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Aug 19, 20214 min read

Silenced at COP26—here's what nuclear can do next

Perhaps it’s too late to change the decision that was made at COP26. But it’s just one conference, and there will be others.

Aug 12, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – save our planet, Huron County Council, summer science

I ignored that feeling for a while, and then I knew I had to process what I had just read about the IPCC report.

Aug 12, 20216 min read

The power of fusion: an interview with General Fusion’s Jay Brister

It’s been an exciting summer for Vancouver-based General Fusion. So I recently sat down with the company's Jay Brister to learn more.

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Catch up on your summer reading list: STEM must-reads for kids and teens

#ScienceInTheSummer is visiting library branches across the region this week, so check out a list of STEM must-reads this summer.

Aug 6, 20217 min read

Empowered youth in Arran-Elderslie are making positive, lasting change

Municipalities have a unique opportunity to develop an innovative format for youth engagement that is meaningful to young people.

Aug 5, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Clean energy and camping, ShopNetZero, Bruce County EVs

There is an extra appreciation for resources when we’re surrounded by nature. What an opportunity to teach our kids about clean energy.

Jul 29, 20213 min read

New research finds Canada at risk of losing jobs in clean energy transition

Despite a positive balance of job growth worldwide, research shows the ledger is negative in countries with significant fossil fuel sectors.

Jul 27, 20212 min read

NII Explore takes science on the road this summer

NII Explore Science in the Summer programming is popping up around the region, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.

Jul 22, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Net Zero Partnerships, telling our story, economic recovery

What a week we’ve had at NII. From reports and announcements to a new program launching, the team at the NII have been busy.

Jul 22, 20211 min read

Winning Mission to Mars Team Aquila reunites at NII

We welcomed NII Explore Mission to Mars winning Team Aquila to the Nuclear Innovation Institute yesterday for a tour, some pizza and a chat.

Jul 19, 20211 min read

Bruce Power and NII unveil vision for next 50 years of operation

The report, written in collaboration with NII, explores Bruce Power’s role as a critical enabler of net zero.

Jul 15, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – learnings from the Frontier

As the Director for the Clean Energy Frontier program, I have the privilege to build off tremendous work done by my colleague Chad Richards.

Jul 15, 20212 min read

NII and Bruce Power launch Net Zero Partnerships program

The program will provide a way for the nuclear industry to collaborate with governments, farmers, environmental groups and others.

Jul 8, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – New director, EV report launch, Huron County

This week is a big week for the Clean Energy Frontier as we welcomed a brand-new director of the program to the team here at NII!

Jul 6, 20212 min read

NII welcomes new Director of the Clean Energy Frontier program

Jessica Linthorne brings strong economic development and communications experience

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