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A day of diving and volunteering keeps Lake Keowee clean
Lake Keowee holds the cool, clear mountain waters that comprise the headwaters of the Savannah River basin. With 18,500 surface acres and 300 miles of shoreline, as well as Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station, Keowee Hydro Station and Jocassee Pumped...
Family builds a new home at Catawba Nuclear Station
No one knows how, where or when they met. No one knows why they struggled the last two years.
How a small S.C. nonprofit makes a big environmental impact
There are many ways to protect the environment. But, for one nonprofit in Upstate, South Carolina, it’s the small actions everyone can do that have a big impact.
Three reasons to love nuclear energy
Family. A favorite hobby. Your pet. When you think of the things you love, a power source is likely not at the top of your list – if it’s on your list at all. But, maybe our nation’s largest source of carbon-free electricity – nuclear energy – should be...
Debunking 9 myths about nuclear energy
TV shows and movies are not the best sources of accurate information, especially when it comes to nuclear energy. Here are nine myths about nuclear power and the facts.
An environmental career is natural for Will Hamilton
From collecting garbage to performing lawn maintenance to working on a farm, one thing unifies Will Hamilton's personal and professional history: a passion for the great outdoors.
Meet Macrae Walters, Environmental Field Support Professional
Macrae Walters was the kind of girl who’s always loved science. As a child, she would wake up early to watch “Mr. Wizard” (for those millennials out there, “Mr. Wizard” was an educational television programs for children devoted to science and...
Wildlife shelter partnership gives some birds a new lease on life
For Duke Energy, supporting Sea Biscuit is part of our commitment to protect the environment and give back to the community.
Top five nuclear blog posts of 2017
With the new year quickly approaching, we looked back at the five most-read posts on the Nuclear Information Center in 2017.