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Update 287 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) today examined the area near the plant’s training centre where a drone was reportedly shot down and crashed, once again underlining potential risks to nuclear safety during the mi... Continue reading

Update 286 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

Frequent air raid alarms, the regular sound of explosions nearby and the presence of drones are continuing to highlight the dangers facing Ukraine’s main nuclear sites during the military conflict, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the Internat... Continue reading

IAEA and International Experts Sample Treated Water within Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Prior to its Release

The IAEA, along with experts China, Korea, the Russian Federation, and Switzerland, collected samples today of ALPS treated water that had been diluted with seawater ahead of its discharge into the sea. Continue reading

IAEA Director General Visits China to Strengthen Cooperation

China is making remarkable progress in nuclear energy and is a strong supporter of the IAEA’s mission to ensure that nuclear technology serves peace and development, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said while meeting China’s Foreign Ministe... Continue reading

Update 285 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has carried out five deliveries of equipment and other technical assistance over the past week as it remains fully focused on helping to prevent a nuclear accident during the military conflict in Ukraine, D... Continue reading

Tritium Level Far Below Japan’s Operational Limit in 12th Batch of ALPS Treated Water, IAEA Confirms

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have confirmed that the tritium concentration in the 12th batch of diluted ALPS treated water, which the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) began discharging on 10 April, is far below Japan’s operatio... Continue reading

What is Food Irradiation and Why is it Important?

Food irradiation is a gentle, non-invasive technique that uses radiation to keep food fresh and safe to eat. It eliminates microbes and control insects and other pests while preserving the nutritional content, flavour and overall quality of food. Continue reading

Sufficient Uranium Resources Exist, However Investments Needed to Sustain High Nuclear Energy Growth

Sufficient uranium resources exist to support both the continued use of nuclear power and its significant growth through 2050 and beyond. Continue reading