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- IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors 02/03/2026(As prepared for delivery) Before I begin, I would like to welcome the Republic of Maldives as the newest member of the IAEA, bringing us to 181 Member States. Mr Chairperson,
- IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Special Session of the Board of Governors 02/03/2026(As prepared for delivery) All of us have been following with concern the military attacks in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East.
- Update 342 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 27/02/2026
- IAEA-Coordinated Research Finds Variation in Radiation Doses from Cardiac Imaging, Highlights Areas to Enhance Patient Safety 26/02/2026
- Colombia: IAEA Commits to Strengthen Food and Agriculture, Cancer Care, the Environment and Energy 25/02/2026
- IAEA Convenes ZODIAC Week in Vienna to Strengthen Global Defences Against Future Pandemics 24/02/2026
- First 2026 Lise Meitner Programme Visit Concludes in Australia 23/02/2026The IAEA’s flagship initiative to support career development for women in nuclear fields continued its work this month in Australia through a two-week professional visit focused on nuclear medicine production, nuclear technology and science research and applications.
- Update 341 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine 19/02/2026
- How Radiation Dosimetry Supports Safe Medical Care 17/02/2026Radiation therapy is one of the most effective treatments for many kinds of cancer, helping to destroy tumours and save lives. Because these treatments use high‑energy radiation directed at specific parts of the body, accuracy is critical — regardless of how small the dose is.
- Moldova Advances Efforts to Address Childhood and Other Cancers 13/02/2026A review by IAEA and partners has found that Moldova has taken significant steps to tackle childhood and other cancers and set out recommendations to strengthen services for vulnerable populations as the country prepares its National Cancer Control Programme 2026–2030.
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- Russia ready to satisfy additional demand for oil from India 06/03/2026Russian officials confirm willingness to sell more crude if demand rises. Meanwhile, the United States encourages India to consider American energy supplies as a reliable alternative. India currently imports significant volumes of Russian oil, with potential for further increases.
- US grants 30-day waiver to India for buying Russian oil stuck at sea amid Middle East war 06/03/2026The US Treasury issued a 30-day waiver allowing these purchases of oil stranded at sea, a temporary measure to keep global markets flowing.
- Oil settles up around 5% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens 06/03/2026West Texas Intermediate crude jumped 8.51%, while Brent crude rose 4.93%. Several nations have halted oil and LNG production, with analysts warning of prolonged recovery even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
- Adani Total Gas asks industrial users to limit consumption to 40%; Warns of higher spot prices 06/03/2026This measure is due to tight gas supplies. Household users will continue to receive gas at current prices. The company has not yet responded to queries.
- Rising oil prices to hit profit margins of OMCs, pump up upstream companies 06/03/2026While upstream companies like ONGC and Oil India stand to benefit from higher crude prices, gas utilities face pressure from surging LNG costs.
- India scrambles for crude as Gulf war hits supplies 06/03/2026The discussions are underway with national oil companies as well as international oil majors and traders for supplying replacement barrels, the official said.
- West Asia war, rising global yields stall India Inc’s overseas fundraising plans 06/03/2026Lenders and companies are awaiting geopolitical clarity, as bond and loan rates have increased. This situation makes companies with significant Middle East revenue exposure less appealing to financiers, prompting increased caution.
- Qatar plant spillover: Urea producers may face up to 40% LNG supply cuts 06/03/2026Production losses loom ahead of the crucial kharif planting season. Farmers may see reduced yields impacting food grain production and food inflation. The government is urged to secure alternative gas supplies.
- GAIL's LNG acquisition from Petronet cut to zero amid Strait of Hormuz restrictions 05/03/2026QatarEnergy, Petronet's upstream supplier, also indicated a potential force majeure event. This is linked to recent hostilities in the region. The situation impacts India's gas supply.
- Gujarat Gas restricts industrial supply, invokes force majeure 05/03/2026The company cites severe constraints in regasified liquefied natural gas availability. The ongoing war in the Middle East region is impacting the gas supply scenario. Gujarat Gas is closely monitoring developments.
Nuclear Energy News — ScienceDaily
- Neutrinos could explain why matter survived the Big Bang 04/03/2026An international team combining two major neutrino experiments has uncovered stronger evidence that neutrinos and antimatter don’t behave as perfect mirror images. That subtle difference may hold the key to why the universe didn’t vanish in a flash of self-destruction after the Big Bang.
