Matt Wald

U.S. moving forward on construction of two new nuclear reactors

Environment

Georgia is set to be the home of the first new nuclear reactors in nearly 30 years, with U.S. officials giving the green light for two new reactors to be built there. The reactors will generate more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity each — but they’re expecting a court challenge.

Two New Nuclear Reactors Get Go-Ahead

The World

Oil spill: a closer look at chemical dispersants; shrimping season begins

Environment