Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant: Construction of Unit 2 Resumes! ⚛️🏗️
Construction at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant is starting up again after turmoil in March, with Russia’s Rosatom leading the charge. Here is the latest update! ⚛️
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Nuclear Scare? ☢️ Japan Halts Onagawa Reactor After Radioactive Steam Find
Tohoku Electric Power Co. has halted the No. 2 reactor at Japan’s Onagawa plant after radioactive steam was detected. Here is the latest on the safety checks. ☢️
Steam Leak at Mihama Nuclear Plant: Everything You Need to Know ⚠️🇯🇵
A steam leak at Japan’s Mihama Nuclear Power Plant led to a quick reactor shutdown early Friday. Here’s the latest on the safety status. 🇯🇵
China Leads Global Nuclear Power Race with 125 GW Capacity 🌍⚡
China dominates global nuclear power with 125 GW capacity and 36 reactors under construction, accelerating clean energy goals in 2026.
EU Leaders Push Nuclear Revival Amid Energy Crisis 🌍⚡
EU chief von der Leyen calls Europe’s nuclear phase-out a ‘strategic mistake,’ urging investment in atomic energy to combat fossil fuel dependence amid Middle East tensions. 🌐⚡
China Pioneers Hybrid Nuclear Power Plant 🌍⚡
China starts building a hybrid nuclear plant in Jiangsu, combining advanced reactors for power and industrial steam, marking a leap in clean energy innovation. 🌱⚡
Fukushima Wastewater Discharge Hits 130,000 Tonnes Amid Global Concerns 🌊⚠️
Japan’s Fukushima wastewater discharge reaches 133,000 tonnes since 2023, with 54,600 more planned for 2025-2026 amid international environmental concerns.