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A Gut Czech on America’s Nuclear Export Ambitions

A Gut Czech on America’s Nuclear Export Ambitions
As the fanfare surrounding the COP 28 decision to triple global nuclear energy by mid-century fades out, what’s coming into focus is the ill-preparedness of the U.S. to lead a global nuclear build out in a world where state support is now the new standard and American influence is receding.  The U.S. government is acting…
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Nuclear Nexus Challenges for the Coming Year

Nuclear Nexus Challenges for the Coming Year
The decision by 25 nations at the COP28 international climate conference to support the tripling of nuclear energy by 2050 was a major milestone in the recognition of reality about how global zero-carbon energy will be achieved. This is a big aspiration and probably an unattainable objective. One analysis notes that this goal will require building “the equivalent of about…
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Moving Nuclear Expansion from Aspiration to Action After COP28

Moving Nuclear Expansion from Aspiration to Action After COP28
The yearly U.N. climate agreement conference of the parties long ago devolved into a cacophonous circus. But this year in Dubai, it at least added a dedicated ring for the clean energy attributes of nuclear power. The IAEA’s Atoms 4 Climate pavilion alone hosted over 40 events. The issue now is whether the “aspirational goal”…
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