nuclear energy

Duke Energy's move to nuclear at its Stokes County facility would mean cleaner air nearby and more normal water temperatures in Belews Lake, which is currently warm year-round due to the power production. It will also be less noisy, Duke officials say.

Europe's largest nuclear plant will remain shut down until Russian forces leave, the head of Ukraine's atomic energy agency tells NPR. Under Russian occupation, he says, "staff cannot operate freely."

The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since 2001. Many say they are motivated by climate change.

The nuclear industry is struggling with aging plants and competition from cheaper natural gas. Now, touting itself as another form of "clean" energy, it's lobbying state lawmakers for help.

A nuclear agreement with Iran hinges on the work of nuclear inspectors. Here's a close-up look at how they train to do their job.