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UK nuclear reactor gets go-ahead, at double cost of electricity
UK deal heralds the first new British nuclear power station in a generation. But if costs don’t come down, it could be a one off.
William Nuttall

Oct 22, 2013

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Is Fukushima the new normal for nuclear reactors?
There are three reasons to think that nuclear accidents like Fukushima are becoming more common – and it’s not because of the technology.
Benjamin Sovacool

Aug 27, 2013

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‘Intermittent & unpredictable’: Nuclear reactor fails during heatwave
One of California’s major electric utilities shut down half its nuclear plant last week just as the state prepared for a serious heat wave.
Paul Gipe

Jul 2, 2013

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The Breakthrough Institute: Why the hot air?
Breakthrough Institute’s effort to discredit renewables while promoting nuclear energy as the solution to global warming is dubious – and just plain silly.
CleanTechnica

Jun 18, 2013

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Nuclear vs Solar: Corporate profits and public risk
A UCS-sponsored study of the projected costs of a proposed US nuclear plant illustrates why there are much better energy investments available.
Mike Jacobs

May 8, 2013

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US power grid could rely on majority renewables by 2050: study
Study finds US grid could quit coal, close a quarter of its nuclear plants and rely on renewables for the bulk of its electricity generation.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 18, 2013

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Graph of the Day: Even France could go 100% renewables
What if France phased out nuclear? By 2034? This Graph of the Day shows how it could reach 100 per cent renewables by 2050.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 8, 2013

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Mixed Greens: Another knock to the nuclear revival
Europe’s largest competitive tender for a new nuclear project in doubt. Plus: ACT’s emissions win; Qld’s coal backlash; and the benefits of EU ETS reform.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 14, 2013

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Mixed Greens: Wind pips nuclear as China’s No.3 energy resource
China’s wind energy output hits new high, surpassing nuclear. Ceramic’s new socially-minded UK distribution deal; and Scotland’s new emissions target.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 30, 2013

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Jordan adopts rewnewable energy FiT – and shelves nuclear
The Arab nation has introduced tariffs for renewable energy generation, after shelving plans to build up to five new nuclear reactors in May.
Paul Gipe

Dec 12, 2012

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