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New working group aims to speed JEK2 project in Slovenia

New working group aims to speed JEK2 project in Slovenia

A new working group of Slovenian government ministers and industry officials has met with the aim of preparing "all the necessary bases for citizens to make high-quality and informed decisions about supporting the JEK2 project", with a planned timeline of a final investment decision by 2028 "at the latest".

New Nuclear 28 September 2023

Nuclear industry urged 'take advantage of window of opportunity'

Nuclear industry urged 'take advantage of window of opportunity'

The current favourable attitude of many policymakers, much of the public, and the financial community means that the nuclear industry "needs to have the courage, be brave and believe in what we are doing", the closing session of World Nuclear Symposium 2023 was told.

Nuclear Policies 08 September 2023

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Kazakh people to decide on nuclear plant construction

Kazakh people to decide on nuclear plant construction

Kazakhstan is to hold a referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during a state-of-the-nation address. The date of the vote has yet to be determined.

Nuclear Policies 01 September 2023

OPG ad campaign recasts nuclear

OPG ad campaign recasts nuclear

Ontario Power Generation has launched a new public education campaign that uses the power of movies to tackle misperceptions of nuclear power.

Corporate 24 August 2023

Kazakhstan regions to hold public hearings on nuclear plans

Kazakhstan regions to hold public hearings on nuclear plans

The Ministry of Energy has issued an update on progress towards the construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant, confirming the selection of Ulken in the Zhambyl district of Almaty region as the most suitable area for the plant for which four potential suppliers have been shortlisted.

New Nuclear 17 August 2023

Search resumes for site for Australian radwaste facility

Search resumes for site for Australian radwaste facility

The Australian government is no longer looking to site a national low and intermediate-level radioactive waste facility in Napandee near Kimba in South Australia. It said it will not appeal a Federal Court decision to dismiss a 2021 declaration naming Napandee the proposed site for the facility.

Waste & Recycling 11 August 2023

Record level of US support for nuclear continues

Record level of US support for nuclear continues

US public support for nuclear energy has remained at a record high level for the third consecutive year, according to the latest survey by Bisconti Research Inc. The results show three quarters of the public favour nuclear energy, and about seven in ten support the construction of more nuclear power plants.

Nuclear Policies 02 June 2023

High support for advanced nuclear worldwide, survey finds

High support for advanced nuclear worldwide, survey finds

There is widespread public support for advanced nuclear energy technologies, according to a new, multinational survey of attitudes toward nuclear energy. The report is a collaborative effort by the non-governmental organisations ClearPath, Third Way, Potential Energy Coalition and RePlanet.

Nuclear Policies 10 May 2023

In Quotes: Bannerman’s Brandon Munro on war’s impact on uranium sector, plus how to best sell the benefits of nuclear

In Quotes: Bannerman’s Brandon Munro on war’s impact on uranium sector, plus how to best sell the benefits of nuclear

In a wide-ranging interview for the World Nuclear News podcast, Bannerman Energy’s CEO Brandon Munro outlined the major changes in the global uranium and wider nuclear fuel sector as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war - and gives his advice on winning people over to nuclear energy.

Uranium & Fuel 20 March 2023

Polls find strong support for nuclear in UK and Switzerland

Polls find strong support for nuclear in UK and Switzerland

Britain's energy crisis and rising heating bills have fuelled support among voters for new nuclear reactors to be built in the UK, a survey has found. Meanwhile, a public opinion poll in Switzerland suggests that about half of the population favours the continued use of nuclear energy.

Nuclear Policies 10 March 2023