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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Ahmed Abdulla: U.S. Bets on Small Nuclear Reactors to Help Fix a Huge Climate Problem

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This article is republished from The New York Times under a Creative Commons license. All photos provided by The New York Times from various sources. In summary, the article explores the renewed interest in nuclear power as a clean energy source in the United States, acknowledging the industry's challenges, recent setbacks, and ongoing efforts to overcome... More

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

SPPA’s Alexandra Mallett featured on CBC’s Spark discussing Electricity Grids and Public Policy

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This article is republished from a School of Public Policy & Administration news story. School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) Associate Professor and Sustainable Engineering (SERG) Master of Public Policy (MPP) Graduate Advisor, Alexandra Mallett was featured on the Nov 10, 2023 episode of Spark with Nora Young, “20th Century tech still... More

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Kristen Schell and Ahmed Abdulla: Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Decades of research are still needed before fusion can be used as clean energy

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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. All photos provided by The Conversation from various sources. Kristen Schell and Ahmed Abdulla are assistant professors in Carleton University’s department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The U.S. Department of Energy reported a major scientific... More

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