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Weatherwatch: UK push for civil atomic power highlights link with nuclear weapons

Government previously denied evidence countries with nuclear weapons favour atomic power over renewables Paul Brown, Fri 19 Jan 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/jan/19/weatherwatch-uk-push-civil-atomic-power-highlights-link-nuclear-weapons There is long running debate about whether nuclear power has a role in combatting the climate crisis. The UK government decided last week it was vital and is planning a vast expansion. Most environmental groups remain sceptical,… ....

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Military interests are pushing new nuclear power – and the UK government has finally admitted it

...... the latest announcement, Civil Nuclear: Roadmap to 2050, - in this supposedly “civil” strategy – are multiple statements about addressing “civil and military nuclear ambitions” together to “identify opportunities to align the two across government”. French president Emmanuel Macron summarises: “without civil nuclear power, no military nuclear power, without military nuclear, no civil nuclear”. Andy Stirling Professor of… ....

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New Anglo-Dutch research lab points the way for investors aiming to reshape society

Impact investing with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact - alongside a financial return - has never been more relevant. As the effects of climate change on societies become increasingly clear, issues such as sustainability continue to gain weight in investment decisions and are aided by recent EU legislation such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. ....

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