Kiersten SundellinThe KernelRadium GirlsIn 1902, the workplace standard for radiation was (a ridiculously high) 30,000 mSv/year. For reference, the current maximum allowable dose…2 min read·May 12, 2024----
Kiersten SundellinThe 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…3 min read·Feb 17, 2024----
Kiersten SundellinThe 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.2 min read·Feb 16, 2024--1--1
Kiersten SundellinThe 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…2 min read·Feb 15, 2024----
Kiersten SundellinThe 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…4 min read·Feb 15, 2024--1--1
Kiersten SundellinThe KernelThe Half-Billion Dollar Cat-tastropheHow did cat litter cause a 500-million-dollar nuclear waste disaster? Let’s dive right in.2 min read·Feb 13, 2024----
Kiersten SundellinThe 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…2 min read·Feb 12, 2024--1--1
Kiersten SundellinThe KernelGen A Every Day: Uranium from Seawater?As you may well know, the history of uranium mining isn’t all that ethical.2 min read·Jan 25, 2024--1--1
Kiersten SundellinThe KernelGen A Every Day: Linear No ThresholdHave you ever heard of the linear no-threshold model for measuring radiation exposure?2 min read·Jan 24, 2024--2--2
Kiersten SundellinThe 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…2 min read·Jan 23, 2024----
