The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Power

Oliver Stone says nuclear power is ‘the only option’ for society

‘The truth is, we had solutions, and we f***ed it up,’ said the filmmaker

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

East Lothian windfarm facing fight from nuclear power station over sale of land

Four private landowners could face being ordered to sell land to the windfarm operator with a further 16 facing having permanent or temporary rights to use their land granted to the company if the Compulsory Purchase Order is approved

Edinburgh Live · May 1, 2023

Russia fixing power line from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to land it controls, IAEA says

Russia has informed the U.N. nuclear watchdog that equipment spotted at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which Russia controls, will be used to fix a power transmission line that leads to Russian-held territory, the watchdog said on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?

Germany has shut down the last of its nuclear power plants and France is struggling to replenish its stock of ageing reactors. With solar and wind power becoming more popular globally, there are questions on whether nuclear power remains a relevant option for a future that is fossil-free, particularly in…

The Hindu · Apr 27, 2023

Putin hails Turkey ties as first Turkish nuclear plant inaugurated

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Moscow's burgeoning energy and wider economic ties with Ankara on Thursday as he and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan took part virtually in a ceremony inaugurating Turkey's first nuclear power plant.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023

Concern as Russia sets up fighting positions on top of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant reactor buildings

Ministry of Defence warns of development at Europe’s biggest power plant as Moscow becomes increasingly concerned about a Ukraine counteroffensive

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

The wisdom of Germany's nuclear stand

With the shutdown of its last three nuclear power plants, Germany has completed its phase-out of nuclear power. As the minister responsible for nuclear safety in Germany, I believe that this was an excellent -- indeed, visionary -- move. There are many important justifications, but five are especially compelling.

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023

Ukrainians Mark Chernobyl Disaster amid Nuclear Threats

Workers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on Wednesday marked the 37th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear disaster amid an ongoing war and nuclear threats, somberly laying flowers at a monument for victims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the day to repeat his warnings about the potential threat of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Ukrainians mark Chernobyl disaster amid nuclear threats

Workers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have marked the 37th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear disaster amid an ongoing war and nuclear threats

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant

A company hopes to restore a dead nuclear power plant to life for the first time in the U.S. The Palisades plant in southwestern Michigan closed in May 2022

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023