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Fission & Fusion

General Electric-Hitachi Power Reactor Innovative Small Module

Redefining Energy with Small Modular Reactors

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Learn about small modular reactor technology and its future in Canada.

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Green Energy

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An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power

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Innovations in Nuclear Technologies

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Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.

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What are the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy?

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These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.

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The Life and Death of Stars

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The life and death of stars form the chemical elements that make up Earth, making stars critical to life as we know it.

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Cleaning Up Nuclear Waste After Decommissioning

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When a nuclear reactor is no longer in use, the radioactivity in its materials remains. That’s why it’s important to safely deal with the radioactive waste those plants leave behind.