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Nuclear Power - Page 3

October 29, 2026
Iran/Russia/World

Russia Plans to Increase Nuclear Workforce at Iran’s Bushehr Plant to 700

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom plans to increase the number of Russian specialists working at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant to 700, its chief executive, Alexey Likhachev, said on Wednesday, signalling an

Business

Italy Clears Legal Path for Return to Nuclear Power Nearly 40 Years After Exit

Italy’s Senate has approved legislation paving the way for the country to return to nuclear power, nearly four decades after it abandoned the energy source. The bill passed by 81 votes to 51, with seven abstentions, after previously receiving approval

September 24, 2026

Chubu Electric Chiefs Set to Quit Over Nuclear Safety Scandal

Business

Chubu Electric Power Co.’s top two executives are set to step down over the falsification of safety data used in regulatory reviews for the

Nuclear Hype Fades as Short Sellers Bank $2.1bn

Business

Short sellers have made an estimated $2.1bn betting against three small modular nuclear reactor companies as a sharp reversal in investor enthusiasm has erased

US Pushes World Bank to Fund Nuclear Energy

March 10, 2025
Business

The U.S. is renewing pressure on the World Bank to lift its longstanding ban on financing nuclear power projects, aiming to bolster Western competitiveness against China and Russia in global atomic energy

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US Companies Face Record $40 Billion in ‘Nuclear Verdicts’ as Legal Awards Soar

March 3, 2025
Defence/News

US companies faced more than $40 billion in damages from lawsuits last year, with the average jury award against corporate defendants skyrocketing to a record $65.7 million, up from $41.7 million in

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Nuclear Power’s Rising Role in the Global South’s Energy Future

February 11, 2025
Defence/Diplomacy

The role of nuclear power in the world’s energy mix has long been a topic of intense debate among experts, politicians and business leaders. In the mid-20th century, it was seen as

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China Surpasses U.S. in Nuclear Fusion Race, Breaks Record Again

January 29, 2025
Business

Chinese researchers have once again set a new milestone in nuclear fusion technology, sustaining a fusion reaction at 100 million degrees Celsius for an impressive 1,066 seconds. This achievement, accomplished by the

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Nuclear Energy Poised for Record Growth as Global Investments Surge

January 29, 2025
Business

The world is on track to generate more nuclear energy in 2025 than ever before, signaling a new era of growth for the nuclear sector. According to the latest report by the

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Nuclear Power for Sri Lanka’s Future: A Response

January 28, 2025
Editor's Choice/Geopolitics/Sri Lanka

The article titled “Why Sri Lanka Must Reject Nuclear Energy” presents a compelling case, albeit one based on a short-sighted, almost nostalgic view of energy policy that is rooted in outdated concepts

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Blurring Boundaries: Nordic Nuclear Shifts and Global Impact

January 15, 2025
Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

In July 2024 Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) for the development of a next-generation ‘supersonic strike missile’, as part of a collaborative project between

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Uranium Prices Soar to Record Highs as AI Data Centres Tighten Market

January 12, 2025
Business

The price of uranium, a critical fuel for nuclear reactors, has surged to unprecedented levels as demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centres and the ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine

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Nuclear Energy Companies Race to Develop Microreactors as the Future of Clean Power

January 10, 2025
Business

Private companies are increasingly focusing on microreactors, compact nuclear reactors designed to revolutionize power generation, particularly in remote or off-grid locations. This push to develop small reactors is gaining momentum as companies

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China’s first commercial reactor device for isotope production starts operation

December 28, 2024
Business

China’s first commercial reactor device for the online irradiation production of isotopes was officially put into operation Thursday at the Qinshan Nuclear Power Base operated by China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), with

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Iran Expands Nuclear Program in Response to IAEA Resolution

November 25, 2024
Diplomacy/News

Iran has followed through on its pledge to accelerate its nuclear program after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a critical resolution targeting the country’s nuclear activities. On Sunday, Mohammad Bagher

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China Develops Prototype Nuclear Reactor for Carrier

November 13, 2024
Defence/News

China has reportedly developed a prototype nuclear reactor intended for use on a future aircraft carrier, signalling notable advancements in nuclear propulsion technology for large warships. This development, covered by the Associated

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India’s Challenges on the Energy Front Formidable

September 1, 2024
India

It is generally said that energy consumption levels are an indication of industrial, economic, and social conditions in society. This is true, as the use of energy is essential for industrial, agricultural,

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