Ministers told to ‘stop pussyfooting around’ and end nuclear block in Scotland Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station is at Torness, where operations have been extended to 2030. Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
Russia agrees to 30-day pause in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure The White House and the Kremlin both published written statements on the conditions of the ceasefire following a lengthy phone call between Trump and Putin. Euronews · Mar 18, 2025
Liberal supporters launch election ad campaign against Peter Dutton’s plan to build nuclear power plants Liberals Against Nuclear say the policy would increase bureaucracy and impose ‘massive taxpayer-backed risk’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2025
Why build nuclear power in place of old coal, when you could have pumped hydropower instead? Australia’s energy policy would take a sharp turn if the Coalition wins the upcoming federal election. A Dutton government would seek to build seven nuclear power plants at the sites of old coal-fired power stations. The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025
UK wants to build new nuclear plants in Scotland, Energy Secretary says SCOTLAND has a “long history of nuclear power” that the UK Government wants to build upon, the Energy Secretary has said ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2025
'Nervous and rushed': Massive Fukushima plant cleanup exposes workers to high radiation and stress The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s radiation levels have significantly dropped since the cataclysmic meltdown 14 years ago Tuesday The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Coalition’s nuclear plan most expensive option for Australia, former US climate official says Dr Jonathan Pershing, a former US special envoy for climate change and climate negotiator under Democratic presidents, says ‘very few’ countries building nuclear power plants The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025
Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink Fewer nuclear reactors are operating worldwide than early this decade and global renewable power generation is dwarfing the energy source. AAP · Mar 3, 2025
Ageing nuclear plant in Florida at risk from climate crisis, advocates warn Regulators extended the life of two of the oldest US reactors in Miami. Millions of people in the area are now vulnerable The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2025
Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is off in the never-never, but our power bills and emissions pledge are not The nuclear plan handily leapfrogs the next 10 years – when a Dutton government might actually hold office – a critical time for emissions reduction The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2025
Coroner directs police to investigate two-year-old’s death at Sydney hospital – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025
Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs. AAP · Feb 27, 2025
New report skewers Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan – and reignites Australia’s energy debate Debate over the future of Australia’s energy system has erupted again after a federal parliamentary inquiry delivered a report into the deployment of nuclear power in Australia. The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025
US Energy Secretary Advocates For Nuclear Power In AI Race U.S. Energy Secretary highlights nuclear power's importance for AI technology advancement and energy sector growth. Top News · Feb 26, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2025 Why have the SNP always opposed nuclear power? SECOND to support for Scottish independence, opposition to nuclear power is one of the SNP’s articles of faith.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2025 Are Labour right to push for new nuclear plants in Scotland? What the experts say THE UK Government has pledged to “rip up the rules” to allow for a roll-out of new nuclear power plants across England ...
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 US energy secretary touts nuclear power as tech sector's thirst for electricity grows U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says it's critical that the nation be out in front when it comes to artificial intelligence
AAP · Feb 25, 2025 Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.
AAP · Feb 25, 2025 Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower Australia needs more hydropower projects to store and supply cheap, renewable energy, a former leader says, while hosing down hopes for a nuclear future.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 24, 2025 Companies are coming to Texas to develop a new generation of nuclear reactors The state is aggressively pushing to deploy the next generation of atomic energy that would power big industrial operations.
AAP · Feb 24, 2025 Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Chernobyl expert warns nuclear disaster in Ukraine ‘only matter of time’ due to Russian recklessness Without a stronger stance against Russian aggression near Ukrainian nuclear power plants, disaster is looming ‘closer and closer’, says historian Serhii Plokhy
International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025 UN Watchdog Chief Visits Fukushima As Japan Returns To Nuclear Power The UN nuclear watchdog chief visited Japan's stricken Fukushima plant on Wednesday, the day after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks a return to nuclear power to meet growing demand for AI. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is monitoring Japan's efforts to decommission the Fukushima Daiichi plant after…
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025 Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets, energy plan to boost nuclear and renewables by 2040 Japan’s government adopted new decarbonization targets aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% from 2013 levels over the next 15 years, approving a renewed energy plan to help meet the goal
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025 UN nuclear chief arrives in Japan to inspect Fukushima soil storage Rafael Grossi to assess contaminated soil removed after 2011 nuclear disaster as Japan grapples with disposal plan