Time is now for nuclear energy: Large-scale projects to revolutionise power
The huge cost of nuclear power stations will only decrease when nations start building them in large numbers, a leading industrialist has claimed. Seb Henbest, Group Head of Climate Transition at HSBC, highlighted China’s strategic approach to nuclear power and…
UK government wants to “turbocharge” nuclear developments, says Energy Minister, Lord Hunt
Lord Hunt said nuclear development needs to be turbocharged. “That means working ever more closely with our international partners and that challenge is one that my government, alongside I know many other governments, are very keen to take up and take forward.”
Nuclear energy expansion crucial for explosive data centre, AI demand, says WNA chief
It is important to get the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to understand that nuclear energy is a viable solution.
Plug and play nuclear reactor technology proven, says leading tech investor
Small modular nuclear units (SMRs) have been in use in the US for 50 years on navy submarines and carriers; the technology is not new and has been proven.
Seoul and Washington to hold high-level talks after North Korea unveils nuclear drone arsenal
Defence chiefs from the US and South Korea are set to hold high level talks about the nuclear missile threat from North Korea, it has been announced. The fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) is…
UK nuclear plant cyber failures expose national security risk
Britain’s largest nuclear plant operator has apologised after admitting to a series of cyber security failings that could have jeopardised national security. Sellafield, a government-owned facility which is home to the largest store of plutonium in the world, left sensitive…
China is planning to arm submarines with lasers capable of destroying satellites
Chinese defence chiefs are planning to install a star wars type laser on its nuclear submarines so that it will be able to shoot down British and US spy satellites while hidden beneath the ocean. Chinese scientists claim the weapon will be able…
Western allies’ strategic shift away from Russian uranium
The US is encountering challenges in securing uranium supplies, with some traditional sources becoming increasingly unstable.
Russian warships and a nuclear submarine will visit Cuba amid rising tensions with the US.
Four Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine will enter Cuban waters next week as part of a preplanned set of military exercises between the two countries.The disclosure immediately drew comparisons with the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 when the then…
Powering Africa: The Future of Nuclear Energy
As the world moves away from fossil fuels, ISS Africa examines how Africa can transition to cleaner energies whilst dealing with increases in energy demand as the continent continues to experience rapid population growth. While other regions are transitioning to…
