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Five Notable Developments in Nuclear this Week 14.06.2019
1. Horizon CEO urges industry to fight for nuclear
Industry Needs to Embrace CCUS to Reach Net-Zero and Remain Competitive
On Thursday 2 May 2019, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) published a report outlining how the UK can reach Net-zero emissions by 2050.[1]A key component of the plan is the widespread adoption of carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS), however, a lack of policy and financial backing calls into question the likelihood of this happening soon.
Five Notable Developments in Nuclear this Week 31.05.2019
1. Hinkley Point C running to schedule and soon to meet major milestone
Five Notable Developments in Nuclear this Week 17.05.2019
1.Failed nuclear projects cost National Grid £137 million
Five Notable Developments in Nuclear This Week 05.04.2019
1. Sellafield fined after worker exposed to eight times the annual limit of plutonium
Five Notable Developments in Nuclear this Week 29.03.19
1. MAGNOX announces new CEO
Gas Heating Under Threat
In the Spring Statement 2019[1], the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP, announced that the UK is going to shift towards low-carbon heating.
Five Notable Developments in Nuclear this Week 22.03.2019
1. EDF faces pushback on plans for new nuclear in Suffolk
Five Notable Developments in Nuclear this Week 15.03.19
1. Public perception of nuclear revealed in Yougov poll
Five Notable Developments in Nuclear this Week 5.03.2019
1. The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee launches an investigation into the future of UK energy infrastructure
Swift Action Can Secure the Future of New Nuclear Generation in the UK
On Thursday 17 January 2019, Hitachi announced its suspension of the Wyfla Newydd nuclear project.
Government Offers Rapid Transit Solutions the Chance to Push for Support
Last week, the Department for Transport launched a call for evidence on how to better use and implement light rail and other rapid transit solutions in cities and towns.
