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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
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
Söder Proposes Reactivation of Three German Nuclear Power Plants
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder proposed the reactivation of three German nuclear power plants—Isar 2, Emsland, and Neckarwestheim 2—for at least ten years to stabilize the power grid, despite opposition from plant operators and ongoing decommissioning, and advocating for a reassessment of ...
Söder Proposes Reactivation of Three German Nuclear Power Plants
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder proposed the reactivation of three German nuclear power plants—Isar 2, Emsland, and Neckarwestheim 2—for at least ten years to stabilize the power grid, despite opposition from plant operators and ongoing decommissioning, and advocating for a reassessment of ...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Pushes for Controversial Nuclear Reactor Project
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges parliament to approve the construction of two older Bulgarian-made nuclear reactors at the Khmelnitsky power plant to bolster energy independence, despite concerns over compatibility and foundation integrity.
Ukraine Pushes for Controversial Nuclear Reactor Project
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges parliament to approve the construction of two older Bulgarian-made nuclear reactors at the Khmelnitsky power plant to bolster energy independence, despite concerns over compatibility and foundation integrity.
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36% 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
Study Suggests Transforming Nuclear Waste, Reducing Long-Term Storage Needs
A study commissioned by SPRIND proposes transforming highly radioactive waste into less harmful elements at decommissioned German nuclear plants using a Transmutex plant, recovering valuable materials and reducing long-term storage needs, but the BASE expressed reservations about its feasibility.
Study Suggests Transforming Nuclear Waste, Reducing Long-Term Storage Needs
A study commissioned by SPRIND proposes transforming highly radioactive waste into less harmful elements at decommissioned German nuclear plants using a Transmutex plant, recovering valuable materials and reducing long-term storage needs, but the BASE expressed reservations about its feasibility.
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44% 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
UK Announces Nuclear Power Plant Reform to Boost Energy Security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform to streamline the planning and construction of nuclear power plants, aiming to increase the country's nuclear energy capacity and reduce reliance on gas, with a focus on smaller, modular reactors (SMRs) currently under development.
UK Announces Nuclear Power Plant Reform to Boost Energy Security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform to streamline the planning and construction of nuclear power plants, aiming to increase the country's nuclear energy capacity and reduce reliance on gas, with a focus on smaller, modular reactors (SMRs) currently under development.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Government to Fully Own New Nuclear Power Plants
The Netherlands' government will fully own two new nuclear power plants due to private sector unwillingness to invest because of financial risks, and will establish a holding company for construction and operation, marking a significant policy shift aiming for energy security and strategic autonomy.
Dutch Government to Fully Own New Nuclear Power Plants
The Netherlands' government will fully own two new nuclear power plants due to private sector unwillingness to invest because of financial risks, and will establish a holding company for construction and operation, marking a significant policy shift aiming for energy security and strategic autonomy.
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44% Bias Score
UK's SMR Delay: Overseas Competitors Gain Advantage
The UK government's slow approval process for Rolls-Royce's small modular reactors (SMRs) is allowing foreign competitors to gain a significant advantage, jeopardizing British engineering and jobs, while AstraZeneca's success highlights the need for greater support for domestic industries.
UK's SMR Delay: Overseas Competitors Gain Advantage
The UK government's slow approval process for Rolls-Royce's small modular reactors (SMRs) is allowing foreign competitors to gain a significant advantage, jeopardizing British engineering and jobs, while AstraZeneca's success highlights the need for greater support for domestic industries.
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64% Bias Score
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