- The hidden technology that could unlock commercial fusion power 03/03/2026Fusion energy may be one of the most promising clean power sources of the future—but only if scientists can precisely measure the extreme, fast-moving plasmas that make it possible. A new U.S. Department of Energy–sponsored report urges major investment in advanced diagnostic tools—the high-tech “sensors” that track plasma temperature, density, and behavior inside fusion systems. […]
- Massive US study finds higher cancer death rates near nuclear power plants 24/02/2026A sweeping nationwide study has found that U.S. counties located closer to operating nuclear power plants have higher cancer death rates than those farther away. Researchers analyzed data from every nuclear facility and all U.S. counties between 2000 and 2018, adjusting for income, education, smoking, obesity, environmental conditions, and access to health care. Even after […]
- Physicists solve a quantum mystery that stumped scientists for decades 08/02/2026Physicists at Heidelberg University have developed a new theory that finally unites two long-standing and seemingly incompatible views of how exotic particles behave inside quantum matter. In some cases, an impurity moves through a sea of particles and forms a quasiparticle known as a Fermi polaron; in others, an extremely heavy impurity freezes in place […]
- Dark matter could be masquerading as a black hole at the Milky Way’s core 07/02/2026Astronomers propose that an ultra-dense clump of exotic dark matter could be masquerading as the powerful object thought to anchor our galaxy, explaining both the blistering speeds of stars near the center and the slower, graceful rotation of material far beyond. This dark matter structure would have a compact core that pulls on nearby stars […]
- Scientists just mapped the hidden structure holding the Universe together 03/02/2026Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed. Using powerful new observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the research shows how dark matter gathered ordinary matter into dense regions, setting the stage for galaxies like the Milky […]
- Scientists are hunting for a forbidden antimatter transformation 02/02/2026MACE is a next-generation experiment designed to catch muonium transforming into its antimatter twin, a process that would rewrite the rules of particle physics. The last search for this effect ended more than two decades ago, and MACE plans to leap far beyond it using cutting-edge beams, targets, and detectors. A discovery would point to […]
- Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity 01/02/2026Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now been observed experimentally in a popular quantum material. The finding reveals a new way to understand and control how materials conduct electricity and interact […]
- New catalyst makes plastic upcycling 10x more efficient than platinum 24/01/2026Scientists are finding new ways to replace expensive, scarce platinum catalysts with something far more abundant: tungsten carbide. By carefully controlling how tungsten carbide’s atoms are arranged at extremely high temperatures, researchers discovered a specific form that can rival platinum in key chemical reactions, including turning carbon dioxide into useful fuels and chemicals. Even more […]
- Inside the mysterious collapse of dark matter halos 19/01/2026Physicists have unveiled a new way to simulate a mysterious form of dark matter that can collide with itself but not with normal matter. This self-interacting dark matter may trigger a dramatic collapse inside dark matter halos, heating and densifying their cores in surprising ways. Until now, this crucial middle ground of behavior was nearly […]
NRC RSS Feed: News Releases
- NRC Names Anna Bradford as New NRR Office Director 05/03/2026
- NRC Issues First Commercial Reactor Construction Approval in 10 Years For TerraPower in Wyoming 04/03/2026
- NRC Begins Special Inspection at Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plant 04/03/2026
- NRC Proposes Significantly Restructured Hearing Timeline to Minimize Delays 03/03/2026
- NRC Taps Jeremy Bowen to Lead New Office for Advanced Reactors 02/03/2026
- NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Holtec’s Limited Work Authorization Application at Palisades 27/02/2026
- NRC to Hold First Public Meeting on Executive Order 14300 RulemakingsNRC to Hold First Public Meeting on Executive Order 14300 Rulemakings 27/02/2026
- NRC Kickstarts Process for Creating Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines: 90-Day Comment Period Begins 26/02/2026
- NRC Announces Opportunity to Request Hearing for Crane Clean Energy Center Restart License Amendments 24/02/2026
- NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to Hold Oral Argument on Long Mott Construction Permit Application 18/02/2026
Canary Media
- How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apart 05/03/2026Nearly three years ago, Vermont passed a landmark law that aimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by shifting residents away from using fossil fuels to heat their homes and businesses. Last month, that plan officially died before ever being put into action — and the path toward cleaner heating in the state is murkier…
- Oregon pushes new homes to install heat pumps over ACs 05/03/2026Oregon has made heat pumps the default appliance for cooling new homes. Last month, the state Building Code Division’s Residential and Manufactured Structures Board voted 7–1 to adopt energy-efficiency standards that encourage builders equipping new homes with air conditioning to use dual-purpose heat pumps instead…
