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Ukraine Scrubbing Nuclear Agencies of Russian Influence

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The immediate cause appears to be concern about possible sabotage of nuclear power plants and fuel-handling operations from within—either to cause a nuclear incident or to pave the way for Russian forces to seize or retain control of key installations. Ukraine’s nuclear sector is taking steps to remove Russian influence from its operations.

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How Russia Sent Ukraine Racing Into the “Energy Eurozone”

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Just a few hours before massed Russian troops and missiles surged over borders with deadly force last month, Ukraine’s grid operator opened a series of high-voltage breakers, disconnecting the nation’s grid from those of Belarus, Russia and the rest of the giant UPS/IPS synchronous AC power zone controlled from Moscow.

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Covert Actions Heighten Ukraine’s Nuclear Peril

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In March, when Russia seized Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant—Europe’s largest—the actions veered dangerously close to nuclear disaster. According to the Ukrainian government, Russia has also fired cruise missiles over two more nuclear power stations. National Public Radio, in the U.S., Energoatom.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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Eliminating emissions problems means finding renewable energy solutions with a minimal carbon footprint. In 2016, nearly 200 countries ratified the Paris Agreement, an international treaty to reduce emissions and slow global warming. Electric Vehicles Are a Key Climate Change Tool The U.S. While the U.S.