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Nuclear watchdog in terrifying warning after Ukraine plant hit by Russian missiles

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe, is currently under the control of Russian forces - but has been in a state of blackout since it was captured, forcing it to rely on diesel generators

Daily Mirror

UN nuclear chief raises alarm over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant

For the sixth time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, Europe’s largest nuclear plant knocked off grid.

Al Jazeera

French electricity company discovers deep crack in nuclear plant cooling system

French energy group EDF has reported a major crack in a cooling pipe at a nuclear power plant on the Channel coast. This is the latest such incident to plague the energy sector, already struggling to compensate for the unavailability of Russian natural gas.

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UN warning after nuclear power plant knocked off grid in wave of Russian missile strikes in Ukraine

Russia unleashed a barrage of missiles across Ukraine cities, including Kyiv, early on Thursday leaving at least six dead and the Zaporizhzhia plant temporarily powered by generators

Evening Standard

Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for first time

A nuclear power plant in Georgia has begun splitting atoms in one of its two new reactors

The Independent UK

New funding for space projects using Moon’s resources and nuclear power

The projects could revolutionise the ability to journey deeper into space.

The Independent UK

New IAEA monitors reach Ukraine nuclear plant at fourth attempt, Russian official tells TASS

A new team of monitors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog has taken up its duties at Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station at the fourth attempt, a Russian official told TASS news agency on Thursday.

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UK Government energy policy undermines net zero goals, campaigners warn

THE UK Government is undermining net zero ambitions by decisions such as allowing new exploration in the North Sea and coal mining, campaigners say.

The National (Scotland)

Nuclear "war" may not be what we expect

How a nuclear power plant became a tool of war

Salon

France among EU countries uniting to boost nuclear power

Eleven European Union nations on Tuesday agreed to "strengthen cooperation" on nuclear energy, which they said would help Europe move away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels. But several member states are fiercely opposed, with Germany and Spain leading the criticism.

Radio France Internationale

France seeks 'pro-nuclear alliance' for EU energy talks

France is planning a meeting in Sweden on Tuesday with 12 other European Union countries, with the aim of building an alliance of states to advocate for nuclear power in EU energy policies.

Radio France Internationale

UK Issues Export Bans on Every Item Used by Russia in War

Britain marked the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by issuing more sanctions against Russia, including export bans on every item it has used on the battlefield. The Foreign Office said on Friday the internationally coordinated sanctions and trade measures would target aircraft parts, radio equipment and electronic components.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Africa's power crisis: going off the grid works for the wealthy -- but could deepen injustice for the poor

South Africa’s current electricity crisis has been described as “a perfect storm”. A number of factors have converged to reach this point: an ageing and inadequately maintained fleet of coal power stations, delays in upgrading the Koeberg nuclear power station and significant failures at the recently built Medupi and Kusile…

The Conversation

Russia says concerned by UN disrupting IAEA staff rotation at Zaporizhzhia plant

Russia on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over the United Nations' behaviour regarding the rotation of staff at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

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Bangkok Post

The pursuit of international law

Feb 24, 2022 will forever be recalled as the day when Russia started its brutal, unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine. This was and remains a case of pure aggression and a clear-cut breach of the UN Charter. This war is neither "just a European issue", nor is it about…

France 24

'Putin is a global problem,’ Ukraine's foreign minister tells FRANCE 24

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed confidence that Ukraine would win the war against the invading force of Russia, in an interview with FRANCE 24. Speaking in Brussels a few days ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, the top Ukrainian diplomat explained why he thinks President Vladimir Putin…

Daily Record

Do not bring nuclear power plants to Scotland, SNP tells new Tory energy minister

SNP Westminster energy spokesperson Alan Brown said that the reported appointment of Andrew Bowie as nuclear energy minister was "pointless".

The Independent UK

Do not bring nuclear energy plants to Scotland, SNP tells new minister

The SNP urged the UK Government to consider renewables as a better alternative to the country’s short-term energy needs.

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The National (Scotland)

Tory MP Andrew Bowie appointed UK's first nuclear minister

TORY MP Andrew Bowie has been urged to ensure nuclear power is never brought to Scotland and focus on investing in renewable energy after being…

The Conversation

Radioactive waste isn't going away. We've found a new way to trap it in minerals for long-term storage

There are around 440 nuclear power plants operating in 32 countries around the world, supplying some 10% of the world’s electricity. Another 60 reactors are under construction, and 300 more are proposed.

The Guardian - UK

UK arm of EDF returns to profit as household electricity prices soar

French firm’s 2022 pre-tax figure of £1.1bn in Britain relates to nuclear operations and higher energy prices

Birmingham Post

Energy giant EDF's profits up in the UK due to higher prices

Despite this, the French state-backed firm - which is behind the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset - said its British business recorded an overall operating loss

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Balloons flew near important facilities

The three objects strongly suggesting Chinese surveillance balloons confirmed in Japan's airspace since November 2019 were near important infrastructure such as a nuclear power plant and Self-Defense Forces facilities.

The Independent UK

Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being built

A devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighboring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station being built on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coastline

The National (Scotland)

Nuclear power at freeports is ‘greenwashing’, net zero minister told

THE convener of Scotland’s nuclear-free local authorities (NFLAs) has written to Net Zero Minister Michael Matheson asking him to reject nuclear…

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