- An oil company quietly dug a surprisingly deep geothermal well 05/03/2026This story was originally published by Colorado Public Radio . Sign up for CPR’s weekly climate newsletter . Last spring, Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas company better known as Oxy, began drilling a massive hole in the shadow of a natural gas processing plant south of Greeley. Drilling rigs are a common…
- China could be on the cusp of a green aluminum boom 04/03/2026China is accelerating its efforts to clean up heavy industry, allocating money for the first time last year to help hard-to-decarbonize sectors increase the use of fuels such as green hydrogen. The push comes as the country continues building more solar panels, wind turbines, and nuclear reactors and expanding its…
- How states are trying to keep AI data centers off your power bill 04/03/2026Essentially everyone agrees : Americans shouldn’t pay higher electric bills to feed AI data centers’ insatiable demand for power. But what will it actually take to prevent cost spikes? Lots of states have decided the answer is a “large load tariff” — an unsexy term that basically translates to special utility rates…
- Virginia to utilities: Do more with the existing power grid 03/03/2026An upheaval is underway in the nation’s electricity sector, and Virginia is ground zero. As the data center capital of the world, the state faces surging demand, ballooning utility bills, and a bottlenecked grid — all challenges that policymakers are navigating while maintaining a legally mandated course toward…
- California’s heat pump push faces a big hurdle: high electric bills 03/03/2026This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. If you’re a California homeowner and you’ve been feeling chilly this winter, there are plenty of reasons to go get a heat pump. An all-electric, energy-efficient alternative to gas-burning furnaces, heat pumps are widely seen as…
- Quaise looks to advance ‘superhot’ geothermal power plant in Oregon 03/03/2026Geothermal startup Quaise Energy is pushing to build out its first “superhot” power plant this year as more money flows to next-generation geothermal projects. The Houston-based company says it’s developing a 50-megawatt plant in central Oregon that will tap into significantly hotter geothermal resources than its…
- AI: Does not compute 02/03/2026Artificial intelligence’s bubblitude fizzes with circular transactions, risk concealment, and exotic real-estate debt finance. In a frenzy to build AI data centers, Big Tech recently borrowed and bonded more money in 11 weeks than in the previous three years combined. More than a thousand new data centers are under…
- Global giant Tata Steel is using a heat battery to curb emissions 27/02/2026One of the world’s largest steelmakers has deployed a novel heat battery at its plant in India to curb emissions from its dirty, energy-intensive operations. Tata Steel is using the 20-megawatt-hour thermal-storage system, developed by the German startup Kraftblock , at a massive steel mill in Jamshedpur, in the…
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- India's power demand may see strong 2nd half, Bernstein raises FY27 growth outlook 05/03/2026India's power demand is set for a strong second half. Bernstein predicts improved weather and structural drivers will boost the sector. Long-term growth prospects are returning. Data centers and global uncertainty also support utilities.
- Volume of electricity trade on IEX jumps over 30 per cent to 12,550 MU in February 05/03/2026Renewable energy certificates also saw a 15.2% year-on-year increase. Despite higher consumption, power exchange prices remained lower due to increased supply liquidity, offering competitive procurement opportunities.
- Andhra Pradesh invests ₹6,000 crore in new electric sub-stations for uninterrupted power 05/03/2026This bold initiative not only seeks to guarantee a continuous power supply but also strives to cater to the growing future needs of various sectors.
- Apraava Energy commissions 400 kV transmission line, pooling substation in Rajasthan 05/03/2026The new line connects to Apraava’s Fatehgarh-III substation, enhancing renewable power evacuation capability from the Jaisalmer–Barmer region.
- US approves construction of Bill Gates-backed nuclear reactor in Wyoming 05/03/2026This 345-megawatt sodium-cooled reactor, backed by Bill Gates, is expected to be operational in the early 2030s and will utilize a special, more-enriched uranium fuel called HALEU.
- Jyoti Structures commissions 400 kV line for ReNew Power in Karnataka 05/03/2026The project was executed on a Build, Own, Operate and Maintain basis to move renewable power from the region to the national grid.
- Uniterrupted power for farmers: Haryana to set up Agri discom 04/03/2026This specialised entity aims to expedite tubewell connections, improve reliability, and enhance the incomes of agricultural consumers by separating their demand from other loads.
- Karnataka electricity tariff hike: Industries face higher bills as KERC revises rates for 2025-26 04/03/2026This move aims to support farmers and ensure utility cost recovery, though industry bodies have criticized the decision.
- Russia halts construction work at Bushehr nuclear plant due to strikes on Iran 04/03/2026Explosions were heard close to the site. Russian personnel remain in Iran. Some workers and families have been evacuated. Further evacuations are planned during breaks in air strikes. The situation's future course is uncertain.
