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Japan's Energy Policy Emphasizes Renewables And Nuclear Power

Japan's energy policy aims for 50% renewables by 2040, with increased nuclear power. Challenges include reactor restarts and phasing out fossil fuels.

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Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows

A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040

The Independent UK

We Need More Three Mile Islands

As tech companies reboot nuclear energy, the site of the famous meltdown represents both the industry’s demise and its rebirth.

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Bangladesh Launches $5B Graft Probe Into Hasina's Family

Bangladesh has launched a probe into the alleged $5 billion embezzlement connected to a Russian-backed nuclear power plant by ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, the anti-corruption commission said.

International Business Times

France's Most Powerful Nuclear Reactor Finally Comes On Stream

France on Saturday connected its most powerful nuclear power reactor to the national electricity grid in what leaders hailed as a landmark moment despite years of delays, budget overruns and technical setbacks.

International Business Times

Who is Tulip Siddiq? Anti-corruption minister at the centre of family property controversy resigns from Government

The Treasury minister is under pressure over her use of homes that were reportedly gifted to her but has denied any wrongdoing

Evening Standard

AWS CEO Matt Garman on startups, nuclear power, and soaring AI compute costs

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman spoke to Fortune about the cloud giant’s startup strategy.

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Starmer backs minister accused of embezzling billions in Bangladesh

Tulip Siddiq denies claims that she brokered corrupt deal with Russia to build nuclear power plant

The Guardian - UK

Labour minister Tulip Siddiq caught up in Bangladesh corruption probe

City minister Ms Siddiq has been accused of helping Sheikh Hasina, the recently ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, to siphon off £5.2bn intended to be used building eight large-scale projects including a nuclear power plant

The Independent UK

After Long Delay, French Nuclear Plant Coming On Stream

France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy will finally enter service on Friday after a dozen years of delay, operator EDF said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Japan plans to double reliance on nuclear power 13 years after Fukushima disaster

New draft policy calls for nuclear power to meet 20 per cent of national energy needs by 2040 as against 8.5 per cent now

The Independent UK

Look beyond nuclear price tag, industry veteran urges

A nuclear fusion expert has told a parliamentary inquiry the cost and build timeline shouldn't be the only factors considered in the nuclear power debate.

AAP

More coal and gas, less renewables: what a nuclear power plan for Australia would really mean

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan for nuclear power in Australia has provoked a great deal of discussion and analysis – most of it critical.

The Conversation

The Coalition’s nuclear costings and their rubbery assumptions take us back to being a climate pariah

Despite a clever comms strategy, there are significant credibility issues around the assumptions on which the cost estimates are based

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The Coalition reveals the cost of its nuclear power plan – but the devil is in the missing detail

The Coalition has released long-awaited detail on its nuclear energy policy, claiming its plan to build seven nuclear power stations would be A$263 billion cheaper than Labor’s renewables-only approach.

AAP

Coalition unveils nuclear energy policy with renewables

Renewable energy will still make up the majority of Australia's energy grid by 2050 but be firmed up by nuclear power under a controversial coalition plan.

AAP

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors.

The Guardian - AU

‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears

Energy industry group calls for policy push on faster renewables rollout as ACTU energy adviser says Coalition’s proposal won’t create ‘a single job’

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1 Nuclear Fuel Stock Is Still a Buy Thanks to Meta Platforms

This company is the first in the U.S. to produce a key fuel needed for nuclear energy to scale. Investors should consider buying it now at its current price point.

The Guardian - AU

Building nuclear power plants in Australia could cost double CSIRO predictions, energy experts warn

‘First-of-a-kind’ premium and doubts about expenses coming down over time cited, alongside experiences of other countries

AAP

Nuclear energy plans stoke 'culture wars' in the bush

Debate about nuclear power and the energy transition is causing fear and dividing rural communities.

The Guardian - AU

How anger at Australia’s rollout of renewables is being hijacked by a new pro-nuclear network

An alliance of political groups is harnessing real fears about the local impact of wind and solar farms – and using them to spruik nuclear power

Texas Observer

Texas Uranium Mining Portends Nuclear Revival

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide power to large industrial facilities. But South Texas locals worry that a uranium boom could affect their groundwater.

AAP

Senior scientist urges Australia to lift nuclear ban

A respected scientist is urging Australia to abandon its nuclear power ban and seriously consider it as a future energy source.

Tom’s Hardware

Meta turns to nuclear power for AI training — asking for developer proposals for small modular reactors or larger nuclear solutions

Meta is looking for a partner to build nuclear power plants for its AI needs.

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