Nuclear Power Plants Costlier than Ever: New Research Finds Construction Delays Escalate Cost
A new analysis of the history of nuclear power plant projects shows since 2010 delays have contributed 18 per cent the costs.
A new analysis of the history of nuclear power plant projects shows since 2010 delays have contributed 18 per cent the costs.
It’s a David-vs-Goliath mismatch when a band of citizens’ groups takes on state government and giant nuclear corporations like Exelon. The Goliaths are used to getting their way. But let’s hope the fact that David won this round in New York is a sign of the times.
In recent weeks there has been heavy media reporting about the crisis in the French nuclear industry that has come in the form of the corporate giants Électricité de France and Areva teetering on the brink of collapse. Some English language media have covered this story, while inside France bothRead More
A recent report in the South African online journal Rand Daily Mail serves as another stark illustration of the way national plans for the development of nuclear energy lead to opaque, undemocratic and wasteful schemes that leave a legacy of corruption and environmental degradation. For citizens of other nations whoRead More