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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Deep Isolation Joins International WISARD Initiative to Build Integrated Waste Solutions for a Sustainable Nuclear Future
BERKELEY, Calif., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deep Isolation, a leading innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, today announced its participation in the newly launched WISARD (Waste Integration for Small and Advanced Reactor Designs), a three-year international project spearheaded by the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). The initiative aims to develop integrated approaches to radioactive waste management for the next generation of nuclear power systems. WISARD brings together public and private stakeholders from across the nuclear lifecycle to drive innovation in how reactor design influences waste strategies across four critical areas: treatment and recycling, storage, transportation, and final disposal. Deep Isolation will contribute technical expertise and data to help inform how integrated management strategies can enhance safety and reduce costs across these four areas. 'We welcome Deep Isolation's support and participation in the WISARD project,' said Rebecca Tadesse, Head of the NEA Division of Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning. 'Their knowledge and expertise in integrated waste management and canister solutions will contribute to the success of the project.' Deep Isolation's Universal Canister System (UCS) is a triple-purpose canister designed for safe storage, transportation, and deep geologic disposal. It is compatible with both mined and borehole repositories and supports a range of advanced reactor waste streams, enabling flexibility in future waste disposition pathways. 'Deep Isolation is delighted to collaborate with NEA on this ambitious initiative,' said Chris Parker, Chief Commercialization Officer at Deep Isolation. 'The world needs advanced nuclear to meet rising energy demands and address climate change, but the deployment must be matched with thoughtful, efficient strategies for managing the waste. WISARD provides a vital platform to align public and private sector efforts around these long-term solutions.' Deep Isolation's participation in WISARD builds on recent research presented at the 2025 Waste Management Symposia (WMS). The company's paper Opportunities and Barriers for Optimizing Costs Across the Back End of the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycle underscores the importance of WISARD's work to integrate waste management into deployment strategies for small and advanced reactors right from the outset — and demonstrates strong demand across the nuclear industry for innovative products, like the UCS, that can reduce costs and uncertainty for the industry across storage, transportation, and disposal. Additional studies presented at WMS, including Progress on the Development of the Universal Canister System for Advanced Reactor Waste Forms and Economic Case for Universal Canister System in Dry Storage, Transportation, and Disposal, underscore the value of Deep Isolation's UCS in enabling practical, long-term, cost-optimized waste strategies for advanced reactor technologies. To read NEA's press release: About Deep Isolation Named as one of Goldman Sachs' Top 30 Startups in carbon capture, hydrogen power, and nuclear energy, Deep Isolation is the first company commercializing nuclear waste disposal in deep boreholes. It offers a uniquely tailored solution to help countries complete the necessary steps to dispose of their waste inventories. With 87 patents issued to date, it leverages proven drilling practices to safely isolate waste deep underground in horizontal, vertical, or slanted borehole repositories. Deep Isolation's Universal Canister System (UCS) was developed through a three-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency -Energy (ARPA-E), and is engineered to support integrated management of spent fuel and high-level waste from advanced reactors across storage, transportation and eventual disposal. For more information, visit For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] About the NEA The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It facilitates cooperation among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures to seek excellence in nuclear safety, technology, science, environment and law. The NEA currently consists of 34 member countries representing 80% of the world's installed nuclear electricity generating capacity. About WISARD WISARD (Waste Integration for Small and Advanced Reactor Designs) is a three-year joint project launched by the NEA in May 2025. It brings together international stakeholders from across the nuclear energy lifecycle to evaluate how design decisions in advanced reactor systems influence backend waste management strategies. The project focuses on integrating considerations for storage, treatment and recycling, transportation, and disposal from the earliest stages of reactor development to promote sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Deep Isolation Joins International WISARD Initiative to Build Integrated Waste Solutions for a Sustainable Nuclear Future
