We dive into thorium nuclear reactors — a long-dormant technology with huge safety and environmental potential, now being revived by China. What are they, how do they work, and why aren’t we using them already?
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Meanwhile in Los Angeles, rebuilding after devastating wildfires has sparked controversy. The mayor rolled back an electric-only building mandate to speed up reconstruction — but a new report says building all-electric is faster and cheaper. We explore why gas-free homes make more sense, even in emergencies.
The longest-range electric vehicles on the market, sometimes topping 1,000 km.
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Pittsburgh Airport is transforming a former landfill into a solar powerhouse.
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BC Hydro triples its EV charging network as British Columbia adds 200,000 EVs.
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Australia’s rooftop solar boom, EV battery longevity, and gene-edited rice in India.
The Lightning Round:
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Uber expands robotaxi services globally with Chinese partners.
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Waymo robotaxis: up to 25x safer for pedestrians.
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70% of ferries on order now electric.
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By 2027, nearly all new homes in England must include solar panels.
We explain how thorium reactors differ from traditional nuclear, their safety advantages, and why they may be key to a cleaner energy future.
Pittsburgh landfill solar: https://electrek.co/2025/04/30/pittsburgh-airport-landfill-solar/
LA rebuild & natural gas: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/carbon-free-buildings/la-fires-electric-construction
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