nuclear Archives - Page 9 of 13 - Renew Economy

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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France nuclear giant contemplates a future dominated by wind, solar
Operator of France’s nuclear fleet contemplates a grid dominated by wind and solar (60%) and the decline of base load power.
Craig Morris

Jul 7, 2015

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Is Germany’s energy transition reliant on foreign nuclear power?
The claim that Germany will rely on foreign nuclear energy is back again. One wonders why proponents of nuclear power understand the technology and markets so poorly.
Craig Morris

Jul 2, 2015

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Coal closures give South Australia the chance to go 100% renewable
South Australia’s wind farms have coped without baseload power before – they can do it again.
Mark Diesendorf

Jun 15, 2015

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Nuclear lobby backs Abbott’s $4m gift to climate contrarian Lomborg
Pro-nuclear lobby groups applaud Abbott’s decision to give $4m to climate contrarian Bjorn Lomborg, while claiming renewables cannot meet society’s needs.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 21, 2015

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Even China can cut out coal generation (mostly) by 2050
It may be possible for China to shake most of its reliance on fossil fuels by 2050, with renewables providing 80% of electricity needs.
Bobby Magill

Apr 21, 2015

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