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Nuclear Power Plants in Ukraine Are Going Down, Here Is What We Know
Ukraine's 15 operating nuclear power plants provide half of the nation's electricity. As of Wednesday, six have stopped providing power to its electricity grid.
EPA Denies Requests From Plants in 3 States to Extend Coal Ash Operations
The EPA is forcing the plans to shut down their coal ash ponds ahead of schedule in an effort to curb toxic wastewater coming from the coal-burning plants.
26 Coal-Fired Power Plants Plan to Stop Burning Coal Due to New Rule
A new rule requiring coal-fired power plants to remove ash and toxic metals from their wastewater has caused dozens to shut down or switch to natural gas.
NASA Wants to Build Sustainable Power Plant on Moon, Then Mars
NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory requested proposals for an initial design for a nuclear fission power plant on the moon.
ERCOT Investigating Power Plant Breakdowns as Texas Faces Blackouts
The conservation alert comes only four months after the state plunged into a freezing blackout that left millions without power in winter storms that killed at least 150 people.
EPA to Relax Obama-era Coal Plant Rule, Claims Report
Two sources familiar with the plans told New York Times that changes to rules are expected to roll back limits on "the leaching of dangerous heavy metals like arsenic, lead and mercury."
More Russian Nuclear Reactors Offline After Short-Circuit Malfunction
The malfunction at the Kalinin plant northwest of Moscow is the second incident linked to Russia's nuclear grid in a week.
Fukushima Radioactive Waste Flowed Into Ocean
A researcher said he found 20,100 becquerels of cesium per square meter in the mud at Kyu-Edogawa river.
Kilauea Eruption: Wells Capped at Geothermal Plant
The state's emergency management administrator said the well field "is as safe as we can get."
Secret of Efficient Nuclear Fusion May Be Magnets
Nuclear fusion isn't very efficient without the incredibly hot temperatures found on the sun.
Japan Files to Continue Using Dangerous Nuclear Reactor
The Japanese government mandates a limit of 40 years for nuclear reactors; the Tokai No. 2 has been running since 1978. Today marked the fourth time Japan Atomic Power Co. filed an application with the Nuclear Regulation Authority for an extension.
At Least 67 Killed in China Power Plant Collapse
Two workers were taken to hospital after the accident in Fengcheng, Jiangxi province.
Hackers Turn Ukrainian Infrastructure into 'Powder Keg'
Cybersecurity lapses have left critical Ukrainian infrastructure like a "powder keg", security researchers have said.
World's Largest Floating Solar Power Plant
Japan's new floating solar power plant will provide enough electricity to power 5,000 homes.
Supreme Court: EPA Must Consider Cost Before Deciding on Regulation
The case arose from the EPA's efforts to regulate pollution.
Minister: Accident at Ukraine Nuclear Plant No Threat
Energy minister says the problem should be resolved by Friday.
Israel Knocks Out Gaza's Only Power Plant as It Digs In for Long Fight
"The power plant is finished," said its director, as the Israeli assault intensified, detroying a Hamas leader's house and killing at least 30 Palestinians