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Bechtel Chosen To Dump Nuclear Waste By The US Government
A division of the US engineering and construction company Bechtel has been chosen by the US Department of Energy (DoE) to run a subterranean nuclear waste disposal site in New Mexico. The Nuclear Waste Partnership's contract, which expires in...
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Raising Nuclear Power May Make Sense Says German Chancellor
Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, suggested on 3rd August that extending the lifespan of the country’s three surviving nuclear reactors through the end of the year “might make sense,” though he did not fully endorse the notion.
As concerns about the effects of...
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EU Green Gas And Nuclear Investment Laws To Get A Final Vote
On July 6th, European lawmakers will decide whether to accept or reject ideas that have divided governments and investors about the EU's aim to identify expenditures on gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly. The vote is the last...
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S.Korea To Boost Nuclear Mix To 30% By 2030 From 27% In 2021
The industry ministry announced on July 5th that South Korea intends to expand the share of nuclear power in the nation's energy mix from 27% to 30% or more by 2030 and pledged to resume halted building work on two reactors.
Yoon...
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A Crucial Role For Nuclear In Securing Energy Transitions
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), nuclear power has the potential to help countries safeguard the security of their energy systems. However, strong government policies need to be established to facilitate nuclear use and increase its safety. The...
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Higher Wait Time and Cost for the Britain’s New Nuclear Plant
EDF revealed that the completion date of Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant under construction in Somerset, England has been further pushed back to June 2027. Earlier in January 2021 as well the company announced a delay in work,...
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Ukraine signs deal with Westinghouse to end Russian nuclear fuel needs
Ukraine nuclear company has signed a deal with the U.S. nuclear power company Westinghouse to supply fuel to all of its atomic power stations in an effort to end the reliance on Russian supplies. Westinghouse will also build new...
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