Tag: Nuclear energy

How Israel’s Strikes Avert Iran’s Environmental Threat

The strikes on Iran have sparked fierce debate, but from Israel’s perspective, the choice was easy: either accept the risks of a nuclear Iran or act decisively to stop it.

Robot retrieves radiactive nuclear material from Fukushima

Japanese teams have tried to isolate and retrieve bits of radioactive fuel in the past. This was the first successful attempt. Knowing more about the radioactive nature of the spent fuel will help TEPCO decommission the reactor. 

Russia builds first nuclear reactor in Asia: expect no outcry

Russia aims to build six nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan.

Japan’s Fukushima nuclear meltdown – 4 years later

Iran's aggressive nuclear energy program seems to be constantly in the news these days; while other regional countries, including...

Experts at US-Arab Policy Conference debate Mideast’s future as global energy supplier

How relevant will OPEC be 10 years from now? Does the rapid expansion of new technologies like fracking threaten...

‘Our Jordan is Not Nuclear’ Say Greenpeace Activists

Campaigners step up their lobbying for a nuclear-free Jordan as the final decision with regards to the chosen firm...

Turks Ask Their Leaders to Say “No to Nuclear”

Two years after the Fukushima nuclear meltdown in Japan, the Turkish government is moving ahead with nuclear power despite...

Jordan Terminates Uranium Mining License with French Firm AREVA

Following a dispute over the details of their joint contract, the Jordanian government has parted ways with the french...

Saudi Arabia Announces Plans For 100% Switch To Renewables

A bright and renewable future for Saudi Arabia? A shock announcement from the world's largest oil producer Following plans to...

Plans For Turkey’s First Nuclear Power Plant Revealed

Located in the southern province of Mersin, on the Mediterranean Sea, the Akkuyu nuclear plant has been controversial since...

Jordan Suspends Its Nuclear Plans Amid Controversy

Jordan has supported a parliamentary committee recommendation to suspend Jordan's projected nuclear programme It's certainly been a busy week for...

Jordanian’s Nuclear Meltdown Resembles a Soap Opera

Jordan’s parliament voted last week to shelve the nation's nuclear power program due to doubts over project financing.  The...