Alison Jones

1 week ago | nationalobserver.com | Alison Jones |Liam Casey

Construction on the first of four small modular reactors at a nuclear station east of Toronto is set to begin this year with the entire project costing $21 billion. The first reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station should be completed by 2030, officials said. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approved Ontario Power Generation's plan last month to build the first of four reactors.

4 weeks ago | nationalobserver.com | Liam Casey |Alison Jones

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging all of his fellow premiers to join his province and others in taking steps to remove barriers to the free flow of goods and workers within Canada, pitching it as a way to shore up the economy against the effects of American tariffs.

1 month ago | greenenergynews.co.uk | Alison Jones

In a landmark moment for the global energy sector, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 40.9% of the world’s electricity generation in 2024, the first time clean power sources have surpassed the 40% mark since the 1940s. The figures come from energy think tank Ember’s sixth annual Global Electricity Review, which paints a compelling picture of a global power system in the midst of transformation. The achievement was driven by an unprecedented rise in solar and wind generation.

1 month ago | homesandgardens.com | Alison Jones

The bark of a tree is its own protection against the weather. While we shrug on a coat when it’s wet or cold, a tree will grow its own to insulate itself, keeping moisture out when it’s raining and in when it’s hot. Touching or hugging a tree can help us feel closer to nature and more content. Its rough textured comfort causes the release of oxytocin, known as the love hormone, for a feeling of warmth and wellbeing.

1 month ago | homebuilding.co.uk | Alison Jones

The ideal bathroom lighting can be many things to many people. It can be designed to create a relaxing sanctuary, a bathtime play area, a make up or shaving station, or a bright, start-the-day space for the whole family. Having multiple functions means when designing your bathroom, it's important to get the right lighting for each zone to set the tone and provide adequate illumination. Conditions also have to be taken into consideration.