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The global energy landscape is undergoing significant changes, and in the midst of this transformation, the role of nuclear power is being revisited with renewed vigor. The advent of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) promises a safer, less waste-intensive, and cost-effective approach to nuclear energy, with major international players developing their own footprint of…
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Nuclear Energy Will Need to Play a “Considerable Role” In Decarbonization to Make Up For Wind & Solar’s Deficiencies
As our world becomes more digitally interconnected, the demand for electricity continues to surge, fueled by sectors as diverse as electric vehicles, data centers, and artificial intelligence. The increasing need for a reliable and renewable energy source is a pressing matter, and nuclear energy is stepping up as a formidable contender, despite its historical…
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For Wider Adoption of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, Experts Call on Licensing & Permitting Reform
The future of scalable clean energy production is also the new dawn of nuclear with the advent of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), a promising technology capable of revolutionizing America’s and the world’s energy landscape. As the global push for greener energy sources intensifies, these reactors present a viable pathway towards achieving significant climate…
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Are Colorado’s Crafty Healthcare Incentives an Effective Strategy to Lower State Care Costs?
Colorado has some of the most expensive healthcare in the U.S., which already spends more than any other country on administering healthcare. Some studies place it in the top half of most expensive states for care in the U.S., while others place it in the top 10. In 2018, for example, Colorado’s average price per…
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Retooling Testing Strategies for Today’s Modern Learning Environment
School districts from California, to Colorado, to Texas all continue to distance themselves from legacy standardized testing, both for the K-12 education journey and for college admissions. With low standardized testing performance, how should schools retool their testing strategies to address both learning loss and year-over-year aptitude in an individualized way? Here’s Gustaf Öqvist Seimyr,…
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The State That is Charting A New Course for American Energy
Colorado is working to become a world leader in clean energy storage. The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is supporting a “green bank” that will use private dollars to spur investment in clean-energy projects. The nonprofit Colorado Clean Energy Fund will draw on the success of institutions in other states such as New York Green Bank…