Closing Nuclear Power Plants in Germany

Many countries have phased out production of nuclear energy because of concerns related to nuclear waste and the risk of nuclear accidents.

​Nord Stream 2 Is An Economic Project to Benefit Germany And Europe, Washington’s Stance Is Wrong - Merkel

Speaking to journalists in Moscow alongside Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, Merkel argued that that “sanctions are a wrong way to go.” Both leaders vowed …

Market Analysis

Finland to Lead The Way in Nordic Wind Power Growth

Finland would be particularly attractive for investors in the Nordic wind power sector this year, though the whole region would continue to attract interest, Ju…

​OxiCool: Pure Water Is Refrigerant to Help Cool Homes

An air conditioning system that offers zero emissions, cools the house with water and is powered by natural gas was getting attention this week at CES.

Electric Car

Fisker Inc. Calls Its Ocean Crossover “World’s Most Sustainable Vehicle”

California-based electric-auto maker Fisker Inc. debuted its Ocean crossover at CES, calling it the “world’s most sustainable vehicle.”

BNDES Approves US$23.3 Million Loan for 14-MW Small Hydro Project in Brazil

BNDES, Brazil’s state-run development bank, has approved a loan for BRL95 million (US$23.3 million) to finance the 14-MW Nova Guaporé small hydropower (SHP) p…

Hydrogen Use in Homes Will Develop in Pockets

Hydrogen use in homes will develop in pockets, as well as for transport, predicts E.ON Energy’s Head of Operations for City Energy, John Armstrong.

Energy Storage Battery

New lithium-sulphur Battery Enables An EV to Drive Over 1,000km

A team of scientists at Monash University in Australia has developed a new lithium-sulphur battery, which promises cheaper, greener supercharging capabilities.

Climate Policy

Tens of Thousands Protest Australian PM's Climate Policies Amid Bushfire Crisis

Thousands of activists marched in several major cities across Australia on Friday, calling on the government to act on the climate crisis and do more to stop th…

Oil&Gas Drilling

3 Arctic Wilderness Areas to Watch as Trump Tries to Expand Oil & Gas Drilling

When President Donald Trump entered the White House in 2017, his intention was clear: His would be an administration defined in part by a no-holds-barred effort…

Researchers Find Evidence of How Hydrogen Causes Embrittlement of Steels

University of Sydney researchers have found evidence of how hydrogen causes embrittlement of steels. When hydrogen moves into steel, it makes the metal become b…

Nuclear Power Plant

Canada and USA to Collaborate on Critical Minerals

Canada and the USA have finalised an agreement to collaborate on improving the security of supply chains and ensure the future competitiveness of their critical…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Eco-Friendly Coal-Fired Plant Powers Houses, Wins Hearts in Pakistan

Surrounded by patches of wheat, sugarcane and guava orchards, the 1,320-megawatt coal-fired power plant located in the Sahiwal district of Pakistan's east Punja…

Power Construction

China Tibet Makes Serious Infrastructure investments in Power Grid

The central government has invested more than 68.6 billion yuan ($9.9 billion) in infrastructure construction in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region in 20…