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Deal to protect nuclear plant in Ukraine is 'close', says IAEA chief

The head of the UN’s atomic energy watchdog returned Wednesday to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a day after saying a deal to protect Europe’s largest nuclear power facility from a catastrophic accident due to the war in Ukraine was “close.”

World News

Iran nuclear: IAEA chief 'to meet Iranian president on Saturday'

The reported meeting follows the detection of particles of uranium enriched to 83.7% at an Iranian plant, according to a UN report.

Earth News

Why are locals worried about Fukushima wastewater?

Nearly 12 years ago, a massive earthquake and tsunami triggered a nuclear catastrophe at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant. Now, the plant operator wants to release 1.3 million tonnes of wastewater into the sea.

Europe News

Nuclear energy included in EU’s new rules on green hydrogen

The implementation of the regulation has been delayed for more than a year now due to a dispute over what is defined as ‘renewable’ hydrogen.

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Europe News

Accident at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant 'can't be excluded': IAEA

The IAEA has sent experts to Ukraine's four nuclear power plants.

Germany

Hamburg demo gather against threat of nuclear weapons in Ukraine

International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War demonstrate in Hambourg against threat of use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Nature

International Nuclear Watchdog sets up permanent mission in Chernobyl

The nuclear watchdog IAEA has established a permanent mission at the Chernobyl nuclear site for the first time as part of a new arrangement that will see experts deployed on a continuous basis to all four of Ukraine's power plants.

Lithuania

Lithuania launches major campaign to boost emergency preparedness

According to the Lithuanian Interior Minister, civil safety has been neglected while threats to the country have increased.

Finland

Finland grows more and more open to nuclear energy

Up to 70% of Finns say they are in favour of nuclear energy. That's above the EU average and a huge increase compared to 30 years ago. We've travelled to the country to try to understand the reasons behind this

Europe News

France's ageing nuclear fleet paints bleak picture for now and future

France has 56 reactors, the most out of any European country.

Germany

Scholz extends nuclear power plants' lifespan in 'snub' to Greens

The German chancellor has decided that all three of the country's nuclear power plants will stay open until mid-April 2023.

Earth News

Why has the UK imposed a ‘de facto windfall tax’ on renewable energy?

The UK government has imposed a price cap on low-carbon electricity generators. Greenpeace has accused it of ‘double standards’.

Earth News

UK plans 2040 nuclear fusion plant - but is it realistic?

The UK will build a nuclear fusion plant - which could theoretically provide near-limitless clean energy - in Nottinghamshire.

Ukraine

Russia accused of detaining head of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russian forces blindfolded and detained the head of Europe’s largest nuclear plant, according to Ukraine’s nuclear power provider, reigniting long-simmering fears over the plant's security.

Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's last operating reactor switched off

Europe's largest nuclear plant has been reconnected to Ukraine's electricity grid, allowing engineers to shut down its last operational reactor in an attempt to avoid a radiation disaster as fighting rages in the area.

Ukraine

UN watchdog calls for security zone at Ukrainian nuclear plant

UN watchdog IAEA releases its highly anticipated report on Ukraine's beleaguered Zaporizhzhia power plant, calling for the establishment of a security zone and not directly attributing the attacks to either side of the conflict.

France

France's EDF plans to restart its entire nuclear fleet by early 2023

According to EDF's projections, 27 nuclear reactors must restart by the end of December, followed by five others between early January and mid-February 2023. However, many question the company's ability to do it, especially for the 12 reactors stopped for stress corrosion.

Europe News

French PM warns of potential winter power cuts in homes

Borne explained such a decision would be prompted by a combination of bad circumstances, including Russia cutting off its gas supplies, restrictions of liquified natural gas imports and a very cold winter.

Hungary

Russia gets approval to build two new nuclear reactors in Hungary

The nuclear plant, which dates back to 1982, already has four reactors and produces around 40% of Hungary's electricity.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia shells cities near nuclear power plant

Grad missiles and artillery shells hit the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets, each about 10km and across the Dnieper River from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station.