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Radioactive Sources Experts Gather to Discuss Safety and Security

“Radioactive sources are all around us, offering immense societal and economic benefits, but they may also pose a risk. Continue reading

IAEA Mission Finds Solid Regulatory Arrangements in India, Notes Areas for Improvement

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission said India’s regulator showed a strong commitment and professionalism to ensure nuclear and radiation safety in the country. Continue reading

Experts Assess Implementation of International Conventions on Nuclear Emergency Response

Countries need to work closely together in the event of a nuclear emergency, so sharing experience and improving emergency preparedness are key tasks stemming from the IAEA’s mandate. Continue reading

Secure Storage, Transport and Soccer Games: Improving Nuclear Security in Cameroon

Nuclear security is a serious matter in all countries – even more so in a region with turbulence and occasional violence, such as Central Africa. Continue reading

IAEA Completes Nuclear Security Advisory Mission in Finland

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts completed today a nuclear security advisory mission in Finland. The mission was carried out at the request of the Finnish Government and hosted by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (... Continue reading

Repurposing Fossil Fuel Power Plant Sites with SMRs to Ease Clean Energy Transition

As coal consumption surges amid energy market turmoil, global efforts to slash the use of the most polluting fossil fuel by 2050 appear increasingly challenged. Continue reading

IAEA Task Force Releases Report on Regulatory Aspects of Water Discharge at Fukushima Daiichi

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Task Force established to review Japan’s discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station today released a report setting out their initial observations o Continue reading

Safety and Security at the Forefront of Next Week’s Conference on Radioactive Sources

What would our world look like without radioactive sources? Radioactive sources have been used extensively — from cancer treatment to sterilization of medical equipment and industrial applications — for decades for the benefit of society. They need to ... Continue reading