Top German utility E.ON's decision to spin off its thermal power plants has raised fears that taxpayers may end up footing a portion of the multi-billion-euro bill for shutting down the country's nuclear plants. in.reuters.com Australian prime minister said that it would be "fine" if a proposal for nuclear energy was put forward. au.ibtimes.com “As the comment period for EPA’s proposed 111(d) rule to reduce carbon emissions comes to a close, it is our hope that nuclear energy facilities are recognized by stakeholders for their valuable role in producing carbon-free energy. marketwatch.com North Korea is attempting to develop submarines capable of launching nuclear armed ballistic missiles, Debalina Ghoshal writes for USNI News. businessinsider.in