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GB Energy risks wasting money on new nuclear, warns leading campaigner

ONE of Scotland’s leading environmental campaigners has warned that Labour’s GB Energy plans risk wasting resources on nuclear power.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2024

Ghana is planning its first nuclear energy plant: what’s behind the decision

Ghana is considering bids from five companies for the construction of what would be its first nuclear power plant. The companies are: France’s EDF, US-based NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group; China National Nuclear Corporation; South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation; and Russia’s Rosatom. The…

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2024

Putin hosts India's prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, seeking to deepen the two nuclear powers’ relationship as NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia and launched deadly missile strikes in Ukraine that destroyed a children's hospital

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

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In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear

Australia’s opposition leader has proposed building the country’s first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024

Talen Urges US Regulators To Dismiss Opposition To Amazon's Data Center Agreement

In March, Talen announced an agreement to sell electricity and a data center campus at its Pennsylvania nuclear power plant to Amazon Web Services.

International Business Times · Jul 7, 2024

Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in its average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters

Much of the debate about nuclear power in the month since the Coalition announced its plan to install reactors in seven states has been about cost.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024

Have nearly two weeks of Hunter coal protests won any hearts or minds?

'They do not have the majority support of the public'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2024

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ted O'Brien on reaching for the nuclear button

The Coalition is taking a major political gamble with its nuclear power policy, which is facing criticism from a range of experts.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024

Nuclear will ‘leave legacy of debt and radioactive waste’, says Lorna Slater

NUCLEAR power would “leave a legacy of debt and radioactive waste for generations to come”, the Scottish Greens have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024

Nuclear power plants could be the key to AI's future

Amazon has two deals already.

Fortune · Jul 1, 2024

Politics costing the homeless greater support

Letters and Short Takes: Monday, July 1, 2024

Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2024

Peter Dutton says tax cut plan ‘too costly’ and Dickson locals would ‘riot’ against any wind farm plan

Opposition leader also tells economic forum his electorate ‘goes crazy if there is the suggestion of a 5G tower’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024

Achieving net zero with renewables or nuclear means rebuilding the hollowed-out public service after decades of cuts

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants in Australia has attracted plenty of critical attention. But there’s a striking feature which has received relatively little discussion or criticism: the nuclear plants would be publicly owned and operated, similar to the National Broadband Network (NBN).

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

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The Canberra Times · Jun 25, 2024

ACT 'vulnerable' to being forced into nuclear under Coalition: Barr

Territory 'constitutionally at a disadvantage', Chief Minister says.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2024

No nuclear veto: if the Coalition isn’t seeking community consent, is that really consultation?

The Coalition shook up Australia’s energy debate last week when it unveiled the seven sites where, if elected, it would build nuclear power plants. In making the announcement, the Coalition emphasised the importance of community consultation in its nuclear energy plan. But what does that actually mean?

Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2024

Cold Chisel's a hot ticket, so should it have filled Broadmeadow stadium?

Letters: Both Newcastle and the vineyards sold out.

AAP · Jun 24, 2024

Power plan would nuke manufacturing, warns Albanese

Local jobs and the push towards renewables will be threatened by the coalition's nuclear energy policy, the prime minister says.

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AAP · Jun 23, 2024

Nuclear 'fantasy' comes under scrutiny in parliament

An opposition proposal to build nuclear reactors has dominated parliamentary debate as politicians return to Canberra, with the plan labelled a "fantasy".

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2024

‘Long held denialism’: Paul Keating launches stinging attack on Coalition’s nuclear power push

Former Labor prime minister claims opposition leader Peter Dutton will do ‘everything he can to de-legitimise renewables’

Newcastle Herald · Jun 21, 2024

Answers to your questions about nuclear power

Cost, build time, waste storage top Herald nuclear questions.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2024

How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for households and industry?

Peter Dutton has announced that under a Coalition government, seven nuclear power stations would be built around the country over the next 15 years.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

Australia needs large-scale energy production – here are 3 reasons why offshore wind is a good fit

On the weekend, an area 20km off the Illawarra coast south of Sydney became Australia’s fourth offshore wind energy zone. It’s the most controversial zone to date, with consultation attracting a record 14,211 submissions – of which 65% were opposed.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2024

Nuclear power play: Coalition government could seize Liddell in 'national interest'

Coalition promises extensive community consultation process.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

Middle East and Europe 'exemplars' for nuclear plan

Europe and the Middle East could provide a model for Australia to deploy nuclear energy but its development would be expensive, an advocate admits.

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