Tag Archives: Nuclear Power

‘Being grateful that data centers remove their load from the grid is like thanking the arsonist for bringing you a bucket of water’

Posted on August 28, 2026 by borderslynn

Friday 28th August 2026 SUPPORT RADICAL CLIMATE JOURNALISM -DONATE TO OUR WRITERS’ FUND TOP STORY THIS WEEK Heatwaves intensify data centre crisis Are heatwaves driving more use of data centre diesel generators to balance Britain’s grid? The High Voltage Switch … Continue reading →

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Trying to get my head round the Japan deal

Posted on November 1, 2025 by borderslynn

I have read many articles from English speaking news outlets, but the only one which fits the situation for me is this one, which I am reposting, from Just Security: And https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-takaichi-agree-rare-earth-critical-minerals-supply-2025-10-28/

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Nuclear Energy

Posted on August 12, 2023 by borderslynn

I am reproducing this article since my next blogs cover the issue of viability of building nuclear reactors to supply clean energy to minimise use of fossil fuels. I would encourage my readers to access the site and become knowledgeable … Continue reading →

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Power Grid Vulnerabilities

Posted on August 16, 2022 by borderslynn

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the power sector accounted for nearly two-thirds of global emissions growth in 2018, with coal use for power generation alone producing 10 Gt of CO 2. Many countries have ageing nuclear power stations. They are not renewable. … Continue reading →

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