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What’s the Role for New Nuclear Power in the Fight Against Climate Change?

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Small modular reactors (SMRs) — nuclear reactors using novel technologies to fit into much smaller and mass-producible packages than the behemoth nuclear power plants of today — are presented as a way of rapidly decarbonizing the grid in the face of an ever more pressing need to meet climate targets.

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Hunterston B nuclear power station poised for shutdown,sparking fresh questions over UK's new nuclear plans

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Closure of EDF's Ayrshire plant, which has operated on west coast of Scotland since 1976, leaves UK with just seven operational nuclear stations. The 1.2GW capacity power station first began operating in 1976, and although it was originally expected to operate for 25 years, EDF was able to extend the plant's lifespan a number of times. "It

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Renewables overtake fossil fuels in 2020 as Britain's power grid enjoys 'greenest year' yet

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That is the conclusion of new research released today by Imperial College London on behalf of energy firm Drax, which estimates that carbon emissions from Britain's grid fell by 16 per cent last year as a result of the growth of green power and plummeting energy demand during Covid-19 lockdowns.

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'A crucial step': Government unveils funding plan for new nuclear plants

Business Green

Government touts RAB funding model as 'win-win' for climate and consumers, but pushing upfront costs onto energy bills could prove controversial. The new financing rules are likely to provide a major boost for EDF's hopes of building a £20bn nuclear power plant at Sizewell C in Essex.

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'A poor use of public funds': Should the government subsidise biomass and carbon capture technology?

Business Green

Today's report is the latest in a string of warnings advising the government to approach Drax's planning application at Selby - and BECCS technology more generally - with caution. And in March, leading green groups banded together to urge UK government to not invest public funds into Drax's BECCS scheme.

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How Long Will Coal Remain King in India?

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The government held creative auctions designed to facilitate adding greater amounts of intermittent renewables on the grid. The coal sector is a major source of revenue for states and the central government. Last year, the Modi government sought to boost the domestic coal mining sector with a series of commercial auctions.

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'Slight tension': From coal mines to nuclear, new Business Secretary hints at delicate decisions at heart of UK's net zero ambitions

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Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has admitted there exists a "slight tension" between the government's efforts to fully decarbonise the UK economy and its recent decision not to block plans for the country's first new coal mine in 30 years.