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Breakthrough in Iran talks
Iran has said it will cooperate on resolving "all outstanding issues" that the International Atomic Energy Agency has concerning its nuclear program. Access is to be granted to heavy water facilities and the Gachin uranium mine.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 11 November 2013
Greenland drops uranium mining ban
Greenland's parliament has voted in favour of lifting the country's long-standing ban on the extraction of radioactive materials, including uranium. The move could enable the Kvanefjeld project to proceed.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 25 October 2013
Nuclear limbo for climate ambitions
Japan's climate goals remain as unclear as its energy policy. According to the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations it should resist setting targets until well into next year.
Energy & Environment
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Friday, 4 October 2013
Tepco goes for two nuclear restarts
Tepco has made its first application to bring nuclear reactors back on line. The income from power generation would support the clean-up tasks at Fukushima Daiichi and avoid use of expensive imported fossil fuels.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 27 September 2013
Nuclear to fund French energy transition
Revenue earned by France's existing nuclear power plants will be earmarked to fund the country's move to an energy mix featuring more renewables, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has said.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 23 September 2013
Abe at Fukushima site
Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe visited the Fukushima Daiichi site yesterday, personally encouraging workers' efforts in the clean-up and decommissioning project. He urged Tepco to forget about restarting two operable reactors there.
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Friday, 20 September 2013
Cricket appeal for recovery
Diplomats from the British Embassy in Tokyo took on a team of residents from the Tohoku region for a friendly game of cricket staged in a town affected by the tsunami and nuclear crisis of March 2011.
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Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Government plan for better nuclear communication
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will set up an international group concerning water issues at Fukushima Daiichi, with one priority being enhanced global communication.
Nuclear Policies
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Thursday, 5 September 2013
Fukushima leak cleaned up
Extensive measures to prevent and mitigate potential spills of radioactive water from storage tanks are being put in place at Fukushima Daiichi. The clean-up of a previous leak appears to have been successful.
Regulation & Safety
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Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Change at the top in Iran
Former foreign minister Ali Akbar Salehi has returned to the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran as its head. He will soon lead negotiations with Russia on the potential supply of new nuclear reactors, set to begin once Bushehr is handed over.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 19 August 2013
Swiss utilities face waste hike
The Swiss cabinet has proposed a raise in targets for waste and decommissioning funds that would lead to a hike of some 76% in annual utility contributions next year. A consultation is being launched this month.
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 16 August 2013
Taiwanese nuclear vote turns violent
A parliamentary vote in Taiwan on whether to hold a referendum on the completion of the Lungmen nuclear power plant descended into a brawl between opposing parties.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 2 August 2013
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Greenland's parliament has voted in favour of lifting the country's long-standing ban on the extraction of radioactive materials, including uranium. The move could enable the Kvanefjeld project to proceed.
Revenue earned by France's existing nuclear power plants will be earmarked to fund the country's move to an energy mix featuring more renewables, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has said. _77x48.jpg "Fukushima cricket match (British Embassy Tokyo) 77x48")
Diplomats from the British Embassy in Tokyo took on a team of residents from the Tohoku region for a friendly game of cricket staged in a town affected by the tsunami and nuclear crisis of March 2011.
Extensive measures to prevent and mitigate potential spills of radioactive water from storage tanks are being put in place at Fukushima Daiichi. The clean-up of a previous leak appears to have been successful.