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Is nuclear energy making a comeback? | Inside Story

Europeans are facing major increases in energy bills driven by Russia curbing gas supplies to the continent. Natural gas prices continue to rise in Europe and are now about 10 times more expensive than a year ago. That’s prompted several leading governments, including in France and Britain, to prioritise an expansion of their nuclear energy programmes. But is it the right solution? And what are…

UN inspection team due to visit Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – BBC News

An inspection team from the United Nations nuclear watchdog is on its way to Ukraine’s embattled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the organisation’s head said. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the team was expected to arrive at the plant later this week. The nuclear plant has been occupied by invading Russian troops since March. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Ukraine…

Ukraine war: UN team leaves for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – BBC News

An inspection team from the UN nuclear watchdog is on its way to Ukraine’s embattled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the organisation’s head has said. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the team was expected to arrive at the plant later this week. “We must protect the safety and security of Ukraine’s and Europe’s biggest nuclear facility,” he tweeted. The…

Security systems active at Ukrainian nuclear plant, say Russia – BBC News

Security systems have activated following a loss of power at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, according to Russian state media. The plant, which has been under Russian control since March, has seen shelling in and around the site in recent weeks, prompting fears of a nuclear incident. Both sides have said the other has been deliberately targeting the plant. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Ukraine #Russsia…

Zaporizhzhia: Russia occupied nuclear plant briefly disconnected from grid says Ukraine – BBC News

The final pair of working reactors at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant were cut off from Ukraine’s power grid on Thursday, officials in Kyiv say. After being disconnected twice, power to the Russian-controlled site is believed to have been restored. Ukraine’s nuclear agency said the problem was caused by nearby fires that damaged overhead electricity lines. It comes amid growing concern over fighting near the complex,…

Can a nuclear disaster at Zaporizhzhia be averted? | Inside Story

Fears are increasing of a disaster at Europe’s largest nuclear facility. Shelling has intensified around the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine. Moscow and Kyiv blame each other for the attacks. Russia controls the facility but Ukraine is operating it. How much of a risk does the conflict pose? And is a diaster worse than Chernobyl imminent? Fears are increasing of a disaster at Europe’s…

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