Most of the current fleet of reactors in the UK is due to retire by 2028. Construction has commenced on the first of a new generation of plants.
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About 10% of the world's electricity is produced from nuclear energy. Most nuclear electricity is generated using just two kinds of reactor. New designs are coming forward and some are in operation as the first generation reactors come to the end of their operating lives.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted the country's nuclear power facilities. This page provides a summary of the latest developments.
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There have only been two major accidents at nuclear power plants, and their impacts have been far less severe than widely feared. Nuclear is the safest energy source we use anywhere in the world.
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There have only been two major accidents at nuclear power plants, and their impacts have been far less severe than widely feared. Nuclear is the safest energy source we use anywhere in the world.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted the country's nuclear power facilities. This page provides a summary of the latest developments.
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There are a number of pervasive myths regarding both radiation and radioactive wastes. Some lead to regulation and actions which are counterproductive to human health and safety.
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Substantial amounts have been invested in energy R&D over the last 30 years, much directed at developing nuclear energy. Nowhere in the world is nuclear power subsidised per unit of production. In some countries however it is taxed because production costs are so low.
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No harmful health effects were found in 195,345 residents living in the vicinity of the plant who were screened by the end of May 2011. All the 1,080 children tested for thyroid gland exposure showed results within safe limits.
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France derives about 70% of its electricity from nuclear energy. This is due to a long-standing policy based on energy security. Government policy is to reduce this to 50% by 2035. France is the world's largest net exporter of electricity due to its very low cost of nuclear g...
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