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Kazakhstan is one of the world’s greatest uranium producers. Now has taken another step: its first nuclear power plant

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In the geopolitical board of energy, the domain is not only measured in oil barrels or cubic meters of gas. There is a resource, silent but powerful, which is redefining the current panorama: uranium. While some countries look desperately reduce your energy dependenceothers have understood that true power lies in controlling not only the raw material, but the entire nuclear cycle. Russia has already taken the lead with A dozen centrals Under construction, but now Its largest supplier He also wants to become a strategic actor. New actor. Kazakhstan has decided to accelerate its nuclear development to address its growing shortage of energy. The government has approved the construction of Your first nuclear power plant and a plan to expand its nuclear industry. A referendum in October 2024 showed that 70% Voters support the construction of nuclear plants. This first nuclear power plant will be located in the village of ülken, in the Almath region. The government intends to build at least three more floors to make the most of its resources. Currently, feasibility studies and negotiations with international suppliers are being carried out to determine the technical and financial details of the project. The main financing will come from a Russian government loan with subsidies, and Samruk Energo It will lead the negotiations to guarantee cost efficiency. Energy shortage. The Kazakh country wants to reduce its energy dependence and face a growing internal demand. Despite being one of the countries with greater uranium reservesIt does not have an operational nuclear power plant since 1999. However, it manufactures pumping equipment for nuclear plants and seeks to expand the national production of reactor components and energy equipment. This strategy is aligned with the objectives of carbon neutrality and industrial modernization. An energy cluster. The government seeks to develop a “Nuclear cluster” that not only includes the energy plant, but also the local production of nuclear fuel. To do this, he has formed alliances with China and France. In addition, for nuclear reactors, it will have technology suppliers such as the Galo and South Korean country. The central will probably have a capacity of at least 3 GW, and more plants will be built in the future. Kazakhstan will also strengthen its electrical networks and better connect the western region with the national system. So what happens to Russia? The Kremlin remains an important actor in the global nuclear sector and has supplied Kazakhstan nuclear technology in the past. However, within the country, the concern that an agreement with Rosatom (the Russian nuclear agency) generates excessive dependence, both in technological and financial terms. The opposition has expressed fears that Russia use nuclear energy as an instrument of geopolitical influence. Problems in the past. Nuclear energy in the country has constituted a delicate issue due to the effects of Soviet nuclear tests in the region of Semipalatinsk. For that reason, as indicated Professor Kashi Nath Pandita, concerns about security and lack of transparency in regulatory processes are brought on the path of progress. Forecasts The project can be finished in the next decade, but advance it. However, the country still faces different challenges such as public distrust, environmental concerns and the need to choose a technological partner without compromising its independence. In the long term, this expansion could position Kazakhstan as an energy leader in Central Asia, reducing its vulnerability to regional energy instability and strengthening its presence in global competition for the control of energy resources. Image | Unspash Xataka | Plutonium underground: the British bet to handle nuclear waste safely

Australia has to decide whether it approves a larger renewable power plant than El Salvador

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Yesterday The public consultation deadline ended For the environmental approval of Western Green Energy Hub, a project that aspires to become The world’s largest renewable energy center. Projected on an area of ​​22,700 square kilometers on the southern coast of Western Australia, would occupy more surface than whole countries, such as Slovenia or El Salvador. The megaproject. A renewable energy hybrid center with a monstrous wind and solar capacity: up to 60 million photovoltaic panels distributed in 35 different parks and 3,000 marine and land wind turbines from 7 to 20 MW. With an investment of 100,000 million Australian dollars (60,000 million US dollars) and a combined 70 GW power, the center would not only generate clean electricity, but would take advantage of it to feed a series of electrolyzers capable of converting desalinized seawater into 3.5 million tons of hydrogen Green a year, which would be exported to other countries in the form of ammonia. More electricity than whole countries. Western Green Energy Hub would not only generate more than 200 teravatios-hora of clean energy per year, a figure that exceeds the annual electrical production of most countries, but would leave at the height of a toy the largest renewable energy projects of The news, like Karapinar in Türkiye (with an area of ​​20 km²), Urumqi in China (with 133 km²) or Khavda in India (with 600 km²). Australia, which has an annual consumption of 273 twh, does not need so much energy, hence the need to produce green hydrogen to store it ammoniawhich has multiple uses in industry and agriculture. The concerns. Although Australia is one of the countries that has been betting on renewable energy and green hydrogen, the environmental protection authority mentions A fan of possible impacts in marine and coastal habitats. Winding can reduce the quality of marine fauna, specifically benthic communities, and affect coastal processes. Also for the dredging and movements of the ships in charge of installing them. On the other hand, dehydration prior to the construction of a desalination plant and the felling of 27,188 hectares of vegetation could reduce terrestrial fauna. Built in aboriginal lands. If approved, the project will go to history not only for its size, but as one of the first in which A consortium of energy companies Led by Intercontinental Energy and CWP Global, it is associated with owners of aboriginal land, represented by Traditional Mirning Lands Aboriginal Corporation. The center would be built in seven phases over 30 years, with the aim of installing 35 nodes between 2 and 3 GW from here to 2050. The chosen place is the mirning lands in the great Australian bay, among the towns of EUCLA and KALGOORLIE-BOULDER, to take advantage of the immense potential of wind and solar energy in the area, with an estimated use factor of 70%. Image | WGEH In Xataka | The largest fiasco of solar energy is in the Nevada desert: it does not work and its promoter blames a Spanish company

