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Articles from ncg members. For news articles before 2014, see the news archive.
Efficient energy cuts UK electricity’s carbon output
The United Kingdom leads the way in cutting carbon output from electricity production, to the surprise of its political leaders.
By Paul Brown
Climate News Network, 24th March 2020
Why a Solar-Rich UAE Is Turning to Nuclear Energy
By Dr Paul Dorfman
The National Interest, 16th March 2020
Letters
I read with incredulity the claims of Horizon nuclear chief Duncan Hawthorne that his company, which is really a Japanese shell company with no products, could build nuclear plants offering power at half the currently projected cost from the Hinkley Point C plant being built.
By Dr David Lowry
The Sunday Times, 15th March 2020
BBC World Business Report
Interview Dr Paul Dorfman, from 13.22.
BBC News, 11th March 2020
Why is the UAE, where solar energy is abundant, about to open four nuclear reactors?
By Dr Paul Dorfman
The Conversation, 11th March 2020
Supporters of nuclear need a reality check: it’s staggeringly expensive
By Dr Jim Green
The Sydney Morning Herald, 10th March 2020
Nuclear industry appeals for new funding model to support Sizewell C
Campaigners say fresh funding fears have cast doubt on the viability of Suffolk’s new nuclear power station. Quoting Dr Paul Dorfman.
East Anglian Daily Times, 8th March 2020
UAE’s nuclear plant fuels fears of Middle East arms race
World’s largest reactor seen as a threat to stability in highly charged region. Quoting Dr Paul Dorfman.
Asian Review, 6th March 2020