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Nuclear Stocks Go Nuclear as AI Data Centers Power Up

Nuclear power has long been on the decline, with its share of the world’s electricity generation down from 18% in the mid-90s to 9% today. But now, companies like Amazon and Google are investing into firms that are building the next generation of small nuclear reactors. This has sent nuclear…

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Amazon follows Google's lead to invest in small nuclear reactors, making for a headline that feels dreamt up in the '50s

I'm not really feeling this energy.

PC Gamer

Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

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Amazon jumps on nuclear plant investment bandwagon — taps energy companies to power AI data centers

Amazon invests in three energy entities to help develop small modular reactors that will increase power production.

Tom’s Hardware

The return of the nuclear age — Amazon reveals it is also investing in nuclear energy

Energy-hungry data centers are threatening Amazon’s sustainability work, but it hopes nuclear could help.

TechRadar

Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy

Tech giants Amazon and Google are investing in the next generation of nuclear reactors

The Independent UK

State-owned power body to be included in constitution

The revival of Victoria's State Electricity Commission and renewable energy targets will be included in the state's constitution, after laws passed parliament.

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Labour see £100m added to energy bills to pay Scottish wind farms to shut off

MORE than £100 million has been added to UK customers’ energy bills since Labour came to power to pay Scottish wind farms to stop producing…

The National (Scotland)

Ed Miliband defends appointment of 'climate envoy' linked to £4m party mega-donor

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said “all the proper processes” were followed when appointing the UK’s climate envoy, as he accused the…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney defends Stephen Flynn over £30k donation saying it was declared properly

JOHN Swinney has defended Stephen Flynn after he lobbied ministers on behalf of an energy firm run by a donor who gave his branch £30,000 saying…

The National (Scotland)

Energy Department plugs $1.5 billion into new grid projects - Roll Call

DOE says its $1.5 billion investment in electricity grid expansion will improve reliability and relieve transmission congestion.

Roll Call

Nuclear Fuel Prices Are Surging. Here's the 1 Stock to Buy.

The price of fuel for nuclear reactors has outpaced raw uranium since the start of 2022. This indicates that conversion is the biggest bottleneck, and the weakest link, in the nuclear fuel supply chain. Russia controls 22% of global uranium conversion capacity and 44% of enrichment capacity - but that's…

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Microsoft goes nuclear for its energy-hungry data centers as it bets on infamous Three Mile Island station power for its AI ambitions

Microsoft will purchase energy produced by the restarted Three Mile Island nuclear plant

TechRadar

Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control

Although Vice President Kamala Harris touts clean energy and Donald Trump makes misleading assertions and false claims about it, neither candidate has set forth a comprehensive energy plan. Even if they do, a gridlocked Congress would be unlikely to pass it.

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The Independent UK

Last coal-fired power station in Britain closes down in landmark moment for clean energy

Closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire puts an end to the country’s use of coal for electricity, which began in 1882

The Conversation

Dutton’s nuclear plan would mean propping up coal for at least 12 more years – and we don’t know what it would cost

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan relies on many of Australia’s coal-fired power stations running for at least another 12 years – far beyond the time frame officials expect the ageing facilities to last.

AAP

Nukes flayed as solar boost seized to spruik renewables

An increase in renewable energy capacity is being seized as evidence solar power is Australia's right way forward as the debate over nuclear plants heats up.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton refuses to divulge costs of going nuclear at anticipated ‘could it work’ speech

Coalition’s lack of costings and absence of detail has been seized upon by critics of Australia’s potential landmark energy shift

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Newcastle Herald

Ian Barry's last stand: the brutal toll of the clean energy transition

Ian Barry's last ditch effort to save his Cedar Creek sanctuary.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft inks deal to restart Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to fuel its voracious AI ambitions

Microsoft to get 819 MW of clean energy from a restarted nuclear power plant.

The Independent UK

Energy firms to work with Scottish Government on social tariff

A working group will bring together ministers, energy firms and consumer bodies to create a new tariff which could cut bills for those in need.

The Independent UK

How to harness renewable energy with smart home integration

Some 1.4 million UK homes now use solar energy to generate their electricity. This is helping many homeowners to save money on their electricity bills and even make money by selling excess solar energy back to the grid. Here, we explain how you can use panels, batteries, smart meters and…

AAP

NSW flicks switch on energy saving tech strategy

A $290m plan to encourage NSW households and small businesses to invest in energy saving tech will help cut energy bills while also reducing carbon emissions.

The National (Scotland)

SNP Energy Secretary contradicts BBC report on Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has “no idea” who the prospective buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery is, the acting Energy Secretary has said…

International Business Times UK

Rachel Reeves, Who Earns £159K, Defends £3,700 Claim While Pensioners Lose Winter Fuel Payments

Rachel Reeves defended her £3,700 energy expenses to heat her second home while facing backlash for cutting winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners under new government policies.

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