- Power ministry to set up selection panel to look for NTPC chief 04/03/2026The existing chief's tenure has been prolonged, with applications for the vital Chairman and Managing Director role open until March 28, 2026.
CleanTechnica
- Parking Lots, Rooftops, & Farms: Mapping Oʻahu’s Solar Potential 05/03/2026Any discussion of solar power on Oʻahu has to begin with the amount of electricity the island actually needs in a fully electrified system. Earlier analysis stripped out aviation fuel for overseas flights, fuel bunkered for ships leaving the islands, and military fuel use. It also electrified transportation, buildings, and ... [continued] The post Parking […]
- Electrified & Lightweight Semi Trailers Key To Battery-Powered Freight 05/03/2026Manufacturers in Germany are bringing new technology to maximize the efficiency of cargo trailers for the future. The post Electrified & Lightweight Semi Trailers Key To Battery-Powered Freight appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- AEVA Registers Progress on EV Charging in Strata Title Apartment Buildings 05/03/2026My attention was drawn to a Facebook post announcing that an EV support group was launching a register of strata title (condo) buildings that offered charging for tenants with an electric vehicle. I contacted Peter Campbell and we had a great conversation via email and phone. Mind you, I may ... [continued] The post AEVA […]
- Spotlight On Texas As Trump Makes Solar Power Great Again 05/03/2026Oh the irony, it burns. US President Donald Trump swept into office with a vendetta against electric vehicles along with wind and solar power, only to upend the political calculation by launching a war against Iran. EVs are more attractive now that the price of gasoline is rising again, while ... [continued] The post Spotlight […]
- Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink 05/03/2026Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to transport and store. Methanol is a liquid fuel with existing global shipping infrastructure. Catalytic ... [continued] The post Why […]
- Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — January 2026 05/03/2026Big Players down, Hot Startups up Plugin vehicle registrations were down 6% year over year (YoY) in January, ending the month close to 1.2 million units. Both BEVs (-4% YoY) and PHEVs (-8%) had sales drops. This is a rare occasion where plugin sales are down in both powertrains, but ... [continued] The post Top […]
- VinEnergo Moves Offshore With 10 GW Pipeline & A Target That Will Take Some Proving 05/03/2026VinGroup is on the move again. Its energy arm, VinEnergo, is asking the market to take a longer view of energy production as it disclosed an initial 10 GW international portfolio by signing development agreements across the Philippines, Denmark, and Sweden. In the course of three years, the company will ... [continued] The post VinEnergo […]
- 12,000 New EV Fast Chargers Planned For Germany In Four Years 05/03/2026There has been much good news about electric vehicle charging recently, ranging from 8,000 new EV chargers to be installed in Canada and 10,000 planned for the UK. Now comes even more: 12,000 fast charging ports (400 kW) for Germany, and in just the next four years. German energy company ... [continued] The post 12,000 […]
- A Pseudo Book Review: Solvable: How We Healed The Earth, And How We Can Do It Again 05/03/2026For International Women’s Month, I went searched for female power in the field of renewables, electric vehicles, and a clean Earth. This is the first of a couple of stories, and I hope we can get faster replies from our selection of women leaders for the good of Mother Earth. ... [continued] The post A […]
- US Builders Are Pushing The Solar Power Envelope 05/03/2026The leading US builder Clayco has added its considerable muscle to the domestic solar power and energy storage business. The post US Builders Are Pushing The Solar Power Envelope appeared first on CleanTechnica.
