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China’s cash for UK nuclear plants is in doubt
16 August, 2021 − Cooler Sino-British relations mean China’s cash for UK nuclear plants is at risk − and success at the COP26 climate talks. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/chinas-cash-for-uk-nuclear-plants-is-in-doubt/ Boris in bovver, can’t risk upset China, only substitute front load … Continue reading
Nuclear legacy, a big costly headache for the future
28 June, 2021 − How do you safely store spent nuclear waste? No-one knows. It’ll be a costly headache for our descendants. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/nuclear-legacy-is-a-costly-headache-for-the-future/ UK early decommissioning of 2nd generation nukes, finances allocated for site rehab, no chance, … Continue reading
Small may prove beautiful for the nuclear industry |
10 February, 2021 − The nuclear industry in much of the world is struggling to survive. Reverting to small reactors may be its best hope. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/small-may-prove-beautiful-for-the-nuclear-industry/ but no good news here, just review so many delays and … Continue reading
Western Europe cools on plans for nuclear power
25 November, 2020 – As more reactors face closure, governments in Europe may prefer renewable energy to replace nuclear power. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/western-europe-cools-on-plans-for-nuclear-power/ ..it is entirely likely that UK nuclear generation will be reduced to just Sizewell B, with … Continue reading
Climate policy v. Brexit
Plans for four giant nuclear reactors to be built in England by the French are almost certain to be scrapped because opposition among trade unions in France has hardened since last week’s vote…EDF “final investment decision” is due in September to … Continue reading
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Tagged Brexit, climate emergency declaration, EDF, nuclear power
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Renewing renewables
Reply to previous speaker on the show, who insisted that nukes are the only way, here’s a convincing analysis by Prof Mark Diesendorf that renewables are now totally viable. Except for incontinence of political will! >readmore> ABC_RN_Ockham’sRazor
‘Illegal UK state aid’ probe hits nuclear plans
Recent news about go ahead for new nuclear plant in SW UK looks like it breaks EU competition law, where all different energy sources must compete on the proverbial level playing field. Such enormous investment, with 10 years lead time, … Continue reading
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Tagged clime change, energy, nuclear power, Policy & Politics, renewables
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Disappointing Dick Smith v Tim Flannery
For those who did see Dick Smith and his “ten bucks a litre” on ABC1 last Thursday, wasn’t it a fizzer? Pity he was always telling people about intermittency instead of asking, especially with guys from BZE. >readmore> ClimateProgress
Climate change to strain water supplies used by power plants: study
For fossil fuel and nuclear power stations, cooling water is essential and less available as we continue to turn a blind eye to climate change >readmore> SydneyMorningHerald
Science Show ABC RN informs about energy options
Science Show of 20 April juxtaposes 3 different opinions, one by nuclear expert at MIT proposing no alternative to some nukes in energy supply mix, second by Japan watcher that cost and real consequences of Fukushima will never be paid … Continue reading