Paris (UPI) Nov 28, 2012 - Nuclear power-dependent France this week will launch a six-month national debate on the government's proposals for an energy transition toward renewables.
Tokyo (UPI) Nov 27, 2012 - A new political party, expected to become the unifying force of an anti-nuclear energy coalition, has been formed in Japan ahead of next month's elections for the lower house of Parliament.
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 27, 2012 - Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda promised Tuesday to rid Japan of nuclear energy in coming decades as he set out his party's platform before next month's general election.
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 26, 2012 - Japan should do more to address fears over radiation in the area around Fukushima, a UN health expert said Monday, urging it to consult those affected by nuclear pollution.
London (AFP) Nov 26, 2012 - Britain awarded its first new nuclear power plant site licence for 25 years on Monday to French energy giant EDF, which is looking to build a new station in southwest England.
Hanford, Wash. (UPI) Nov 23, 2012 - A company building a plant to treat high-level radioactive waste in Hanford, Wash., may have committed safety and health violations, an investigation found.
Tokyo (UPI) Nov 23, 2012 - One of the most nuclear-dependent of Japan's 10 major utility companies says it plans to reactivate two reactors to join two put back online this summer.
Geneva (AFP) Nov 22, 2012 - A reactor at a Swiss nuclear plant that automatically shut down due to a defect was brought back online Thursday evening, the operator said.
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2012 - In order to build the next generation of nuclear reactors, materials scientists are trying to unlock the secrets of certain materials that are radiation-damage tolerant. Now researchers at the Calif
Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Nov 22, 2012 - Westinghouse Electric has confirmed its interest in applying for a new funding opportunity to be issued by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy in order to develop a
Geneva (AFP) Nov 21, 2012 - A reactor at a Swiss nuclear plant shut down automatically Wednesday due to a defect, the operator said, stressing that the procedure had been completely safe.
Beijing (UPI) Nov 21, 2012 - The mining of coal near untapped uranium deposits in northern China is ruining the value of the nuclear fuel, experts say.
Seoul (AFP) Nov 20, 2012 - South Korea will in April begin the process of deciding what to do with its spent nuclear fuel rods, with temporary storage sites fast filling up, the government said Tuesday.
Prague (AFP) Nov 20, 2012 - A Czech antitrust watchdog on Tuesday banned state-run power group CEZ from signing a deal on the construction of two new units at its Temelin nuclear facility pending a complaint from France's Areva.
Santa Monica CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2012 - After eight hours of testimony that included comments from Surfrider Foundation, activists and ocean lovers alike, the California Coastal Commission denied Pacific Gas and Electric (PG and E) the ne
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 20, 2012 - AREVA hosted yesterday, in Paris, the second global Nuclear Executive Meeting (NEM) gathering this year 25 CEOs and top executives from 16 of the world's largest utilities. AREVA has organized
