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Ukraine bombs nuclear waste storage site – official

Posted on August 17, 2022August 17, 2022By Editor

Rockets also targeted the cooling systems of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. … Read More >Ukraine bombs nuclear waste storage site – official

World

Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘nuclear terrorism’

Posted on August 10, 2022August 10, 2022By Editor

Kiev’s forces have caused another fire at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Russia’s Defense Ministry claims. … Read More >Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘nuclear terrorism’

World

Russia begins building Egypt’s first nuclear power plant

Posted on July 27, 2022July 27, 2022By Editor

Led by Rosatom, the $30 billion project is expected to be completed by 2028. … Read More >Russia begins building Egypt’s first nuclear power plant

Business

UK power crunch may worsen

Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022By Editor

Hinkley Point B nuclear plant will be decommissioned this summer, according to its French owner. … Read More >UK power crunch may worsen

Business

Finland scraps nuclear plant deal with Russia

Posted on May 4, 2022By Editor

Work will be terminated with immediate effect. … Read More >Finland scraps nuclear plant deal with Russia

Business

Belgium scraps plan to ditch nuclear power

Posted on March 19, 2022March 19, 2022By Editor

Nuclear plants’ lifespan to be extended by 10 years in bid to wean nation off Russian gas. … Read More >Belgium scraps plan to ditch nuclear power

USA

US nuclear reactors contain ‘fake’ parts, watchdog finds

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022By Editor

The investigation followed whistleblower allegations about the use of counterfeit items in ‘most, if not all’ plants. … Read More >US nuclear reactors contain ‘fake’ parts, watchdog finds

Business

Europe’s energy crisis just got worse

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021By Editor

On top of an ongoing natural gas crunch, Europe faces the winter season with reduced nuclear output in France, exacerbating the energy crisis and leaving large parts of the continent praying for a milder winter. … Read More >Europe’s energy crisis just got worse

Middle East

US & Israel mull drills to strike Iran’s nuclear sites – reports

Posted on December 12, 2021December 12, 2021By Editor

Israel and the US will discuss the possibility of a joint military exercise to prepare for attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, according to multiple reports, just days after Washington and Tehran sat down for renewed negotiations. … Read More >US & Israel mull drills to strike Iran’s nuclear sites – reports

Nuclear plant accident results in casualties

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021By Editor

One worker is dead and three more have been hospitalized after a carbon dioxide leak at the Ascó nuclear power plant in Catalonia, Spain. Local authorities suspect an overcharge in the plant’s fire protection system. … Read More >Nuclear plant accident results in casualties