Cheaper green power in UK could put nuclear in the shade
Renewables can generate half of Britain’s power by 2030 without adding to consumer bills, potentially crowding out nuclear as a significant low carbon source of electricity.
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Quest to find trillion-dollar nuclear fuel on the moon
India’s space program wants to go where no nation has gone before -– to the south side of the moon. And once it gets there, it will study the potential for mining a source of waste-free nuclear energy that could be worth trillions of dollars.
Government to invest billions of pounds in new nuclear power station
The Government is set to announce a multibillion pound investment in a new nuclear power station, as well as underwriting billions of pounds of loans.
Wind vs nuclear: low carbon allies or competitors?
According to a recent report by Imperial College London, Britain’s windfarms provided more electricity than its nuclear power stations in the first quarter of 2018. This was reported in the news as the first time wind had overtaken nuclear over a three month period.
VIDEO: Nuclear sector joins mental health campaign ‘This is Me’
The UK’s nuclear energy sector has joined a global effort to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Fresh cracks discovered at Scottish nuclear plant
One of the reactors at the Hunterston B power station could remain out of operation for much of the year following the recent discovery of cracks in its core.
Dounreay workforce to dip below 1,000
The in-house workforce at Dounreay is set to dip below 1,000 as the impact of the latest tranche of redundancies kicks in over the next couple of months.
Dounreay nuclear waste flights to continue until 2019
Controversial flights carrying Dounreay’s deadly nuclear waste from Scotland to the United States will continue until late next year.
UAE completes first of four Korean-built nuclear reactors
The United Arab Emirates, with help from Korea Electric Power Corp., finished building the Arab world’s first commercial nuclear reactor, a milestone in the oil-rich U.A.E.’s effort to curb its reliance on fossil fuels and develop cleaner sources of energy.
Beach needs more nuclear monitoring
A leading independent nuclear expert has called for increased monitoring of a Caithness beach after an “alarming” radioactive fragment was found.
Wood signs up for nuclear power station project
Energy service giant Wood will provide technical assistance as part of a project to construct a new nuclear power station in the UK.
Failure to reach post Brexit nuclear deal risks ‘cataclysmic consequence’
A Labour former Cabinet minister has warned of the "cataclysmic consequence" of leaving the EU without having nuclear safeguarding arrangements in place.
Nuclear reactors could run as long as 80 years under Trump plan
The U.S. Energy Department is throwing its support behind a request by utilities to extend the life of some nuclear power reactors -- keeping them in operation for as long as 80 years.
As Saudis go nuclear, US seeks an edge over great-power rivals
At a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna last September, word spread that Saudi Arabia had identified a handful of countries that could build two nuclear reactors in the kingdom. The U.S. wasn’t among them -- until Energy Secretary Rick Perry buttonholed the Saudi delegates and told them America wanted in.
Investigation after uranium powder spill at nuclear plant
An investigation has been carried out after a bottle containing uranium powder was spilled at a UK nuclear site.
Nuclear firm ties up with chamber
Cavendish Nuclear has become a “gold premier partner” of Caithness Chamber of Commerce for the next five years.
New attempt to find site for nuclear waste disposal
A fresh search for an area to site a £12 billion underground nuclear waste facility is being launched by the Government, with the offer of a "community fund" while tests go ahead.
Renewables, nuclear provide more electricity than gas and coal for first time
Low-carbon technologies generated half of the UK's electricity in 2017, outstripping the combined power from coal and gas for the first time, analysis shows.
Chernobyl disaster plunged Whitehall into chaos, records show
Whitehall was plunged into chaos by the Chernobyl disaster as the radioactive fall-out started arriving in the UK during a bank holiday weekend, according to newly released official files.
Russian nuclear plant admits to use of isotope behind rise in radioactivity
A senior executive at the Russian nuclear processing plant suspected of being behind a spike of radioactivity over Europe this autumn has admitted that the isotope recorded does emerge as part of the plant's production cycle but said its levels are negligible.
Ministers to outline post-Brexit Euratom strategy within weeks
Ministers are to outline the UK's post-Brexit vision for how it will work with the European civil nuclear regulator within weeks.
Japanese court orders shutdown of nuclear reactor due to proximity to volcano
A court has ruled that a nuclear reactor in southwestern Japan should not operate because it is too close to an active volcano and could be affected by a major eruption.
MP’s urge UK Government to retain ties with nuclear body
The Government is being urged to retain a close association with the body which regulates the nuclear industry across Europe as MPs step up calls to guarantee protections for the sector.
UK Government under pressure from MP’s to guarantee nuclear jobs
The Government is coming under increasing pressure from MPs to guarantee protections for the nuclear industry as the UK prepares to leave the body which regulates the sector across Europe.
UK Government puts £56 million behind mini-nuclear plants
Up to £56 million of funding is to be offered for research and development in mini-nuclear plants, the Government has announced.