Energia Nuclear
Busch warns of costlier nuclear power without agreement
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Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) fears prices for new nuclear power will rise without a broad cross-block energy agreement. In SVT's "30 Minutes," she criticizes the Moderates and Sweden Democrats for sabotaging the talks last autumn, calling it short-sighted and petty. Finance Minister Niklas Wykman (M) rejects the criticism, pointing to disagreements on the left side.
Climate Minister Kim Sung-whan announced on January 26 that South Korea will construct two new nuclear reactors by 2038 at the latest, reflecting public support amid growing demand for clean energy. This is part of the 12th basic plan for electricity supply and demand covering 2026-2040, continuing the previous administration's initiative to address climate change through carbon emission reductions.
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Kävlinge's municipal council has approved a letter of intent to investigate new nuclear power in Barsebäck, despite opposition criticism of hasty decisions. The Moderates announced the news in advance, frustrating smaller parties. The background involves a previously decommissioned facility with unique conditions for rebuilding.
Valar Atomics, uma startup sediada em El Segundo, Califórnia, anunciou na segunda-feira que atingiu a criticidade nuclear, um marco crucial para reatores de fissão. A empresa afirma ser a primeira startup nuclear a alcançar isso, com apoio de um laboratório nuclear líder dos EUA. Esse desenvolvimento se alinha a um programa piloto da administração Trump que visa que três startups atinjam o marco até 4 de julho de 2026.