Germany was the great European automobile power. Now, more and more manufacturers are clear that it is the place to avoid

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“Germany is the place where the car was invented.” This clear and forceful are shown in the Verbandes Der Automobilindustrie (VDA)the German automobile industry association. An organization that estimated that in 2023 they worked in this sector 779,700 employees throughout the country. To get an idea of ​​the size of the automobile industry in Germany, in 2023 they manufactured 4.1 million passenger vehicles and almost 200,000 commercial vehicles. In Spain, the second largest vehicle producer in Europe, we manufactured half a million commercial vehicles but we stayed at 1.9 million passenger cars, according to data collected by Expansion. In fact, Germany is also the first country in Europe and the second largest producer in the world of electric cars. In 2023 they manufactured 1.27 cars moved by this technology. It would be expected, therefore, that with this experience it would attract more and more interest of new companies that intend to settle in Europe. Nothing is further from reality. A gigantic problem However, Germany faces a huge restructuring problem in the automobile industry. Their companies are in a process of conversion to the electric vehicle that points to thousands of layoffs but, in addition, the new companies seem clear that Germany is already the place where not to mount their factories. The last to position has been controversial. Asked about a possible polestar factory in the country, Michael Lohsccheller, general director of Polestar, responded to the newspaper Welt that “Germany It is not precisely the cheapest place For car production. Everyone knows what the general conditions are at the moment. “ With that last sentence, Lohscheller referred to the loss of German competitiveness in the automobile industry. Stefan Bratzel del Center of Automotive Management (CAM) I pointed to DW This same month of January that the country suffered with “high labor costs, including medical care expenses and extensive holidays” of its workers. To that same medium, Dirk Dohse, of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IFW) made it clear that German engineers were still among the best in the world but that the lack of flexibility prevented them from attract new talentsespecially from Asia. The country has been in a Institutional and economic internal crisis which is being deeper in the automobile industry. This loss of competitiveness has led manufacturers to warn that There are 190,000 jobs at stake If the industry does not find a solution. An output that looks more and more complicated if you consider that its manufacturers are drawing much more exports performance to China of electric cars than of combustion vehicles. This is a problem because the latter can get much higher per yield per vehicle sold than to electricity but also have a much lower competition than in the electric car market where the customer is turning to the local product. With the pressures of European policies to hug the electric car, the industry has undertaken a conversion in its factories. However, until 2024 technology Keep growing at a paid in EuropOh In China they see the European car as a outdated product. The latter is especially important in a country that houses a huge labor force of Volkswagen, Mercedes or BMW, whose world sales volumes They are especially sensitive to Chinese purchases. With bad results, Volkswagen has tried to fire tens of thousands of employees In Germany but, above all, the country sees How are production of vehicles or batteries to places like Spain, with lower labor and energy costs. A good example is the plant of Volkswagen in Sagunto to nurture Ford and Martorell. But, in addition, Germany is not attracting new investments. Northvolt’s project in Germany did not go from the theory while Spain has received Catl’s support, Byd has settled in Hungary and Leapmotor already produces cars in Poland and, It is rumored, that in Spain. Besides, Morocco and Türkiye They press to show themselves as especially attractive countries to produce cars as cheap as possible. Photo | Volkswagen In Xataka | Germany demonstrates the dependence on the aid that the electric car has: 100,000 vehicles are taking dust

