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Chances for progress towards a nuclear-free world
Letters from Bruce Kent and Dr David Lowry.
The Guardian, 1st April 2018
Why is the UK government so infatuated with nuclear power?
As the nuclear option looks less and less sensible, it becomes harder to explain Whitehall’s enthusiasm. Might it be to do with the military?
By Prof Andy Stirling and Dr Phil Johnstone
The Guardian, 29th March 2018
Nucléaire : Bure, un chantier colossal au coût phénoménal
Interview with Yves Marignac.
franceinfo, 26th March 2018
The unholy alliance that explains why renewable energy is trouncing nuclear
If recent trends continue for another two years, the global share of electricity from renewables excluding hydropower will overtake nuclear for the first time.
By Dr David Toke
The Conversation, 19th March 2018
Is Fukushima doomed to become a dumping ground for toxic waste?
Despite promises of revitalisation from Japan’s government, seven years on from the nuclear disaster the area is still struggling.
By Dr Peter Wynn Kirby
The Guardian, 16th March 2018
Areva und EDF: unglaubliche Leichtfertigkeit
With Comments from Yves Marignac and Paul Dorfman.
der Freitag, 14th March 2018
The Fukushima Disaster, Seven Years On
Public Meeting in Parliament
Attlee Room, Portcullis House
Speakers include: Kate Hudson, Dr Ian Fairlie, Prof Andy Stirling, Prof Steve Thomas.
14th March 2018
Japon: la catastrophe de Fukushima n’est pas terminée, 7 ans après le tsunami
Interview with Yves Marignac.
RMC, 12th March 2018