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Ukraine Approves Purchase of Russian Reactors for Nuclear Plant Expansion
Ukraine's parliament approved Energoatom's purchase of two Russian-made VVER-1000 nuclear reactors from Bulgaria for the Khmelnitsky NPP, despite significant opposition and concerns about the cost and geopolitical implications during wartime; the project's completion is pending presidential approval...
Ukraine Approves Purchase of Russian Reactors for Nuclear Plant Expansion
Ukraine's parliament approved Energoatom's purchase of two Russian-made VVER-1000 nuclear reactors from Bulgaria for the Khmelnitsky NPP, despite significant opposition and concerns about the cost and geopolitical implications during wartime; the project's completion is pending presidential approval...
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56% Bias Score
Spain Delays Nuclear Phase-Out Amidst ERC's Policy Shift
The Spanish Congress voted to extend the lifespan of nuclear power plants, defying government opposition and marking a significant shift for the ERC party, traditionally against nuclear energy; this decision may delay Spain's nuclear phase-out, impacting Catalonia disproportionately.
Spain Delays Nuclear Phase-Out Amidst ERC's Policy Shift
The Spanish Congress voted to extend the lifespan of nuclear power plants, defying government opposition and marking a significant shift for the ERC party, traditionally against nuclear energy; this decision may delay Spain's nuclear phase-out, impacting Catalonia disproportionately.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Urges Government to Extend Nuclear Power Plant Lifespans
The Spanish Congress narrowly approved a non-binding motion urging the government to extend the lifespan of its nuclear power plants, passing 171 to 169 with key abstentions from Junts and ERC, prompting debate over economic and social impacts of planned closures between 2027 and 2035.
Spanish Congress Urges Government to Extend Nuclear Power Plant Lifespans
The Spanish Congress narrowly approved a non-binding motion urging the government to extend the lifespan of its nuclear power plants, passing 171 to 169 with key abstentions from Junts and ERC, prompting debate over economic and social impacts of planned closures between 2027 and 2035.
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52% Bias Score
Japan to Maximize Nuclear Energy, Despite Fukushima Disaster
Japan's new strategic energy plan aims to increase nuclear power's share to 20% by 2040, reversing the post-Fukushima policy of reducing reliance on nuclear energy, while also increasing renewables to 50% and cutting coal to 30-40%; this has drawn criticism over safety concerns and the risk of anoth...
Japan to Maximize Nuclear Energy, Despite Fukushima Disaster
Japan's new strategic energy plan aims to increase nuclear power's share to 20% by 2040, reversing the post-Fukushima policy of reducing reliance on nuclear energy, while also increasing renewables to 50% and cutting coal to 30-40%; this has drawn criticism over safety concerns and the risk of anoth...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Rejects Diversion of Nuclear Energy Funds to Address Nitrogen Crisis
Dutch coalition parties rejected a proposal to divert €5 billion from a €14 billion nuclear energy fund to address the nitrogen crisis, fearing delays in building four new nuclear power plants; the decision followed a heated parliamentary debate where the BBB party's position caused confusion and cr...
Dutch Coalition Rejects Diversion of Nuclear Energy Funds to Address Nitrogen Crisis
Dutch coalition parties rejected a proposal to divert €5 billion from a €14 billion nuclear energy fund to address the nitrogen crisis, fearing delays in building four new nuclear power plants; the decision followed a heated parliamentary debate where the BBB party's position caused confusion and cr...
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52% Bias Score
UK Reforms Streamline Nuclear Power Plant Construction
The UK government announced reforms to its planning and construction laws to facilitate the building of more nuclear power plants across the country, including smaller modular reactors (SMRs), to reduce reliance on global energy markets and achieve its net-zero emissions goals, despite concerns abou...
UK Reforms Streamline Nuclear Power Plant Construction
The UK government announced reforms to its planning and construction laws to facilitate the building of more nuclear power plants across the country, including smaller modular reactors (SMRs), to reduce reliance on global energy markets and achieve its net-zero emissions goals, despite concerns abou...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Deadlocked Over Funding Agricultural Sustainability
The Dutch government faces a funding crisis for agricultural sustainability, with a cut to allocated funds and conflicting priorities within the coalition regarding nuclear energy investment, highlighting disagreements over using the Climate Fund and creating tension among coalition parties.
Dutch Coalition Deadlocked Over Funding Agricultural Sustainability
The Dutch government faces a funding crisis for agricultural sustainability, with a cut to allocated funds and conflicting priorities within the coalition regarding nuclear energy investment, highlighting disagreements over using the Climate Fund and creating tension among coalition parties.
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52% Bias Score
Dutton's Nuclear Plan Risks Water Crisis
Peter Dutton's plan to build seven nuclear power plants in Australia will increase water consumption by 500 gigalitres annually, three times more than the coal plants they would replace, posing a significant threat to local communities and agricultural industries reliant on the same water resources.
Dutton's Nuclear Plan Risks Water Crisis
Peter Dutton's plan to build seven nuclear power plants in Australia will increase water consumption by 500 gigalitres annually, three times more than the coal plants they would replace, posing a significant threat to local communities and agricultural industries reliant on the same water resources.
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48% Bias Score
U.S.-El Salvador Deal: Nuclear Power and Deportation
The U.S. and El Salvador announced a deal: the U.S. will provide El Salvador with nuclear power technology, and El Salvador will house U.S. deportees, including U.S. citizens, in its new mega-prison for a fee; this agreement has potential national security and immigration implications.
U.S.-El Salvador Deal: Nuclear Power and Deportation
The U.S. and El Salvador announced a deal: the U.S. will provide El Salvador with nuclear power technology, and El Salvador will house U.S. deportees, including U.S. citizens, in its new mega-prison for a fee; this agreement has potential national security and immigration implications.
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48% Bias Score
UK to Reform Planning Laws to Boost Nuclear Power
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform of planning laws to facilitate the construction of more nuclear power plants across the country, including smaller modular reactors (SMRs), to reduce reliance on global energy markets and emissions, aiming for faster construction and lower costs than...
UK to Reform Planning Laws to Boost Nuclear Power
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform of planning laws to facilitate the construction of more nuclear power plants across the country, including smaller modular reactors (SMRs), to reduce reliance on global energy markets and emissions, aiming for faster construction and lower costs than...
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48% Bias Score
Uranium American Resources Rebrands, Acquires US Uranium and Vanadium Projects
Uranium American Resources, formerly Tonogold Resources, has rebranded and acquired three US uranium and vanadium projects from JAG Minerals for US\$8.5 million, reflecting a strategic shift toward clean energy and a potential leadership role in the American nuclear energy sector.
Uranium American Resources Rebrands, Acquires US Uranium and Vanadium Projects
Uranium American Resources, formerly Tonogold Resources, has rebranded and acquired three US uranium and vanadium projects from JAG Minerals for US\$8.5 million, reflecting a strategic shift toward clean energy and a potential leadership role in the American nuclear energy sector.
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8% Bias Score
Germany's Nuclear Legacy: Fuel Production and Waste Management Challenges
Germany's continued production of nuclear fuel at the Lingen plant, owned by a French company, raises concerns about its commitment to its nuclear phase-out, especially given a 66% increase in Russian uranium imports in 2023 and Rosatom's potential involvement. The insufficient funding for managing ...
Germany's Nuclear Legacy: Fuel Production and Waste Management Challenges
Germany's continued production of nuclear fuel at the Lingen plant, owned by a French company, raises concerns about its commitment to its nuclear phase-out, especially given a 66% increase in Russian uranium imports in 2023 and Rosatom's potential involvement. The insufficient funding for managing ...
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52% Bias Score
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