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NASA Wants Nuclear Reactor On Moon By 2030. Here's Why That Matters
Nuclear power in space isn't a new idea. Since the 1960s, the US and the Soviet Union have relied on radioisotope generators that use small amounts of radioactive elements to power satellites.
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Projections Of Future Global Warming Exaggerated: Trump-Vetted Scientists
A new report from the US Department of Energy says projections of future global warming are exaggerated, while benefits from higher levels of carbon dioxide such as more productive farms are overlooked.
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Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered At Former US Nuclear Facility
The nest was located on a post near massive storage tanks containing liquid nuclear waste. Radiation levels in the nest were reportedly ten times higher than the limit allowed by federal safety regulations.
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Trump Admin Cancels $4.9 Billion Loan Guarantee For Green Power Project
The Trump administration on Wednesday cancelled a $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee for a new high-voltage transmission line for delivering solar and wind-generated electricity from the Midwest to the eastern US.
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US Nuclear Weapons Agency Breached in Microsoft SharePoint Hack: Report
US National Nuclear Security Administration was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft's SharePoint document management software, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.
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US Destroys 500 Tons Of Expired Food Aid, Assures Won't Affect Distribution
The State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired and that the move will not affect the distribution of similar assistance ahead.
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World's Biggest Polluter? It's The US Military, Says Shocking Study
The study reveals that the US military is the single largest institutional emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Researchers suggest that reducing military spending could significantly lower energy use and help combat climate change.
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"Utterly Insane": Elon Musk Criticises Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Again
The remarks revived tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump's administration, particularly following Musk's recent departure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
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How The End Of Carbon Capture Could Spark A New Industrial Revolution
The U.S. Department of Energy's decision to claw back US$3.7 billion in grants from industrial demonstration projects may create an unexpected opening for American manufacturing.
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India, US To Jointly Design, Manufacture Nuclear Reactors In India
In a landmark moment for the India-US civil nuclear deal, which was signed two decades ago, the US' Department of Energy or DoE has given the final approval permitting a US company to jointly design and build nuclear power plants in India.
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AI To Nuclear Energy: What's On PM Modi's Agenda As He Visits France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to depart for Paris on Monday for a three-day official visit, where he is scheduled to co-chair the third edition of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Internet-Connected Devices Can Now Have a Label that Rates Their Security
The Cyber Trust Mark, a stylised shield logo with microchip-style detailing, is meant to give American consumers a quick and easy way to evaluate the security of a given smart product, much like US Department of Agriculture labels on food or Energy Star ratings on appliances.
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US To Continue Arms Surge To Ukraine After Russia's Christmas Attack: Biden
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he asked the U.S. Defense Department to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine after condemning Russia's Christmas Day attack against some of Ukraine's cities and its energy system.
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Meet Jigar Shah, Indian-American Named In TIME Most Influential List
Jigar Shah is the Director of the Loan Programs Office at the US Department of Energy. He has over 25 years of expertise in clean energy and is also an expert in project finance, clean technology, and entrepreneurship.
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Adani Green Energy Says US Corruption Probe On Unrelated 3rd Party
Billionaire Gautam Adani's group companies said they have not received any notice from the US Department of Justice over a potential bribery investigation, but its renewable energy firm Adani Green Energy stated it is aware of an investigation.
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NASA Wants Nuclear Reactor On Moon By 2030. Here's Why That Matters
Nuclear power in space isn't a new idea. Since the 1960s, the US and the Soviet Union have relied on radioisotope generators that use small amounts of radioactive elements to power satellites.
-
Projections Of Future Global Warming Exaggerated: Trump-Vetted Scientists
A new report from the US Department of Energy says projections of future global warming are exaggerated, while benefits from higher levels of carbon dioxide such as more productive farms are overlooked.
-
Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered At Former US Nuclear Facility
The nest was located on a post near massive storage tanks containing liquid nuclear waste. Radiation levels in the nest were reportedly ten times higher than the limit allowed by federal safety regulations.
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Trump Admin Cancels $4.9 Billion Loan Guarantee For Green Power Project
The Trump administration on Wednesday cancelled a $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee for a new high-voltage transmission line for delivering solar and wind-generated electricity from the Midwest to the eastern US.
-
US Nuclear Weapons Agency Breached in Microsoft SharePoint Hack: Report
US National Nuclear Security Administration was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft's SharePoint document management software, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.
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US Destroys 500 Tons Of Expired Food Aid, Assures Won't Affect Distribution
The State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired and that the move will not affect the distribution of similar assistance ahead.
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World's Biggest Polluter? It's The US Military, Says Shocking Study
The study reveals that the US military is the single largest institutional emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Researchers suggest that reducing military spending could significantly lower energy use and help combat climate change.
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"Utterly Insane": Elon Musk Criticises Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Again
The remarks revived tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump's administration, particularly following Musk's recent departure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
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How The End Of Carbon Capture Could Spark A New Industrial Revolution
The U.S. Department of Energy's decision to claw back US$3.7 billion in grants from industrial demonstration projects may create an unexpected opening for American manufacturing.
-
India, US To Jointly Design, Manufacture Nuclear Reactors In India
In a landmark moment for the India-US civil nuclear deal, which was signed two decades ago, the US' Department of Energy or DoE has given the final approval permitting a US company to jointly design and build nuclear power plants in India.
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AI To Nuclear Energy: What's On PM Modi's Agenda As He Visits France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to depart for Paris on Monday for a three-day official visit, where he is scheduled to co-chair the third edition of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Internet-Connected Devices Can Now Have a Label that Rates Their Security
The Cyber Trust Mark, a stylised shield logo with microchip-style detailing, is meant to give American consumers a quick and easy way to evaluate the security of a given smart product, much like US Department of Agriculture labels on food or Energy Star ratings on appliances.
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US To Continue Arms Surge To Ukraine After Russia's Christmas Attack: Biden
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he asked the U.S. Defense Department to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine after condemning Russia's Christmas Day attack against some of Ukraine's cities and its energy system.
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Meet Jigar Shah, Indian-American Named In TIME Most Influential List
Jigar Shah is the Director of the Loan Programs Office at the US Department of Energy. He has over 25 years of expertise in clean energy and is also an expert in project finance, clean technology, and entrepreneurship.
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Adani Green Energy Says US Corruption Probe On Unrelated 3rd Party
Billionaire Gautam Adani's group companies said they have not received any notice from the US Department of Justice over a potential bribery investigation, but its renewable energy firm Adani Green Energy stated it is aware of an investigation.
