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Fast electrons accelerate the production of medical isotopes

Physics World

The biggest obstacle with such extreme exposure is that the target would evaporate within milliseconds if not properly cooled. With temperatures reaching between 200 and 600 °C, using water for cooling is not an option. Also gas cannot remove heat quickly enough. Instead, the researchers turned to liquid metal.

Radiation 119
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Why smaller is better when it comes to nuclear power

Physics World

Some are hugely innovative using advanced fuels, breeder technology and various cooling strategies to slash construction and operation costs, while addressing safety and non-proliferation issues. It would use liquid sodium both to cool the reactor and store energy. Indeed, the IAEA has a database of 72 different designs.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

-- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Adds New Fall Programs For All Age Groups To Nurture Love Of Nature -- WNEP: Luzerne County School District Closes Football Stadium For Season After Lead Found -- WHYY: Schoolyards In Philly Will Get Rain Gardens To Prevent Stormwater Runoff, Provide Relief From Heat Thanks To Federal Grant (..)

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - May 18

PA Environment Daily

. - Aldrich Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuels at the pad located in Gibson Twp, Susquehanna County. ( in Philadelphia. ( Increase In Cost Of Gas Starting June 1, Another 7.3% Increase Projected For Dec.

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Guide to the New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

Capaccio

Greenhouse Gas Emissions The rules require large accelerated filers (LAFs) and accelerated filers (AFs) to disclose material Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 ( i.e., electricity, steam, heating, or cooling) greenhouse gas emissions. AFs would need to meet this requirement by 2026, and smaller reporting companies and EGCs by 2027.

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Seven Years after Hurricane María, in Puerto Rico You Can’t Even Count on Keeping the Lights On   

Union of Concerned Scientists

Our population is forced to throw away perishable foods, cannot use dialysis machines for patients at home, and cannot cool their homes from the dangerous heat after the storm. Seven years after hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico and resulted in the largest power blackout in U.S.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Ohio- $2.80 PA- $3.27 -- Reuters: US Gasoline Prices Set To Climb As Presidents New Tariffs Kick In -- Bloomberg: Oil Posts 7th Weekly Loss On Easing War Risk, Tariff Chaos -- American Gas Association: Presidents Tariffs On Canadian Natural Gas Will Cost US Consumers At Least $1.1