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Nuclear Energy: history of uranium

Posted on August 12, 2023 by borderslynn

As long as nuclear reactors are being built to provide clean energy, those who supply the skills to build them will always be in demand. Uranium must always be sourced. Here is the history of uranium and of its applications … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged climate change, conflict, emissions, finite resources, fossil fuels, markets, mining, Nuclear Power, reactors, risk, safety, threats, trade wars, uranium | Leave a comment

Drought tolerant plants

Posted on October 22, 2022 by borderslynn

Microbes living in and on the roots of plants keep them healthy just as the human gut microbes do. During drought conditions, plants increase the microbes which help them stay alive in drought conditions. Researchers have found they can inject … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged biology of plants, crops, drought, floods, food insecurity, genetics, global food shortage, microbes, research, rivers, seed banks, soil, threats, trade | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: threats

Nuclear Energy: history of uranium

Nuclear Energy

Drought tolerant plants

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