Chris Johnstone

Oct 22, 2024 | spglobal.com | Chris Johnstone

Resistance to climate change and a significant change in maintenance and inspections are two of the major themes proposed by French utility EDF for the fifth decennial general review of its 900-MW series reactors, Anne Pelle, the director of EDF's main reactor re-fit and modernization program, known as Grand Carenage, said in an Oct. 16 webinar. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.

Sep 4, 2024 | spglobal.com | Chris Johnstone

Switzerland's two nuclear operators have said that they currently have no reactor construction plans despite a move by the national government to overturn an ongoing ban on permits for building any nuclear capacity. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. The Swiss national government, the Federal Council, announced Aug.

Aug 14, 2024 | permaculture.co.uk | Maddy Harland |Looby Macnamara |Chris Johnstone

Maddy Harland's editorial from PM119. Maddy shares how the exquisite visit from a Kingfisher encouraged her to serve the woodland and continue publishing about another world that is still possible. Welcome to the first PM of 2024, an issue full of vibrant stories of growing food, crafting and making, creating more resilient landscapes, and building community and collaboration. These pages speak of personal experiences, lessons learnt and practical knowledge straight from you, our readers.

Feb 14, 2024 | spglobal.com | Chris Johnstone

The French Senate voted Feb. 13 in favor of a controversial government proposal to abolish the existing two-tier nuclear safety regulatory framework by merging the largely decision-making Autorite de Surete Nucleaire and the technical and research body, l'Institut de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.

Jan 31, 2024 | spglobal.com | Chris Johnstone

The Czech government announced Jan. 31 that it had excluded Westinghouse from the ongoing tender to build one nuclear power reactor of up to 1,200 MW, with options for a further three units, at power company CEZ's Dukovany site. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. "Westinghouse did not fulfill the required [tender] conditions," the government said in a statement without giving further details.