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Clean Energy
2 articles from Sciences practitioners
Beyond Fukushima: Nuclear Energy is Critical to Achieve Net Zero
The Fukushima Nuclear plant fallout continues as nations try to balance the risks while realizing the potential and need for nuclear energy. Japan initiated its planned release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific, a decision that has drawn international criticism and economic consequences. In a swift response, China…
Getting Technical: Flying in Green Skies
Aviation contributes to 2% of all CO2 emissions, which is something the industry wants to change. Jason Riggs, director of strategy at Technetics, spoke with Tyler Kern about some of the aviation industry’s plans to reach zero emissions by 2050 through sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), hydrogen, and pure battery-electric aircraft. Hydrogen as a fuel source…