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British nuclear plant Hunterston B to close after 46 years

Utility firm EDF has announced that it will be winding down operations at Hunterston B, one of the UK’s most productive nuclear power stations, after cracks were found in the core of its reactors.

read more... 10/01/2022

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EU strategy seeks to remove carbon from atmosphere

The European Commission will reward green farming practices like afforestation and soil conservation while putting rules to identify activities that “unambiguously remove carbon from the atmosphere” under draft proposals seen by EURACTIV.

read more... 24/11/2021

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Government to invest £1.7bn in a new large-scale nuclear power station

A new large-scale nuclear power station is set to secure a fresh £1.7 billion in government funding.

read more... 29/10/2021

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Hinkley nuclear power station on track for 2026 opening

The UK's newest nuclear power station is on track to open by the end of 2026, the company building it has said.

read more... 29/09/2021

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SSE Renewables pours £50m into second life of Scottish hydro plant

A hydro-electric power station in Scotland’s Highlands has secured its second life through a new £50 million investment by SSE Renewables.

read more... 30/08/2021

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