24/7 Nuclear Energy News Coverage
December 10, 2009
Lithuania invites bids for new nuclear plant
Vilnius (AFP) Dec 8, 2009
Lithuania formally began the hunt Tuesday for investors to build and run a new nuclear power station in the Baltic state that would replace a crucial Soviet-era plant due to close within weeks. A tender invitation, open until January 29, 2010, was published by Lithuania in the official journal of the European Union. It said Vilnius was seeking one or more investors with solid experience ... read more

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India, Russia sign deals on nuclear energy, defence
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Indian PM heads to Russia seeking closer defence ties
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S.Korea hails first nuclear reactor export
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France defends Areva deal
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French reactor shut down following loss of cooling
Paris (AFP) Dec 2, 2009
One of four reactors at the Cruas nuclear power station in southern France was shut down late on Tuesday following a lapse in the cooling system, France's nuclear safety agency said. French energy company EDF reported the incident at 2250 GMT and followed its emergency procedures to shut down the reactor, it added. The cooling system for the reactors use water from the Rhone river and ... more

US says cannot meet deadline to screen cargo for nukes
Washington (AFP) Dec 2, 2009
Top US security official Janet Napolitano on Wednesday admitted her government will fail to meet a 2012 deadline to scan all incoming ship cargo, measures designed to prevent a nuclear terror attack. The Homeland Security Secretary said she would seek an extension to Congress's deadline, citing inadequate technology and multi-billion-dollar costs involved in screening the 10 million ... more

Japan's Amano takes helm as IAEA chief
Vienna (AFP) Dec 1, 2009
Japanese diplomat Yukiya Amano took the helm on Tuesday of the UN atomic watchdog, pledging a steady hand to steer the agency through the storm surrounding Iran's nuclear drive. "This is the first day as director general of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) for me," the 62-year-old told reporters as he arrived for his first staff meeting on a cold, rainy day in the Austrian ... more

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French nuclear giant sells unit to two national champions


Russia, Iran steer shy of start date for nuclear power plant


Areva to open exclusive talks with Alstom, Schneider
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Iraq: Big Oil's dream investment or worst nightmare?

China a bright spot on climate with energy-saving bulbs

Large natural gasfield discovered offshore China

Lithuania invites bids for new nuclear plant

India, Russia sign deals on nuclear energy, defence

S.Korea hails first nuclear reactor export

Less Nitrogen Oxide In Tropical Weather Than Expected

Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Up By 29 Percent Since 2000

NASA Conducts Airborne Science Aboard Zeppelin Airship

Fragmented Tropical Forests Store Less Biomass And CO2

Climate change could cost Brazil 2 billion dollars: study

Study Finds Logging Effects Vary Based On A Forest's History, Climate

The Impact Of The Diffusion Of Maize To The Southwestern United States

UN food body to help farmers fight climate change

Feds set up online help for farmers

Stronger Chinese auto sales lift luxury German brands

China auto sales and output go over 12 million units

Munich Lab Demonstrates Diesel Truck Engine With Barely Measurable Emissions

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Russia's ARMZ wants two-thirds of Canadian rival: reports
Moscow (AFP) Nov 30, 2009
Russian state-owned mining firm ARMZ Uranium Holding Company wants to acquire at least two-thirds of Canadian rival Khan Resources Incorporated, Russian news agencies reported on Monday. "Two-thirds of shares would suit us," ARMZ director general Vadim Jivov was quoted as saying by Ria Novosti on Monday, adding that his company would not buy at "just any price." ... more

'Nuclear pope' ElBaradei steps down
Vienna (AFP) Nov 29, 2009
UN atomic watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who once described himself as a "nuclear pope", quoted the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi in his farewell remarks at the International Atomic Energy Agency. "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; were there is ... more

US, India inch closer to nuclear deal: Indian official
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 29, 2009
India and the United States are close to signing a nuclear fuel reprocessing agreement, one of the last requirements to finalise last year's landmark civilian nuclear deal, an official said Sunday. Indian National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan told reporters "we have arrived at almost the very last stage" of negotiations. Narayanan was speaking on board Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ... more

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British nuclear watchdog issues concerns on reactors


Nuclear science to fight sleeping sickness


Iran MPs call for reduced ties with UN atomic watchdog
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Developing nations furious over Danish climate text

Guinea junta talks hit impasse as junta pulls out

Guinea junta chief improving, to return soon: spokesman

Stronger Chinese auto sales lift luxury German brands

China auto sales and output go over 12 million units

Munich Lab Demonstrates Diesel Truck Engine With Barely Measurable Emissions

Hubble telescope finds 'never-seen' galaxies

Towards An Exquisite Look At Black Holes

Astronomy Question Of The Week: How Is A Black Hole Discovered

Russia To Launch MIM1 Module To ISS Next Year

Russia Plans To Send 10 Spacecraft To ISS Next Year

SpaceX Begins NASA Astronaut Training For Dragon Spacecraft COTS Program

Shuttle Endeavour readied for a space trip

Space shuttle Atlantis lands back on Earth

Atlantis Ready For Landing Friday

Virgin spaceship to take visitors into suborbital space

Steering The Ares Rockets On A Straight Path

India Hopes To Join Cryogenic Rocket Engine Club January 2010

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Indian nuclear workers deliberately poisoned: officials

Quake risk threatens Taiwan nuclear plants: activists

Nuclear fuel swap inside Iran 'not an option': ElBaradei

French bid for Emirates nuclear plant at risk: report

Vietnam approves first nuclear power plants: deputy

Fire shuts nuclear power station in Britain

India, US leaders say to finalize nuclear deal

Iran needs 'just solution' to nuclear row: Brazil

Is Global Warming Unstoppable

Radiation leak at Three Mile Island nuclear plant: NRC

Iran insists it will not ship uranium stocks abroad

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CERN atom-smasher restarts after 14-month hiatus: official

Russia, Kazakhstan sign uranium production plan: report

Emirates prepare for nuclear plant

Turkey sticks to nuclear power plan

Ahmadinejad welcomes Brazil's nuclear support

Slovenia eyes second nuclear reactor by 2025: minister

Downside Of Alexander/Webb Nuclear Bailout Plan

Russia Goes All Out To Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft

Congress Should Follow Wall Street's Lead And Shun New Reactors

Tripartite Conference Reveals Top Energy Priorities For US And Canada

Britain announces new nuclear sites, plans shake-up

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