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Countries’ approaches to reviving nuclear power differ

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INTERNATIONAL

Extending nuclear plants' lifespans is a relatively low-cost way of sustaining this form of power generation, but renewable energy with zero fuel costs is challenging such…

Nuclear is no easy fix for Europe’s energy crisis

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EUROPE

For proponents, investment in nuclear energy will enable Europe simultaneously to become energy self-sufficient and reach climate change targets. However, sustained political and…

Appeal of nuclear energy grows in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…

Global clean energy transition will be slow

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INTERNATIONAL

Carbon reduction strategies.

Germany’s long-term nuclear position is uncertain

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GERMANY

The closure of the plants, which accounted for around 5% of Germany’s electricity output, comes at a time when investment in nuclear energy is growing in Europe in order to meet…

Canada’s Trudeau will pursue pro-climate agenda

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CANADA

Canadian government emissions, energy and environment policy.

Rising electricity use will redefine energy security

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INT

The benefits accruing from a whole system approach to the energy transition bring new energy supply threats, including integrating renewable energy sources, cybersecurity and…

Low-carbon aims need a new set of energy technologies

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INTERNATIONAL

This will have significant impact on the greening of the power sector and for new technologies dependent on affordable electricity including electric vehicles and the production…

UK low-carbon policy to favour nuclear over renewables

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UNITED KINGDOM

The announcement during Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent UK visit that China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) will invest in the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power…

United Kingdom will struggle to meet energy plans

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UNITED KINGDOM

The delay underscores division and uncertainty concerning how the United Kingdom will end its imports of Russian energy and fossil fuels more broadly. The report is believed to…