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Exclusion zones: is Peter Dutton’s campaign avoiding proposed nuclear power sites?

The opposition leader says he ‘won’t be able to get to all’ of the seven locations earmarked for flagship nuclear policy, while Labor says he has not been within 50km of any during election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Most Australians would be concerned about nuclear power station built nearby, survey shows

Survey by Griffith University found 38% of respondents extremely concerned by the prospect of a reactor being built near their home

The Guardian - AU

Why China wants to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon

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How Putin’s capture of Ukrainian nuclear power station puts whole world at risk

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was seized by Vladimir Putin’s troops in spring 2022 and has been held as a threat over the nearby Ukrainian residents ever since

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China plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon

The plans come as China steps up its ambitious space programme

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New Jersey wildfire forces evacuations and reaches closed nuclear power plant

Part of major highway closed as 3,000 people move to safety and officials say fire could become state’s largest in 20 years

The Guardian - US

Earthquake with epicentre near proposed nuclear site rattles eastern Australia

Epicentre located about 36km from one of seven locations where federal opposition proposes building nuclear power plant if elected

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Trade unionists, conservationists and church groups unite against Dutton’s nuclear plan

Seven Regions Nuclear Free alliance launches campaign representing groups who oppose Dutton’s proposed nuclear power reactors in their communities across Queensland, NSW, SA, Victoria and WA

The Guardian - AU

Celebrate Earth Day by Going Nuclear

Sunbeams and breezes are too fickle. The most climate-friendly power source is using magic rocks to boil water.

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Trump's Tariffs Are Threatening a Nuclear Power Plant Restart in Michigan

"Tariffs will have an influence on the total price," one of the project's construction partners said.

Reason

Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.

AAP

No walk in the park for nuclear reactors at life's end

All energy infrastructure has an expiry date and for nuclear power plants, radioactive elements mean retirement is no picnic.

AAP

Big election energy: power debate relentlessly drives Hunter region’s politics

In all three seats surrounding the electorate of Newcastle – Hunter, Paterson and Shortland – the transition from fossil fuels is furiously contested

The Guardian - AU

Why Nuclear Energy Developers Are Suing Federal Regulators

The lawsuit will hopefully make stringent regulations for nuclear power a relic of the past.

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How and where is nuclear waste stored in the US?

Around the U.S., about 90,000 tons of nuclear waste is stored at over 100 sites in 39 states, in a range of different structures and containers.

The Independent UK

What critical infrastructure does China own in the UK?

From nuclear power plants to British universities – what exactly does Beijing own in the UK?

The Guardian - AU

Dutton and Albanese promise tax relief at campaign launch events – as it happened

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Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.

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Not enough water available for Coalition’s nuclear proposal to run safely, report finds

Analyst says nuclear is the ‘thirstiest’ energy source, as report commissioned by Liberal supporters throws doubt on plan’s feasibility

Euronews

The West has big plans for nuclear power: Will geopolitics play ball?

As artificial intelligence ramps up energy needs, experts say we’ve reached a ‘nuclear revival’. Pledges are in place — but can supply chains support them?

The Guardian - AU

Five questions Peter Dutton needs to answer about his energy plans

Coalition leader is touting a ‘gas reserve’ to ease prices on the east coast, while dodging questions on key elements of nuclear power policy

The Independent UK

New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry

U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity

International Business Times

Australian PM Calls General Election For May 3

Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday, locking in a showdown over climate action, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.

The Guardian - AU

‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’

Exclusive: Australia’s top green organisations suspend anti-nuclear power ads to fund campaign against Labor’s move to protect salmon industry

The Guardian - AU

Proposed nuclear power plants in Queensland could not access enough water to prevent a meltdown, research finds

About 1,000 times the combined capacity of Wivenhoe and Boondooma dams was required to cool Japan’s Fukushima nuclear reactors in 2011

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