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Putin hosts India's prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, seeking to deepen the two nuclear powers’ relationship as NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia and launched deadly missile strikes in Ukraine that destroyed a children's hospital

The Independent UK

Dutton’s claim that Australia is the only G20 nation not using nuclear power is misleading

Evidence and experts say six G20 countries do not generate any nuclear energy, and three of those don’t consume it either.

Crikey

In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear

Australia’s opposition leader has proposed building the country’s first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced.

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Talen Urges US Regulators To Dismiss Opposition To Amazon's Data Center Agreement

In March, Talen announced an agreement to sell electricity and a data center campus at its Pennsylvania nuclear power plant to Amazon Web Services.

International Business Times

Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in its average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters

Much of the debate about nuclear power in the month since the Coalition announced its plan to install reactors in seven states has been about cost.

The Conversation

Have nearly two weeks of Hunter coal protests won any hearts or minds?

'They do not have the majority support of the public'

Newcastle Herald

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ted O'Brien on reaching for the nuclear button

The Coalition is taking a major political gamble with its nuclear power policy, which is facing criticism from a range of experts.

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Nuclear will ‘leave legacy of debt and radioactive waste’, says Lorna Slater

NUCLEAR power would “leave a legacy of debt and radioactive waste for generations to come”, the Scottish Greens have said ...

The National (Scotland)

Nuclear power plants could be the key to AI's future

Amazon has two deals already.

Fortune

Politics costing the homeless greater support

Letters and Short Takes: Monday, July 1, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Peter Dutton says tax cut plan ‘too costly’ and Dickson locals would ‘riot’ against any wind farm plan

Opposition leader also tells economic forum his electorate ‘goes crazy if there is the suggestion of a 5G tower’

The Guardian - AU

Achieving net zero with renewables or nuclear means rebuilding the hollowed-out public service after decades of cuts

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants in Australia has attracted plenty of critical attention. But there’s a striking feature which has received relatively little discussion or criticism: the nuclear plants would be publicly owned and operated, similar to the National Broadband Network (NBN).

The Conversation

When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.

AAP

ACT 'vulnerable' to being forced into nuclear under Coalition: Barr

Territory 'constitutionally at a disadvantage', Chief Minister says.

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The Conversation

No nuclear veto: if the Coalition isn’t seeking community consent, is that really consultation?

The Coalition shook up Australia’s energy debate last week when it unveiled the seven sites where, if elected, it would build nuclear power plants. In making the announcement, the Coalition emphasised the importance of community consultation in its nuclear energy plan. But what does that actually mean?

Newcastle Herald

Cold Chisel's a hot ticket, so should it have filled Broadmeadow stadium?

Letters: Both Newcastle and the vineyards sold out.

AAP

Power plan would nuke manufacturing, warns Albanese

Local jobs and the push towards renewables will be threatened by the coalition's nuclear energy policy, the prime minister says.

Crikey

Renewables, not nuclear: Poll

Most Australians see renewables rather than nuclear power as the way forward, and Scott Morrison could find himself useful if Donald Trump wins another term.

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AAP

Nuclear 'fantasy' comes under scrutiny in parliament

An opposition proposal to build nuclear reactors has dominated parliamentary debate as politicians return to Canberra, with the plan labelled a "fantasy".

The Guardian - AU

‘Long held denialism’: Paul Keating launches stinging attack on Coalition’s nuclear power push

Former Labor prime minister claims opposition leader Peter Dutton will do ‘everything he can to de-legitimise renewables’

Newcastle Herald

Answers to your questions about nuclear power

Cost, build time, waste storage top Herald nuclear questions.

The Conversation

How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for households and industry?

Peter Dutton has announced that under a Coalition government, seven nuclear power stations would be built around the country over the next 15 years.

Crikey

Nuclear power isn’t just expensive — it comes with unique incentives for corruption

The history of nuclear power overseas shows a strong predisposition to shonky behaviour.

Crikey

‘Unhelpful’: Experts criticise Labor’s radioactive memes

In the wake of the Coalition’s nuclear energy policy announcement, the Labor Party has become obsessed with Simpsons memes. But experts say it’s unhelpful.

Crikey

Senators critical of nuclear future

The Coalition’s plan to build seven new nuclear power stations isn’t off to a great start, with notable opposition from prominent senators.

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