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Russian forces evacuate towns near Zaporizhzhia plant as IAEA warns of ‘very real nuclear safety risk’

Russian forces evacuated residents from a town near the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on Sunday as the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said he was “extremely concerned” about the safety of the facility.

The Independent UK

Russian forces evacuating town near occupied nuclear plant, Kyiv says

Russian forces are evacuating residents from the town that serves the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, the Ukrainanian military said on Sunday.

Reuters

Russia triggers 'mad panic' by evacuating town near Europe's largest nuclear power plant

Russia's evacuation has prompted an announcement from the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, who expressed growing concern about the safety of the Zaporizhzhia power station

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Nuclear watchdog growingly worried over Ukraine plant safety

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog is expressing growing anxiety about the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

The Independent UK

IAEA warns of dangers around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as evacuations under way

The head of the U.N.'s nuclear power watchdog warned on Saturday that the situation around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear station has become "potentially dangerous" as Moscow-installed officials began evacuating people from nearby areas.

Reuters

Engineers reduce risk of dam bursting near Russian-held Ukraine nuclear plant -TASS

Engineers have reduced the risk of a dam bursting and damaging a large Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine, a senior Russian official was quoted as saying by TASS news agency on Friday.

Reuters

Russia says high waters threaten dam near Ukrainian nuclear plant - Tass

Record high water levels could overwhelm a major dam in southern Ukraine and damage parts of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, a Russian official told Tass agency on Thursday.

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Concerns over 'major obstacles' for a new nuclear power station in Wales

The Welsh Affairs Committee said evidence showed that a new nuclear power station at Wylfa could support 10,000 jobs during the construction phase and 900 permanent jobs once the power station was operational

Wales Online

Tories abandon efforts to impose nuclear power in Scotland

THE UK Government has reportedly abandoned efforts to force Scotland to accept nuclear energy.

The National (Scotland)

MPs call for action over Welsh nuclear power station

Leaders were urged to secure financial and land ownership agreements.

The Independent UK

Oliver Stone says nuclear power is ‘the only option’ for society

‘The truth is, we had solutions, and we f***ed it up,’ said the filmmaker

The Independent UK

East Lothian windfarm facing fight from nuclear power station over sale of land

Four private landowners could face being ordered to sell land to the windfarm operator with a further 16 facing having permanent or temporary rights to use their land granted to the company if the Compulsory Purchase Order is approved

Edinburgh Live

Russia fixing power line from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to land it controls, IAEA says

Russia has informed the U.N. nuclear watchdog that equipment spotted at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which Russia controls, will be used to fix a power transmission line that leads to Russian-held territory, the watchdog said on Friday.

Reuters

Chernobyl survivor warns of 'very high risk' of nuclear disaster as Russians fight

As Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine rumbles on, fears are growing among Chernobyl survivors about another nuclear disaster which would cause mayhem for Europe and the world

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye’s Erdogan Appears via Video Link After Health Scare

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated a nuclear power plant via video Thursday in his first public appearance since falling ill on live TV and canceling campaign stops, as he sought to dispel concerns about his health weeks before a crucial election. The 69-year-old leader looked pale sitting behind a…

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China to Pass U.S. as World’s Largest Nuclear Power Operator by 2030

With 10 project approvals last year and 24 units under construction, controversial clean energy source rebounds from a years-long post-Fukushima pause

Newcastle Herald

Nuclear option: Nat's reactor plan for Liddell

David Littleproud calls for a "constructive, honest and mature conversation" about nuclear power

The Hindu

Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?

Germany has shut down the last of its nuclear power plants and France is struggling to replenish its stock of ageing reactors. With solar and wind power becoming more popular globally, there are questions on whether nuclear power remains a relevant option for a future that is fossil-free, particularly in…

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Putin hails Turkey ties as first Turkish nuclear plant inaugurated

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Moscow's burgeoning energy and wider economic ties with Ankara on Thursday as he and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan took part virtually in a ceremony inaugurating Turkey's first nuclear power plant.

Evening Standard

Concern as Russia sets up fighting positions on top of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant reactor buildings

Ministry of Defence warns of development at Europe’s biggest power plant as Moscow becomes increasingly concerned about a Ukraine counteroffensive

Bangkok Post

The wisdom of Germany's nuclear stand

With the shutdown of its last three nuclear power plants, Germany has completed its phase-out of nuclear power. As the minister responsible for nuclear safety in Germany, I believe that this was an excellent -- indeed, visionary -- move. There are many important justifications, but five are especially compelling.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainians Mark Chernobyl Disaster amid Nuclear Threats

Workers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on Wednesday marked the 37th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear disaster amid an ongoing war and nuclear threats, somberly laying flowers at a monument for victims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the day to repeat his warnings about the potential threat of…

The Independent UK

Ukrainians mark Chernobyl disaster amid nuclear threats

Workers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have marked the 37th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear disaster amid an ongoing war and nuclear threats

The Independent UK

Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant

A company hopes to restore a dead nuclear power plant to life for the first time in the U.S. The Palisades plant in southwestern Michigan closed in May 2022

Reuters

Ukraine condemns Russian nuclear 'blackmail' on Chornobyl anniversary

Ukraine marked the 37th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster on Wednesday by urging the world not to bow to Russian "blackmail" over nuclear facilities it has seized during its invasion.

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