World Jul 23 Iran says it will continue uranium enrichment despite U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities By Nick Schifrin, Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev
Nation May 28 Watch 8:57 Site of America’s worst nuclear accident gets new chance to become energy hub After World War II, nuclear power was heralded as the future of energy. Then the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979 marked a turning point and solidified opposition. In two decades, a dozen U.S. reactors have closed and… By William Brangham, Sam Weber
Politics Feb 04 Russian attacks near Ukrainian nuclear power sites bring scrutiny on Kyiv Only in the fall, after Ukrainian intelligence agencies warned of potential strikes targeting nuclear transmission facilities, was action taken to begin building protection, the officials said — far too late in the event of an attack. By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
World Dec 25 Japan to maximize nuclear power, bolster renewable energy as electricity demand grows The policy says nuclear energy should account for 20 percent of Japan's energy supply in 2040, with renewables expanded to 40-50 percent and coal-fired power reduced to 30-40 percent. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Nov 29 Iran will begin enriching uranium at two of its main nuclear facilities, UN watchdog says It remains unclear how President-elect Donald Trump will approach Iran once he enters office, particularly as it continues to threaten to attack Israel amid its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Sep 25 Watch 7:17 IAEA chief addresses growing nuclear risks in Ukraine and Iran By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations that Russia is preparing to attack Ukraine's nuclear plants. At the same time, Iranian officials have repeatedly stated they are interested in resuming nuclear diplomacy. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Rafael Grossi, the head… Continue watching
Dec 26 New Mexico delegation wants more time for the public and tribes to comment on proposed power line By Associated Press The tribes say longstanding mismanagement by federal land managers has resulted in desecration to sacred sites on the Caja del Rio. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Scientists announce fusion energy breakthrough, possible game-changer for climate By Matthew Daly, Michael Phillis, Jennifer McDermott, Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it, something called net energy gain, the Energy Department said. Continue reading
Jul 06 E.U. lawmakers classify natural gas and nuclear as sustainable energy investments By Samuel Petrequin, Raf Casert, Associated Press European Union lawmakers have voted to include natural gas and nuclear in the bloc’s list of sustainable activities. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 7:35 Why energy prices are spiking globally and how it affects green initiatives By Nick Schifrin Gasoline prices are on the rise, along with the cost of home-heating oil and natural gas. But international energy officials at the Russian Energy Week event on Thursday warned of a global energy crunch that could slow the economic recovery… Continue watching