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If the opposition wants a mature discussion about nuclear energy, start with a carbon price. Without that, nuclear is wildly uncompetitive

The idea of nuclear power in Australia has been hotly debated for decades. Most of this discussion has been unproductive, focusing on symbolism and identity politics rather than the realities of energy policy. For that reason alone, we should welcome the commitment by opposition party leaders David Littleproud and Peter…

The Conversation

What this UK minister said about winter gas supplies, Wales' electricity grid and a new nuclear power station

Greg Hands was giving evidence at a House of Commons committee

Wales Online

‘Chasing unicorns’: NSW Liberal minister rejects federal opposition push for nuclear power

Matt Kean’s comments come after Peter Dutton indicated support for nuclear energy could be part of future Coalition policy

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Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.

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Chornobyl radiation detectors back online, levels normal - IAEA

Radiation detectors in the Exclusion Zone around Ukraine's defunct Chornobyl nuclear power plant are back online for the first time since Russia seized the area on Feb. 24, and radiation levels are normal, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Westinghouse, Bloom Energy Collaborate To Pursue Clean Hydrogen Production

Westinghouse Electric Company and Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:BE) entered a Letter of Intent to pursue clean hydrogen generation in the commercial nuclear power sector. The companies collaborate to identify and implement clean hydrogen projects throughout the nuclear industry. The parties will jointly develop an optimized and large-scale high-temperature integrated electrolysis solution for the nuclear…

Benzinga

Peter Dutton hints at controversial shift towards nuclear power

New Opposition Leader Peter Dutton appears set to bring a debate about nuclear power back to the centre of Australian politics.

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IAEA chief working on mission to Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The U.N. nuclear watchdog is "developing the modalities" for an international mission of experts it hopes to send to the Russian-held nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, Europe's largest, its chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday.

Reuters

The Coalition didn’t do much on nuclear energy while in office. Why are they talking about it now?

There is a long history of nuclear energy being used as a delaying tactic for acting on climate change in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton says he’s ‘not afraid’ of nuclear debate after advocate named shadow energy minister

Ideas shouldn’t be ruled out ‘simply because it’s unfashionable to talk about them’, Liberal leader says

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine power operator says Russian missile flew "critically low" over nuclear plant

Ukraine's state-run nuclear power operator Energoatom said a Russian cruise missile few "critically low" on Sunday morning over a major nuclear power plant.

Reuters

Russian-held nuclear plant faces critical shortage of spare parts, says Kyiv

Europe's largest nuclear power plant that lies in Russian-occupied Ukraine faces a critical shortage of spare parts, threatening the safety of its operations, Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Friday.

Reuters

Russian forces at Chernobyl killed 9, kidnapped 5 and ransacked power plant

Russian soldiers at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant at Pripyat also demolished almost every piece of firefighting equipment at the site and destroyed 698 invaluable computers

Daily Mirror

Ukraine may turn off Russian-held nuclear plant if it loses control - Ifax

Ukraine would consider switching off its Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant that lies in Russian-occupied territory if Kyiv loses control of operations at the site, Interfax news agency cited an aide to the prime minister as saying on Thursday.

Reuters

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UK Government urged to ditch 'obsession' with nuclear power and focus on renewables

THE UK Government has been urged to end its “obsession” with nuclear power and focus on renewable energy.

The Independent UK

Japan court: Nuclear plant's tsunami safeguards inadequate

A Japanese court has ordered a utility not to restart a nuclear power plant because of inadequate tsunami safeguards, backing the safety concerns of residents

Bangkok Post

Vietnam floats prospect of resuming nuclear power development

HANOI Vietnam's industry minister has told the national assembly developing nuclear power is an "inevitable trend" around the world, signalling that authorities may be considering resuming a plan to construct nuclear power plants after the programme was suspended six years ago.

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Hinkley Point B owner says it will not extend life of nuclear plant

EDF Energy tells staff reactors will be shut down in summer despite concerns of blackouts later this year

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The Independent UK

Hinkley Point B nuclear power plant could get life extension, minister suggests

Chris Philp has said that for the Government ‘safety is paramount’ when it comes to nuclear power generation.

Reuters

Japan governor wins re-election, NHK says, in race seen key to nuclear restart

The governor of Japan's Niigata prefecture easily defeated his anti-nuclear opponent in an election on Sunday, public broadcaster NHK said, a result that could embolden members of the ruling party who are pushing for the country's largely idled nuclear energy plants to be revived.

Reuters

In home of world's biggest nuclear plant, a vote may shape Japan's atomic future

Three days before a vote to choose their region's next governor, a handful of residents in Kashiwazaki, a sleepy coastal town in northern Japan, stood by a road to hear the race's long-shot contender warning of the dangers of nuclear power.

Reuters

Japan to restart idled nuclear power plants, no plans to replace, says PM

Japan will take firm steps to restart idled nuclear power plants to make maximum use of nuclear power to stabilise energy prices and supply, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.

The Independent UK

Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant

A Tokyo court has begun hearings in a lawsuit seeking nearly $5 million in damages for six people who were children in Fukushima at the time of its 2011 nuclear power plant disaster and later developed thyroid cancer

Bristol Post

World-first STEP fusion energy plant decision looms as technical work ends

Severn Edge bid for sites at Oldbury and Berkeley former power stations remains "very positive"

Reuters

Russia-backed mayor of Ukraine nuclear plant town wounded by explosion -reports

The Russian-appointed head of the occupied Ukrainian town next to Europe's largest nuclear power plant was injured in an explosion on Sunday, a Ukrainian official and a Russian news agency said.

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