Nuclear
It's time to talk about solving the decarbonisation challenge
Ignore the National Infrastructure Commission = cutting carbon without the help of nuclear is a risky business, argues Tom Greatrex of the Nuclear Industry Association
Ditch plans for a 'fleet' of new nuclear stations, NIC tells government
UK should green light just one more nuclear power station before 2025, says National Infrastructure Commission - but some experts warn ditching nuclear plans risks UK climate targets
British energy - the return of the state?
IMechE's Matt Rooney unpicks the thorny issue of government getting involved in the energy market
Nuclear Sector Deal: Government promises £200m push to drive down nuclear costs
Greg Clark says new investment in R&D and skills will help cement UK's position as a 'world leader' in nuclear power
Government enters talks with Hitachi on Wylfa Newydd
Business Secretary Greg Clark tells House of Commons government is considering a direct investment in multi-billion new nuclear plant
Reports: Government primed to reject Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project
Ministers may finally decide on the £1.3bn renewable project as early as next week, as well as a new nuclear plant in Wales
Nuclear can be a cost-competitive energy source
Energy for Humanity's Kirsty Gogan argues nuclear must follow renewables pathway and drive down costs
US launches nuclear initiative to cut carbon with Canada, Japan, UK
While the Trump administration generally avoids discussion of climate change, it is participating in a coalition to promote 'clean, reliable' nuclear power
Nuclear watchdog raises Hinkley Point C concerns
Management failings could affect safety at EDF power station if unaddressed, says inspector
Nuclear defeat: Lords vote for Euratom withdrawal 'backstop'
Government plans to leave European nuclear agreement after Brexit suffer setback as Peers vote through amendment that would allow for a pause until alternative arrangements are agreed
Nuclear fusion on brink of being realised, say MIT scientists
Carbon-free fusion power could be 'on the grid in 15 years'
Report: Small Modular Reactors vital for low-carbon transition
Policy Exchange report argues small-scale nuclear could help meet anticipated surge in demand for power from electric vehicles, while enabling coal and gas phase out
France and UK agree partnership on new build nuclear and climate action
Bilateral pledge to 'encourage' new nuclear one of a raft of climate pledges made between two countries at this week's summit
Drax to proceed with new coal to biomass conversion following government subsidy reforms
Government response to consultation on controlling biomass ROC subsidy costs opens path for energy giant to convert a fourth biomass unit
Climate Leadership: Le réalisme climatique est mort; Vive le réalisme climatique.
Energy for Humanity's Kirsty Gogan argues President Macron is right to abandon the battle against nuclear in favour of the bigger battle against climate change
'My priority': Macron promises to use nuclear and renewables to deliver emissions cuts
French president questions German decision to phase out nuclear power post-Fukushima
Regulators approve design for new nuclear reactors in UK
Office for Nuclear Regulation gives Hitachi the green light for its reactor designs, marking a "major leap" forward for planned nuclear plants on Anglesey and Oldbury-on-Severn
UK must keep close to Euratom to avoid nuclear disruption, urges MP committee
BEIS Committee calls on government to retain close association with EU atomic community after Brexit, as Michael Gove releases letter on environmental governance regime
Richard Harrington: 'UK has the potential to become a world-leader in nuclear technologies'
Energy and industry minister Richard Harrington's speech at the Nuclear Industry Association annual conference 2017
Government announces plans for new nuclear, large and small
Three-year funding programme announced for small modular reactors, alongside proposals for large power stations across the UK and £86m for nuclear fusion research
Korean energy firm rescues UK's Moorside nuclear power project
State-owned Kepco confirmed as preferred bidder to build reactors in Cumbria
MPs' committee slams "expensive" Hinkley Point C deal
Report by Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says poorest billpayers will be hit hardest by 35-year nuclear plant deal and calls for transparent assessment of wider jobs benefits
Nuclear Safeguards Bill published to prepare UK for Euratom departure
Controversial plans to establish post-Brexit domestic nuclear power safeguards framework introduced to Parliament today
Trump administration touts coal subsidy plan
Energy Secretary Rick Perry reveals controversial proposals to ensure higher prices for 'resilient' coal and nuclear power
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