The 3 assets with which you can increase the anti -aging power of retinol

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Practicing self -care is one of the eight purposes that a Swiss welfare guru proposes to completely transform our life: it gives us the best excuse to book a few minutes a day during which to relax and, increasing, increase self -esteem. Notice progressively prettier, bright, firm and smoothed skin It has a lot to do with this last benefit, for which to have effective beauty assets is key; Among the most powerful, the Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A widely used in cosmetics for its smoothing properties of wrinkles, texture and enhancers of firmness. Although powerful by itself, when combined with other ingredients multiplies its strength. Designing the beauty ritual in such a way that the ingredients of each cosmetic are enhanced with each other is the secret of the most radiant skins and the good news is that experts have revealed the perfect cocktail for a superactive as interesting as retinol. We anticipate that Your natural allies are three: Vitamin C, peptides and hydroxyacids. © Getty Images Retinol’s anti -wrinkle power Cleaning, applying a tonic, treating specific problems with ultraconcentrated formulas in assets, hydrating and protecting during the day with a sunscreen: these are the main steps of a good skin care routine and the third is in which it is usually come in At stinol serum -shaped retinol with which to smooth the wrinkles, improve the texture or reduce the appearance of the spots. “Thanks to its regenerative capacity and its proven effectiveness, Retinoids are considered the anti -aging gold standard “says Estefanía Nieto, dermocosmetic director of Medik8, on an ingredient that further increases its capabilities when playing as a team. Crystal Retinal 24, from Mediak8 (135 euros). Capture Totale Retishot, of Dior (115 euros). High Potancy Growth Factor Firming & Lifting Serum, by Perricone MD (147 euros). Unicretinol ++ Invisible Night Mask, by Unicskin (95 euros). In order for all their benefits to be clear, Raquel González, Cosmetologist and Technical Director of Perricone MD, reminds us that “at the cosmetic level, it is the gold standard in the regeneration of the skin. antioxidant, promotes collagen and elastin synthesis, swelling the tissue In the long run and reveals a more juicy and smooth skin. It is the most effective known ingredient in this regard. “In short, it seems unstoppable on its own, although when it really displays its magic it is when combining it with the three assets that we anticipated above. Vitamin C, the illuminating supering picture Brighting Sprouts Ecstasy, from Byoode (55 euros). Vitamin C Esther Photo Bright Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF30 (82 euros). “To take the results of the retinoids to the next level, it is necessary to accompany it from other assets, such as vitamin C, peptides and hydroxyacids,” says Raquel González; Three master mixtures that drive their benefits. The cosmetologist of Byoode, Lara González, begins with the advantages of Vitamin C: “In the morning it has antioxidant functionsince it protects the skin of free radicals and oxidative stress. However, At night it is more regenerative and helps to unify the tone “. And it is precisely at the last minute when it has to be combined with retinol, “there are even cosmetics that have vitamin C and retinoids in their formulation as proof that together they are better and enhance their effects, since they support the renovating functions,” adds Estefanía Grandson. Peptides, fashion assets Blue Diamond Super Cream, from Omorovicza (413 euros). Snow Lotus Lifting Cream, Boutijour (64 euros). Since Hailey Bieber formulated many of the products of his brand, Rhode, with this cosmetic ingredient, has become one of the most popular and the best thing is that beyond a passenger fashion the peptides have more than spare reasons to star in The beauty rituals. As Marta Agustí, Dermocosmetic Director of Omorovicza points out, “in general, peptides are chains of amino acids who work ordering the skin to synthesize collagen and elastin, keeping the skin youngestwith less wrinkles and greater firmness, also enhancing luminosity. ” As for the reasons why they work so well with the retinoids, Raquel González justifies it with that as “They help to regenerate and repair the skin, allow the possible irritating effects to be tolerated better of retinol at the beginning, such as dryness or initial redness. In addition, by stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, they work in synergy with retinol to enhance the reaffirming and regenerative effects. ” Hydroxy acids, a powerful regenerator Gold Perfection22 Mask, from Ambari (115 euros). Adzuki & Ragi Fantasy, from Byoode (39 euros). Finally we look at acids that with great renovating power: “By applying between two and three times a week hydroxyacids such as glycolic, lactic or gluconolactoneIt is more than enough, “says Isabel Reverte, Dermocosmetic director of Ambari. On her idyll with retinol, the expert reveals that “they are ideal to combine with retinoids, since they prepare the skin and enhance their regenerative results. Of course, yes, It is essential not to use them at the same time To avoid possible irritations. “Finally, Byoode’s cosmetologist says that” they should only be used with more caution if we are starting with retinol and we have the most sensitive skin. ” (tagstotranslate) Anti -aging

