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Orthodox Community Embraces Renewable Energy

Orthodox Community Embraces Renewable Energy

Through small scale solar, wind, and hydro power, an NGO educates about renewable energy and climate change.… Read More

Anxious Japan Prepares for Life Without Nuclear Power

Anxious Japan Prepares for Life Without Nuclear Power

Japan has 54 nuclear reactors, but as of Saturday, not a single one of them will be in operation – how will the country cope? Read More

China Takes Charge in Fight Against Climate Change

China Takes Charge in Fight Against Climate Change

Long accused of inaction, the country has put plans in place to reverse its record on carbon emissions, argues Rob Elsworth. Read More

Rising Sea Levels Threaten UK Nuclear Sites

Rising Sea Levels Threaten UK Nuclear Sites

Nine of the sites have been assessed as being vulnerable now, while others are in danger from rising sea levels and storms in the future. Read More

Earthquake! How Vulnerable are the Nation’s Nuclear Plants?

Earthquake! How Vulnerable are the Nation’s Nuclear Plants?

In the wake of today's 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Virginia, two nuclear plants shut down automatically as a precaution. How many of the nation's nukes are at risk from quakes?… Read More

Planting Seeds for a New CA Nuclear Plant

By Sasha Khokha, KQED Climate Watch Backers of a new Fresno "clean energy park" aim to use nuclear power to clean up salty irrigation water in Calif… Read More

America’s Nuclear Plants Are Safe, NRC Says - Except When They’re Not

America’s Nuclear Plants Are Safe, NRC Says - Except When They’re Not

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is weighing in on plant safety at home in the wake of the Fukushima disaster. Prepare to be confused.… Read More

Chernobyl, 25 Years Later: It’s Not Over Yet

Chernobyl, 25 Years Later: It’s Not Over Yet

The worst nuclear disaster in history has faded from many peoples' memories — but in Ukraine, where it all happened, its devastating effects are still unfolding.… Read More

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