Cosmic-Ray Radiography Could Help Clean Up Fukushima

Cosmic-Ray Radiography Could Help Clean Up Fukushima

The technique would serve to peer inside the nuclear plant's reactors

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2014
44% of Europe's Nuclear Reactors Are Too Old to Function, Greenpeace Says

44% of Europe's Nuclear Reactors Are Too Old to Function, Greenpeace Says

The organization demands that these reactors be shut down immediately

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2014
Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors Approved in China

Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors Approved in China

The reactors are to be built in the eastern coastal province of Shandong

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2014
Two New Nuclear Reactors to Be Added to Plant in Georgia, US

Two New Nuclear Reactors to Be Added to Plant in Georgia, US

The two reactors will be the first built in the country in nearly 3 decades

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2014
There's a New Generation of Nuclear Reactors Coming Our Way

There's a New Generation of Nuclear Reactors Coming Our Way

These reactors are smaller, easier to build, safer to operate

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 16th, 2013
Japan Should Restart Its Nuclear Reactors, Government Panel Advises

Japan Should Restart Its Nuclear Reactors, Government Panel Advises

The reactors were shut down in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster

21 New Nuclear Reactors to Be Built in Russia

21 New Nuclear Reactors to Be Built in Russia

The deadline for the project is the year 2030, the Russian government says

Magnetic Fields Could Improve Nuclear Reactor Cooling System

Magnetic Fields Could Improve Nuclear Reactor Cooling System

Scientists say that water alone may not be enough for cooling

Radioactivity Readings Around Fukushima Remain Stable

Radioactivity Readings Around Fukushima Remain Stable

Japanese authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation

Fukushima Isn't the Only Nuclear Plant Leaking Contaminated Water

Fukushima Isn't the Only Nuclear Plant Leaking Contaminated Water

Nuclear plant in Taiwan appears to have been leaking irradiated water for over 3 years

Power Companies Say 5 Nuclear Plants in Japan Are Ready to Reopen

Power Companies Say 5 Nuclear Plants in Japan Are Ready to Reopen

Japanese power companies ask for permission to restart 10 nuclear reactors

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 21st, 2013
Japan Announces Plans to Reopen Its Nuclear Reactors

Japan Announces Plans to Reopen Its Nuclear Reactors

The reactors will be reopened by the end of this year, early next year at the latest

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 27th, 2012
Saudi Arabia Readies to Invest $109 Billion in Solar Power

Saudi Arabia Readies to Invest $109 Billion in Solar Power

The country's first solar farm will be up and running in 2015

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 5th, 2012
South Korean Nuclear Reactors Considered “Not Safe” and Shut Down

South Korean Nuclear Reactors Considered “Not Safe” and Shut Down

The closing of these two reactors can lead to power shortages

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 2nd, 2012
Japanese Citizens Protest Against Restarting Nuclear Reactor [VIDEO]

Japanese Citizens Protest Against Restarting Nuclear Reactor [VIDEO]

While refiring operations commence, people gather in front of Ohi's nuclear plant

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 19th, 2012
Japan's Restarting Nuclear Reactors Leads to National Protests

Japan's Restarting Nuclear Reactors Leads to National Protests

73 Japanese mayors openly express their disapproval of this decision

Japan Renounces Nuclear Energy in Full

Japan Renounces Nuclear Energy in Full

The last reactor still in operation was closed on Saturday

 
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