nuclear power

Mar
07

One year on, Fukushima fallout -- real and literal -- continues

As we close in on the one-year anniversary of the deadly triple disaster in Japan — earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plant
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Mar
01

RIP Oldbury, 44, world's oldest working nuke plant

It was a different world for nuclear power stations when Oldbury came onto the scene in the UK in 1967.
1 min read
Feb
21

How much uranium is left?

As a natural resource on a finite planet, uranium is no more unlimited in supply than oil, coal or natural
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Feb
20

Is it a new dawn -- or twilight -- for nuclear energy?

Nuclear energy stands at a strange crossroads. In one direction, the path taken by Germany and Siemens, among others, in
2 min read
Dec
15

Nuclear is key to energy security

By Tara McGeehan, Logica Nuclear currently generates roughly 25 per cent of the UK’s power, providing a significant, reliable
5 min read
May
08

EDF offers site for new nuclear plant construction

EDF Energy today initiated a sales process relating to the divestment of land potentially suitable for new nuclear build. EDF
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Mar
17

Survey: Global support for nuclear power is growing

A growing number of people around the globe support increased use of nuclear power to improve energy security and fight
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Jan
05

Could new nukes spell financial downfall?

Those of you who remember the 1993 Michael Douglas movie “Falling Down” might recall a particular line that was repeated
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Dec
01

Nuke plan embarks on week-long grilling

Ah, nuclear power. Is it, as writer-thinker James Lovelock (The Revenge of Gaia) says, the only energy source that can
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