The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Power

People Blame Politics As Europe Suffers The Most Brutal Drought In Years: “But What About Those Immigrants?”

It’s been a hot European summer. But it’s not just the record-breaking heat waves or devastating wildfires that have everyone sweating. Magnified by the climate crisis, the high temperatures and lack of rain have caused water levels to plunge across Europe, crippling waterways, wreaking havoc on power production and shipping,…

Bored Panda · Aug 14

Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River

Romania has begun a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Extreme weather and jellyfish knock one-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline

France uses nuclear power to generate around 70% of its electricity. The country has seen nuclear power production disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts this year.

Euronews · Aug 12

The US government wants to make it easier to build and launch floating nuclear reactors, 'unleashing American energy dominance'

The United States is backing international laws for floating nuclear reactors, while companies prepare for a potential maritime energy market.

TechRadar · Aug 10

The Biggest AI Power Opportunity May Be Hiding in Constellation Energy

Constellation Energy is locking in long-term nuclear power contracts as AI drives electricity demand higher, giving the company unusual revenue visibility as it expands through Calpine.

Barchart · Aug 10

India's future nuclear fleet may need 5,400 tonnes uranium annually; domestic supply meets about 30%: Parliamentary panel

India’s nuclear expansion could sharply raise uranium demand, with PHWRs alone expected to require around 5,400 tonnes of uranium oxide annually. A Parliamentary Committee flagged that domestic production currently meets only 30% of this requirement and urged faster mining, strategic stockpiles, overseas sourcing and clearer timelines to secure long-term fuel…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future

IN DEPTH: Nuclear power offers Europe a reliable way of powering itself without laying waste to the planet. But hotter summers and a changing climate are interfering with how it works, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Aug 8

A Florida nuclear power plant was surrounded by 270 kilometres of canals. Decades later, American crocodiles turned them into a home

A nuclear power plant is hardly the first place that comes to mind when thinking about wildlife refuges. Yet around Turkey Point, south of Miami, American crocodiles have made themselves at home in a vast network of artificial canals built for the plant. The waterways have become an important habitat…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant's second reactor running

Romania is racing to sink four barges into the Danube River to redirect water toward a nuclear power plant

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alert

Italy issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were recorded in Austria, while France battled significant wildfires. Hungary reduced nuclear power output due to low river levels and drought. Germany expressed concerns over shrinking rivers impacting transportation and industry. Balkan nations are…

The Economic Times · Aug 6