Anthropocene Institute
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Fostering science, technology, policy development and an educated global citizenry to address our planet's needs.
Menlo Park, CA
Joined September 2016
The U.K. has announced that Wylfa, on the island of Anglesey in North Wales, will host three Rolls-Royce small modular reactors (SMRs) — with potential for up to eight in the future. The project is expected to create up to 3,000 jobs, attract billions in investment, and deliver
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The UK government has announced that Wylfa on the island of Anglesey, North Wales, will host three Rolls-Royce small modular reactors. It said the site - where a Magnox plant is being decommissioned...
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What could the past, present, and future of nuclear energy look like? In the final clip from Episode 1 of our video series The Future of Nuclear Energy with @WeDontHaveTime, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty (@swetac) and Dr. @katyhuff—former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and
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My article in the @FinancialReview on the #netzero broken road. It’s time 4 honesty & balance, placing people, nature & the economy 1st. https://t.co/qW4Egddt4t
@SkyNewsAust @dailytelegraph @thechrisbuskirk @SenJohnCurtis @ClearPathAction @anthrop_inst @BillGates @CforConserv
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Australia must learn from the global reset already underway. We need an all-technologies approach that prioritises performance over ideology.
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Africa’s energy paradox: The continent holds the minerals that power the world’s clean-energy transition — yet struggles to access the technologies it needs to decarbonize its own growth. Why? Financing barriers that keep firm, clean power out of reach. As Guido Núñez-Mujica
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Opinion: While the continent is being mined for minerals critical to green energy transitions around the globe, its own potential energy transition is limited by lack of investment incentives into...
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November 6–21, world leaders, scientists, and NGOs are convening in Brazil for COP30 to drive climate action and evaluate progress on pledges from past years. Our Chief Scientist Frank Ling, Director of Data Science Guido Núñez-Mujica (@OSGuido), and Spokesperson & Student and
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The UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil, COP30, will take place from 10-21 November, 2025. It will bring together world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations, and civil society to...
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The 2025 @ecoAmerica report is out, and it shows clear momentum building for nuclear energy as Americans seek cleaner, more reliable power solutions. The report highlights how different U.S. demographics view nuclear energy — their motivations, concerns, and shifting attitudes.
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Happy Halloween! Nuclear energy might sound scary—but the facts are anything but frightful! Here’s 5 Reasons Nuclear Energy and Radiation aren’t so Spooky 1. Saves Lives By displacing fossil fuels, nuclear energy cuts carbon emissions and keeps our air cleaner—preventing
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How much of the public’s skepticism about nuclear energy comes from the industry itself? In this clip from Episode 1 of our video series The Future of Nuclear Energy with @WeDontHaveTime, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty (@swetac) and Dr. @katyhuff—former U.S. Assistant Secretary for
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Over the weekend Germany committed another act of national self harm by demolishing the cooling towers at the Gundremmingen Nuclear Power Station which was forced to shutdown under the Atomausstieg (Nuclear Phase-out) policy. A new report by @anthrop_inst and WePlanet found
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Investors have been scrambling for credible nuclear energy plays—and now, a new hat’s in the ring. @TerrestrialMSR is set to become the first publicly traded developer of a molten salt reactor (MSR), one of the most promising and practical technologies in advanced nuclear. For
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Der Atomausstieg hat schon über 19.000 Menschen das Leben gekostet und es werden mehr. Danke an @WeplanetDACH und @anthrop_inst für diesen Bericht.
weplanet-dach.org
Neuer Report zu den Folgen des deutschen Atomausstiegs: Allein bis Ende 2023 kamen infolge erhöhter Luftverschmutzung über 19.000 Menschen ums Leben.
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Anthropocene Institute partnered with @weplanetint to release a new report examining the impact of Germany’s nuclear shutdowns. In the wake of the Fukushima accident, Germany abruptly decided to completely phase out nuclear power, shutting down 17 reactors between 2011 and
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[News] Climate Week NYC and Our World's Changing Energy Economy -
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Germany: Public will vs Political won't? Public support for nuclear is marginally higher in Germany than in the US. You wouldn't believe it when looking at the political landscape. In Germany, politics is significantly less pro-nuclear than in the US. First, the energy crisis and
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“Don’t Stop Me Now!” On September 30th, Belgian activists lit up one of Tihange Nuclear Power Station’s cooling towers with projections of Freddie Mercury—the legendary Queen frontman—and the title of one of the band’s biggest hits, sending a clear message: Belgians want nuclear
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How expensive will your energy be this winter? If you're in Europe, probably very. But it could be cheaper with less fossil fuels! @anthrop_inst explains how nuclear can play a part in their latest @WeDontHaveTime article 👇 https://t.co/oQiZWmarcA
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Families are bracing for higher bills this fall. Volatile energy prices are a common pressure point for economies worldwide, and for some, it’s what decides if they can put food on the table or not....
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What is nuclear energy’s role in the energy transition alongside renewables? In this clip from our video series with @WeDontHaveTime, Dr. Sweta Chakraborty (@swetac) and Dr. @katyhuff—former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and current Associate Professor of Nuclear
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Cost: You'll miss me when I'm gone In countries that have had the largest politically-mandated nuclear phase-outs or closures, nuclear energy is the most positively viewed technology for reducing energy bills. Check out the full report at https://t.co/BbSmfL51Ni
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