Cadillac presents the LYRIQ-V: power, luxury and sustainability

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In a movement that reinforces its commitment to electrification, Cadillac has presented the LYRIQ-Van electric SUV that combines luxury, cutting-edge technology and unprecedented performance. Read also: Dodge Attitude Verde Hornet: limited edition for Mexico This model is not only the first electric representative of the acclaimed V-Series line, but it is also positioned as the fastest vehicle ever produced by the brand. You can read: Hyundai Venue: the cheapest in the United States from Hyundai “The V-Series embodies the spirit of Cadillac, representing our tireless pursuit of engineering excellence across racing and production vehicles.”said John Roth, global vice president of Cadillac, underscoring the relevance of this line to the brand’s legacy. The LYRIQ-V is more than an electric SUV; is a statement of intent by Cadillac to lead the future of luxury and performance in the automotive industry. With an impressive estimated power of 615 horsepower and a torque of 650 lb-ft, this model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds thanks to its Velocity Max function, establishing itself as a benchmark in its category. The exterior design of the LYRIQ-V maintains Cadillac’s signature elegance, but adds an aggressive touch inspired by V-Series models. The distinctive Black Crystal Shield, an illuminated grille with “V”-shaped patternsand an exclusive chin spoiler combine to offer an aerodynamic and modern aesthetic. Available in a range of sophisticated colors, the Magnus Metal Frost option stands out, exclusive for this model. 22-inch wheels with a sporty dark finish complete a design that is not only visually striking, but also functional, optimizing airflow and stability. Inside, luxury meets advanced technology. The cabin has a 33-inch curved LED display, which offers high-resolution information and entertainment. Occupants will enjoy an AKG Studio sound system with 23 speakers and support for Dolby Atmos®while the panoramic glass roof sets the standard for natural lighting and interior space. Power-adjustable seats, with Nappa leather and paperwood accents, elevate the comfort experience, while the steering wheel features the iconic V-Series logo and a dedicated V-Mode button, allowing you to customize performance settings to suit your needs. driver preferences. Innovation in electrical performance The LYRIQ-V is based on a 102 kWh battery pack that offers a range of up to 285 miles (approximately 458 kilometers) per charge. Equipped with all-wheel drive and two electric motors, this SUV promises optimized performance for all driving conditions. Among its most notable features are: V-Mode: A feature that allows you to configure specific driving parameters to maximize performance. Competitive Mode: A traction management suite designed to improve vehicle agility and stability. Brembo® brakes: high-performance braking systems that guarantee safety and reliability in sports driving. In addition, the LYRIQ-V includes as standard the Super Cruise system, a pioneering assisted driving technology that allows hands-free driving on certain roads and will be available with the OnStar service for the first three years. The interior of the Cadillac LYRIQ-V. Credit: Cadillac.Credit: Courtesy Production and availability Production of the LYRIQ-V is scheduled to begin in early 2025 at the Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. Initially, it will be available in key markets such as the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.with plans to expand its reach to other regions in the future. The base price of $79,990 dollars positions it as a competitive option compared to other luxury electric SUVs, combining exclusive features with a sustainable approach. A significant impact on the market With the LYRIQ-V, Cadillac is redefining what automotive luxury means in the electric age. This model not only offers an exciting driving experience, but also integrates technological advances that reinforce its commitment to sustainability. “With its rigid structure and low center of gravity, we managed to improve the suspension to achieve the right level of precision and isolation, adding exceptional capabilities for driving on winding roads”said Dave Stutzman, LYRIQ-V chief engineer, highlighting the focus on the vehicle’s dynamic performance. The incorporation of technologies such as Velocity Max and Super Cruisealong with a suspension architecture calibrated for the perfect balance between comfort and precision, positions the LYRIQ-V as a leading contender in the global luxury electric SUV segment. The LYRIQ-V is more than a vehicle; is a statement of where Cadillac is headed as it transitions to an all-electric future. With a focus on innovation, luxury performance and designthis SUV represents the next step in the brand’s evolution, raising expectations of what an electric vehicle can offer. Cadillac is betting that the LYRIQ-V will not only meet the demands of today’s consumers, but also set a new standard for high-performance electric vehicles.

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