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Delays and Increased Costs for France's Nuclear Reactor Program
France's nuclear power plant construction program, initially planned for 2035 completion, is now delayed until 2038, with costs increasing from €51.7 billion to €79.9 billion due to reduced urgency and a focus on avoiding past project failures. The government will provide a loan covering at least ha...
Delays and Increased Costs for France's Nuclear Reactor Program
France's nuclear power plant construction program, initially planned for 2035 completion, is now delayed until 2038, with costs increasing from €51.7 billion to €79.9 billion due to reduced urgency and a focus on avoiding past project failures. The government will provide a loan covering at least ha...
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48% Bias Score
EDF to Auction 10 TWh of Nuclear Power Annually in Europe
EDF will auction 10 TWh of nuclear power annually from 2026, replacing a discounted scheme and offering long-term contracts to large industrial clients and other electricity providers in Europe, in response to volatile energy markets and the need to fund energy transition investments.
EDF to Auction 10 TWh of Nuclear Power Annually in Europe
EDF will auction 10 TWh of nuclear power annually from 2026, replacing a discounted scheme and offering long-term contracts to large industrial clients and other electricity providers in Europe, in response to volatile energy markets and the need to fund energy transition investments.
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40% Bias Score
China's New Nuclear Aircraft Carrier: A Challenge to US Naval Supremacy
Satellite imagery shows China developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with four catapults, unlike its current fleet, signaling a significant advancement in its naval capabilities and potentially impacting the global power balance.
China's New Nuclear Aircraft Carrier: A Challenge to US Naval Supremacy
Satellite imagery shows China developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with four catapults, unlike its current fleet, signaling a significant advancement in its naval capabilities and potentially impacting the global power balance.
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56% Bias Score
EDF Reports Record Profit on Nuclear Power and Exports, but Faces Future Uncertainties
France's EDF reported record 2024 profits of €18.3 billion before tax and €11.4 billion after tax, primarily driven by increased nuclear power generation (362 TWh) and record electricity exports (€5 billion), despite lower domestic prices and challenges in securing industrial contracts and financing...
EDF Reports Record Profit on Nuclear Power and Exports, but Faces Future Uncertainties
France's EDF reported record 2024 profits of €18.3 billion before tax and €11.4 billion after tax, primarily driven by increased nuclear power generation (362 TWh) and record electricity exports (€5 billion), despite lower domestic prices and challenges in securing industrial contracts and financing...
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36% Bias Score
Labour's SMR Plan Faces Cost and Safety Challenges
Labour's plan to build numerous small modular nuclear reactors across England and Wales faces criticism due to high costs, safety concerns associated with local siting, and the existence of cheaper, publicly supported renewable alternatives.
Labour's SMR Plan Faces Cost and Safety Challenges
Labour's plan to build numerous small modular nuclear reactors across England and Wales faces criticism due to high costs, safety concerns associated with local siting, and the existence of cheaper, publicly supported renewable alternatives.
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64% Bias Score
Japan Revives Nuclear Power in Post-Fukushima Energy Plan
Japan's new energy plan prioritizes nuclear power, aiming for 20% of energy output by 2040 using approximately 30 reactors, despite the 2011 Fukushima disaster, to address emission targets and energy security, while increasing renewables to 40-50% and decreasing coal usage to 30-40%.
Japan Revives Nuclear Power in Post-Fukushima Energy Plan
Japan's new energy plan prioritizes nuclear power, aiming for 20% of energy output by 2040 using approximately 30 reactors, despite the 2011 Fukushima disaster, to address emission targets and energy security, while increasing renewables to 40-50% and decreasing coal usage to 30-40%.
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52% Bias Score
Coolant Leak at Finland's Olkiluoto-3 Nuclear Plant Contained
During scheduled maintenance at Finland's Olkiluoto-3 nuclear power plant on March 7th, a coolant leak occurred due to improperly closed equipment; the radioactive water leaked inside the containment building, triggering internal monitoring systems, with no expected environmental consequences.
Coolant Leak at Finland's Olkiluoto-3 Nuclear Plant Contained
During scheduled maintenance at Finland's Olkiluoto-3 nuclear power plant on March 7th, a coolant leak occurred due to improperly closed equipment; the radioactive water leaked inside the containment building, triggering internal monitoring systems, with no expected environmental consequences.
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40% Bias Score
Italy to Revive Nuclear Power, Targeting 11% Energy Share by 2050
The Italian government plans to reinstate nuclear power by 2030, reversing a 1987 referendum, aiming for 11% nuclear energy by 2050 to save €17 billion in decarbonization costs and increase energy independence, complementing renewable energy sources and leveraging past international experience.
Italy to Revive Nuclear Power, Targeting 11% Energy Share by 2050
The Italian government plans to reinstate nuclear power by 2030, reversing a 1987 referendum, aiming for 11% nuclear energy by 2050 to save €17 billion in decarbonization costs and increase energy independence, complementing renewable energy sources and leveraging past international experience.
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44% Bias Score
NRC Extends License of Aging Florida Nuclear Plant Amid Climate Change Concerns
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) controversially extended the operating license of Florida's Turkey Point nuclear plant until 2053, despite environmental concerns about its age, vulnerability to climate change, and proximity to the Biscayne Aquifer.
NRC Extends License of Aging Florida Nuclear Plant Amid Climate Change Concerns
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) controversially extended the operating license of Florida's Turkey Point nuclear plant until 2053, despite environmental concerns about its age, vulnerability to climate change, and proximity to the Biscayne Aquifer.
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48% Bias Score
Japan's New Energy Plan Prioritizes Nuclear and Renewables, Sets Emission Reduction Targets
Japan's Cabinet approved a new energy plan prioritizing nuclear and renewable energy to reach net-zero emissions, setting emission reduction targets of 60 percent by 2035 and 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013 levels, while easing regulations for nuclear reactor replacements.
Japan's New Energy Plan Prioritizes Nuclear and Renewables, Sets Emission Reduction Targets
Japan's Cabinet approved a new energy plan prioritizing nuclear and renewable energy to reach net-zero emissions, setting emission reduction targets of 60 percent by 2035 and 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013 levels, while easing regulations for nuclear reactor replacements.
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36% Bias Score
US Power Crisis: Google's Nuclear Pivot in AI Race Against China
Google's energy chief warns of a US power capacity crisis fueled by the AI race against China, prompting a shift toward nuclear energy through a partnership with Kairos Power to deploy small modular reactors by 2030.
US Power Crisis: Google's Nuclear Pivot in AI Race Against China
Google's energy chief warns of a US power capacity crisis fueled by the AI race against China, prompting a shift toward nuclear energy through a partnership with Kairos Power to deploy small modular reactors by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
Starmer Unveils Plan for Nationwide Nuclear Power Expansion
Keir Starmer unveiled plans for a historic expansion of nuclear power across England and Wales, aiming to use Labour's majority to overcome local opposition and attract investment from tech companies for small modular reactors (SMRs) powering AI data centers; the plan faces technological and financi...
Starmer Unveils Plan for Nationwide Nuclear Power Expansion
Keir Starmer unveiled plans for a historic expansion of nuclear power across England and Wales, aiming to use Labour's majority to overcome local opposition and attract investment from tech companies for small modular reactors (SMRs) powering AI data centers; the plan faces technological and financi...
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56% Bias Score
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