About WNN
·
Subscribe
Home
·
Energy & Environment
·
New Nuclear
·
Regulation & Safety
·
Nuclear Policies
·
Corporate
·
Uranium & Fuel
·
Waste & Recycling
·
Podcasts & Features
·
Fusion
·
Country Index
About WNN
HOME
/ Energy policy
Ten nations petition Brussels for nuclear
The Czech government has expressed the common view of ten European countries in favour of nuclear power in a letter to the European Commission.
Podcasts & Features
·
Friday, 4 July 2014
New reactor empowers Argentina
First power has flowed from Argentina's newest nuclear power reactor, the government said, supporting its goals for power generation diversity, fuel import reduction and 'energy sovereignty'.
New Nuclear
·
Monday, 30 June 2014
New French energy policy to limit nuclear
France's nuclear generating capacity will be capped at its current level under a long-awaited draft energy policy announced today by energy minister Ségolène Royal.
Nuclear Policies
·
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
UK government paves way for Chinese nuclear plant
The UK and China signed two agreements 17 June enabling Chinese companies not only to invest in nuclear power plant projects but also to build Chinese-design nuclear reactors in the UK, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said.
Nuclear Policies
·
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Japan continues to count cost of idled reactors
Japan's ongoing reliance on imported fossil fuels while its nuclear reactors await permission to restart continues to impact on the country's greenhouse gas emissions and trade deficit.
Nuclear Policies
·
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Energy market 'does not value low carbon'
The UK's energy market "does not work", according to the head of the country's transmission system operator. Market intervention is therefore needed to ensure that low-carbon energy generation and security of supply are properly valued, he said.
Energy & Environment
·
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
US pledges power sector carbon cuts
America plans to cut power plant carbon emissions by 30% on 2005 figures by 2030, according to guidelines released yesterday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The NEI said there was "no chance" of meeting the goals without nuclear.
Energy & Environment
·
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Europe looks to boost energy security
Nuclear power enhances energy security and should be expanded with support from a variety of fuel suppliers, said a European Commission study.
Nuclear Policies
·
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Exelon plants in question
The future of three Exelon nuclear power plants is in question after they failed to secure a capacity payment that would have supported their operation in a difficult power market.
Corporate
·
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
$44 trillion price tag for clean energy
An additional $44 trillion in investment is needed to secure a global clean-energy system by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. Decarbonizing the electricity generation sector, it says, will be key to meeting climate targets.
Energy & Environment
·
Monday, 12 May 2014
Vattenfall refocuses under new leadership
Vattenfall has followed an announcement of plans to prioritise its research efforts with the appointment of Magnus Hall as CEO. Nuclear research continues to be focused on waste disposal and stable power plant operation.
Corporate
·
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
G7 names nuclear as energy security asset
The G7 group of industrialised nations has focused on energy security, prioritising low-carbon sources including nuclear power for deployment in an effort to establish resilient low-carbon power systems.
Energy & Environment
·
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
«
139
140
141
142
143
144
»
Keep me informed
Keep me informed
France's nuclear generating capacity will be capped at its current level under a long-awaited draft energy policy announced today by energy minister Ségolène Royal.
America plans to cut power plant carbon emissions by 30% on 2005 figures by 2030, according to guidelines released yesterday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The NEI said there was "no chance" of meeting the goals without nuclear.