The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Power

Space scientist calls upon students to beome agents of change

Youth urged to become agents of change: Dr. Suresh B.N., Chancellor of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, called on students to become agents of change in a world facing many conflicts and turmoil. India has achieved many successes in the last 75 years, including green revolution, IT sector,…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

France and Germany clash in race for energy transition

The relationship between France and Germany is often described as the “motor of Europe” but there is one area in which it can be described as dysfunctional: the energy sector.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

Grant Shapps earmarks £20bn for new fleet of nuclear reactors in UK

Britain’s neglect of nuclear industry has been a ‘colossal mistake’ says energy minister

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif launches $3.5 billion Chinese-designed nuclear energy project

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the construction of a 1,200-megawatt Chinese-designed nuclear energy project

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Dutton wants Australia to join the "nuclear renaissance" – but this dream has failed before

Last week, opposition leader Peter Dutton called for Australia to join what he dubbed the “international nuclear energy renaissance”.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is a 'dirty bomb' waiting to happen – a nuclear expert explains

After the explosion at the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine last month, many Ukrainians feared the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant could be next.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023

Nuclear power too expensive and slow to be part of Australia’s plans to reach net zero, study finds

Pipeline of solar and onshore wind projects could fall short of what’s needed, while carbon capture will be a ‘crucial component’, report says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023

Ukrainian minister says he fears Russia has "no red lines" to prevent attacks on nuclear plant

Ukraine's Energy Minister says the catastrophic collapse of a dam in southern Ukraine has made Kyiv worried that Russia might stage an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to foment panic and quell Ukrainian advances on the frontline

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

The big idea: why climate tribalism only helps the deniers

From nuclear power to electric vehicles, battles between activists risk getting in the way of reducing emissions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Japan defends neutrality of IAEA report on Fukushima water release plan as minister visits plant

Japan’s industry minister has visited the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to see equipment that would be used in the planned release of treated radioactive water into the sea to ensure the safety of the controversial plan

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023