Tag #Nuclear Energy

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Canada Approves Construction of First Small Modular Reactor

Canada's nuclear regulator approved construction of a 327-megawatt small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario, representing a global first and raising concerns about Canada's growing reliance on US technology amid strained relations.

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Geopolitical Uranium Dependence Threatens Global Nuclear Energy Expansion

Major tech companies and nations are committed to tripling global nuclear energy by 2050, but this ambitious plan is threatened by reliance on Russia for uranium enrichment, creating geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

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German Public Opinion Shifts: 55% Favor Nuclear Energy Return

A new survey shows 55% of Germans support restoring nuclear energy, reversing a decades-long phase-out completed in April 2023, creating a major political debate ahead of a new federal government.

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Dutton's Controversial Nuclear Reactor Plan Faces Backlash

Australian politician Peter Dutton's plan to construct seven small-scale nuclear reactors faces widespread criticism due to high costs, extended timelines (20 years), safety concerns, and the potential for increased carbon emissions, delaying the transition to renewable energy sources.

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Liberal Party's Omission of Nuclear Energy in Ads Sparks Controversy

The Liberal Party's avoidance of "nuclear" in its paid social media advertisements, despite a proposed nuclear energy policy, has been criticized by Energy Minister Chris Bowen. This follows recent anti-nuclear protests targeting opposition leaders, highlighting public concerns amidst rising energy ...

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EU Nuclear Energy: Investment Lag Fuels Energy Security Concerns

Nuclear power provides 22.8% of the EU's electricity, with France as the leading producer. However, insufficient investment in new reactors, compared to Russia's robust expansion, threatens the EU's long-term energy security. Poland is poised for significant expansion, but overall EU investment fall...

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Tech Giants Join Global Push to Triple Nuclear Power by 2050

Driven by climate concerns and geopolitical tensions, Amazon, Google, Meta, 31 countries, and 140 companies pledged to triple global nuclear power by 2050, highlighting the need to diversify uranium supply chains and address enrichment capacity constraints.

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Spanish Government Faces Defeat on Nuclear Plant Closures

A parliamentary vote in Spain threatens the government's plan to close nuclear power plants, with Junts' likely abstention paving the way for a bill to delay closures, driven by regional economic concerns in Catalonia and pressure from businesses and industries.

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Spanish Nuclear Firms Sue Government Over €3 Billion in Waste Management Overcosts

Spain's nuclear power companies are suing the government and Enresa for €3 billion in overcosts and €800 million in contract breaches related to nuclear waste management, challenging the 'Enresa Tax' and the 7th general plan for radioactive waste.

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Covra Unveils \$6.5 Billion Plan for Long-Term Nuclear Waste Storage

Covra proposed two plans for storing Dutch nuclear waste: one in clay and the other in salt formations, costing \$3 billion and \$3.5 billion respectively, to address the long-term radioactive nature of the waste.

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Supreme Court Case Decides Fate of Texas Nuclear Waste Site

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) authority to license a high-level nuclear waste storage site in West Texas, a decision with significant implications for the U.S. nuclear industry and its climate goals.

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Liberals Against Nuclear Launch Campaign Against Party's Energy Plan

A new advocacy group, Liberals Against Nuclear, is running a national advertising campaign against the Liberal party's plan for taxpayer-funded nuclear power plants, citing high costs, contradictory values, and low public support; the campaign aims to influence the party's energy policy before the e...

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