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Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.


3ThoughtThursday from the Clean Energy Frontier
It’s become a habit of mine—between video calls, that is—to fill breaks in my workday by catching up on the latest news on one of my...
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Charting a clean path for the airline industry
According to Gates, the answer to decarbonizing the aviation industry has to be adopting "a fuel that doesn’t cost much extra..."
Feb 18, 20214 min read


A nuclear advocacy starter kit: the perfect Valentine’s Day gift
Are you celebrating Valentine’s this weekend with that special someone? Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Why not give them...
Feb 12, 20214 min read


From rural Ontario to space
Working at NASA launched Hanu’s own mission: exploring ways for astronauts to manage their exposure to radiation in space.
Feb 11, 20215 min read


Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Changing the narrative and smashing stereotypes for a brighter future (photo credit: Daria Koshkina) Today we are celebrating the...
Feb 11, 20214 min read


Reflections of an energy boomerang
From David Campbell, Director of the Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear Joining the Centre for Next Generation Nuclear has...
Feb 8, 20213 min read


NII Explore’s Best Ever March Break Camp registration is now open
Note from February 11: with an extremely positive response, we have reached the registration limit on this camp. As well, with the...
Feb 8, 20212 min read


Preparing a hydrogen workforce begins now
New report provides recommendations for an Ontario-made hydrogen talent strategy Ontario needs a comprehensive understanding of the...
Feb 1, 20212 min read


Fairy Lake ecology project targets invasive species
NII, Saugeen Shores and University of Waterloo experts team up to improve the lake’s water quality Two researchers in aquatic ecology...
Jan 26, 20212 min read


NII Explore introduces lesson plans to support virtual and in-class STEM learning
Elementary school-aged lessons free for download With Ontario’s changing mix of remote and in-person learning this winter, the Nuclear...
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Dave Shorey, MIC Innovation Officer stops by the Shore Report podcast
Thank you to Heather Hyde and Jay Pausner for the opportunity to reflect on the progress that the Municipal Innovation Council has made...
Jan 18, 20211 min read


Steps towards next generation nuclear released today in Canada’s Small Modular Reactor Action Plan
Today Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan launched Canada's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Action Plan. This plan compiles more than...
Dec 18, 20202 min read


Energy policy we can agree on
Hydrogen can be a low-carbon fuel that works for all Canadians Hydrogen is having a moment. Suddenly, this potentially carbon-free source...
Dec 16, 20201 min read


NII’s 2021 board expands with new expertise
New members bring experience in medical isotopes and engineering The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) welcomed three new members to its...
Dec 11, 20202 min read


David Campbell brings policy experience to Nuclear Innovation Institute
He joins as the first Director of the Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to...
Dec 7, 20202 min read
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