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Outgoing Boris Johnson Goes All-in On Nuclear

Tristan Vanheuckelom September 3, 2022

In his typical sloganeering fashion, Johnson called on the nation to “go nuclear and go large, go with Sizewell C.” He appeared confident that the deal will get “over the line” in the coming weeks, saying it would “be absolute madness not to.”

Electricity Prices Soar to Record Highs in France, Germany, Nordic Countries

Robert Semonsen August 28, 2022

In the past year, alone, energy prices in France and Germany have increased by more than 1000%.

France Facing Potential Blackouts

David Boos August 5, 2022

With more than half of its nuclear power plants undergoing maintenance, France seems woefully underprepared to meet increased power demands in winter, which might make Paris the first major European capital this winter to experience blackouts.

Russia Funds Nuclear Power Abroad

Sven R. Larson August 2, 2022

Once fully operational, the plant is expected to deliver 10% of Turkey’s domestic electric needs.

Germany’s Coalition Government Tussles over Nuclear Power

Tristan Vanheuckelom August 2, 2022

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine putting the security of gas supplies at risk, the situation has changed. Calls are now being made for the country’s three largest power stations, including the one in Bavaria, to remain open.

The Bill has Come Due for Germany and Europe

Pieter Cleppe July 26, 2022

Germany’s excessive energy dependence on Russia is not the outcome of a natural process, but rather the consequence of policies that have been irresponsibly made and artificially imposed.

EU Parliament Gives Gas and Nuclear ‘Green’ Status

Bridget Ryder July 7, 2022

For hard-core environmentalists and countries that have already weighted their energy production away from both gas and nuclear, the taxonomy is considered ‘greenwashing.’

Climate Policies Teeter on Edge of Approval in EU Parliament

Bridget Ryder June 20, 2022

Sometimes climate-focused policies do not meet with overwhelming approval in EU parliament, and their adoption can be hit or miss.

How Should the West Deal with the War in Ukraine?

Pieter Cleppe April 30, 2022

There are a few things that the West can do. One is to follow the Latin motto “Si vis pacem, para bellum,” or “If you want peace, prepare for war.” This certainly applies to the Benelux, Germany, and Sweden, whose armed forces have been severely weakened over the past three decades.

Belgium Puts Plans For Nuclear Phaseout On Hold

Tristan Vanheuckelom March 25, 2022

Amidst exploding electricity bills and fears over shortages, the Belgian government’s 180 degree turn came not entirely unexpected.

Tag: nuclear energy

Outgoing Boris Johnson Goes All-in On Nuclear

Electricity Prices Soar to Record Highs in France, Germany, Nordic Countries

France Facing Potential Blackouts

Russia Funds Nuclear Power Abroad

Germany’s Coalition Government Tussles over Nuclear Power

The Bill has Come Due for Germany and Europe

EU Parliament Gives Gas and Nuclear ‘Green’ Status

Climate Policies Teeter on Edge of Approval in EU Parliament

How Should the West Deal with the War in Ukraine?

Belgium Puts Plans For Nuclear Phaseout On Hold

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