New Nuclear Archives – electricity info
- Sizewell 05/03/2026Letter Nicholas Malins-Smith: : The comment by Sir David King, the former chief scientific adviser, about how the eastern side of Britain is “tilting into the sea”, particularly around Norfolk and Suffolk, is the result of more than just aggressive coastal erosion caused by climate change (“Residents lambast ‘nuts’ location of Sizewell C as coastal […]
- New Nuclear & Scotland 05/03/2026The Scottish Liberal Democrats have recently demonstrated our willingness to reassess the evidence on another crucial issue: nuclear energy. Our party had opposed new nuclear power generation in Scotland. But technology does not stand still. Having looked carefully at the advances in modern, small modular nuclear reactors, we have concluded that they can and should […]
- Capenhurst 05/03/2026A WIRRAL company that transports uranium overseas will be prosecuted for health and safety offences following an incident involving a leak at its facility. The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has notified Capenhurst-based Urenco ChemPlants Ltd that it faces prosecution alongside contractor Babcock Critical Services Ltd after the incident in 2024. According to the ONR in February 2024 at the Tails Management Facility on the […]
- Faslane 05/03/2026CAMPAIGNERS are set to rally at HMNB Clyde to protest against the UK’s nuclear arsenal. The demonstration, organised by the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), will be held at Faslane’s north gate on March 14. The Scottish CND told sister paper The National that “nuclear weapons are a threat to Scotland and the whole […]
- Energy Costs 05/03/2026After being badly hit by the gas price surge related to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Britain now faces another energy cost shock as a result of the disruption in global supplies caused by the crisis in the Middle East. Britain is vulnerable to gas price shocks because it still uses a lot, a legacy […]
- Grid Charges 05/03/2026The UK is poised to reform “egregious” grid charges that disproportionately affect wind farms in Scotland, head of Mission Control Chris Stark has revealed. The official is tasked with delivering the country’s Clean Power 2030 target. In an exclusive interview, Stark said his department will publish proposals within the next few weeks on reforming national […]
- Fusion 05/03/2026Germany has become a surprising dark horse in the race for commercial nuclear fusion by committing €1.7 billion in funding to build the world’s first commercial fusion reactor. German company Proxima Fusion is partnering with the Free State of Bavaria, RWE, and Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics to build a stellarator fusion power plant […]
- Iran 05/03/2026Attacking Iran’s nuclear programme could drive it towards a bomb, experts warn. Fears US-Israeli onslaught could lead regime to push for bomb or embolden other groups to steal uranium stockpile. The US-Israeli onslaught against Iran is intended to resolve a 24-year standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme, but it runs the risk of backfiring and driving […]
- US – TerraPower 05/03/2026A Bill Gates–backed nuclear power plant just got cleared to start building. TerraPower, a start-up founded by Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, is set to build a new kind of nuclear power plant in Wyoming. TerraPower, a Bill Gates–backed nuclear power start-up, received the federal green light to start building a power plant in […]
- US – Westinghouse 05/03/2026The United States and Japan have been considering the inclusion of a nuclear power project involving Westinghouse in the $550-billion package of investment that Japan has pledged in the U.S. under the bilateral trade deal, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters on Wednesday. Last year, as part of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, Japan pledged […]
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- EU countries give final approval to 2040 climate target for 90% emissions cut 05/03/2026This ambitious goal, a political compromise, will require an 85% domestic industrial reduction, with developing countries contributing the remaining 5% via carbon credits.
- Coal India shares rise 4% as Citi hikes target price, puts stock in 90-day catalyst watch 05/03/2026Catalyst Watch and raised its target price, citing stronger global coal prices and potential gas-to-coal switching due to elevated LNG prices.
- Rajasthan Mines Dept collects ₹8,888.8 crore till February, targets ₹1,500 crore in March 05/03/2026In February alone, the department collected ₹1,060 crore, exceeding the monthly target of ₹1,000 crore.
- SWR freight surge puts focus on Mormugao coal handling 04/03/2026This performance brings renewed focus to coal handling at Mormugao Port Authority. State government maintains operations are within limits. Opposition questions discrepancies in reported coal handling locations and environmental clearances.
- CAQM issues new IEC framework, directs NCR states to intensify targeted anti-pollution campaigns 04/03/2026The move seeks to institutionalise sustained public engagement as a core pillar of pollution control strategy across Delhi-NCR, shifting focus from seasonal firefighting to year-round behavioural change and awareness.
- Canada "reliable, stable partner" for critical minerals and uranium, sets target of 100 gigawatts for nuclear energy by 2030: MEA 03/03/2026During the MEA briefing on Canadian PM Mark Carney's official visit to India, both countries are working together on clean energy, including nuclear fuel supplies, small modular reactors, and advanced conventional reactors.
- Commercial, captive coal production at 20.49 million tn in February 03/03/2026For FY25-26 up to February, production grew 11.58% year-on-year to 187.16 million tonnes, and dispatches increased 6.78% to 184.47 million tonnes. This improved performance is attributed to strategic policy measures and sustained stakeholder support.
- Coal India sees 35% realisation premium in February e-auctions, allocation at 50% 03/03/2026Allocation rates varied widely across subsidiaries, with some entities such as NCL and WCL reporting allocation levels above 70 per cent, reflecting strong regional demand dynamics.
- India, Canada sign $2.6 billion uranium deal, target $50 billion trade by 2030 with CEPA push 03/03/2026This partnership includes cooperation in defense, technology, and renewable energy. The leaders finalized terms for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. This move signifies a reset in relations and unlocks new opportunities for both countries.
- Canada and India agree critical mineral, uranium deals 02/03/2026"In civil nuclear energy, we have struck a landmark deal for long-term uranium supply," Modi said, adding the countries would also work together on small modular reactors and advanced reactors.