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Climate change poses high credit risks for nuclear power plants: Moody's
Close proximity to large water bodies increase the risk of damage to plant equipment that helps ensure safe operation, the agency said in a note
 "Climate change poses high credit risks for nuclear power plants: Moody's")
Whither nuclear energy?
The anti-nuclear lobby, which was so effectively sidelined 10 years ago, may be having the last laugh
NPCIL to build four more atomic power units in 2020, says AEC chief
The KAPS-Unit 3 is the first atomic power unit that would start commercial operations
 "NPCIL to build four more atomic power units in 2020, says AEC chief")
A day after denial, NPCIL confirms malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant
Matter was investigated Department of Atomic Energy which revealed that the infected computer belonged to a user who was connected in the internet network used for administrative purposes
 "A day after denial, NPCIL confirms malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant")
Central, state-owned power firms stumble to add new capacities
Only 55% of the target achieved till July; no new capacities set up in hydro or nuclear power
 "Central, state-owned power firms stumble to add new capacities")
Why India needs to ramp up nuclear power: All you need to know
Is expansion of the nuclear sector - with high capital expenditure and a high tariff (initially) - justified in the Indian context at a time of stress in the power sector?
 "Why India needs to ramp up nuclear power: All you need to know")
Nuclear power important option to meet challenges of energy demand: India
Bayyapu stressed on the need of the IAEA to continue its programmes of support to member states who are embarking on or expanding their nuclear energy programmes
 "Nuclear power important option to meet challenges of energy demand: India")
Rising in Asia, a nuclear storm
With its energy resources, trading partners and diasporas all at threat from the nuclear storm rising across Asia, New Delhi ought to be making the case for restraint as loudly as it can
 "Rising in Asia, a nuclear storm")
US nuclear reactors at risk of early retirement despite lower emissions
Nuclear providers believe they should be paid more for electricity because the power is cleaner than natural gas & coal
 "US nuclear reactors at risk of early retirement despite lower emissions")
In the shadow of the dragon
Pyongyang may force Seoul and Tokyo to build nuclear deterrents and thus thwart Beijing's ambitions
 "In the shadow of the dragon")
These nuclear breakthroughs are increasing the risk of a third world war
A growing tech gap between US and its rivals could lead to unraveling of arms control agreements
 "These nuclear breakthroughs are increasing the risk of a third world war")
Human costs of nuclear war are driving push towards a ban treaty
On Dec 23, UNGA adopted a resolution to launch negotiations on a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons
BRICS Summit: India to soon allocate site for 2nd Russia-designed nuclear plant
Moscow seeks to boost oil & gas ties, invites Indian oil firms to take part in joint projects in Russia's offshore Arctic fields
 "BRICS Summit: India to soon allocate site for 2nd Russia-designed nuclear plant")
