Nuclear heat keeps people warm in many countries. Why not ours? | Page 900 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: April 9, 2026 - 14:00

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Nuclear heat keeps people warm in many countries. Why not ours?

April 9, 2026

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how some countries are using heat from nuclear power plants to heat homes; map the countries with the biggest potential to generate solar power; and learn about the government's new approach to protecting nature.



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