Tag: Nuclear energy policy
Nuclear power: the federal government is examining longer nuclear power plant terms
Robert Habeck Robert Habeck’s ministry has announced a new stress test. Depending on the result, nuclear power plants could run longer than planned. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government could…
Nuclear power: the federal government is examining longer nuclear power plant terms
Robert Habeck Robert Habeck’s ministry has announced a new stress test. Depending on the result, nuclear power plants could run longer than planned. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government could…
Board members sentenced to 95 billion euros in fines
Fukushima in March 2022 The consequences of the nuclear catastrophe lead to a billion dollar compensation payment for former Tepco managers. (Photo: AP) Tokyo There has never been a payment…
Tepco board members sentenced to 95 billion euros in damages
Fukushima in March 2022 The consequences of the nuclear catastrophe lead to a billion dollar compensation payment for former Tepco managers. (Photo: AP) Tokyo There has never been a payment…
Gas and nuclear power get eco-labels
Brussels, Frankfurt The European Parliament has approved the controversial EU eco-label for gas and nuclear power. Instead of the 353 MEPs required to reject this extension, only 278 voted against…
South Korea withdraws from nuclear phase-out
Yoon Suk Yeol The South Korean President wants to revise the phasing out of nuclear energy. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk Yeol is reversing the country’s…
Nuclear power: EU energy ministers want to reduce dependency
nuclear power plant Europe needs to address its future energy security. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Today, boosting our ambition to fight climate change must be part of Europe’s quest for strategic…
Nuclear power: EU energy ministers want to reduce dependency
nuclear power plant Europe needs to address its future energy security. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Today, boosting our ambition to fight climate change must be part of Europe’s quest for strategic…
Nuclear power: EU energy ministers want to reduce dependency
nuclear power plant Europe needs to address its future energy security. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Today, boosting our ambition to fight climate change must be part of Europe’s quest for strategic…
Nuclear power plant failures: France pays high electricity prices
Nuclear power plant in France “France is doing a great job in providing nuclear power.” (Photo: Reuters) Munich In February, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that, in addition to renewable…
Boris Johnson wants to have up to eight new nuclear reactors built
Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk A woman walks along the Sizewell B nuclear reactor in Suffolk. In addition, a new power plant Sizewell C is to be built.…
Strong earthquake shakes Fukushima – tsunami warning
Fukushima nuclear power plant It was initially not known whether there was damage to the nuclear ruins in Fukushima. (Photo: AP) Fukushima A severe earthquake struck off northeastern Japan late…
10 uncomfortable truths about the energy transition
Dark clouds over Lower Saxony Dark clouds pass over wind turbines in the district of Hildesheim. The energy transition threatens to falter. (Photo: dpa) What is currently happening on the…
Out for the comeback of nuclear power
Nuclear power plant Isar 2 It’s still steaming from the cooling tower of the nuclear power plant. (Photo: imago stock&people) Munich It’s still steaming from the cooling tower of the…
IAEA sees no risk from old fuel rods
Ukraine Russian and Ukrainian troops are also fighting near the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The former nuclear power…
Söder wants nuclear power plants to run three to five years longer
Markus Soder In order to relieve citizens financially from the skyrocketing petrol prices, the prime minister demanded an “absolute brake on energy prices” as soon as possible. (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
Lindner considers extending the lifetime of nuclear power plants to be difficult to implement
Berlin When asked about the construction of many smaller nuclear power plants in France, Lindner told the “Rheinische Post”: “In the case of nuclear energy, I personally believe that only…
Bavaria is examining the restart of nuclear power plants
Nuclear power plant Grundremmingen Bavaria is considering putting the plant back into operation. (Photo: imago/Michael Eichhammer) Dusseldorf The Bavarian state government wants to have it checked whether it is possible…
Bavaria is examining the restart of nuclear power plants
Nuclear power plant Grundremmingen Bavaria is considering putting the plant back into operation. (Photo: imago/Michael Eichhammer) Dusseldorf The Bavarian state government wants to have it checked whether it is possible…
Nuclear expert Sailer sees risks from spent fuel elements in the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant
Zaporizhia nuclear power plant This image, taken from video released by the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, shows a bright flare-up – possibly a Russian missile – impacting the site of…