Tag: nuclear risk
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…
Nuclear power plants in Ukraine: The fear persists
Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), announced that IAEA experts under his leadership would immediately travel to Ukraine and support the work of Ukrainian technicians…
New strong earthquake in Fukushima brings back bad memories
Fukushima nuclear power plant It was initially not known whether there was damage to the nuclear ruins in Fukushima. (Photo: AP) Fukushima A strong earthquake shook the region around the…
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…
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…
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…
What are the dangers of war?
Berlin In the Ukraine war, the Russian army is still advancing, now there have been battles around the city of Zaporizhia in the south of the country. The Russians are…
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…
IAEA sees “no danger” from Chernobyl
reactor According to Ukrainian sources, Russia has captured the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant. (Photo: dpa) Moscow, Washington As Russian troops advance further into Ukraine’s interior, the former Chernobyl nuclear…
Worries about the Chernobyl nuclear reactor are growing
reactor According to Ukrainian sources, Russia has captured the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant. (Photo: dpa) Moscow, Washington As Russian troops advance further into Ukraine’s interior, international concerns about the…
Macron announces “renaissance of French nuclear power”.
Paris Two months before the French presidential election, Emmanuel Macron presented an energy strategy with massive investments in nuclear power. The head of state announced on Thursday that six new…
Macron announces “renaissance of French nuclear power”.
Emmanuel Macron The French President supports nuclear power. (Photo: AP) Paris French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a massive expansion of nuclear power. Six new nuclear power plants should be…
Podcast Handelsblatt Green: How green is nuclear power?
Dusseldorf Nuclear power – yes, please! This is how the EU Commission could paraphrase the original slogan of the opponents of nuclear power. EU politicians plan to classify energy from…