The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Power

Suffolk Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations as Sizewell Nuclear Site Is Monitored

A wildfire near Sizewell nuclear power station has led to evacuations on the Suffolk coast, affecting homes, holiday parks, and wildlife reserves. Firefighting efforts continue amid challenging conditions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

Suffolk wildfire sparks power cuts with nuclear power plant on ‘high alert’

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

Holiday park evacuated as firefighters battle huge wildfire near nuclear power plant

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

NTPC eyes Rs 17 trillion capex to nearly triple capacity by FY37

India's NTPC plans a 17 trillion rupee investment through fiscal 2037. The company aims to nearly triple its generation capacity by 2037. Renewable energy will be the primary driver of future capacity growth. NTPC also targets substantial nuclear power capacity by 2047. This expansion supports India's long-term energy security strategy.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Younger Italians warm to nuclear power as Meloni pushes revival four decades after Chernobyl

Forty years after Chernobyl ended Italy's nuclear ambitions, Giorgia Meloni's government wants small modular reactors back on the table — but cost and generational divides could complicate the comeback.

Euronews · Jul 28

Four decades after Chernobyl, Italy embraces nuclear again

Four decades after abandoning nuclear power in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, Italy is preparing to revive the sector as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government pushes legislation to create a legal framework for next-generation reactors. The move is driven by energy security concerns, rising electricity demand and climate goals,…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Four decades after Chernobyl, a generational divide reshapes Italy's nuclear debate

Nearly 40 years after Italy abandoned nuclear power following the Chernobyl disaster, Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government is laying the groundwork for a return to atomic energy

The Independent UK · Jul 28

A 50-year radiation safety rule is on the chopping block under Trump’s nuclear agenda

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to, and that has been adopted around the world

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Adani's nuclear power ambition hinges on a green light

Adani Power awaits government rules for private nuclear sector entry. The company plans ten gigawatts of nuclear capacity by twenty thirty-five. Investment decisions depend on regulatory clarity and cost-effectiveness for consumers. Feasibility studies for potential sites in Madhya Pradesh are underway. India aims to significantly expand nuclear power capacity by…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

US, Saudi Arabia strike landmark civil nuclear deal

The United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a civil nuclear power agreement. This pact allows the kingdom to build reactors using American technology. Saudi Arabia will also be permitted to enrich uranium under the new deal. Concerns exist regarding potential nuclear weapon development pathways. The agreement now awaits Congressional…

The Economic Times · Jul 23