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Making nuclear cool again 😎. Advancing new tech to meet future energy goals with clean and reliable nuclear power.💪⚛️

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Joined February 2019

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    Everything you need to know about 's new Assistant Secretary for Energy Dr. Rita Baranwal in 66 seconds ⏳⤵️

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  2. . has invested more than $400 million in advanced small modular reactors since 2012. The first SMR is expected to be sited at in 2026.

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  3. Micro-reactors are simply smaller, factory-built systems that can be easily transported by: ✅ Trucks 🚚 ✅ Ships ✅ Airplanes ✈️ ✅ Railcars 🚃 Learn More:

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  4. Argonne awarded $4.6 million to fund 12 projects in support of industry collaboration -

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  6. What is a nuclear micro-reactor? 🤷‍♂️ We thought you’d never ask. 😉

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  7. power reactors in operation around the 🌍 in 2019: 🇺🇸 97 🇫🇷 58 🇨🇳 46 🇯🇵 37 🇷🇺 36 🇰🇷 25 🇮🇳 22 🇨🇦 19 🇺🇦 15 🇬🇧 15 🇸🇪 8 🇧🇪 7 🇩🇪 7 🇪🇸 7 🇨🇿 6 🇵🇰 5 🇨🇭 5 🇫🇮 4 🇭🇺 4 🇸🇰 4 🇦🇷 3 🇧🇷 2 🇧🇬 2 🇲🇽 2 🇷🇴 2 🇿🇦 2 🇦🇲 1 🇮🇷 1 🇳🇱 1 🇸🇮 1 📊

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  8. And that Mars mission will be powered 💪by . 🚀⚛

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  9. ⚡FUSION SOLUTION: How this device could pave the way to commercially viable nuclear energy. ➡️

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  10. "We need to demonstrate technology much sooner rather than later to validate that we are still at the top of our game."

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  11. There are currently 54 new reactors being built around the world – just ✌️ of them are in the United States🇺🇸.

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  12. Jul 16

    50 years after , is getting ready to send astronauts back to the Moon. Mars is after that. In the latest episode of , we explore a new reactor with a funny name that could help power future missions. 🔊 Listen here:

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  13. The main job of a reactor is to house and control nuclear fission—a process where atoms split and release energy.

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  14. Incredible turnout today on the Hill as we discussed the value of civil nuclear as a global strategic asset. Thanks to , and for opening up the discussion. 🍗

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  15. “You have to be able to use conventional energy resources and at the top of that list is nuclear energy. “ - 🍗

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  16. “This isn’t just a matter of clean energy. It’s a matter of geopolitical competition.” - 🍗

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  17. “Nuclear energy is where America needs to put its focus if it’s going to compete.” - 🍗

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  18. “We need to make sure we sustain our current fleet & continue to support the development of advanced nuclear technologies.” - ’s Dr. Rita Baranwal 🍗

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  19. Meet our new boss: Dr. Rita Baranwal --- the first female ever to lead 's Office of Nuclear Energy. More on her vision

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  20. MUST READ: New Assistant Secretary Dr. Rita Baranwal shares her vision for 's Office of Nuclear Energy. ⤵️

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