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Global shipping lines are continuing to order lower-emission vessels and invest in decarbonisation, even as policymakers debate carbon pricing mechanisms. reuters.com/sustainability…

U.S. energy officials are seeking interested states and communities to host long-term nuclear waste disposal and reprocessing facilities, part of wider lifecycle planning as the nuclear fleet evolves. reuters.com/sustainability…

The UK’s flagship nuclear power project’s timeline has been pushed back again, with rising costs and construction challenges pushing the start date toward the end of the decade. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/f…

Despite policy delays, global shipping is still investing in lower-emission vessels, with dual-fuel ships dominating new orders as the sector moves toward net-zero targets. reuters.com/sustainability…

The IAEA warned safety risks remain at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, which currently relies on one external power line to keep nuclear material cooled. reuters.com/business/energ…

The UK’s flagship nuclear project is now expected to start operating in 2030, with costs rising to around £35bn, highlighting ongoing challenges in large-scale reactor delivery. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/f…

EDF has warned that increasing solar and wind generation is forcing nuclear plants to adjust output more frequently, raising maintenance costs and highlighting grid-integration challenges between nuclear and renewables. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The U.S. has awarded major funding to expand domestic uranium enrichment and fuel production, aiming to support advanced reactors and reduce reliance on foreign supply. reuters.com/business/energ…

The U.S. is seeking state interest in hosting nuclear lifecycle facilities including waste storage and fuel reprocessing, part of broader plans to expand nuclear capacity and address long-standing waste challenges. reuters.com/sustainability…

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet is seeking to raise about $100 million by 2028 to finance the digitisation of India's electricity grids and plans to approach development finance institutions. reuters.com/sustainability…

Britain has introduced a national framework to speed up development of advanced nuclear and next-generation reactors, positioning nuclear as central to clean energy, economic growth, and energy security. reuters.com/sustainability…

EDF’s latest update on UK nuclear operations highlights ongoing performance improvements across operating and decommissioning sites, alongside major investment to maximise output from existing reactors. ans.org/news/step-1769…

Industry coverage indicates insurers and developers are preparing for the first commercial fusion plant construction, signalling growing momentum toward real-world fusion deployment. theinsurer.com/sustainable-in…

France has unveiled a revised long-term energy plan centred on expanding nuclear output and cutting fossil fuel dependence, while scaling back some solar and wind targets. ft.com/content/1ff2c7…

The European Commission is drafting rules that would require public procurement of green tech (including solar and wind components) to prioritise European‑made products, aiming to bolster local supply chains. reuters.com/sustainability…

For the first time, wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU in 2025, with renewables accounting for around 30% of total electricity, marking a major shift in the energy transition. reuters.com/sustainability…

@StopTheEmbassy We’re a public law team and have put together a short, practical one-pager on how decisions like this can potentially be challenged in the High Court (judicial review, process, timing, etc). Happy to send it over if it’s useful. Email us at alm@prospectlaw.co.uk

Mark Nygate said: “We are humbled that so many of those persecuted by the CCP, together with ordinary Brits up and down the country, have placed their faith in us, and stood by residents. We won’t waste a single penny in ensuring that this embassy plan fails.”

#BREAKING 🤯 We did it! Our mega-embassy crowdfunder EXCEEDED its target in under 12 hours!! Huge thanks to the @ipacglobal team, the courageous activists who joined the press conference today, and the 3,500 donors!! ❤️❤️ See you in court! #NoMegaEmbassy

Illinois Governor signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, removing the decades‑old ban on new large nuclear reactors and aiming to support development of new capacity in the state. ans.org/news/step-1768…

We are getting a lot of messages about issuing a High Court challenge against the grant of planning permission for the new Chinese Embassy complex in London. Funding for a claim is an issue. Is there interest in assisting with launching a claim?

A UK consortium including Rolls‑Royce and Lloyd’s Register is exploring nuclear‑powered commercial vessels as a zero‑emissions solution for maritime transport, though safety and cost remain key questions. thetimes.com/business/compa…