Nuclear, Baby, Nuclear: Trump signs order to restart U.S. nuclear energy production
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order Friday aimed at reviving the U.S. nuclear energy sector, strengthening domestic fuel production, and boosting energy independence through accelerated nuclear reactor…
Russia’s Putin, Germany’s Scholz discuss Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in phone call
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a phone call on Tuesday discussed the situation around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, the Kremlin said in…
Israel sees no new Iran nuclear deal before U.S. November mid-terms
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel does not anticipate a renewal of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers before the U.S. mid-term elections in November, an Israeli official said on Sunday, after European parties…
Putin, Macron trade blame over Ukraine nuclear plant security
(Reuters) -The presidents of Russia and France held talks on Sunday regarding safety at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, with Vladimir Putin blaming Ukrainian forces while Emmanuel Macron pointed the finger…
Analysis-Kim Jong Un’s ‘decapitation’ fears shine through in new N.Korea nuclear law
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – A new North Korean law calls for “automatic” nuclear launches if the country’s leadership or command and control systems are threatened, underscoring leader Kim Jong Un’s…
Biden wants other ‘options’ to block Iran nuclear weapons capability if deal fails
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden wants to ensure that the United States has “other available options” to ensure that Iran does not achieve nuclear weapons capability, if efforts to revive…
As S.Korea moves to expand nuclear power, disquiet grows among nearby residents
By Hongji Kim and Joyce Lee GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) – Hwang Bun-hee, 74, lives in a pink house near the sea surrounded by a riotous vegetable garden and sounds of birds…
‘Technically Unfeasible’: German Nuclear Operator Admits Government Plan Makes No Sense
‘Technically Unfeasible’: German Nuclear Operator Admits Government Plan Makes No Sense Jack McEvoy on September 7, 2022 The operator of a German nuclear power plant, PreussenElektra, rejected the government’s plan to send…
E.ON casts doubt on German plan to keep nuclear plants on standby
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s plans to delay the closure of two nuclear plants were thrown into confusion on Wednesday, with the operator of one saying the request to keep it on standby…
Iran Nuclear Deal Won’t Happen In Foreseeable Future, US Tells Israel: REPORT
Iran Nuclear Deal Won’t Happen In Foreseeable Future, US Tells Israel: REPORT Micaela Burrow on September 7, 2022 President Joe Biden indicated to interim Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid that a nuclear…
Nuclear Waste Facility In Warzone Has Sustained Serious Damage, Inspectors Say
Nuclear Waste Facility In Warzone Has Sustained Serious Damage, Inspectors Say Micaela Burrow on September 6, 2022 The international nuclear watchdog organization reported significant damage to buildings housing nuclear fuel at the…
Germany Rules Out Keeping Nuclear Power On Despite Energy Crisis
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has ruled out extending the life of its three remaining nuclear power plants in the middle of its energy crisis, according to German media outlet Focus. Germany…
California Votes To Save Its Last Nuclear Plant To Fight Energy Shortages
California Votes To Save Its Last Nuclear Plant To Fight Energy Shortages Jack McEvoy on September 1, 2022 California’s legislature voted overnight to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, the state’s last…
Russia says thwarted Ukrainian attempt to capture Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
(Reuters) -Russia’s defence ministry said on Thursday Ukrainian forces tried to seize the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine and “measures had been taken” to destroy the opposing troops, including use…
Elon Musk Calls For More Fossil Fuels And Nuclear Power To Avert Energy Crisis
Elon Musk Calls For More Fossil Fuels And Nuclear Power To Avert Energy Crisis Jack McEvoy on August 29, 2022 Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk told European energy leaders that the…
Analysis: U.S. and Iran finesse issue of IAEA’s nuclear probes, for now
By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Iran have found a way to address the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s investigations of Tehran’s atomic program that allows both to claim victory…
Belarus leader says his warplanes have been modified to carry nuclear weapons
(Reuters) -Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that his military’s SU-24 warplanes had been modified to carry nuclear weapons and that Minsk would react immediately if the West caused it any…
Russia says it destroyed howitzer used to shell Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
(Reuters) – Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had destroyed a U.S.-made M777 howitzer which it said Ukraine had used to shell the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. In its…
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant cut off from supplying power to Ukraine – TASS quotes Russian-installed official
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian-installed official in the occupied part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region said on Friday that Ukrainian forces had broken the final power line connecting the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant…
Explainer-Zaporizhzhia’s power lines: ramparts against nuclear meltdown
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) – The last of four regular power lines supplying the Russian-held nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine was briefly cut on Thursday, meaning the plant had…
Explainer-The vast nuclear plant in the eye of the war in Ukraine
LONDON (Reuters) – The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been shelled in recent days, raising the possibility of a grave accident just 500 km (around 300 miles) from the…
Iran reviews U.S. response to EU nuclear text for revival of 2015 pact
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran has received Washington’s response to an EU-drafted final offer for saving Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, Iran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday, giving no…
U.S. has responded to Iran’s comments on EU nuclear text for revival of pact -State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has responded to Iran’s comments on the European Union’s “final” text for revival of Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned…
IAEA says it could visit Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in days
VIENNA (Reuters) -The U.N. nuclear watchdog will visit the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine within days if talks to gain access succeed, it said in a statement on Tuesday. Russia…
Biden ‘Procrastinating’ On Nuclear Deal In Talks With European Leaders, Iran Says
Biden ‘Procrastinating’ On Nuclear Deal In Talks With European Leaders, Iran Says Micaela Burrow on August 22, 2022 Iran accused the U.S. of stalling its response to a proposed nuclear agreement after…
‘Political Suicide’: Germany Will Shutter Nuclear Plants Despite Looming Winter Shortages
‘Political Suicide’: Germany Will Shutter Nuclear Plants Despite Looming Winter Shortages Jack McEvoy on August 22, 2022 German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Sunday that the government is unlikely to delay…
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