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Nuclear-generated electricity saves an electricity-starved world

Only a few wealthy countries have spent hundreds of billions of dollars subsidizing what they call “renewable energy” in the name of “carbon-free electricity” that

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Bogus myths created to promote renewables

So-called renewable energy is ONLY intermittently generated ELECTRICITY from renewables, as wind turbines and solar panels CANNOT make any products or fuels for the various

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Small Modular Reactors will benefit developing economies

Earth has existed for more than 4 billion years without present-day humans. In the past, dinosaurs and cavemen never used its plentiful natural resources. The discrepancy

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Controlling ways to generate electricity through subsidies is a terrible plan for the planet

The few wealthy countries of Germany, Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand, other EU countries, and the USA, representing less than one of the eight billion

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California Governor Newsom has positioned the state to be a national security risk for the entire USA

California is home to 9 International airports, 41 Military airports, 3 of the largest shipping ports in America, as well as more than 30 million

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Energy literacy: Understanding crude oil’s vital role

Over the last 200 years, the world has populated from 1 to 8 billion because of the more than 6,000 products and different fuels for

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Existing stockpiles of SUNF contain 270 years of electricity demand in the US

According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, around 96% of currently operating nuclear reactors, which is roughly equivalent to 440 reactors, are water-cooled. The nuclear waste

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Planet Earth’s natural resources are limited to its 8 billion residents

Earth has existed for more than 4 billion years without present-day humans. In the past, dinosaurs and cavemen never used its plentiful natural resources. Today,

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Trump shakes up and resets the global agenda on Viewpoint This Sunday

Four Israeli hostages were released in exchange for 200 violent prisoners in the ceasefire deal in the Middle East. Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads

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America needs to reestablish its world-leading manifestation of nuclear generated electricity

American ingenuity advanced nuclear technology to a world-class innovation to benefit all. Interestingly, the methods used in the rest of the world are copies of

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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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