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[COLUMNIST] Can nuclear power help in combating climate change?

[COLUMNIST] Can nuclear power help in combating climate change?

There is an abundance of evidence showing that the risks of nuclear power are minimal, even comparable to popular renewable energy sources.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant

Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant

The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with China

Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with China

According to Yuri Borisov, Russia and China had been jointly working on a lunar programme.
Wed Mar 06 2024
World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart

World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart

Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Three additional releases of Fukushima wastewater planned by next March

Three additional releases of Fukushima wastewater planned by next March

Japan is set to release additional contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant three more times by next March.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug 24

Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean starting Aug 24

Japan will release more than 1 million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as president implores UN to punish Russia

Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as president implores UN to punish Russia

Russia unleashed a missile barrage across Ukraine, killing 10 people, forcing shutdowns of nuclear power plants and electricity supply.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled

Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled

Reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Ukraine narrowly escapes nuclear catastrophe as plant loses power, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine narrowly escapes nuclear catastrophe as plant loses power, Zelenskiy says

Electricity to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was cut for hours due to Russian shelling in the area.
Fri Aug 26 2022
[COLUMNIST] Refixing a stigma - nuclear energy the way to go?

[COLUMNIST] Refixing a stigma - nuclear energy the way to go?

The issue narrows down to the radioactive waste and risks of nuclear and radiation accidents.
Fri Aug 19 2022
FACTBOX: Five facts about Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

FACTBOX: Five facts about Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Ukraine said Russian forces attacked the plant in the early hours of Friday, setting an adjacent five-story training facility on fire.
Fri Mar 04 2022
Russian forces seize two cities in Ukraine, Interfax says, with ceasefire talks about to begin

Russian forces seize two cities in Ukraine, Interfax says, with ceasefire talks about to begin

Russian invasion forces seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant.
Mon Feb 28 2022
US trade group says no nuclear power plants have been hacked

US trade group says no nuclear power plants have been hacked

Hackers used "phishing" emails to obtain credentials to gain access to networks of their targets, according to a report from the two agencies.
Sun Jul 02 2017
South Korea's President Moon says plans to exit nuclear power

South Korea's President Moon says plans to exit nuclear power

South Korea's new President Moon Jae-in said on Monday the country will halt plans to build new nuclear power plants and will not extend the lifespan of existing plants.
Mon Jun 19 2017
5.6 quake shakes Japan, no tsunami risk

5.6 quake shakes Japan, no tsunami risk

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeast Japan early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, two days after a powerful tremor triggered a tsunami near the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Thu Nov 24 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024