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May 26, 20214 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 20, 20213 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 19, 20214 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, 20213 min read

Spring brings renewal and growth for the MIC

Having worked in post-secondary education for nearly two decades, I became accustomed to making May 1st the new year.

May 19, 20211 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 18, 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, 20212 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 13, 20213 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 10, 20214 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 7, 20213 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 6, 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 5, 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 3, 20214 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.

Apr 30, 20215 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 29, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Leaders Summit, ZEV market share increases, local net-zero home

This commitment to even further reductions underscores the importance of regions like the Clean Energy Frontier.

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