BERKELEY, Calif., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deep Isolation, a leading innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, today announced its participation in the newly launched WISARD (Waste Integration for Small and Advanced Reactor Designs), a three-year international project spearheaded by the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). The initiative aims to develop integrated approaches to radioactive waste management for the next generation of nuclear power systems. WISARD brings together public and private stakeholders from across the nuclear lifecycle to drive innovation in how reactor design influences waste strategies across four critical areas: treatment and recycling, storage, transportation, and final disposal. Deep Isolation will contribute technical expertise and data to help inform how integrated management strategies can enhance safety and reduce costs across these four areas. 'We welcome Deep Isolation's support and participation in the WISARD project,' said Rebecca Tadesse, Head of the NEA Division of Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning. 'Their knowledge and expertise in integrated waste management and canister solutions will contribute to the success of the project.' Deep Isolation's Universal Canister System (UCS) is a triple-purpose canister designed for safe storage, transportation, and deep geologic disposal. It is compatible with both mined and borehole repositories and supports a range of advanced reactor waste streams, enabling flexibility in future waste disposition pathways. 'Deep Isolation is delighted to collaborate with NEA on this ambitious initiative,' said Chris Parker, Chief Commercialization Officer at Deep Isolation. 'The world needs advanced nuclear to meet rising energy demands and address climate change, but the deployment must be matched with thoughtful, efficient strategies for managing the waste. WISARD provides a vital platform to align public and private sector efforts around these long-term solutions.' Deep Isolation's participation in WISARD builds on recent research presented at the 2025 Waste Management Symposia (WMS). The company's paper Opportunities and Barriers for Optimizing Costs Across the Back End of the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycle underscores the importance of WISARD's work to integrate waste management into deployment strategies for small and advanced reactors right from the outset — and demonstrates strong demand across the nuclear industry for innovative products, like the UCS, that can reduce costs and uncertainty for the industry across storage, transportation, and disposal. Additional studies presented at WMS, including Progress on the Development of the Universal Canister System for Advanced Reactor Waste Forms and Economic Case for Universal Canister System in Dry Storage, Transportation, and Disposal, underscore the value of Deep Isolation's UCS in enabling practical, long-term, cost-optimized waste strategies for advanced reactor technologies. To read NEA's press release: About Deep Isolation Named as one of Goldman Sachs' Top 30 Startups in carbon capture, hydrogen power, and nuclear energy, Deep Isolation is the first company commercializing nuclear waste disposal in deep boreholes. It offers a uniquely tailored solution to help countries complete the necessary steps to dispose of their waste inventories. With 87 patents issued to date, it leverages proven drilling practices to safely isolate waste deep underground in horizontal, vertical, or slanted borehole repositories. Deep Isolation's Universal Canister System (UCS) was developed through a three-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency -Energy (ARPA-E), and is engineered to support integrated management of spent fuel and high-level waste from advanced reactors across storage, transportation and eventual disposal. For more information, visit For media inquiries, please contact: media@ About the NEA The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It facilitates cooperation among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures to seek excellence in nuclear safety, technology, science, environment and law. The NEA currently consists of 34 member countries representing 80% of the world's installed nuclear electricity generating capacity. About WISARD WISARD (Waste Integration for Small and Advanced Reactor Designs) is a three-year joint project launched by the NEA in May 2025. It brings together international stakeholders from across the nuclear energy lifecycle to evaluate how design decisions in advanced reactor systems influence backend waste management strategies. The project focuses on integrating considerations for storage, treatment and recycling, transportation, and disposal from the earliest stages of reactor development to promote sustainable and cost-effective in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AI Chips Update - VAST Data and Cisco Unite for Scalable AI Solutions
