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As communities seek cleaner ways to provide power, more people are giving nuclear energy a second look. This previous post highlights the air quality advantages of nuclear energy, but nuclear also benefits the planet in other ways. Watch our nuclear ...

For decades, the Duke Energy nuclear fleet has been a dedicated environmental steward. From preserving land for public recreation, to maintaining healthy forests and protecting sea turtles, our nuclear sites have become caretakers of the land, water ...

If you were to guess which low-carbon energy source produces the most electricity in the U.S., what would you choose? Hydropower? Solar? That’s one of the questions the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) asked the public this fall. The NEI opinion poll ...

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to put the finishing touches on your carved pumpkins, buy candy for the trick-or-treaters and finalize any last-minute costumes. As you finish readying your home for the holiday, did you know you may ...

When you think of nuclear power plants, recreation may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But at and around Duke Energy’s nuclear sites you can find numerous places to hike, fish, picnic and bird-watch. In fact, Duke Energy’s nuclear sites ...

Duke Energy actively monitors water quality year-round. Nuclear stations generate electricity by heating water to create steam to turn turbines, which turn a generator. As part of electricity production, these stations need a way to cool this steam ...

Earth Day is April 22, 2015. Each April 22, for the past 45 years, citizens around the world have honored a commitment for a clean environment by hosting festivals, rallies and environmental activities, all with support from a world-wide community. ...

Birds migrate for the winter. But where do they migrate? Would you believe more than 150 species migrate to North and South Carolina? And many of those nest near or on the lakes that Duke Energy's nuclear plants sit on. At McGuire Nuclear Station on ...

Duke Energy's nuclear fleet is committed to environmental stewardship. Responsibly managing and protecting natural resources is essential to a cleaner environment, the quality of life in the communities served and the company’s long-term business ...

While there is an enormous amount of natural beauty around Harris Nuclear Plant, the thick woods are no coincidence.