The Ukraine War Will Accelerate Europe’s Energy Transition
In recent weeks, the EU has again shown clarity of thought when faced by another crisis, this time a war on its borders, to further deepen the decarbonization of its energy system whilst at the same...
Scientists Discover Unexplained Abundance of Rare Nuclear Fusion Fuel on Earth
Helium-3 could be the ideal fuel for nuclear fusion, a potential energy source that mimics the same process that powers stars
Mairead McGuinness: Why the European Commission says gas and nuclear are green
But we are far from that place and there is a need, as we move more rapidly towards renewables, for some member states to continue to use gas and nuclear power in the medium term.
FEATURE-Can Europe survive without Russian oil? Nuclear power may be key
After a 20-year political battle, Belgium was set to shut its nuclear plants in 2025 but the war in Ukraine here and rising energy prices have forced a U-turn - and reignited debate across Europe...
Will Ukrainian crisis help bring nuclear in from the cold in Europe?
Even before Russian shells landed perilously close to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, the role of nuclear in the transition from fossil fuels was complicated. For many,...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK will build one new nuclear plant a year
As Europe looks to move away from dependence on Russian energy, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said nuclear power needs to play a larger role.
Calm approach the right strategy for energy security, says panel
Policymakers and businesses alike need to take a calm, rational and pragmatic approach to ensure security of energy supply, according to panellists at World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2022.
Why Germany won’t give up on giving up nuclear
With Europe scrambling for alternatives to Russian fossil fuels, Germany’s insistence on sticking with a plan to shut down its three remaining nuclear power plants by the end of this year baffles...