Highlands nuclear power station strikes suspended following improved pay offer STRIKES at a nuclear power station have been postponed following an improved pay offer ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2024
Abandoning emissions targets could 'decimate' economy If Australia scraps its climate targets on a promise of nuclear power, the economy may suffer as other nations will tax Australian exports, a mining CEO warns. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
Company backed by Bill Gates has begun construction of an revolutionary, 'affordable' nuclear power station — TerraPower's Natrium reactor uses sodium which could be key to quenching AI's energy thirst TerraPower, backed by Bill Gates, has begun construction of its sodium-cooled Natrium nuclear reactor. TechRadar · Jun 17, 2024
US falling far behind China in nuclear power, report says The US is between 10 and 15 years behind China in rolling out next-generation reactors, research institute says. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024
Kenya’s first nuclear plant: why plans face fierce opposition in country’s coastal paradise Unease and anger are rising over proposals to build country’s first facility on Kilifi coast, home to white sand beaches, coral reefs and mangrove swamps The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
California Legislature Moves To Cancel 0M Nuclear Plant Loan California Legislature debates funding for Diablo Canyon nuclear plant amid rising costs and safety concerns. Top News · Jun 14, 2024
Grattan on Friday: the spectre of Abbott looms behind Dutton’s climate strategy In his assault this week on the Albanese government’s climate policy, Peter Dutton is taking the Liberals right back to Tony Abbott’s days. The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024
PM says voters don’t want another climate election – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024
In Wyoming, Bill Gates moves ahead with nuclear project aimed at revolutionizing power generation Bill Gates and his energy company are starting construction at their Wyoming site for a next-generation nuclear power plant he believes will “revolutionize” how power is generated The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024
In France and Germany, politics – not nationality – dictate energy preferences Not since 2000 under Jacques Chirac had a French president held a state visit in Germany. It was, therefore, with some anticipation that Chancellor Olaf Scholz greeted his counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, from 26 until 28 May in Berlin, Dresden and Münster, days away from the European elections and in a… The Conversation · Jun 8, 2024
Putin Boasts Russia's Nuclear Power Amid Escalating Ukraine Conflict Updates on escalating conflict in Ukraine as world leaders discuss Russian nuclear capabilities. Western allies provide military assistance and aid to supp... Top News · Jun 7, 2024
Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk The number of large-scale solar projects in Australia needs to rise rapidly, but the nuclear power debate could derail progress, industry experts say. AAP · Jun 4, 2024
If regional communities don’t want a windfarm, why would they accept a nuclear power station? The Coalition’s energy policy is leveraged on regional discontent about renewables. But many farmers don’t want nuclear in their back yard either The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024
Why support for nuclear power is burning bright in Muswellbrook Muswellbrook residents express support for nuclear energy. Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2024
AAP · May 31, 2024 Nuclear plan a 'distraction' as coal town transitions A coal mining town earmarked as a possible site for hosting a nuclear power plant is showing little appetite for the federal opposition's plan.
The Independent UK · May 31, 2024 US Energy Secretary calls for more nuclear power while celebrating $35 billion Georgia reactors U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is calling for more nuclear reactors to be built in the United States and worldwide
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2024 The Crunch: migration hits record high, bird flu takes flight and kicking goals with AFL mullets We look at four of the best charts from the past fortnight, including one that demonstrates the power of nostalgia
The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2024 CSIRO stands by nuclear power costings that contradict Coalition claims The Coalition has attacked the GenCost report that found nuclear power plants would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind
The Independent UK · May 28, 2024 A robot will soon try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan's destroyed Fukushima reactor The operator of Japan’s destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has demonstrated how a remote-controlled robot would retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from one of three damaged reactors later this year
The Independent UK · May 27, 2024 Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an accord for Moscow to build a small nuclear power plant in the Central Asian country
AAP · May 26, 2024 WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term The WA Liberal Party's energy spokesman says Peter Dutton's plan for nuclear power won't work in the state as he backs coal until renewables can take over.
AAP · May 24, 2024 Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is yet to name the sites the coalition will earmark for nuclear power stations, despite claiming communities would welcome them.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024 One Big Chart: how does the cost of nuclear power compare to renewables? Peter Dutton has suggested Australia should build large-scale nuclear reactors, but CSIRO’s GenCost report shows the price compared to solar and wind
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024 Large-scale nuclear power station planned for Anglesey in Wales Ministers are discussing who will build the plant, which will join Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C as major future suppliers to the grid
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2024 SNP pile pressure on Keir Starmer to answer key questions on nuclear power THE SNP have piled pressure on Keir Starmer to clarify whether a future UK Labour government would attempt to impose nuclear power stations on…