Commentary Greta Thunberg made headlines this month after criticizing Germany’s plan to close its remaining nuclear power plants. In an interview with German journalist and television host Sandra Maischberger, the 19-year-old climate activist was asked if shutting down Germany’s remaining nuclear plants was a bad idea. “It depends. If we have them already running, I…
Greta Thunberg Changes Tune on Nuclear Power as Europe Faces Historic Energy Crisis
‘Go Nuclear, Go Large’ to Boost UK’s Energy Security: Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stressed the need to “go nuclear” to boost the UK’s energy security as he promised £700 million ($810 million) of funding for the planned Sizewell C nuclear power project. In his last major policy speech before leaving office next week, Johnson said the spike in gas prices driven by Russian…
New UK Nuclear Power Station Sizewell C Given Go-Ahead
July 20, 2022
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The UK government has given the go-ahead to a multi-billion-pound new nuclear power station. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said on July 20 that development consent was granted for the Sizewell C project in Suffolk, which is expected to generate enough electricity to supply 6 million homes. Negotiations with the government on raising funds for the…
Ontario Wrestles With How to Meet Future Energy Needs
Ontario is torn between meeting the provincial demand for electricity and a desire to wean itself from fossil fuels. The province’s Crown corporation responsible for the operation of the electrical system has said more natural gas plants will be needed to bridge the gap during the transition, and that phasing out fossil fuels by 2030 would…
How Angela Merkel’s Green Agenda Caused the Economic Collapse of Germany
Commentary Remember how the world, especially the American media, fawned over former German Chancellor Angela Merkel? The adoration was so over the top that in 2015 Time magazine named Merkel its “Person of the Year.” It described her as the “Chancellor of the Free World.” Time owes whatever readers it has left a solemn apology….
South Korea to Restart Construction on 2 Nuclear Reactors
July 6, 2022
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South Korea announced on July 5 that it will restart construction work on two nuclear reactors and continue operating those that are already running. The move was made “in accordance with the highest decision-making procedures” of new President Yoon Suk-yeol’s administration, according to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. The energy ministry said that…
Newsom Wants Extended Life for California’s Last Nuclear Plant Set to Close in 2025
May 1, 2022
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has suggested he may keep his state’s last nuclear power plant open beyond its planned closure. Owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant is the single largest electricity producer in California. The plant produces about 18,000 GWh of electricity each year, accounting for…
Capitol Report (April 20): 42 on FBI Terror Watch List Caught at Border; Is a Recession Coming?
The new mask freedoms are sparking mixed messages. The Justice Department will likely appeal the ruling based on the CDC’s direction. North Carolina Congressman Dan Bishop sits on the Homeland Security Committee and he joins us to discuss the dangers stemming from a porous southern border. The White House hopes to revive U.S. nuclear power…
Elon Musk Says Europe Should Restart Dormant Nuclear Power Stations
March 7, 2022
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Elon Musk has said he believes Europe should restart its dormant nuclear power stations and boost production in those that are operational as experts fear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could create a shortage of gas across the continent. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, the Tesla CEO said that “nuclear is vastly better” for global warming than…
Woke California, US Falling Behind China on Gen IV Nukes
February 23, 2022
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Commentary California and the United States in general should be leading in developing Generation IV nuclear power reactors. Instead, it’s China. Headlined Power Magazine earlier this month, “China Starts Up First Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor.” The story: “The first of two units at China’s much-watched high-temperature gas-cooled modular pebble bed (HTR-PM) demonstration project was successfully connected…
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