Tag: Nuclear Energy
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Fusion Energy Takes Centre Stage as Australia Grapples with AI-Powered Power Demand
Fusion Energy Emerges as a Practical Answer to AI-Driven Power Demand Australia sits at a crossroads of two transformative currents: artificial intelligence and renewable energy. As the nation witnesses solar and wind generating more electricity than coal for the first time in September, the pressure on the grid from data centres and electrification grows louder.…
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NIMBY: The Nuclear Siting Showdown Fanned by Earthquakes and Politics
Rising Tensions Over Nuclear Siting in a Geologically Volatile Nation In a country rattled by back-to-back earthquakes within a short span, the question isn’t whether to pursue nuclear power — it’s whether any community is safe enough to host a facility. The public mood has shifted from aspirational energy planning to urgent risk assessment, with…
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NIMBY: The Power Struggle for Nuclear Siting Begins in the Philippines
Rising tremors, rising stakes In a country rattled by back-to-back earthquakes, the question of where—and whether—to place nuclear power facilities has moved from a distant energy planning topic to a live political clash. The Philippines now faces a crucial test: can lawmakers, regulators, and communities navigate fear, science, and national need without sacrificing safety? The…
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Pangasinan Town Open to Hosting Nuclear Power Plant Under New PhilAtom Law
Overview: Labradorhunts for a modern energy future In the Philippines’ push toward a diversified energy mix, Labrador, a town in Pangasinan, has signaled openness to hosting a nuclear power facility. The announcement comes in the wake of Republic Act 12305, known as the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act or the PhilAtom Law, which lays…
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Pangasinan Town Open to Hosting Nuclear Power Plant
Pangasinan Town Embraces the Idea of a Nuclear Power Plant In a move that highlights growing national interest in diversified energy sources, the town of Labrador in Pangasinan has signaled openness to hosting a nuclear power facility. The development comes on the heels of the Philippines passing Republic Act 12305, known as the Philippine National…
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Chernobyl outage after Russian attack raises safety concerns
Update: Chernobyl outage after Russian strikes The abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, close to the Belarus border, experienced a power outage following a series of Russian attacks. Officials said voltage fluctuations disrupted the safety containment system that keeps the destroyed reactor isolated and prevents radioactive releases. The outage underscores how critical a…
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EU Court Overturns Funding for Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Plant Expansion
Overview of the EU Court’s Decision The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has made a significant ruling by annulling the European Commission’s approval of state subsidies for Hungary’s nuclear power plant expansion at Paks. This decision highlights the ongoing tensions between national energy policies and EU regulations regarding state aid. Background on the Paks Nuclear…
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EU Court’s Decision on Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Subsidies
Introduction The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently made headlines by annulling the European Commission’s (EC) decision to approve state subsidies for Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant expansion. This ruling not only affects Hungary’s energy strategy but also raises significant questions regarding EU regulations and state aid policies. Background of the Case The Paks Nuclear…