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July 29, 2015

TEPCO's Fukushima compensation cost to reach over $57 bn
Tokyo (AFP) July 28, 2015
Japan's embattled utility Tokyo Electric Power Co now expects the compensation costs after the Fukushima nuclear disaster to be more than $57 billion, the government confirmed Tuesday. It approved the latest rehabilitation plan drafted by TEPCO, which put the total cost for compensation alone after the 2011 tsunami-triggered accident at 7.08 trillion yen ($57.19 billion). The new higher estimate means the government will have to provide fresh public money of 950 billion yen ($7.68 billion), the ... read more

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Metal foams capable of shielding X-rays, gamma rays, neutron radiation Research from North Carolina State University shows that lightweight composite metal foams are effective at blocking X-rays, gamma rays and neutron radiation, and are capable of absorbing the energy ... more		Slovenia, Croatia discuss settlement of nuclear plant waste Slovenia presented Croatia with plans for additional radioactive waste repositories for the mutually-owned nuclear power station NEK in Krsko at a joint commission meeting on Monday. The Croat ... more		Fossil fuels harm health from 'cradle to grave': report Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report		Location of Vietnam's nuclear power project extended Construction on Ninh Thuan 1 and 2 nuclear power plants, the first of the kind in Vietnam, will be extended southwest as required in new changes to their master plan approved by the Ministry of Indu ... more
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Japan nuclear refugees face dilemma over returning home More than four years since Satoru Yamauchi abandoned his noodle restaurant to escape radiation spreading from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, the Japanese government is almost ready to declare it safe to go home. ... more		Slovakia, Enel discuss construction of nuclear power plant Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed that he met on Friday with management members of Italian energy giant Enel, the majority owner of Slovak Elektrarne (SE) energy utility. "We tal ... more		Orbit Over Obsolescence: How Satellite Constellations Are Replacing Cell Towers One Layer at a Time Constellations of Power: Smart Dragon-3 and the Geopolitics of China's Space Strategy The latest gaming tech to look forward to in 2025		Slovenia, Croatia extend atomic plant's lifespan by 20 years Slovenia and Croatia agreed on Monday to extend the lifespan of a jointly-owned nuclear plant until 2043, overriding calls from green groups to close the facility. ... more
TEPCO to Resume Fukushima Protective Cover Removal in Late July Japanese utility company TEPCO will resume work to remove a protective cover from the stricken Fukushima reactor building in late July, a public Japanese broadcaster said. A dome was installed ... more		Return of Iranian oil may cause more OPEC tensions The return of oil from Iran following the landmark nuclear energy deal with world powers could create fresh tensions within OPEC but may reinforce the cartel's output strategy, analysts say. ... more		Russia Will Start Selling Enriched Uranium to Europe Russia's top exporter of primary stage nuclear material has completed a pilot shipment to Germany and Sweden via its northern Ust-Luga seaport. Techsnabexport performed the shipment jointly wi ... more		Russian firm dismisses South Africa nuclear build fears Russia's state energy corporation Rosatom on Wednesday denied that it had already secretly won a massive nuclear power contract in South Africa, and sought to allay fears of corruption over the deal. ... more

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