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Crunch time for the EU
With the average age of European Union (EU) nuclear plants now at around 30 years, bringing enough new capacity online to match that lost through the closure of old nuclear plants will present a major challenge, writes Stephen Tarlton.
Podcasts & Features
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Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Construction licence for ESS
The Swedish nuclear regulator has issued a conditional licence for construction of the European Spallation Source (ESS) facility in Lund. The research facility will feature the world's most powerful neutron source.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Iran eliminates 20% enriched uranium inventory
An International Atomic Energy Agency report has confirmed that Iran has completed steps to convert its inventory of 20% enriched uranium hexafluoride into forms that are less of a proliferation risk as political leaders agree to a six-month extension of an action plan aimed at curbing Iranian enrichment activities.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 21 July 2014
EU updates its nuclear safety rules
National nuclear safety regulators will have more independence and a new peer-review system under an amended EU Nuclear Safety Directive which was approved today.
Regulation & Safety
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Tuesday, 8 July 2014
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
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Friday, 4 July 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
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Thursday, 29 May 2014
Subsidies for European nuclear fuel manufacturers
Manufacturers of nuclear fuel within the European Union will be eligible for national subsidies to cope with the additional costs of using electricity generated by renewable sources in operations, according to new rules announced by Brussels.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 14 April 2014
Coal taints Germany's energy mix
Germany increased its carbon dioxide emissions for the second year in a row due to its
Energiewende
policies and the effects of global fuel markets.
Energy & Environment
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Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Activists target older European units
Greenpeace activists have intruded onto the sites of some of Europe's oldest nuclear power plants. The stunt coincided with the publication of a Greenpeace-commissioned report into the safety of ageing reactors.
Nuclear Policies
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Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Power struggle over EU nuclear safety
National regulators should remain responsible for nuclear safety in the European Union (EU), the nuclear industry has argued. The European Commission has proposed to increase its powers in a new safety directive.
Regulation & Safety
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Thursday, 13 February 2014
Europe lists concerns over Hinkley deal
Details of the European Commission's specific concerns about the UK government's agreement with EDF Energy for Hinkley Point C have been released. The UK maintains its agreement meets EU law on state aid.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 3 February 2014
Greenhouse gas leads new European targets
The European Commission's policy framework for energy and climate in 2030 mandates a 40% reduction in emissions and grants member states significant freedom in achieving it in a more 'Europeanised' energy system.
Energy & Environment
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Wednesday, 22 January 2014
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