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FILE PHOTO: Electric power transmission miniatures are seen in front of displayed U.S. flag in this illustration taken, December 5, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Commonwealth plans world’s first grid-scale fusion power plant in Virginia

Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build the world's first grid-scale fusion power plant in Virginia, aiming for 2030 power generation.

A Nuclear Waste Management Organization senior transportation engineer explains transportation signage for waste uranium during a tour of NWMO's facility in Oakville, Ont., Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gu
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Northern Ontario First Nation says yes in referendum on possible nuclear waste site

The town council of Ignace voted in favour earlier this year, and its counterpart Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has now also voted yes.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Westinghouse Electric Corp. is pictured at the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), the trade fair event for the global nuclear community in Villepinte near Paris, France, June 26, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Italy eyes Westinghouse, EDF as partners for nuclear-power firm: sources

Italy is considering Westinghouse or EDF as international partners for a state-backed company to build advanced nuclear reactors.

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CNL Expands Highly Successful CNRI Program to Include Fusion Technologies in Annual Call for Proposals

Canada’s national nuclear laboratories supports vendors through innovation gap, and advances next generation of clean energy technology CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Oct. 04, 2024...

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Could fusion energy help decarbonize the world’s electricity system?

MIT Energy Initiative: Fusion could complement renewable energy and, if costs come down, provide up to 50 per cent of global electricity by...

FILE PHOTO: A lone tree stands near a water trough in a drought-affected paddock on Jimmie and May McKeown's property located on the outskirts of town of Walgett, in New South Wales, Australia, July 20, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo
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Nuclear wildcard reignites Australia’s climate wars

A plan by Australia's federal opposition to build a network of nuclear reactors has set the scene for confrontation on climate policy

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UAE considers a second nuclear power plant

The UAE is considering building a second nuclear power plant to meet growing demand for electricity in the oil-rich Gulf state

A generic view of Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, state utility owned by Electricity of Vietnam, in Hoa Binh province, Vietnam, June 4, 2024. REUTERS/Francesco Guarascio
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Analysis-Vietnam eyes greener power but banks on coal to avert blackouts

Vietnam's state-run electricity provider is trying to avoid a repetition of last year's blackuts

FILE PHOTO: The Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant is pictured from Royalton, Pennsylvania, U.S. May 30, 2017.   REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
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US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal energy chief

The US could revive some of its recently retired nuclear power plants to help meet rising demand for zero-emissions electricity, Energy Secretary Jennifer...

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Biden administration expands tax credits beyond wind, solar

Clean tech tax credits scheme expands to cover geothermal, nuclear and more as Biden administration aims to hit net zero goal in 2035.

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