Feb 12 How the next generation of nuclear reactors could be smaller, greener and safer By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Small modular reactors, or SMRs, are part of a new generation of advanced nuclear technology that could potentially play a role in increasing the United States' supply of carbon-neutral energy. But these reactors have yet to be approved by the… Continue reading
Sep 20 Three Mile Island nuclear power plant to shut down By Marc Levy, Associated Press Exelon Corp. officials said the plant will stop producing electricity around noon Friday. Continue reading
Nov 22 UN nuclear watchdog calls on North Korea to readmit inspectors By Associated Press The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said the organization needs more information regarding activity at a North Korean nuclear site. Continue reading
Nov 21 Will U.S. support for nuclear and coal at the Bonn climate talks encourage others to keep polluting? By David Biello The U.S. delegation's fondness for coal and nuclear may provide abundant cover to other nations to continue polluting. That means we're going to need technology now more than ever. Continue reading
Aug 09 5 stories you probably missed that deserve a closer look By Joshua Barajas, Roni Dengler, Iman Smith The White House had a difficult time last week defending some of the president's statements. The issue: reconciling what he said happened with what actually happened. The Boy Scouts of America pushed back Wednesday on a claim from the… Continue reading
Jul 08 U.S. officials aware of possible hacking at nuclear facilities By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Nuclear and other energy providers have been advised by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI that hackers may be trying to breach their computer systems. Continue reading
Jan 20 Scientists give Rick Perry mixed grades on his confirmation hearing By Nsikan Akpan Perry vowed to protect scientists at the Department of Energy, but shrugged on the central tenet of climate change policy. Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 9:27 Demand for clean energy inspires new generation to innovate nuclear power By PBS News Hour The next generation of nuclear power is coming, as concerns about climate change bring the industry out of hibernation. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on how new startups and young scientists are hoping to develop solutions for safely generating vast… Continue watching
Jul 19 China's record under scrutiny as congress weighs nuclear energy deal By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press China's record on nuclear proliferation is facing congressional criticism as the Obama administration seeks renewal of a 30-year agreement that enables American involvement in the Asian nation's fast-growing atomic energy industry… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch Caroline Kennedy on why this is a critical time for U.S. and Japan By PBS News Hour Continue watching