Nuclear power in Britain's energy future
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The British government embraced nuclear power as a key energy source in the coming decades in a new policy unveiled Tuesday, angering environmentalists eager to promote renewable power sources such as sun, wind and waves.
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The future of one of Europe's scientific "crown jewels" may be hit by current funding concerns in UK physics.
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Comment is free: George Monbiot: Britain's future prosperity has been hardwired to rising use of transport fuels, without a thought for the supply drying up.
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UK scientists hope to use ultra high power lasers to produce almost limitless energy.
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A shortfall in UK electricity generation is likely even after the recent decision on nuclear power, a report concludes.
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Struggling nuclear power generator British Energy relists on the stock exchange after a debt-for-equity rescue.
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A new generation of nuclear power stations is expected to get the formal go-ahead from the government later.
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THE CLIMATE for building new nuclear power plants in the United States hasn't been this good for decades. The Bush administration is solidly behind them. Some prominent foes have changed sides, embracing uranium-derived electricity as the best available answer to global warming.
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Household-scale renewable energy schemes could provide power for many British familes, conservationists say.
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A 25% stake in nuclear power station firm British Energy is to go on sale immediately to fund nuclear clean-up costs.
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US energy policy over the long term will require new nuclear power plants, cleaner coal and cars that get more miles per gallon, experts said Wednesday.
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Options for the future of Britain's nuclear weapons system will be outlined in a white paper on Monday.
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Greens see red over Brown's reactor plans The anti-nuclear movement has fired an opening shot in the UK energy-policy debate, ahead of expected Parliamentary announcements from the Brown government this week.â¦
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Troubled nuclear power generator British Energy today announced a steep rise in operating losses and admitted that it was facing a challenging second half.
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The British government was expected Thursday to approve a new generation of nuclear power stations, infuriating environmentalists who are considering a legal challenge.
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The British government on Thursday approved plans to refresh the countryâs fleet of nuclear reactors, and he invited companies to offer plans to build and operate the plants.
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Business & money: A decision is expected within weeks about whether Britain is to build the first coal-fired power station for more than 20 years.