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IAEA double-checks Japanese tests
IAEA double-checks Japanese tests
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A team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency has kicked off its review of Japanese nuclear safety tests with a series of open meetings in Japan.

Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Fukushima a 'temporary blip' for UK support
Fukushima a 'temporary blip' for UK support
Support for nuclear energy in the UK has returned to levels seen a few months prior to the Fukushima accident in Japan, a new public opinion poll indicates. A similar poll conducted in June 2011 had shown a significant drop in support following the accident.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Japan considers 60 year reactor lifespan
Japan considers 60 year reactor lifespan

In a move that will bring Japan more into line with the US licensing system, the government will consider a proposal to set 40 years as the standard lifespan for the country's nuclear reactors, with a possible extension to 60 years if plants meet stringent safety criteria.

Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Stuttgart court upholds nuclear fuel tax
Stuttgart court upholds nuclear fuel tax
After two legal rejections Germany's nuclear fuel tax has been supported by a regional court in the latest episode of a complex legal battle that looks set to continue for years.
Corporate · Monday, 16 January 2012
Japanese reactors await restart approvals
Japanese reactors await restart approvals
While reviews of initial stress test results for Japanese reactors are progressing, it could still be several months before the first restart approval comes. The shutdown of unit 2 of the Ikata nuclear power plant for a periodic inspection means that only five of the country's 54 power reactors are now in operation.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 16 January 2012
Post-Fukushima era begins for France
Post-Fukushima era begins for France
EDF's fleet of 58 reactors needs upgrades 'as quickly as possible' to be sufficiently robust in extreme situations, said France's nuclear safety regulator.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Fault lines in Japanese nuclear regime
Fault lines in Japanese nuclear regime
The Japanese government's response as the Fukushima nuclear accident developed saw flawed organisation and communication, while the site was inadequately prepared and operators made mistakes.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 30 December 2011
Japanese study underlines nuclear cost advantages
Japanese study underlines nuclear cost advantages
New cost estimates for nuclear power generation in Japan are over 50% higher than previous figures, but are still comparable to costs for wind and geothermal generation and competitive with fossil fuels.
Energy & Environment · Monday, 19 December 2011
IAEA to coordinate Pacific monitoring
IAEA to coordinate Pacific monitoring

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is implementing a Technical Cooperation project, bringing together 24 countries in the Pacific Ocean region to help monitor the fate of radionuclides released from the Fukushima nuclear accident.

Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Patchy global support for nuclear new-build
Patchy global support for nuclear new-build
A worldwide poll has shown widely varying levels of support for the use of nuclear energy. A large majority in countries that use nuclear want to keep doing so, but only a few nations showed strong support for new build.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 25 November 2011
Swiss decommissioning costs rising
Swiss decommissioning costs rising
Switzerland will face costs of CHF 20.654 billion ($22.455 billion) to close down and decommission its nuclear power plants according to newly released figures. The amount is 10% higher than earlier projections.
Waste & Recycling · Thursday, 24 November 2011
Nuclear has role in sustainable mix
Nuclear has role in sustainable mix
A new report by the World Energy Council into countries' energy policies has determined that a mixture of generating technologies and strategies is best for ensuring sustainable energy production.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 16 November 2011
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