Dangerously dependent on Russian gas, Germany is still refusing to cut off President Putin, whose war it is effectively subsidizing to the tune of some $220 million a day.
Tag: Nuclear Energy
Stopping Climate Change Is Doable, but Time Is Short, U.N. Panel Warns
A major new scientific report offers a road map for how countries can limit global warming, but warns that the margin for error is vanishingly small.
Russia’s Aggression Prompts Calls to Rethink U.S. Uranium Imports
The war in Ukraine has highlighted the risks of U.S. dependence on Russia for the fuel needed for nuclear energy, creating new challenges for the industry.
Nuclear Agency Looks Into Reports of Radiation Poisoning at Chernobyl
Russian soldiers left the decommissioned nuclear plant and a nearby city after five weeks of occupation.
Powerful Quake Off Japan Rekindles Fears of Another Fukushima
Tsunami warnings in a region hit by nuclear disaster in 2011 were lifted after a few hours. The damage was still being assessed, but it appeared contained.
What a Power Cutoff Could Mean for Chernobyl’s Nuclear Waste
With no working reactors, there is no risk of a meltdown. But the ruins from the 1986 disaster still pose considerable dangers.
Russia Seizes Nuclear Plant in Ukraine and Makes Gain in the South
The Russian military advance in Ukraine sowed more destruction and chaos, pointing to a worsening conflict, as the Kremlin also moved to restrict how it’s reported at home.
Fire at Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Out, but Russian Troops Take Control
International observers and Ukrainian officials said that as of 6 a.m. the facility was still able to function safely.
Fire at Ukraine Nuclear Plant Is Out, but Russian Troops Take Control
International observers and Ukrainian officials said that as of 6 a.m. the facility was still able to function safely.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Security Video Shows Fire and Nearby Fighting
Security camera footage showed a building ablaze inside the power complex near a line of military vehicles. People in the vehicles appeared to be firing at buildings in the power plant.