nuclear power
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Can Nuclear Generation Help Reduce European Reliance on Russian Gas?
There are a few actions policy makers can take to increase nuclear power and reduce Europe’s dependence on gas.
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Forging a Path Forward on U.S. Nuclear Waste Management: Options for Policy Makers
The U.S. is at standstill regarding the disposal of spent nuclear fuel. A new report charts potential pathways forward.
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The State of Nuclear Energy Today — and What Lies Ahead
The IPCC has identified nuclear power as key to controlling climate change. Can new reactors bring about a nuclear revival?
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Student Spotlight: Eric Scheuch on Interning in the Nuclear Power Industry
A rising senior in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development shares his summer internship experiences and professional growth.
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An Atomic Catch 22: Climate Change and the Decline of America’s Nuclear Fleet
Nuclear energy currently generates a majority of America’s carbon-free electricity. It is an energy source that we cannot afford to keep — and also cannot afford to lose.
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New Podcast Explores Lessons From Chernobyl
This edition of the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast brings in Adam Higginbotham to discuss his new book, Midnight in Chernobyl, a thrilling, chilling, and gripping account of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
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How Energy Choices After Fukushima Impacted Human Health and the Environment
A new paper examines CO2 emissions and mortality rates after Japan and Germany shifted away from nuclear power.
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Could New Nuclear Reactors Power America’s Low-Carbon Future?
A documentary featuring Earth Institute scientists suggests next-generation reactors could be a safe and clean way to replace fossil fuels.
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Replacing the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant with Energy Efficiency
Many people who are concerned about fossil fuels and climate change argue for nuclear power as a viable solution to carbon pollution. I am not one of those people.
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