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Why rooftop solar will be the new base-load power for consumers
Steve Holliday, CEO of National Grid, believes the idea of using large coal-fired or nuclear power stations for baseload power is outdated.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Nov 2, 2015

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The Hinkley Point C boondoggle: a dangerous waste of money
UK Government’s pursuit of new nuclear plant at Hinkley Point C not just a colossal waste of money, but could also be real danger to national security.
Alex Russell and Peter Strachan

Nov 2, 2015

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Australia’s new chief scientist: renewables loving, EV driving, nuclear fan
Australia’s new chief scientist is a big fan of renewable energy, drives a Nissan Leaf electric car, and supports nuclear. But he also says Australia can “do it” with wind, solar and storage.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 27, 2015

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All at sea: making sense of the UK’s muddled nuclear policy
For anyone who cares about democracy – whatever their views on nuclear power or nuclear weapons – now is the moment to ask some searching questions about what nuclear policy is doing to British politics.
Philip Johnstone and Andy Stirling

Oct 26, 2015

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UK kills wind and solar support as it seeks to reboot nuclear
The Tory government in the UK has signed a deal to build the world’s most expensive power plant, which even nuclear boosters say could be a massive white elephant. At the same time, it is winding back subsidies for wind and solar. Many in Australia wish to do the same thing.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2015

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The mysterious French nuclear phaseout plan
France’s plan to reduce the share in nuclear from 75 to 50% of power supply is as unlikely as German automotive firms producing clean cars.
Craig Morris

Sep 25, 2015

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German support for renewables still high, low for nuclear and coal
A recent survey conducted among the German public finds continuing support for the Energiewende.
Craig Morris

Sep 24, 2015

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Dispelling the notion that nuclear is cheaper somewhere else
The British attitude to the notion that nuclear power is not cheap after all is a bit like a child who first hears that Father Christmas does not, after all, exist.
Dave Toke

Sep 8, 2015

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Why Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear power is smart economics
It is economically sensible and feasible to phase out both fossil fuels and nuclear energy in favour of renewables.
Erik Gawel & Sebastian Strunz

Aug 4, 2015

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France passes law to cut nuclear power and double renewable energy
France to cut share of nuclear power from 75% to 50% by 2025, and double share of renewables. The devil is in the detail.
Craig Morris

Jul 24, 2015

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Around the world, nuclear can’t compete with growing renewables
No matter which aspect of the nuclear industry is assessed, the picture isn’t pretty. Even China is investing 9 times more money in renewables.
Katherine Tweed

Jul 20, 2015

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States cut power plant emissions ahead of new EPA rule
Obama’s climate ultimatum to states: Control carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants or the federal government will do it for you.
Bobby Magill

Jul 15, 2015

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