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Last Updated : 06 September 2010
Nuclear a cash cow for Germany's plans
Neckarwestheim (EnBW)German nuclear power plants are set to operate for longer, after a policy change from Angela Merkel's government gave them a short-term extension in return for billions in taxes.
Further cooperation for China and Russia

Russian and Chinese officials, August 2010Cooperation between China and Russia is to expand to cover floating nuclear power plants said authorities, the first time the innovative nuclear power source has been mentioned in reports from bilateral talks.


Financial demands before German nuclear operators
In addition to the introduction of a new €2.3 billion ($2.9 billion) annual windfall tax, the German government has now demanded nuclear firms pay a contribution towards the development of renewable energy.
Building plants builds support in South Korea
Support for the nuclear power industry is rising in South Korea following the country's successful bid to construct four APR1400 reactors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Putin told of Russian nuclear achievements
Putin-Kiriyenko August 2010 (www.premier.gov.ru)As agreements are signed with Armenia and Ukraine, Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has been briefed on the efforts to prevent wildfires reaching Russia's nuclear facilities, as well as progress on domestic and international projects.
Finnish poll shows continued support for nuclear
The majority of Finns support the continued use of nuclear energy in the country, a poll on attitudes to energy policy shows. The poll is the latest in a series that has been conducted annually since 1983.