These shifts have been great for existing nuclear plants. We’re seeing efforts to boost their power output, extend the lifetime of old reactors, and even reopen facilities that have shut down. That’s good news for climate action, because nuclear power plants produce consistent electricity with very low greenhouse-gas emissions.

NuScale stock has rocketed 1,175% over the past 12 months; Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO), which is backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has surged 299%, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) has soared 386% while Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) has jumped 73% over the timeframe.

Microsoft and Google have all announced plans to invest in nuclear power under the banner of carbon neutrality -- despite earlier pledges to rely solely on renewable energy. And with the clock ticking on curbing greenhouse gas emissions to keep global ...

Public sentiment related to nuclear power remains highly contentious. As nuclear energy regains momentum, its path forward will require rebuilding public trust.

Part 2 of our Nuclear Energy series explores nuclear power around the world - cautionary tales or optimistic blueprints?

Hanoi is seeking to revive its nuclear programme in order to achieve energy self-sufficiency and meet its 2050 greenhouse gas emissions goals.

An arrangement between the owners of a nuclear plant in Pennsylvania and Amazon Web Services is the first such to come before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

First-week orders could undermine progress on clean energy investments, pollute the air and add few benefits to the economy, especially in Arizona.

A Louisiana utility has dragged its feet on renewables. Now, a proposed Meta data center might create an “urgent” push for dirty power instead.

In 2023, the global primary energy supply hit approximately 620EJ or 172,000TWh, with a heavy reliance on oil, coal, and natural gas, which combined accounted for about 81 percent, while renewables comprised about 15 percent, and nuclear power four percent.

NextEra Energy has partnered with electric services company GE Vernova to develop natural gas-fired power generation projects in the US.

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