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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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Most nuclear plants around the world today are large light-water reactors, with capacities well over a gigawatt—quite a bit more than typical coal plants. Large reactors need consistent and prolific water sources to cool themselves, something not every old coal plant can provide. But in the future, not all reactors might be so large.

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DOE awards $97M to 33 bioenergy research and development projects

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Oregon State University. Montana State University. Transforming High pH/High Alkalinity Cultivation through Beneficial Microbiomes and Improved Pond Design. Simulation-Driven Design Optimization and Automation for Cordwood-Fueled Room Heaters. Global Algae Innovations. North Carolina State University. 1,999,051. .

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ORNL assessment finds >65 GW of untapped hydropower in US rivers and streams

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The greatest hydropower potential was found in western US states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. A new assessment conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has identified more than 65 gigawatts of untapped hydropower potential in US rivers and streams.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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states are already actively participating in the design and implementation of three regional cap-and-trade programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. states (Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec). Participating U.S.

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