The case for fusion
Professor Steven Cowley, Head of the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy discusses recent development in the field of nuclear fusion.
Professor Steven Cowley, Head of the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy discusses recent development in the field of nuclear fusion.
Jennifer Gorton from Forex Traders examines which companies are likely to benefit if new nuclear build in the US takes off.
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One of the few countries in the Middle East with no oil reserves, Jordan imports around 95 per cent of its energy needs. However, this may well be set to change as the discovery of large quantities of uranium promises a pioneering role for the kingdom in the Middle Eastern nuclear industry. We take a look at Jordan’s progress in developing its nascent nuclear industry.
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As energy resources become increasingly constrained, now is an opportune time to look at the latest advances in nuclear fusion.
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