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Bangladesh Corruption Probe Targets Ousted PM's Family in Nuclear Power Deal

The Anti-Corruption Commission in Bangladesh is investigating $5 billion in alleged financial irregularities involving ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's family in a 2015 nuclear power contract with Russia, prompting denials and raising questions about international relations and political stabil...

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Canavan: Coalition's Nuclear Power Stance is Politically Motivated

Australian Nationals senator Matt Canavan revealed in a video that the Coalition's support for nuclear power is politically motivated, stating that politicians across the spectrum base energy policies on focus group results, and that neither nuclear nor renewable energy is sufficient for a modern ec...

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Coalition's Nuclear Plan to Increase Australian CO2 Emissions by 1.7 Billion Tonnes

Analysis shows Australia's Coalition party's nuclear-focused energy plan would generate 1.7 billion extra tonnes of CO2 by 2050 compared to Labor's renewable energy plan, primarily due to slower coal plant closures and less electrification, jeopardizing Australia's climate commitments.

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Dutton's Net-Zero Plan: \$263B Savings, Nuclear Focus, and Global Contradictions

Peter Dutton's Coalition unveiled a net-zero emissions plan by 2050, projecting \$263 billion in savings compared to the government's plan, primarily through faster, cheaper nuclear power and lower projected electricity demand, but this clashes with global trends towards renewables.

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"Söder Seeks Czech Nuclear Power to Alleviate Bayern's Energy Crisis"

"Facing a severe energy shortage in 2023, with electricity production at its lowest since 1984, Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder seeks a privileged energy supply agreement with the Czech Republic, which plans massive nuclear expansion, to offset the effects of Germany's nuclear phase-out."

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UK Extends Lifespan of Four Aging Nuclear Plants to Bolster Energy Security

Four of Britain's oldest nuclear power plants will operate for more than a decade longer than planned, extending until 2030 (Heysham 2 and Torness) and 2027 (Heysham 1 and Hartlepool), to counter the delay of Hinkley Point C and bolster energy security, powering up to 11.6 million homes.

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Bangladesh Demands Extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India

Bangladesh formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is facing multiple charges including genocide and embezzlement of \$5 billion related to the Rooppur nuclear power plant, following violent protests that led to her fleeing to India in August.

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Dutton's Nuclear Power Plan: Waste Concerns and Feasibility Challenges

Peter Dutton's plan to construct seven nuclear power plants in Australia, projected to generate 140 cubic meters of nuclear waste annually, faces significant opposition due to the lack of suitable long-term storage facilities, substantial cost concerns, and public unease about the handling of nuclea...

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Australia's Net-Zero Goal Faces Nuclear Energy Debate

Australia's plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 faces challenges from a proposed nuclear energy plan, which critics say would delay decarbonization, harm the economy, and increase reliance on coal, while a renewable energy approach is projected to lower power prices.

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Australia to Unveil Nuclear Power Plan Amidst Expert Opposition

The Australian government will reveal details and cost of its nuclear power plan today, despite industry experts advocating for faster renewable energy and storage solutions.

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Microsoft's Investment Revives Three Mile Island Nuclear Reactor

Facing soaring energy demands from artificial intelligence, Microsoft's $1.6 billion investment will restart Three Mile Island's nuclear reactor in 2028, showcasing a growing trend of tech companies turning to nuclear power to meet their energy needs and carbon reduction goals.

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Reactor Installed at UK's Newest Nuclear Power Station

A 500-tonne reactor, manufactured by Framatome in France, has been installed at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset, UK, marking a key step in its construction, delayed by several years and facing a significant cost increase. The plant is expected to power six million homes upon its co...

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