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German Economy Minister Rules Out Keeping Nuclear Plants Running to Save Gas

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck ruled out on Sunday extending the lifespan of the country's three remaining nuclear power plants in order to save gas, say…

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Nearly 50% Of Africa Has No Access to Power, Could Renewables Help?

The IRENA estimates that renewable energy sources could help Africa meet around a quarter of its energy needs by 2030.

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Japanese Support for a Nuclear Restart Is at Its Highest Since Fukushima Disaster, Says Former IEA Executive Director

In a first for Japan since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, public support for a nuclear restart is now at more than 60%, said a former executive directo…

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Nuclear Waste Recycling Startup Wants to Solve the ‘Ball and Chain’ Problem Holding Back Nuclear

Ed McGinnis knows firsthand about the nuclear waste problem in the United States after working for the Department of Energy from 1991 to 2021.

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California Might Keep One Nuclear Plant Open

Anticipating electricity supply shortages well into 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed allowing the state’s last-remaining nuclear power plant…

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Nuclear Power in Europe – Risk Versus Reward

As Europe comes to terms with its overreliance on Russian gas and looks at ways to secure supply for the coming winter, nuclear power, once considered to do mor…

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French Nuclear Giant Sues Government for $8 Billion

French nuclear giant EDF, forced to sell power to competitors below market value, is now suing the French government for over $8 billion in compensation.

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GlobalData: Japan to Nearly Achieve 2030 Renewable Power Generation Target

Japan is focusing on the rapid development of renewable energy to fill the void created by the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster.

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France Looks to Keep Nuclear Power Plants Running Despite Heatwave

French authorities have allowed five nuclear power plants in France to continue operations and discharge hot water in rivers.

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Australia’s Global Role in Helping Safeguard Nuclear Technologies

ANSTO, Australia’s knowledge centre for nuclear science and technology, is playing a vital role in a global monitoring system designed to ensure peaceful uses …

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Nuclear Power Production Curtailed in France, Worsening Europe’s Energy Crisis

High temperatures in river water are reportedly forcing Electricite de France SA (EDF) to cut power generation at some of its nuclear plants.

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Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Station Is “Out of Control”, Says Un Nuclear Chief

IAEA’s Director-General said every principle of nuclear safety has been violated at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant.

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U.S. Regulator Approves Georgia Vogtle 3 Nuclear Plant Operation

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Wednesday said it has authorized Southern Co to load nuclear fuel and begin operation at its Vogtle plant's Unit…

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First Contract Signed for Romanian Nuclear Refurbishment

Canada's Candu Energy has signed the first contract for the refurbishment of unit 1 at Romania's Cernavoda nuclear power plant. The extensive re-tubing of the r…

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More Nuclear Heat for Arctic Town

The floating nuclear power plant at Pevek in the Russian Arctic is moving towards its goal of heating all the homes in the town.