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March 06, 2014

Greenpeace protests Europe's ageing nuclear plants
Paris (AFP) March 05, 2014
Greenpeace activists broke into the grounds of nuclear plants in six European countries Wednesday, urging governments to close down ageing reactors on safety grounds. Protesters dressed in orange jumpsuits scaled boundary fences at plants in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden and Spain and hoisted large banners with images of cracking reactors and projected the words "The End" onto walls. Some 240 activists took part, said Greenpeace, urging governments in a statement to "inve ... read more

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Ukraine tightening nuclear security Ukraine is reinforcing security measures at its nuclear power plants in response to Russian threats, Ukraine's ambassador told the UN atomic agency in a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday. ... more		Fire hits Japan nuke plant, no radiation leaks: operator A minor fire broke out at a nuclear power plant in western Japan on Wednesday but there was no fear of a radiation leak, a utility spokesman said. ... more		Ukraine crisis fuels debate on Moscow bid to expand Czech nuclear plant Russia's moves in Ukraine on Monday sparked splits among Czech officials on Moscow's bid for a multi-billion-dollar contract to expand a Czech nuclear plant. ... more
				Hundreds protest dropped charges over Fukushima crisis Hundreds rallied in Tokyo Saturday to protest Japanese prosecutors' decision to drop charges over the Fukushima nuclear crisis, with no one yet punished nearly three years after the "man-made" disaster. ... more		Obama approves Vietnam nuclear deal President Barack Obama Monday approved a civilian nuclear pact with Vietnam which could lead to the sale of US reactors to Washington's energy-hungry former war foe. ... more

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Radiation affects 13 US nuclear plant employees A total of 13 employees of a New Mexico underground nuclear waste site were exposed to radiation, test results showed Wednesday. ... more		France's Areva posts 3rd straight annual loss France's state-controlled nuclear energy conglomerate Areva on Wednesday posted 2013 results showing its third consecutive annual loss and forecast lower revenues this year because of persistent problems in the market. ... more		Typhoon Ragasa hits south China after killing 15 in Taiwan Toxic homes a lasting legacy of Los Angeles fires Climate change causing havoc with global water cycle: UN		Nuclear important in Japan's latest draft energy policy Japan's government on Tuesday released an energy policy document in which nuclear power is considered an important electricity source. ... more
				Georgia nuclear plant gets federal loan guarantees The U.S. Department of Energy has formalized $6.51 billion in federal loan guarantees for the expansion of a Georgia nuclear power plant. ... more		Japan to lift part of Fukushima evacuation order: official Japan will lift an exclusion order on an area around the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, allowing some residents to return to live for the first time since the disaster, officials said Monday. ... more

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100-tonne radioactive water leak at Fukushima: TEPCO A new leak of 100 tonnes of highly radioactive water has been discovered at Fukushima, the plant's operator said Thursday, after it revealed only one of nine thermometers in a crippled reactor was still working. ... more		Radiation detected at New Mexico nuclear plant US investigators were taking samples Sunday at a New Mexico underground nuclear waste site where airborne radiation was detected, though authorities stressed they had found no contamination. ... more		NASA says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 202 NASA launches mission to study space weather NASA's ESCAPADE craft returns to Florida for fall mission to Mars		Iran seeks new Russia reactor in exchange for oil Iran's ambassador to Moscow on Monday said Russia could build the Islamic republic a second nuclear power reactor under a proposed oil-for-goods swap that has raised grave concern in Washington. ... more
				Fukushima should eye 'controlled discharges' in sea: IAEA The UN nuclear watchdog on Thursday urged Japan to consider "controlled discharges" into the sea of contaminated water used to cool the crippled reactors at Fukushima. ... more		Starpower: Boost in quest for nuclear fusion Scientists on Wednesday announced an important advance in the long quest to harness nuclear fusion, a field that has sparked dreams of clean and limitless energy. ... more

Boeing, South African Airways Explore Ways for Farmers to Grow More Sustainable Biofuel Crops

Entomologists update definitions to tackle resistance to biotech crops and pesticides

Plants convert energy at lightning speed

Trina Solar announces WEEE Directive compliance

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Wind farms can tame hurricanes: scientists

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Dubai donors pledge $11 mn for UN-led 'green' economy push

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	Japan to abandon troubled fast breeder reactor: report Japan will scrap plans to generate electricity at its multi-billion dollar experimental Monju fast breeder reactor, a media report said Friday, in a move that could affect the nation's nuclear fuel cycle programme. ... more		New Czech PM won't back price supports for nuke expansion Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka says he won't back price supports for an expansion of the Temelin nuclear power plant, casting doubt on the plans. ... more		Abe hails election of pro-nuclear Tokyo governor Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday welcomed the election of a conservative governor of Tokyo in a result analysts say will help boost Abe's economic reform agenda and reinforce his drive to restart Japan's nuclear reactors. ... more		Tokyo election win a victory for nuclear power? The victory of Yoichi Masuzoe in Tokyo's gubernatorial election Sunday could be a boost for Japan's return to nuclear power, though the anti-nuclear camp still urges against it. ... more

Govt-backed pro-nuclear candidate wins Tokyo governor vote		India needs nuclear power, for now -- minister		Hungary approves controversial nuclear project with Russia		France admits Niger has 'legitimate' demands in uranium talks		Westinghouse Eyes Poland's Plan To Build Nuclear Power Plants
Fire erupts at US nuclear waste plant		Highly Efficient Broadband Terahertz Radiation from Metamaterials		Fukushima operator books $7.54 bn profit on bailout, rate hike		UK plant gets all-clear after radioactivity levels rise		Niger, Areva tussle over future of uranium mining

Seoul gives green light to two nuclear reactors

Tokyo governor race kicks off with focus on nuclear power

Japan researchers use cosmic rays to see nuclear fuel

Westinghouse To Build Three AP1000 Nuclear Reactors In UK With Nugen

Bolivia's Morales eyes nuclear power

Germany eyes swift cuts in renewable energy subsidies

Japan's Tepco to restart nuclear reactors?

Commentary: Talibanized Pakistan?

Iran invites Gulf states to tour nuclear power plant

Japan approves TEPCO business plan to switch on reactors

India and South Korea to cooperate on nuclear power?

Tokyo governor race wide open as ex-PM Koizumi steps in

Japan's Toshiba to buy 60% stake in British nuclear firm

Hungary awards $14-billion nuclear project to Russia

IAEA to support Vietnam's nuclear projects

S. Korea president eying nuclear business on India trip

UN nuclear experts to visit Iran on Saturday: report

TEPCO to siphon off radioactive water from tunnels under Fukushima plant

Microalgae and aquatic plants can help to decrease radiopollution in the Fukushima area

Fukushima operator paid way over odds on procurement

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