Greening our energy, greening the economy
How green is our economy? While there is no precise answer to this question, our economy is neither green nor grey, but remains black.
Renewable energy technology developing faster than expected
The Frauenhofer Institute for Energy Technology has reported a marked progress in the capacity of renewable energy in Germany. But this could mean the country is running into a supply conflict with nuclear power.
Russia inks new uranium deal with South Africa
Russia agreed on Friday to supply more low-enriched uranium to South Africa's only nuclear power station, a contract that will give Russia's uranium trader nearly half of Africa's biggest market for enrichment services.
Iran remains defiant in secret nuclear documents
Two letters penned by top Iranian officials regarding the ongoing nuclear drama unfolding between Tehran and Western powers reveal that the Iranian government looks unlikely to compromise on key points. The letters cast renewed doubt over new nuclear talks and whether they can produce significant progress
Surge in Nuclear Power Projects Imperils Belarusian Program
According to Belarusian First Vice-Prime Minister, Uladzimir Syamashka, the end of July was scheduled to mark the finalization of an agreement between Belarus and Russia to build the nuclear power station at Astravets in the Hrodna region with construction of the station to start next July
US-China tensions over South China Sea
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s provocative stance at the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) security forum last month, where she voiced opposition to China’s claims in the South China Sea, has inflamed another global flashpoint.
EU Seeks Caspian Gas Accord to Cut Russian Dependence
The European Union is seeking an agreement on a natural-gas pipeline between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan as the 27-nation bloc aims to import Caspian fuel and reduce its dependence on Russia.
US Urges Japan To Take "Strong Measures" Against Iran
The United States on Wednesday urged Japan, which has long been having good relations with Iran, to emulate Europe and take "strong measures" to punish Tehran over its controversial uranium-enrichment program.
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