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

Business Green

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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Canadian LNG Will Stall Asia’s Shift to Renewables, Energy Experts in Asia Say

DeSmogBlog

But an impending flood of liquefied natural gas exports from western Canada to Asia could make it harder for countries there to achieve their national climate targets and contribute to tens of thousands of additional deaths due to air pollution. This could have dire health impacts.

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Eclipse Shines Light on California’s Clean Energy Leadership

Vote Solar

In fact, the California Independent System Operator, the managers of our statewide power grid, say they have been planning for this event for over a year and are confident that our power won’t be interrupted. In fact, solar is already proving more reliable than California’s traditional power plants during summer heat waves.

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How Long Will Coal Remain King in India?

GreenTechMedia

The government has also repeatedly delayed the implementation of pollution regulations for coal plants, effectively throwing the dirtiest coal plants a lifeline. “It's critical that India build no new coal plants and also begin retiring existing ones, particularly older, highly-polluting plants,” Sivaram told Greentech Media.

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Going electric is not enough: Low carbon EV charging will be the driving force of the green industrial revolution

Business Green

But how green are the energy sources powering our EVs? Currently, electricity in the UK is supplied by a variety of generators, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and large and small-scale renewables. To investigate the problem, Polestar collaborated with the University of Gothenburg.

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The future of clean hydrogen in the US could hinge on a new tax credit

The Verge: Energy

. | Photo by Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via Getty Images The Biden administration proposed new tax guidelines today aimed at making it cheaper to produce hydrogen as a less-polluting alternative to fossil fuels. The guidelines elicited strong reactions from clean energy advocates and industry today, some celebrating, others outraged.

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The Inflation Reduction Act is signed into law

Smart Energy International

New York begins transmission upgrades as Ohio wraps up smart grid overhaul. The Associated Press also reported that the bill has $4 billion to create a fleet of zero-emission heavy duty vehicles and $3 billion in grants to clean up air pollution at ports. Energy Transitions Podcast: Weighing the future of nuclear power in Europe.

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