In a significant development in the AI infrastructure sector, VAST Data and Cisco have expanded their strategic partnership to offer a comprehensive AI infrastructure solution. This collaboration integrates VAST's AI Operating System with Cisco's UCS and Nexus platforms, providing a unified and scalable infrastructure for enterprise AI applications. The joint solution aims to simplify and accelerate the deployment of AI systems by unifying data pipelines and automating infrastructure management, while ensuring security and operational agility across all environments. This turnkey platform, designed for data-intensive AI systems, demonstrates the companies' shared vision of advancing enterprise AI adoption through a secure, accessible, and scalable approach. Elsewhere in the market, was a standout up 14.8% and closing at $71.92. Two days ago, Credo provided earnings guidance for 2026 with expected revenue growth over 85%, following strong 2025 financial results. In the meantime, trailed, down 2.8% to finish the session at NT$45.95. UMC's strategic advances in the 22-nanometer segment could drive potential market gains. Explore our detailed narrative to understand how UMC's innovations might benefit your portfolio. Don't miss our Market Insights article, "AI Enters the 'Show Me The Money' Phase," which explores AI chip sector investments and opportunities—get in fast! closed at $141.22 up 2.8%. On Monday, 2 June 2025, NVIDIA announced a strategic integration with Illumio to enhance cyber resilience for critical infrastructure using the BlueField platform. settled at $117.31 up 2.3%. This week, the company announced its EPYC processors will be integrated across Rubrik's data security platform, enhancing enterprise cloud solutions and sustainability efforts. closed at $148.94 up 1.6%. Qualcomm remains in discussions about acquiring Alphawave IP Group, with a decision deadline extended to 5 June 2025, which is in 1 day. Jump into our full catalog of 52 AI Chip Stocks, which includes ON Semiconductor, Analog Devices and Realtek Semiconductor, here. Ready For A Different Approach? Outshine the giants: these 26 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sources: Simply Wall St "VAST Data and Cisco Expand Partnership to Deliver Turnkey, Scalable Infrastructure for Enterprise AI" from VAST Data on GlobeNewswire (published 03 June 2025) Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:CRDO NasdaqGS:NVDA NasdaqGS:AMD NasdaqGS:QCOM and TWSE:2303. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hi Dubai
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Emirates Extrusion Factory Joins Forces with UCS to Launch UAE's First Zero-Waste Green Curtain Wall System
Exclusive partnership unveiled at 'Make it in the Emirates' positions EEF as the sole manufacturer of UCS's zero-waste façade system, reinforcing UAE's leadership in sustainable, locally manufactured building solutions. In a landmark move for sustainable construction in the UAE, Emirates Extrusion Factory (EEF), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, and UCS Green Solutions Building and Construction Materials Trading (UCS), a forward-thinking supplier of innovative façade and cladding solutions, have signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manufacture and promote the region's first Green Curtain Wall System with Zero Material Wastage. The strategic alliance was formalized during the 'Make it in the Emirates' forum, and was signed by Sreekumar Brahmanandan, General Manager, Emirates Extrusion Factory, and Ebrahim Mohammad Abdallah, Managing Director, UCS Green Solutions Building and Construction Materials Trading. Under the agreement, EEF will act as the exclusive manufacturer of the pioneering product developed by UCS – a façade solution engineered with precision to eliminate material waste during installation. The partnership not only aligns with national sustainability goals but also sets a new benchmark in the regional construction industry. This exclusive partnership marks a transformative milestone not just for Emirates Extrusion, but for the UAE's construction industry as a whole, said Sreekumar Brahmanandan, General Manager and Board Director of Emirates Extrusion Factory. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, we are proud to champion local manufacturing and pioneer sustainable innovation. Being the sole manufacturer of UCS's zero-waste curtain wall system reflects our commitment to reshaping how buildings are designed, built, and experienced—where performance meets purpose. This collaboration is more than a product launch; it's a bold step toward reducing environmental impact and reinforcing the UAE's position as a regional leader in sustainable development. The Green Curtain Wall System represents a significant leap in façade technology—seamlessly blending aesthetics with environmental performance to meet the growing demand for greener infrastructure across the region. Its zero-waste design reflects a broader shift toward circular manufacturing, where efficiency, innovation, and impact converge. More than just a product, it exemplifies how local partnerships can drive high-impact, scalable solutions aligned with the UAE's long-term sustainability vision. At UCS, we believe true innovation lies in solving real-world challenges — and material waste in construction is one of the most pressing. This zero-waste curtain wall system is not just a technical advancement, it's a statement of intent for the industry, said Ebrahim Mohammad Abdallah, Managing Director of UCS Green Solutions Building and Construction Materials Trading. Partnering with Emirates Extrusion Factory allows us to scale this innovation through local manufacturing, making sustainable construction more accessible and impactful. This collaboration aligns with the UAE's long-term industrial and environmental goals, including Operation 300bn and the Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. With the construction sector under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, the zero-waste curtain wall system presents a scalable solution for developers and architects looking to balance sustainability with structural excellence. News Source: Publicis Groupe
