nuclear
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However, as nuclear fusion attracts more public and private capital, Bechtel expects researchers to overcome these problems and make fusion a commercially viable source of energy by 2050.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Unlike fission, nuclear fusion generates “no long-lived radioactive waste,” Bechtel says, and unlike fossil fuels, it doesn’t involve burning finite resources and creating carbon emissions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
For years, Western nations have accused Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons, an accusation Tehran denies.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Bushehr is Iran's only operational nuclear power plant and was completed with Russia's help.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
A nuclear power plant that is humming along properly contains its radiation in the reactor.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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