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The world is on the brink of a nuclear power renaissance, say scientists. From SciDev.net, part of the Guardian Environment NetworkThe world is on the brink of a nuclear power renaissance, and developing countries may also...

German chancellor adds 15 years to scheduled phase-out of country's nuclear power plantsGerman chancellor Angela Merkel has announced an extension to the nation's nuclear power plant operations for up to 15 years beyond a...

Regulator and builders blame each other for construction hold-up as designs await approvalThe schedule for the UK's nuclear reactor building programme has slipped behind already, the safety regulator has admitted, reinforcing...

Nuclear energy is not on the rise – the hard facts point to a continuing, slow phase-out around the worldRepeatedly in recent years there have been calls for a revival of nuclear power...

'We don't want to bequeath a legacy for future generations of a toxic environment' say aboriginal clans in opposition to major uranium mining site opening in western AustraliaAs a mining giant prepares to open a major uranium...

Here’s bright spot in the news of the day: energy from new solar installations has, for the first time, become cheaper than energy from new nuclear plants, according to a new Duke University study...

“Energy prices may rise by a third,” says our disastrous secretary of state of energy and climate change Chris Huhne. Rubbish. They’re going to rise by a hell of a lot more than that before he is finished....

The new 'pathways' calculator lays out ways the UK could hit its target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050Electricity generation in the UK will double...

Government plans to secure energy supplies and cut carbon emissions means higher energy prices and bills for businessesBusinesses can expect to face a steep rise in energy bills after the government today published a comprehensive...

Minister to reveal wind and nuclear strategy but says renewables target of 15% by 2020 is 'a stretch'Energy secretary Chris Huhne will today set out the government's policy to secure the UK's energy supplies amid warnings...

Chairman Stephen Henwood admits to 'shortcomings' in bonus structure as rewards increase by a thirdBonuses at taxpayer-funded quango the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority rose by almost a third last year even though it faces...

World nuclear power generation slipped again in 2009, continuing its slide since its peak in 2006. The data shown is from BP's compilation of statistical data, but data from the World Nuclear Association shows the same pattern--peak...

Cancelling a government loan to Sheffield Forgemasters could derail UK plans for new nuclear reactors, says Chris GoodallYesterday's decision by the UK government to withdraw its proposed loan of £80m to Sheffield Forgemasters...

Government will ease the way for extra plants but not provide subsidies, energy minister Charles Hendry to tell industry chiefsEnergy minister Charles Hendry will today set out the government's support for new nuclear power,...

• Wylfa and Oldbury Magnox reactors could have lives extended• Plans would help make up £4bn decommissioning shortfallPlans are under way to extend the life of the UK's oldest nuclear reactors, which would ease the government's...