nuclear-news

Opinion:

¶ Why natural gas investments could spell trouble for electric utilities • Natural gas has been called a fuel to gently transition the US to a clean energy future. The Union of Concerned Scientists claims that while the fuel’s role may grow, it could result in many states becoming over-reliant on natural gas. [Utility Dive]

Natural gas plant. Image credit: Calpine

¶ A renewable energy-powered Canada could be closer than we think • University of Colorado researchers released a study saying the US could get most of its energy from wind and solar power by 2030, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75%. Could the same be done in Canada? (Spoiler: yes) [Yahoo News Canada]

Science and Technology:

¶ Green power is cheap enough to compete with fossil fuels and will buck the trend of falling investment in oil and gas as it can offer long-term…