Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are gaining momentum as a low-emission energy solution, but experts warn of unresolved radioactive waste issues, high costs, and elevated aggregate accident risks.
A relentless heat wave in Europe is causing historic low water levels in the Danube, disrupting nuclear operations in Hungary and Romania, fueling deadly wildfires in Greece, and triggering heat health warnings in Italy and the UK.
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine's nuclear power plants for two years, worth 210 million pounds ($280 million). The deal, supported by UK Export Finance, involves Urenco supplying Energoatom and extends a previous contract.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new energy sanctions against Russia, targeting its shadow fleet and finance networks, and a two-year deal to supply Ukraine's nuclear plants with enriched uranium, during the G7 summit.
A drone strike on Sunday cut off external power to reactor no 3 at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant for 24 hours, forcing reliance on emergency generators. The UAE attributed the attack to a pro-Iranian proxy group originating from Iraq, raising global concerns about nuclear safety during wartime.
