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Why are developing economies pursuing small modular reactors?

The global electricity debate has reached a critical impasse. While developed nations debate the finer points of renewable electricity portfolios, like how much profit is

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Nuclear-generated electricity overshadows government-subsidized wind and solar

In the 21st century, there is one thing that all countries and their governments, regardless of ideology, have in common: The standard of living in that

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California Gov Newsom is oblivious that electricity came about after oil

The State of California sent a large delegation to the Conference of the Parties (COP) in Belém, Brazil, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and top

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The true source of civilization’s future is energy wisdom

Energy wisdom—not energy denial—is the foundation of sustainable civilization. Three industry leaders share their individual thoughts on the state of energy, and then collectively join

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The different worlds of wealthy nations and developing countries

There is a strong correlation between poverty and the “deprivation” of the full range of basic products and services taken for granted by wealthier citizens.

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Products, fuel, and electricity are the real climate challenges for the future

Aglobal challenge today is reconciling the conflict between policies that aim to ensure everyone has access to affordable, reliable electricity with those that protect the

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Green delusionists attending COP30 are clueless of their renewable idealism

The Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from November 10-21, 2025, in Belém,

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Why does the world insanely ignore nuclear power?

There is a lot of talk about nuclear power around the world today. However, except for China and, maybe, Russia, there is no action. Talk means

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Yes Virginia, David can slay Goliath

Recent activities by Ukraine against Russian refineries and the incident at the Chevron Refinery in California are exposing the vulnerability of major Goliath infrastructures being

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Together, power plants and greenhouses can feed humanity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centers are coming, and so are the natural gas power plants that will be required to provide continuous, uninterruptible electricity

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For more than six decades, Ronald Stein, P.E. has worked at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure, energy and public education, bringing decades of practical industry experience to today’s most important energy conversations.

As Founder of PTS Advance, author and columnist, Ronald is passionate about improving energy literacy and helping leaders, educators and the public better understand the systems that power modern society. Through his writing, speaking and research, he provides fact-based perspectives on energy, infrastructure and the resources that support transportation, industry, economic growth and everyday life.

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