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EXPLORATION & NUCLEAR FUEL Proposal for global nuclear fuel insurance fund The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published the Global Risks Report 2008, which highlights the need for new thinking and concerted action on a number of global issues, including energy supply. An international "nuclear fuel insurance fund" is one suggestion. |
REGULATION & SAFETY US regulator dishes out fines Entergy is to be fined $650,000 for being too slow to ensure public warning systems had back-up power at the Indian Point nuclear power plant. Florida Power & Light will face a $208,000 fine over security issues, and BWXT will pay $32,500 for a safety lapse. |
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NUCLEAR POLICIES Second reading of energy bill
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NUCLEAR POLICIES Bodman wraps up Middle East odyssey
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EXPLORATION & NUCLEAR FUEL Uranium output rises in Kazakhstan and Australia during 2007 Kazakhstan and Australia both reported double-digit increases in uranium production during 2007. Kazakh output increased over 25%, despite a shortage of sulfuric acid, whilst Australian output grew 13%. |
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT '20 20 by 2020' says Europe The European Commission has made long-awaited proposals on energy and climate change. By 2020 it wants a 20% cut in carbon dioxide emissions, and 20% of energy to come from renewables. Some MEPs called for nuclear power to be recognised. |
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