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March 11, 2014

Germany plans to extend nuclear plant security zones
Berlin (AFP) March 10, 2014
Germany plans to widen the security perimeters around its remaining nuclear power plants, the environment ministry said Monday, nearly three years to the day after the Fukushima disaster. The reactor meltdowns and explosions at the Japanese plant on March 11, 2011 prompted Germany to become the first major industrial power to announce it would phase out nuclear power generation. The government said Monday it would now propose to the country's 16 states an extension of the core security radius su ... read more

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Thousands rally for end to nuclear Taiwan Tens of thousands marched in Taiwan Saturday to call for an end to nuclear energy on the island, ahead of the third anniversary of the Fukushima atomic disaster in Japan, organisers said. ... more		Tens of thousands stage anti-nuclear rally in Tokyo Tens of thousands of citizens turned out for an anti-nuclear rally in Tokyo on Sunday, as the nation prepares to mark the third anniversary of the Fukushima disaster. ... more		Greenpeace protests Europe's ageing nuclear plants Greenpeace activists broke into the grounds of nuclear plants in six European countries Wednesday, urging governments to close down ageing reactors on safety grounds. ... more
				The Power of High Efficiency Clean Energy, the Nuclear Solution Nuclear Supply Chain procurement strategies and vendor management practices are an increasingly crucial aspect of nuclear operating companies' operations. Spend on nuclear components, services and f ... more		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

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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		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		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		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
				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		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

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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		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		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		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		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

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

MSU advances algae's viability as a biofuel

Entomologists update definitions to tackle resistance to biotech crops and pesticides

EU edges towards renewable energy targets

Sunpreme Launches Premium Solar 2.0 Maxima GxB Solar Modules

ReneSola Provides High-Efficiency Modules to 11.7MW Solar Project in Italy

Taming hurricanes

Wind farms can tame hurricanes: scientists

Draft report finds no reliable link between wind farms and health effects

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

Geothermal offers cost-effective alternative to volatile fuel prices and propane shortages

US moves ahead on massive Africa power bid

	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		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

Japan to abandon troubled fast breeder reactor: report		New Czech PM won't back price supports for nuke expansion		Abe hails election of pro-nuclear Tokyo governor		Tokyo election win a victory for nuclear power?		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

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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

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