Integrating nuclear power into broader energy systems, including renewable energy sources and heat-intensive industries, could improve flexibility and unlock revenue streams for nuclear power producers.
Tag: Economics Research
Developer dollars not enough to save species
Financial payments made by land developers to offset their impacts on threatened species may fall short, according to University of Queensland-led research.
Pathways to global sustainability revealed through a worldwide survey of experts
The majority of sustainable development researchers believe that in affluent countries, it is necessary to look beyond economic growth to achieve sustainable development, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland suggests.
Workers’ and bosses’ trust in teleworking is key
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) researchers have analysed the different perspectives and perceptions on teleworking, looking at the wide range of factors that affect it, including the psychosocial aspects, productivity or costs.
Study: Preschool gives a big boost to college attendance
Attending preschool at age 4 makes children significantly more likely to go to college, according to an empirical study led by an MIT economist.
The spillover effects of rising energy prices following 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine from February 24, 2022, energy prices rose by up to 20% worldwide for five months. WTI crude oil was $92.77 per barrel on February 24, 2022, but rose and averaged $106.96 (+15.3%) from February 28 to August 3.