Chesley Bonestell, “The Exploration of Mars” (1953), oil on board, 143/8 x 28 inches, gift of William Estler, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Reproduced courtesy of Bonestell LLC.

Rejuvenating Nuclear Energy

April 6, 2016

 

3/27/16 – The nation’s fleet of nuclear power plants is aging, and dozens of them face closure over the next two decades as their operating licenses expire, threatening to leave a gap in meeting continuing electricity needs, according to the New York Times. But in Issues, a longtime nuclear researcher says a variety of timely forces are inspiring a renewed push, and he offers a roadmap for innovation to reach the next generation of affordable and safe nuclear energy technologies.