FIELD NOTES from Alexander C. Kaufman | Substack

These charts suggest the ‘holy grail’ of energy is within reach

Is nuclear fusion following the same path as semiconductors?

Feb 27 • Alexander C. Kaufman

Europe wobbles on its history-making carbon tariff

My latest for Canary Media.

Feb 26 • Alexander C. Kaufman

Is this the ‘Penicillin’ of keeping data centers cool?

EXCLUSIVE: The liquid cooling startup Nexalus takes a big step toward primetime.

Feb 10 • Alexander C. Kaufman

9 books you should read on Puerto Rico

If you like Bad Bunny, learn the colonial history that animates his music.

Feb 10 • Alexander C. Kaufman

TRISO hard and got so far

My latest scoop in Heatmap.

Feb 5 • Alexander C. Kaufman

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Jan 29 • Alexander C. Kaufman

13 takeaways from Trump's executive orders on nuclear power

May 24, 2025 • Alexander C. Kaufman

Is this new tech the answer to toxic algae blooms?

Aug 5, 2025 • Alexander C. Kaufman

Geothermal startup’s drilling breakthrough shaves ‘tens of millions’ off costs

May 28, 2025 • Alexander C. Kaufman

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Holtec marks a major milestone toward building its first reactors

EXCLUSIVE: The nuclear developer submits a license application for its debut SMRs.

Jan 5 • Alexander C. Kaufman

The letter the TVA sent Trump rejecting his demand to fire its CEO

EXCLUSIVE: Via a FOIA request, I got a copy of the letter I described in previous reporting.

Aug 19, 2025 • Alexander C. Kaufman

Is this new tech the answer to toxic algae blooms?

EXCLUSIVE: After debuting in Brazil, Prosper Water is eying the U.S. market next.

Aug 5, 2025 • Alexander C. Kaufman

A top U.S. nuclear regulator is resigning amid Trump changes

EXCLUSIVE: NRC Commissioner Annie Caputo is leaving the nation's atomic regulator.

Jul 29, 2025 • Alexander C. Kaufman

Is this the ‘Penicillin’ of keeping data centers cool?

EXCLUSIVE: The liquid cooling startup Nexalus takes a big step toward primetime.

Feb 10 • Alexander C. Kaufman

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My latest exclusive for Canary Media.

Jan 22 • Alexander C. Kaufman

Poland's hot rocks

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Jan 21 • Alexander C. Kaufman

Ashes and diamonds

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Jan 20 • Alexander C. Kaufman

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