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Japanese party victory a boost for nuclear
The Liberal Democratic Party's victory in Japan's elections is seen as a boost for nuclear energy, experts say.
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British regulators OK nuke reactor design
British regulators have approved the design of a new generation of nuclear power reactor as the French companies seeking to build it have delayed their plans.
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Second Japan atomic plant at fault risk: experts
A second nuclear plant in Japan sits atop a possibly active seismic fault, government-appointed experts said Friday, days after the first facility was said to be at risk.
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LA wants public hearings on nuke plant
Los Angles says it wants the San Onofre nuclear power plant kept out of commission unless its operator agrees to public hearings before it reopens.
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France appoints nuke plant closure chief
The shuttering of France's oldest nuclear plant and the assistance given to its workers will be overseen by a veteran transportation official, Paris says.
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EU funds frozen for Lithuanian nuclear decommissioning
European Union funding for the decommissioning of Lithuania's Soviet-era nuclear reactor has been frozen to raise pressure to wrap up talks on the operation, a top official said Friday amid growing irritation over delays.
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Westinghouse, Toshiba and Metrostav Announce Agreement with Czech Technical University
Westinghouse Electric Company, Toshiba Corporation and Metrostav are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Czech…
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Nuclear power emerges as new Japan campaign issue
The future of nuclear power in Fukushima-scarred Japan has emerged as a major campaign issue for the first time in weekend polls, but experts warn little thought has gone into how to replace atomic energy.
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Japan to host nuclear safety conference in Fukushima
An international conference will be held in Japan's Fukushima region over the weekend to discuss nuclear safety following last year's atomic crisis, Tokyo said Thursday.
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IAEA raps Bulgaria over safety at nuclear plant
The UN atomic agency said on Thursday after a routine visit to Bulgaria's only nuclear plant that it had recommended several improvements including creating contingency plans for severe accidents.
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Britain approves nuclear reactor design
British regulators on Thursday accepted design plans for a nuclear reactor from French groups Areva and EDF Energy, which are seeking to build a new power station together in southwest England.
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AREVA announces a partnership for new nuclear with UK companies
AREVA has announced that it has signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) with 25 UK-based companies for the supply of components and services for new EPRTM nuclear reactors planned for the UK.
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The ATMEA1 reactor introduced to the Brazilian market
ATMEA, the 50/50 Joint Venture between AREVA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), held yesterday its first regional ATMEA Day in Rio de Janeiro to present the ATMEA1 reactor design and the company's localization strategy for its construction in Brazil.
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Japan may scrap nuclear plant over seismic fault
Geologists said Monday a Japanese nuclear plant may be sited over an active seismic fault, indicating that it will probably be scrapped.
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No nuclear problems reported after Japan quake: IAEA
Nuclear power plants close to the epicentre of a powerful undersea earthquake and tsunami off Japan have reported no problems and no emergency measures were activated, the UN atomic agency said Friday.
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Swedish nuclear reactor stopped over safety concerns
A nuclear reactor in Sweden was stopped on Thursday after the country's nuclear industry watchdog said the operator had failed to comply with its safety requirements, safety officials said.