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Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.


Exploring SMR readiness in Africa: June Nuclear Intelligence Report
We look at the state of nuclear readiness in Africa as well as an Indigenous partnership for SMR investment in Saskatchewan
Jun 21, 20211 min read


3ThoughtThursday – G7 talks climate, Texas grid, Bruce Power and sustainability
It was a big week for clean energy and climate change on the global stage with G7 leaders meeting in the UK this week.
Jun 17, 20213 min read


Canada’s first-ever feasibility study on the case for nuclear hydrogen production now underway
The study will be the first of its kind in Canada to evaluate the technical viability and business case for nuclear hydrogen production.
Jun 10, 20213 min read


Teaching teachers—and their students—the joys of coding
Later this month will mark a year since the Ontario government announced sweeping changes to the province's math curriculum.
Jun 3, 20214 min read


Mayor Luke Charbonneau appointed to NII Board of Directors
This week, NII welcomed Luke Charbonneau, Mayor of the Town of Saugeen Shores and Bruce County Councillor to its Board of Directors.
Jun 3, 20212 min read


In conversation: Grey County and the Clean Energy Frontier
“Climate change doesn’t have these nice boundaries. It affects all of us.” That’s what Selwyn Hicks, Warden of Grey County, had to say...
May 31, 20213 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Ford’s EV investment, net zero + transportation and commercial fleets
"This is our biggest opportunity for growth and value creation since Henry Ford started to scale the Model T..."
May 27, 20213 min read


Getting to net zero: a comprehensive roadmap by the IEA
The IEA has established a clear set of milestones needed to achieve net-zero by 2050—ambitious, no doubt, but achievable.
May 26, 20214 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Nucleom joins the Frontier, end of coal, clean energy and the Great Lakes
It’s always a big week for the Clean Energy Frontier when we can announce that a new clean energy company has set up shop in our region.
May 20, 20213 min read


3 challenges for nuclear hydrogen production
Chatting with global colleagues, I was struck by how nuclear operators are dealing with a few common challenges around hydrogen deployment.
May 19, 20214 min read


Cobourg students part of winning virtual 'Mission to Mars Competition'
As space enthusiasts look to the skies in the coming week for May’s Super Moon (also known as the Flower Moon), remote learning students...
May 19, 20211 min read


US plant closures and Canadian SMR developments: May Nuclear Intelligence Report
In this edition, we explore the impact of plant closures in the US, reveal the path to deployment for SMRs in Canada, and recap Budget 2021.
May 18, 20211 min read


NII Explore delivers STEM education and coding to local students
With this most unusual school year coming to an end, NII Explore’s second week of Science in the Classroom programming is underway.
May 18, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Bruce Power’s 20th, immigration strategy, grant for diversity in nuclear
In the 20 years since May 11, 2001, Bruce Power has become a foundational part of our clean energy story.
May 13, 20213 min read


The future of Canada’s medical isotopes ecosystem
Dr. Karin Stephenson is one of the trailblazers driving innovation to ensure the success of the medical isotopes industry here in Canada.
May 10, 20214 min read


Mothers for Nuclear on how we protect the planet for our children
This Sunday, as we celebrate all moms, I hope that you will also join me in making a commitment to protect this planet too.
May 7, 20213 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Local government support, EV future study, support for local groups
It’s been a big week for the Clean Energy Frontier! It’s the beginning of May and we MAY have shared some exciting news yesterday.
May 6, 20213 min read


Bruce, Grey and Huron Counties join together to support a clean energy future
Creating a clean energy future and achieving net-zero carbon emissions will require hard work, innovation, and collective action.
May 5, 20213 min read


Lessons from a hydrogen leader: California
Home to more than just palm trees and box office movies, the Golden State has led the way on progressive climate policies.
May 3, 20214 min read


A window into climate change on a warming Lake Huron
If climate change predictions happen in the coming decades, we might not see native species like these in our lakes.
Apr 30, 20215 min read
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