Published inThe KernelRadium GirlsIn 1902, the workplace standard for radiation was (a ridiculously high) 30,000 mSv/year. For reference, the current maximum allowable dose…May 12May 12
Published inThe KernelCarbon Credits: Pollution Loopholes or Environmental Win?Taylor Swift has been getting slammed in the media for emitting over 8 thousand tons of carbon in the year 2022, which is more than any…Feb 17Feb 17
Published inThe KernelPlaying Safe or Playing Scared? The Precautionary Principle in Nuclear PowerIf you can’t prove that something is undoubtedly safe, it’s dangerous. Well that’s what the precautionary principle says, anyway.Feb 161Feb 161
Published inThe KernelHydro Havoc: Costa Rica’s Climate ConundrumCosta Rica, like many tropical nations, follows a familiar annual pattern: half of the year is dry, and the other half is rainy. But with…Feb 15Feb 15
Published inThe KernelThe Valentine’s Day Grid Massacre: How Texas’ Power Failed Its PeopleHappy Valentine’s Day to all nuclear lovers! Three years ago today, Texas was hit with a less-than-lovely winter storm that devastated the…Feb 151Feb 151
Published inThe KernelThe Half-Billion Dollar Cat-tastropheHow did cat litter cause a 500-million-dollar nuclear waste disaster? Let’s dive right in.Feb 13Feb 13
Published inThe KernelSweden’s Nuclear AnnouncementAnother country is hopping on the new nuclear bandwagon, and honestly, I’m not too surprised. Sweden’s low-carbon grid has been a model for…Feb 121Feb 121
Published inThe KernelGen A Every Day: Uranium from Seawater?As you may well know, the history of uranium mining isn’t all that ethical.Jan 251Jan 251
Published inThe KernelGen A Every Day: Linear No ThresholdHave you ever heard of the linear no-threshold model for measuring radiation exposure?Jan 242Jan 242
Published inThe KernelGen A Every Day: Practice Makes PerfectYou’ve heard that practice makes perfect, but have you heard that practice also makes faster builds, smoother supply chains, cheaper…Jan 23Jan 23
