Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State. AAP · Oct 20, 2024
Japan Shifting Back To Nuclear To Ditch Coal, Power AI Glinting in the sun by the world's biggest nuclear plant, the Sea of Japan is calm now. International Business Times · Oct 19, 2024
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… Barchart · Oct 18, 2024
Learning to love nuclear power AI and carbon emissions are driving a change of heart. Fortune · Oct 18, 2024
Tech bosses think nuclear fusion is the solution to AI’s energy demands – here’s what they’re missing The artificial intelligence boom has already changed how we understand technology and the world. But developing and updating AI programs requires a lot of computing power. This relies heavily on servers in data centres, at a great cost in terms of carbon emissions and resource use. The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024
Tech Giants Go Nuclear In AI Arms Race The artificial intelligence arms race has gone nuclear. One strategy involves extending the life of aging nuclear plants. International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024
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 · Oct 17, 2024
Big Tech's power demands mean nuclear is getting a fresh look from electricity providers Nuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner energy The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024
Amazon Bets On Nuclear Power To Fuel AI Ambitions Amazon announced significant investments in nuclear energy on Wednesday, joining other tech giants in aiming to meet the high electric power demands of cloud computing and artificial intelligence using atomic energy. International Business Times · Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday briefing: What does Google’s move into nuclear power mean for AI – and the world? In today’s newsletter: Google will soon use nuclear reactors to run its AI datacentres. What are the economic, ethical and environmental implications? The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024
Google's AI dream will be powered by miniature nuclear reactors in 'world first' deal, though the timeline seems optimistic at best Okay Google, why does the phrase 'nuclear power startup' give me The Fear? PC Gamer · Oct 15, 2024
Google adopts small nuclear power reactors at unprecedented scale — inks deal for seven reactors to feed AI data centers Google signed a deal with Kairos Power, a power generation startup working on small modular reactors, to purchase 500MW of electricity starting 2030. Tom’s Hardware · Oct 15, 2024
Google wants to address data center power demands with nuclear power Data centers are renowned for their high energy consumption – Google wants to address this with nuclear power. TechRadar · Oct 15, 2024
Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why Queensland Premier Steven Miles this week declared his party would hold a plebiscite on nuclear power if it returns to office at the forthcoming state election. The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024
International Business Times · Oct 14, 2024 Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal With Startup Kairos Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power artificial intelligence.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024 Albanese backs Queensland premier’s opposition to nuclear power as early voting in state election opens PM says Steven Miles’s plan to hold plebiscite on nuclear if Labor wins 26 October poll is a ‘matter for Queensland’ but he supports the stance
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024 Dfat says it has told Israel ‘unacceptable’ targeting of UN personnel in Lebanon must cease – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2024 Queensland premier will hold plebiscite on nuclear power if he wins state election Exclusive: Steven Miles says law requires a referendum be called if the commonwealth is likely to build a ‘prohibited nuclear facility’ in the state
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024 Planned nuclear plant in a Kenyan top tourist hub and home to endangered species sparks protest Dozens have rallied against a proposal to build Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in one of the country’s top coastal tourist hubs which also houses a forest on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage site
Top News · Oct 8, 2024 Kim Jong Un Warns South Korea Of Nuclear Power Plans Kim Jong Un emphasizes North Korea's nuclear commitment amidst escalating tensions with South Korea, highlighting challenges in achieving peaceful resolutions.
International Business Times · Oct 7, 2024 Biden Wants To Reactivate Decommissioned Nuclear Power Plants, Climate Adviser Says The plan is part of a three-pronged strategy to fight climate change by increasing the production of carbon-free electricity.
Guitar World · Oct 7, 2024 “Usually you hear it coming out of your amp. Here, you feel it all around you”: Paul Davids once visited a nuclear power plant to find the world’s most incredible reverb – now it’s been turned into a signature ambient pedal Austria’s inactive Zwentendorf nuclear plant plays host to what might be the world’s most awe-inspiring natural reverb, and now its essence has been bottled for Cornerstone’s first signature pedal
International Business Times · Oct 7, 2024 Kazakhs Approve Plan For First Nuclear Power Plant Kazakhstan has approved a plan to build its first nuclear power station in a referendum, overcoming lingering resentment over massive radiation exposure from Soviet-era nuclear tests.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 IAEA team samples seawater near Fukushima plant to ensure safe release of wastewater A team of international scientists is in Fukushima to ensure safety of the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged nuclear power plant
International Business Times · Oct 6, 2024 'Yes' Vote Prevails In Kazakhstan Nuclear Plant Vote: TV Kazakhs looked Sunday to have voted in favour of building the first nuclear power plant in the Central Asian country, the world's largest producer of uranium but lacking electricity, in a referendum.