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Nuclear Meltdown

Polymathic Being • 66 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24

🔬 Science Nuclear power Energy Production

Nuclear energy has advanced significantly in safety and technology, offering powerful environmental benefits.
Outdated fears surrounding nuclear energy are based on events from half a century ago and misunderstandings of current reactor designs.
Innovations like small modular reactors and new fuel sources are making nuclear energy safer, more efficient, and versatile in various applications.

Most of the energy you put into a gasoline car is wasted; this is not the case for electric cars

Sustainability by numbers • 299 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Efficiency Energy transition Energy Production Transportation

Most of the energy put into gasoline cars is wasted, but not in electric cars
Electric cars are much more efficient in converting energy into motion
Efficiency gains of electric cars play a significant role in the energy transition

The Rise and Fall Of Yankee Rowe

Gordian Knot News • 249 implied HN points • 15 May 23

🔬 Science Nuclear power Regulation Safety concerns Energy Production

In 1954, the Atomic Energy Act allowed private companies into nuclear power, leading to the creation of Yankee Atomic Electric Company in New England.
Yankee Rowe operated for 40 years efficiently, but faced closure due to safety concerns and regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The rise and fall of Yankee Rowe showcases both the potential and challenges of nuclear power in the United States.

Random Comments on Nuclear Now

Gordian Knot News • 205 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23

🔬 Science Nuclear power Historical context Energy Production

Nuclear power faced economic challenges in the 1970s.
The film
highlighted the Chernobyl and Fukushima incidents effectively.
The documentary lacks emphasis on the importance of cost and regulatory factors in the nuclear power industry.

We're blown away (not)! Wind farm operators appear to have found a way to cheat

Callaway Climate Insights • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Energy Production Environmental Impact

Wind farm operators may be overestimating output.
Firms might be getting paid more to turn power off.
Unpredictability is a major issue with wind and solar energy.

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