Coalition unveils nuclear energy policy with renewables Renewable energy will still make up the majority of Australia's energy grid by 2050 but be firmed up by nuclear power under a controversial coalition plan. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors. AAP · Dec 12, 2024
‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears Energy industry group calls for policy push on faster renewables rollout as ACTU energy adviser says Coalition’s proposal won’t create ‘a single job’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024
1 Nuclear Fuel Stock Is Still a Buy Thanks to Meta Platforms This company is the first in the U.S. to produce a key fuel needed for nuclear energy to scale. Investors should consider buying it now at its current price point. Barchart · Dec 11, 2024
Building nuclear power plants in Australia could cost double CSIRO predictions, energy experts warn ‘First-of-a-kind’ premium and doubts about expenses coming down over time cited, alongside experiences of other countries The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024
Nuclear energy plans stoke 'culture wars' in the bush Debate about nuclear power and the energy transition is causing fear and dividing rural communities. AAP · Dec 10, 2024
How anger at Australia’s rollout of renewables is being hijacked by a new pro-nuclear network An alliance of political groups is harnessing real fears about the local impact of wind and solar farms – and using them to spruik nuclear power The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024
Texas Uranium Mining Portends Nuclear Revival State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide power to large industrial facilities. But South Texas locals worry that a uranium boom could affect their groundwater. Texas Observer · Dec 5, 2024
Senior scientist urges Australia to lift nuclear ban A respected scientist is urging Australia to abandon its nuclear power ban and seriously consider it as a future energy source. AAP · Dec 5, 2024
Meta turns to nuclear power for AI training — asking for developer proposals for small modular reactors or larger nuclear solutions Meta is looking for a partner to build nuclear power plants for its AI needs. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 4, 2024
Texas’ push to meet soaring power demand with nuclear energy could spark uranium mining revival State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power to large industrial facilities. But in South Texas, locals worry what a uranium mining boom could mean for their groundwater. The Texas Tribune · Dec 4, 2024
Scotland's last nuclear power station to stay open beyond planned closure Four of the UK's five nuclear power stations will stay open longer than previously planned, their operator has said ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024
Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure Operator EDF said it would keep the sites open for longer to help maintain electricity supply over the coming years. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024
Work on 'safe' nuclear reactors from day one of victory A warning it will take "decades" to make coal sites safe for nuclear reactors has been dismissed as polling shows staunch opposition from women voters. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024 Nuclear energy debate draws stark gender split in Australia ahead of next year’s election Survey finds 25 percentage point gender gap across all age brackets on whether nuclear power would be positive for the country, with majority of men saying it would
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 Chernobyl effects ‘overestimated’ says Blair Institute as it pushes for nuclear energy The Tony Blair Institute said global emissions would have been lower had an “inaccurate” portrayal of the technology’s safety had not taken hold
The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024 ‘Living next door to radioactive waste’: Latrobe Valley residents to rally against Coalition’s nuclear plan In the lead-up to public hearings, a community organiser says ‘risky scheme’ is being pushed for region with no details or consultation
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 Blair thinktank criticises ‘unfounded’ nuclear fears after Chornobyl Tony Blair Institute says global carbon emissions would be 6% lower if not for ‘inaccurate narrative’ over 1986 disaster
Reason · Nov 29, 2024 Nuclear Energy Prevents Air Pollution and Saves Lives Economists estimate that each nuclear plant built could save more than 800,000 life years.
AAP · Nov 28, 2024 Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power Australia could have nuclear power reactors operating within 12 years, an inquiry has heard, if the nation follows the Middle East rather than Europe.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2024 Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn’t matter? Here are five things you should know Who pays how much to fund the switch from fossil fuels, what to do about nuclear power, and who hosts Cop31 are key questions
The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024 Bestselling comic, World Without End, rips the fossil fuel economy apart – and controversially embraces nuclear power A skydiver stares up at his parachute. It’s on fire. Hurriedly, the skydiver pulls out his spare … but hesitates. There is something spooky about the spare parachute, with its lime-green glow. The vibes are off. Playing it safe, the skydiver casts his spare parachute into the clouds. Then he…
Fortune · Nov 21, 2024 Big Tech is the nuclear industry's new best friend: Amazon, Microsoft and Google rush to sign deals The companies are depending on nuclear energy to power their massive AI operations.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024 As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically A supplier of fuel for nuclear power plants has announced a $60 million expansion in Tennessee, promising more manufacturing of high-tech centrifuges there to enrich uranium
The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024 Friendly fire: a nuclear push by allies at COP29 poses a sticky problem for Albanese Prime Minister Anthony Albanese didn’t see this coming. At the global COP29 climate talks in Baku, the Australian government was indirectly criticised by two allies, the United States and the United Kingdom, over its refusal to sign onto the goal of tripling nuclear power globally by 2050.