Public opinion rss

Public comment on French waste disposal

Waste and Recycling

16 May 2013

Cigeo vision (Andra) 69x48Plans for the Cigéo facility to dispose of radioactive waste at Bure in France have reached the stage of final public consultation.

Dialogue on replacement Ringhals units

New Nuclear

31 January 2013

Ringhals residents visit 48Swedish utility Vattenfall will meet with officials from the municipality of Varberg, where the Ringhals nuclear power plant is located, for initial discussions on the potential construction of new reactors there.

Fossil imports burn Japanese trade again

Nuclear Policies

25 January 2013

Japanese spending on imported fossil fuels soared in the latter part of last year, helping push the country to a trade deficit for the second year in a row. Emissions targets are under revision as most nuclear power plants remain closed.

Survey finds growing support in UAE

Nuclear Policies

19 March 2013

Barakah 1 first concrete 48Public support for nuclear energy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to grow, according to a nationwide opinion poll. The survey also revealed a shift in the national mindset regarding energy sources.

'Yes' vote for Bulgarian nuclear

Nuclear Policies

28 January 2013

Voters in Bulgaria's referendum have chosen a path of nuclear development for the country's future, although the matter remains with a government that is yet to commit to Belene or an alternative plan for Kozloduy.

Swiss to vote on new proposal for phase out

Nuclear Policies

18 January 2013

A Green-led initiative to phase out the use of nuclear energy in Switzerland by 2029 has secured enough support for a national referendum on the issue to be held. A date for the vote has yet to be announced.