Nuclear will ‘leave legacy of debt and radioactive waste’, says Slater
Nuclear power would “leave a legacy of debt and radioactive waste for generations to come”, the Scottish Greens have said.
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UK government aims to build next large nuclear plant in Wales
The UK government aims to build a large nuclear power plant in northern Wales as it seeks to boost the stable, low-carbon electricity source alongside wind farms to reach its climate goals.
Climate change, water, and the energy transition – managing the balance
Increases in water demand for the energy transition are set to run in parallel with climate change-induced alterations to water supplies, with possibly severe implications for the viability of different energy transition sources.
Westminster aiming to ramp up renewables targets in energy security push
The UK Government is poised to drastically ramp up its renewables targets, according to reports.
Researchers from Bristol Uni given unprecedented access to Chernobyl to deploy mapping equipment
A team of scientists from Bristol University have been given unprecedented access to the infamous Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
The 10 Point Pod goes nuclear as the team ask, where is the buzz?
The success of the hit 2019 TV series Chernobyl has done the reputation of nuclear power no favours.
British Hinkley Point nuclear plant delayed with higher costs
Electricite de France SA said the completion of its flagship British nuclear plant project will be delayed at least six months and cost about 500 million pounds ($687 million) more than previously planned because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hunterston B power station to begin decommissioning by 2022
A nuclear power station which had been forced to reduce output in the last few years because of cracks in its core will begin the decommissioning process by 2022.
New report blames nuclear power for big Scottish wind farm shutdown payments
Huge sums payed to Scottish wind farms to stop generating electricity are directly related to the difficulty of shutting down nuclear power facilities, according to a new report.
Wood wins work on £12billion nuclear reactor
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has been appointed to help build a new £12billion nuclear power plant in the UK.
Fresh Sellafield strikes expected as shop steward is fired
The nuclear site at Sellafield is facing strikes by a second group of workers in the coming weeks after another dispute flared.
Scottish economy got £1billion nuclear boost in 2016
The nuclear power industry contributed £1 billion to Scotland’s economy last year and supports more than 12,000 jobs, according to a new report.
New poll finds public wary of nuclear and fracking sites
A survey, commissioned by the climate change organisation 10:10, and carried out by YouGov has found many would not like to live near a nuclear plant or fracking site.
Melted nuclear fuel hunt carries on one dead robot at a time
The latest robot seeking to find the 600 tons of nuclear fuel and debris that melted down six year ago in Japan’s wrecked Fukushima Dai-Ichi power plant met its end in less than a day.
Builder insists Toshiba committed to Cumbria nuclear project
The company building a new nuclear power station in Cumbria insists Toshiba “remains committed” to the multi billion-pound project despite doubts after the Japanese giant revealed a huge loss.
China building its first floating nuclear reactor, report says
China has started building its first floating nuclear reactor in a step towards developing the waters off the country’s coast, a news report said.
Union calls on UK Government to ‘get on with’ Hinkley nuclear plant
The GMB union today urged the UK Government to get on with building the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset.
Plans for new nuclear power station move forward
Plans to build a nuclear power station in Wales have taken an “important“ step forward with the announcement of a delivery team for the £10 billion project.
MP questions safety of Dounreay waste transfer
Highland MP Paul Monaghan has referred the UK Government’s plan to transport nuclear waste from Dounreay to the United States to the European Commission.
CO2 emissions from electricity generation lowest for more than 20 years
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electricity generation totaled 1,925 million metric tons in 2015, the lowest since 1993 and 21% below their 2005 level.
Amec Foster Wheeler signs Chinese high temperature reactor deal
Amec Foster Wheeler has signed a wide-ranging agreement with nuclear power plant constructor China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Corporation (CNEC).
Nuclear power generates £3.5billion and employs 15,550 in UK says ONS
The nuclear power sector generated almost £3.5 billion turnover and employed 15,500 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
UK Ministers challenged over Hinkley Point steel procurement
Ministers have insisted they have “absolutely nothing to apologise about“ over a row relating to steel procurement for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project.
Radioactive uranium sent to Sellafield to reprocess
Dounreay Site Restoration (DSRL) confirmed it has sent 11 tonnes of “breeder” material - consisting of radioactive uranium - to Sellafield’s Magnox reprocessing facility last year, representing about a quarter of the material stored on site.
Amec FW says nuclear power plant managers learning lessons from other industries
Operators are extending life of nuclear reactors by learning lessons from aerospace and defence sectors, according to an an industry expert.