Do Nuclear Reactors Have A Future?

It has been evident for a number of years that there is very little chance that the electric utility industry will resume construction of large nuclear reactors because of cost overruns, delays, permitting and NIMBY.  However, there does seem to be some interest in miniature nuclear reactors as a source of steady energy that can … Continued

Fossil Fuels: Big Companies Divest, Small Companies Invest

Major oil and coal mining companies are selling billions of dollars of assets to bolster their finances, to reduce carbon emissions and to gain favor with ESG (environmental, social and governance) investors.  The buyers: typically smaller competitors that are wagering that fossil fuels will remain the world’s main energy source and that underinvestment by larger … Continued