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- Ditch Nuclear And Save $860 Million With Grid Flexibility, U.K. Told
The U. K. could save money, reduce the risk of blackouts and more quickly achieve net zero carbon emissions by abandoning plans to build more nuclear power plants and instead invest in a flexible electricity grid, new analysis has found.
By David Vetter, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:43:51 -0500. - Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the US
Researchers have analyzed the causes of many cost overruns on new nuclear power plants in the US, which have soared in the past 50 years. The findings may help designers of new plants build in resilience to prevent such added costs.
Science Daily. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:18:22 EST. - Why NASA wants to put a nuclear power plant on the moon
NASA plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon and Mars to support its long-term exploration plans.
CNBC. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:56:47 GMT. - Rolls-Royce to create 6,000 UK jobs to build 16 mini nuclear power stations
A group led by Rolls-Royce has pledged to create 6,000 regional UK jobs within the next five years under plans to build 16 mini nuclear power stations.
Sky News. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:05:00 +0000. - Boris Johnson to chair nuclear summit
The government is committed to building nuclear power stations to decarbonise the UK's electricity.
BBC News. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:33:04 GMT. 
Nuclear power plants promising thousands of UK jobs will not go ahead after Hitachi pull out
The decision not to go ahead with building power stations at Wylfa Newydd on Anglesey, North Wales, and at Oldbury on Severn, South Gloucestershire, deals a huge blow to the nuclear industry.
Daily Mail. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:12:27 +0100.- Iran begins building 2nd nuclear power reactor at Bushehr
Authorities began pouring concrete for the base of the reactor on Sunday in the presence of journalists in Bushehr, some 700 kilometers (440 miles) south from Tehran.
Voice of America. Sun, 10 Nov 2019 07:34:23 -0500. - Policies Should Address Global Climate Change By Incenting Innovation
Policies that incent innovation, increase competition and promote nuclear power can build on the U.S.' declining emissions trends while also promoting prosperity.
By Wayne Winegarden, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 4 Oct 2019 14:53:24 +0000. - Hinkley Point C: Building the UK's new 'epic' power plant
Hinkley Point C, the UK's new nuclear power plant in Somerset, is due to open in 2025.
BBC News. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 23:53:15 GMT. - US energy head to discuss nuclear power with Saudis on Monday
Rick Perry says he'll meet new Saudi energy minister and likely discuss Saudi Arabia's plans to build nuclear reactors.
Al Jazeera. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:58:43 GMT.
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