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Study uncovers troubling fallout from harm caused by major companies: 'Every delay ... will burden future generations'
In 2024, the MIT Climate Portal estimated that "by the year 2300 … we could plausibly see a meter or more of sea level rise; in the worst case, the seas could rise a staggering 10 meters (33 feet) or more." According to a recent study from researchers with the Union of Concerned Scientists, nearly one to two of those feet could be attributed to past pollution — heat-trapping gases generated up through 2020 by major fossil fuel and cement producers. Scientists working in the United States, Austria, and Australia wanted to look at how pollution already generated by the Carbon Majors — the world's largest producers of fossil fuel and cement — has not only contributed to sea level rise so far but how it might continue to contribute to that rise in the long term. Their study, published in Environmental Research Letters, has projected that these past emissions will result in an additional one to two feet of sea level rise over the next 275 years. "We find that emissions traced to these industrial actors have contributed 37%-58% to present day surface air temperature rise and 24%-37% to the observed global mean sea level rise to date," the study's co-authors wrote. "Critically, these emissions through 2020 are expected to contribute an additional 0.26–0.55 m of global sea level rise through 2300." These increases are expected to come even if we can drastically reduce carbon pollution now. That's because, as lead author and former UCS fellow Shaina Sadai explained in a post for the nonprofit, even if emissions are cut to zero, "many complex systems on Earth will continue to respond to the heat already trapped. So, even in a future scenario where the world achieves the stabilization of air temperatures, the Earth's oceans and cryosphere (frozen regions like Antarctica) will continue to adjust." Sea level rise is expected to be a part of those ongoing changes. But that doesn't mean we should just give up. Island and coastal communities will continue to be disproportionately affected by global sea level rise as it persists over centuries. Delta Merner, associate director of the Science Hub for Climate Litigation at the UCS and a co-author of the paper, said in a statement that those impacts will include "infrastructure damage, habitat loss, saltwater intrusion, increased flooding, economic burdens and forced displacements." This new study has illustrated the significance of reducing carbon pollution with urgency, showing that every bit produced now will have lasting consequences. "Every delay in phasing out fossil fuels will burden future generations who need to adapt to rising seas and recover from loss and damage due to sea level impacts," Sadai warned in another UCS post. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. This research hasn't projected the generational effects of past pollution in order to spur only individual action or even systemic change — although those are certainly important. By attempting to quantify the long-term impacts of the largest pollution producers, the co-authors also aim to hold the Carbon Majors accountable — perhaps so they can be expected to help address the problems their past emissions have already created as well as the damage they will continue to cause. "This study underscores that the past actions of fossil fuel and cement producers will have consequences long into the future," the co-authors wrote in their conclusion. "Future climate action should consider corporate accountability measures to prevent the continuation of practices that exacerbate climate change, and to mitigate the intergenerational harm associated with these impacts." We can use our voices to raise awareness about the consequences of our overheating planet. Learning about critical climate issues and then spreading the word by talking about them with friends and family is key. Now is also a vital time to support policymakers looking to hold major polluters meaningfully accountable for reducing emissions as well as funding solutions to the warming world's biggest challenges. Jennifer Jacquet, a professor of environmental science and policy who was not involved in the study, told The New Lede, "As our world changes significantly for the worse as a result of climate change, I expect we will try to hold accountable those most responsible for those changes — both in terms of the carbon pollution but also the information pollution — in the courts and in the global market, where this kind of study will be relied upon." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
