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Sweden is reversing its 40-year-old decision to abandon nuclear power and is planning to build several smaller reactors with either American or British technology. Vattenfall, the Swedish state-owned utility, has announced that it will choose between small modular reactors (SMRs) from GE Vernova of the US and Rolls-Royce of the
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India's plan to achieve 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 requires careful management of the nuclear waste generated from these plants. The government ensures that nuclear waste is disposed of safely, in accordance with international practices following the guidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The
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Wu Szu-yao, Democratic Progressive Party Legislative Caucus Secretary-General, rejected criticism of the party's renewable energy policies, citing the Kuomintang's (KMT) alleged links to renewable energy disputes. The criticism came after a public exchange between Pegatron Chair Tung Tzu-hsien and DPP Legislator Chuang Jui-hsiung over the possible
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Representatives from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan met to advance bilateral cooperation in the nuclear sector, Trend reports. The meeting, hosted by the Uzatom Agency, brought together officials from various government bodies, ministries, and engineering companies from both countries. The purpose of the talks was to enhance joint efforts in nuclear energy,
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Taxpayers in Scotland have been hit with a staggering £1.2 billion bill in a year to compensate windfarm companies for shutting down their turbines due to excessive wind power generation. The monetary amount, which translates to approximately £140,000 per hour, was paid to firms when Scotland's
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) has accused the Labour government of wasting PS100billion since the general election, citing lost revenues from various sources, including tax evasion, Brexit, and private finance initiatives. In response, Labour has dismissed the SNP's claims as "nonsense," citing increased funding for Scotland
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Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are now examining advanced nuclear fuel developed by GE Vernova, which could potentially boost nuclear power plant performance and reduce the quantity of spent nuclear fuel. The fuel assemblies were recently shipped to the lab after six years in a commercial reactor as part
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Research from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has highlighted the potential of High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs) in extreme and harsh environments. The study, published in the Journal of Applied Physics, discusses the excellent mechanical, thermal, and corrosion-resistant properties of HEAs, making them an intriguing prospect for addressing challenges in geothermal systems, nuclear power
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The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is gearing up to tackle potential emergencies at a proposed nuclear power plant in the country. JBPM Director-General Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad announced that the fire department has already established 17 Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Response Teams, involving a total of 429 personnel
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As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and mitigate climate change, researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology have sounded a warning about the increasing scarcity of vital minerals required to build clean energy technology. The scientists discovered that attempts to build enough
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Freshwater fishing activities remain restricted in some Japanese rivers and lakes due to the persistence of cesium-137 (Cs) contamination. The Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency has conducted research on the effects of Cs on the ayu fish species, which feeds on periphytic algae and fine sediments. The study found
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As the first space race focused on planting flags and leaving footprints on the Moon, the new focus has shifted to building infrastructure, with nuclear power plants emerging as a crucial component. China has unveiled plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2035, while the United
