Used in everything from water bottles to medical devices to building materials to clothes; plastic is a given in our daily lives. Continue reading →

Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi was in Ukraine today as part of the ongoing efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help prevent a nuclear accident during the military conflict, with the wail of air raid sirens forcing one of... Continue reading →

The fourth International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology is underway this week in Vienna, bringing together participants from around the world to examine the latest advances in treating cancer with radiation. Continue reading →

An IAEA team of experts has concluded a six-day safety review of El Salvador’s site selection process for its first nuclear power plant. Continue reading →

The IAEA has delivered its first set of university lectures on radiation safety to students in Fukushima Prefecture, to assist in revitalizing the area. Continue reading →

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today that Japan continues to comply with international safety standards in its discharge of ALPS treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS), following the latest review mis... Continue reading →

The IAEA hosted the world’s first major gathering of communities with nuclear facilities, with scores of mayors and other local representatives from around the globe, including indigenous peoples, sharing their experiences and insights.  Continue reading →

The off-site power situation at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) remains extremely fragile, with Europe’s largest such site currently relying on just one single power line for essential nuclear safety and security functions compared wi... Continue reading →