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Fessenheim Nuclear Plant Closure: A Reconsideration
Five years after the closure of Fessenheim nuclear power plant's first reactor in Alsace, France, the decision is being reconsidered due to the war in Ukraine and ecological concerns, sparking debate on energy sovereignty and the future of nuclear power.
Fessenheim Nuclear Plant Closure: A Reconsideration
Five years after the closure of Fessenheim nuclear power plant's first reactor in Alsace, France, the decision is being reconsidered due to the war in Ukraine and ecological concerns, sparking debate on energy sovereignty and the future of nuclear power.
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60% Bias Score
China's Thorium Reserves: A Technological Challenge to Energy Independence
China's massive thorium reserves, enough for 60,000 years of energy, have sparked global interest, but the technology to utilize thorium faces significant hurdles, unlike the more mature fast neutron reactors.
China's Thorium Reserves: A Technological Challenge to Energy Independence
China's massive thorium reserves, enough for 60,000 years of energy, have sparked global interest, but the technology to utilize thorium faces significant hurdles, unlike the more mature fast neutron reactors.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Small Modular Reactors as Alternative Energy Source
The Netherlands is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) as an alternative energy source; a recent informational meeting in Hoogeveen attracted 140 people, demonstrating significant public interest; several provinces are researching feasibility and potential locations.
Netherlands Explores Small Modular Reactors as Alternative Energy Source
The Netherlands is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) as an alternative energy source; a recent informational meeting in Hoogeveen attracted 140 people, demonstrating significant public interest; several provinces are researching feasibility and potential locations.
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36% Bias Score
China's 'Endless' Energy Source: Thorium Discovery Could Revolutionize Global Power
A recent survey in China suggests the Bayan Obo mining complex contains 1 million tonnes of thorium, potentially providing China with enough energy for 60,000 years and shifting global energy dynamics. This discovery has prompted increased interest and investment in thorium reactor technology worldw...
China's 'Endless' Energy Source: Thorium Discovery Could Revolutionize Global Power
A recent survey in China suggests the Bayan Obo mining complex contains 1 million tonnes of thorium, potentially providing China with enough energy for 60,000 years and shifting global energy dynamics. This discovery has prompted increased interest and investment in thorium reactor technology worldw...
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52% Bias Score
US Startup Revolutionizes Nuclear Waste Recycling with Patented NuCycle Process
Curio Legacy Ventures, a US nuclear energy startup, developed the NuCycle process to recycle spent nuclear fuel, reducing waste by 97% and recovering 96% of energy value; they aim to commercialize this and new reactor designs by 2030, addressing nuclear waste and proliferation concerns.
US Startup Revolutionizes Nuclear Waste Recycling with Patented NuCycle Process
Curio Legacy Ventures, a US nuclear energy startup, developed the NuCycle process to recycle spent nuclear fuel, reducing waste by 97% and recovering 96% of energy value; they aim to commercialize this and new reactor designs by 2030, addressing nuclear waste and proliferation concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Sparks National Security Concerns
Madrid and Extremadura's presidents visited the Almaraz nuclear plant, slated for closure in 2027-2028, expressing concerns about national security and economic consequences due to its significant contribution to Spain's electricity supply (7%) and Madrid's (15%), along with the 2900 direct and indi...
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Sparks National Security Concerns
Madrid and Extremadura's presidents visited the Almaraz nuclear plant, slated for closure in 2027-2028, expressing concerns about national security and economic consequences due to its significant contribution to Spain's electricity supply (7%) and Madrid's (15%), along with the 2900 direct and indi...
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52% Bias Score
Microsoft Invests $1.6 Billion in Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart
Microsoft's $1.6 billion investment will restart Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, providing clean energy for its AI data centers and potentially influencing future energy policy.
Microsoft Invests $1.6 Billion in Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart
Microsoft's $1.6 billion investment will restart Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, providing clean energy for its AI data centers and potentially influencing future energy policy.
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56% Bias Score
Canada Invests in Candu Reactor While Funding US Nuclear Projects Amidst Trade Disputes
The Canadian government announced a $304-million loan to AtkinsRéalis for Monark reactor development, a modernized Candu reactor using domestically sourced uranium, while simultaneously funding American-designed reactors requiring enriched uranium from the US or Russia, creating a complex energy str...
Canada Invests in Candu Reactor While Funding US Nuclear Projects Amidst Trade Disputes
The Canadian government announced a $304-million loan to AtkinsRéalis for Monark reactor development, a modernized Candu reactor using domestically sourced uranium, while simultaneously funding American-designed reactors requiring enriched uranium from the US or Russia, creating a complex energy str...
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48% Bias Score
Amazon's \$35 Billion Virginia Data Center Plan Leverages Nuclear Power
Amazon plans a \$35 billion investment in Virginia data centers by 2040, partnering to build a new nuclear reactor at the North Anna plant to power them, contrasting with Spain's decision to close its Almaraz plant.
Amazon's \$35 Billion Virginia Data Center Plan Leverages Nuclear Power
Amazon plans a \$35 billion investment in Virginia data centers by 2040, partnering to build a new nuclear reactor at the North Anna plant to power them, contrasting with Spain's decision to close its Almaraz plant.
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44% Bias Score
Italy's Nuclear Power Revival Faces Strong Opposition
Italy's government plans to revive nuclear power, sparking strong opposition from environmental groups who cite the high costs, radioactive waste, and previous public referendums rejecting nuclear energy, while advocating for a rapid transition to renewable energy sources.
Italy's Nuclear Power Revival Faces Strong Opposition
Italy's government plans to revive nuclear power, sparking strong opposition from environmental groups who cite the high costs, radioactive waste, and previous public referendums rejecting nuclear energy, while advocating for a rapid transition to renewable energy sources.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's LNG Export Push: Geopolitical Gains vs. Domestic Price Risks
President Trump's policy to increase LNG exports, reversing the Biden administration's pause on new export permits, risks raising domestic energy prices while simultaneously boosting America's geopolitical influence and potentially stabilizing global energy prices; this is due to the decrease in the...
Trump's LNG Export Push: Geopolitical Gains vs. Domestic Price Risks
President Trump's policy to increase LNG exports, reversing the Biden administration's pause on new export permits, risks raising domestic energy prices while simultaneously boosting America's geopolitical influence and potentially stabilizing global energy prices; this is due to the decrease in the...
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44% Bias Score
France's Stalled Nuclear Renaissance: Delays and Challenges
France's ambitious 2022 plan to revitalize its nuclear industry by building new EPR and SMR reactors has encountered significant delays due to design challenges, funding uncertainties, and a lack of industrial coordination, raising concerns about the project's feasibility and energy independence.
France's Stalled Nuclear Renaissance: Delays and Challenges
France's ambitious 2022 plan to revitalize its nuclear industry by building new EPR and SMR reactors has encountered significant delays due to design challenges, funding uncertainties, and a lack of industrial coordination, raising concerns about the project's feasibility and energy independence.
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52% Bias Score
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