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Nuclear Energy Renaissance Accelerated by Trump Administration Amidst Global AI Concerns
The Trump administration is backing a nuclear energy renaissance, focusing on smaller, modular reactors (SMRs) that offer a cleaner, more space-efficient alternative to traditional nuclear power plants; however, the lengthy approval process, estimated at 10 years, remains a challenge. Meanwhile, glo...
Nuclear Energy Renaissance Accelerated by Trump Administration Amidst Global AI Concerns
The Trump administration is backing a nuclear energy renaissance, focusing on smaller, modular reactors (SMRs) that offer a cleaner, more space-efficient alternative to traditional nuclear power plants; however, the lengthy approval process, estimated at 10 years, remains a challenge. Meanwhile, glo...
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44% Bias Score
Almaraz Nuclear Plant's Planned Closure Raises Energy Security Concerns
Almaraz nuclear power plant, operational since 1981, faces closure in 2028, despite generating 7,590 GWh last year, due to high taxes and government policy, raising concerns about Spain's energy security.
Almaraz Nuclear Plant's Planned Closure Raises Energy Security Concerns
Almaraz nuclear power plant, operational since 1981, faces closure in 2028, despite generating 7,590 GWh last year, due to high taxes and government policy, raising concerns about Spain's energy security.
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48% Bias Score
Belgium Expands Nuclear Energy Program
Belgium's new right-wing nationalist government, led by Bart De Wever, announced on February 4th plans to expand nuclear energy capacity from 4 to 8 gigawatts by extending the lifespan of existing reactors and building new ones, reversing a previous 2025 shutdown plan.
Belgium Expands Nuclear Energy Program
Belgium's new right-wing nationalist government, led by Bart De Wever, announced on February 4th plans to expand nuclear energy capacity from 4 to 8 gigawatts by extending the lifespan of existing reactors and building new ones, reversing a previous 2025 shutdown plan.
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48% Bias Score
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Increase Power Despite Incidents
France's new nuclear safety authority, ASNR, will allow the Flamanville EPR reactor to increase its power to 25% in early February, despite about 50 incidents since its launch in September 2024; this decision comes two months after the ASNR's creation.
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Increase Power Despite Incidents
France's new nuclear safety authority, ASNR, will allow the Flamanville EPR reactor to increase its power to 25% in early February, despite about 50 incidents since its launch in September 2024; this decision comes two months after the ASNR's creation.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Recommits to Nuclear Phase-Out Amidst Opposition
Spain's government reaffirmed its commitment to phasing out nuclear power plants by 2035, despite opposition from some energy companies and political parties, emphasizing the economic and environmental advantages of renewable energy sources while ensuring energy security.
Spain Recommits to Nuclear Phase-Out Amidst Opposition
Spain's government reaffirmed its commitment to phasing out nuclear power plants by 2035, despite opposition from some energy companies and political parties, emphasizing the economic and environmental advantages of renewable energy sources while ensuring energy security.
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40% Bias Score
France's Uncoordinated Energy Policy Risks Economic Hardship
French Senator Ronan Dantec warns of a lack of coordination in France's energy policy, highlighting the significant cost difference between nuclear (120€/MWh) and solar (17€/MWh) energy, and the risk of overproduction due to the lack of integration with cheaper European electricity.
France's Uncoordinated Energy Policy Risks Economic Hardship
French Senator Ronan Dantec warns of a lack of coordination in France's energy policy, highlighting the significant cost difference between nuclear (120€/MWh) and solar (17€/MWh) energy, and the risk of overproduction due to the lack of integration with cheaper European electricity.
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52% Bias Score
UK Reforms Planning Rules to Boost Nuclear Power and Create Jobs
The UK government announced sweeping changes to planning rules to accelerate nuclear power plant construction, aiming to create thousands of jobs and address the country's energy security concerns, spurred by years of delays due to regulations and the absence of new plant construction since 1995.
UK Reforms Planning Rules to Boost Nuclear Power and Create Jobs
The UK government announced sweeping changes to planning rules to accelerate nuclear power plant construction, aiming to create thousands of jobs and address the country's energy security concerns, spurred by years of delays due to regulations and the absence of new plant construction since 1995.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Reopens Nuclear Debate Ahead of Election
Two years after Germany decommissioned its nuclear plants, the CDU, likely to win the February 23 election, proposes reviving nuclear power using small modular reactors (SMRs), driven by energy dependence exposed by the Ukraine war and facing resistance due to the technology's unproven nature.
Germany Reopens Nuclear Debate Ahead of Election
Two years after Germany decommissioned its nuclear plants, the CDU, likely to win the February 23 election, proposes reviving nuclear power using small modular reactors (SMRs), driven by energy dependence exposed by the Ukraine war and facing resistance due to the technology's unproven nature.
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40% Bias Score
EU Energy Policy Threatens France's Nuclear Leadership
France's nuclear energy sector, producing 70% of its electricity, faces threats from EU policies favoring renewable energy, despite its low carbon emissions and global leadership; potential sanctions on Russia further complicate fuel recycling.
EU Energy Policy Threatens France's Nuclear Leadership
France's nuclear energy sector, producing 70% of its electricity, faces threats from EU policies favoring renewable energy, despite its low carbon emissions and global leadership; potential sanctions on Russia further complicate fuel recycling.
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72% Bias Score
Cold Fusion: A Viable Energy Alternative?
A letter to the Guardian argues that cold fusion (LENR) is no longer a discredited theory but a viable alternative energy source with several companies showing reliable energy production and governmental support from agencies such as APRA-E and Horizon 2020.
Cold Fusion: A Viable Energy Alternative?
A letter to the Guardian argues that cold fusion (LENR) is no longer a discredited theory but a viable alternative energy source with several companies showing reliable energy production and governmental support from agencies such as APRA-E and Horizon 2020.
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56% Bias Score
Nuclear Power's Rise: A Climate Solution or a Risky Gamble?
Driven by growing energy demands and climate concerns, nuclear power is projected to reach almost 10% of global electricity production by 2025; however, the high costs, long construction times, and environmental impacts of both traditional and small modular reactors raise questions about its effecti...
Nuclear Power's Rise: A Climate Solution or a Risky Gamble?
Driven by growing energy demands and climate concerns, nuclear power is projected to reach almost 10% of global electricity production by 2025; however, the high costs, long construction times, and environmental impacts of both traditional and small modular reactors raise questions about its effecti...
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40% Bias Score
EDF CFO Resigns Amidst Hinkley Point C Financial Crisis
EDF's chief financial officer resigned in March 2016 over disagreements about the financially risky Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project in the UK, which is already significantly over budget and behind schedule, causing major concerns about EDF's financial stability.
EDF CFO Resigns Amidst Hinkley Point C Financial Crisis
EDF's chief financial officer resigned in March 2016 over disagreements about the financially risky Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project in the UK, which is already significantly over budget and behind schedule, causing major concerns about EDF's financial stability.
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48% Bias Score
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