US regulators have green-lit a Small Modular Nuclear Reactor design in a water-shed moment for the nuclear power industry. US Energy Department approved the first ever small modular nuclear design for construction last week for NuScale, who hope their reactor will be in operation by 2030 in Idaho. The nuclear […]
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Small Modular Nuclear Reactors – The Climate Change Solution?
Small modular nuclear reactors Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are a type of nuclear power plant that has been gaining traction in recent years as a potential solution to climate change. SMRs are small, self-contained units that can be used to generate electricity. They are much smaller than traditional nuclear power […]
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The Future of Nuclear Energy Looks Bright
The future of nuclear energy Nuclear energy is one of the most controversial forms of energy production due to its potential for catastrophic accidents and its role in the production of nuclear weapons. Despite this, nuclear energy has a lot to offer in terms of clean, efficient energy production and […]
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Oz Minerals Target : BHP Takeover Play
Copper and Nickel are two critical elements for the green and clean energy revolution, now one of the world’s biggest players wants a lot more of it. BHP, the A$200 billion Melbourne based monster, has decided to go after South Australia’s Oz Minerals in a $25 a share cash deal. […]
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Historic $369 Billion for Climate Action Passes US Senate in Huge Victory for Democrats
After a marathon session and months of deal making and debate, the United States Senate passed the historic ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ – a sprawling bill aimed to bring down costs of medicines and energy – including a huge $369bn for climate change initiatives. This is the largest such direct investment […]
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US Infrastructure Bill Passes: $110 Billion in Key Green Infrastructure Investments
The US Congress has passed the much anticipated infrastructure bill after months of political wrangling in Washington DC. The details of the bill our now being dissected, with significant investments in physical infrastructure, including green tech. Over US$110 billion will go to climate change focused infrastructure spending. According the sources, […]
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Has Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Cracked the Green Steel Challenge?
Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, who amassed a fortune from iron ore mining in Western Australia, is the focus of a long-form piece in the New York Times this weekend. The Times Australian correspondent Damien Cave followed Forrest across Western Australia for the article titled ‘Can a Carbon-Emitting Iron Ore […]
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Copper Price: Surge in costs may hold back renewables growth – analysts
There are concerts that the growing price of copper – with high global demand outstripping supply – could hold back the renewables revolution this decade. The global price in copper this week hit a record high, with inventories on the London Metal Exchange the lowest since 1974. Copper, one of […]
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Cement Industry Commits to Net Zero
The global cement industry is responsible for about 8% of global emissions and that’s a big problem. While the world needs cement to grow economies, the industry is a key part of the net zero future. Now the cement industry has ledged to cut their greenhouse gas emissions by up […]
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France Courts Order State to Honour Climate Commitments
A French court has ordered the state to honour its commitments on climate change, environmental organisations bringing the case said on Thursday. France is one of several countries where environmental activists are using the judicial system to force their governments to take faster action against global warming.