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Human cost stressed as action planned to tackle delay and denial of shipments

Human cost stressed as action planned to tackle delay and denial of shipments

A broader global effort is planned to ensure the smooth transportation of nuclear products, such as those used in vital medical diagnosis and treatment and in food safety, as well as in the nuclear energy sector, delegates at the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference were told.

Nuclear Policies 27 September 2023

Grossi stresses positive role of nuclear at IAEA General Conference

Grossi stresses positive role of nuclear at IAEA General Conference

Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi opened the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference by saying that opinion polls show the "tide is turning" on public attitudes to nuclear energy, but countries "still need to engage stakeholders openly and proactively" in their nuclear power programmes.

Nuclear Policies 25 September 2023

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Net Zero Nuclear campaign launched, seeking to triple capacity by 2050

The challenge of recruiting a rapidly growing nuclear workforce

Czech PM suggests four new nuclear units needed

Kazakh people to decide on nuclear plant construction

Germany stepping up investment in fusion

Nuclear industry urged 'take advantage of window of opportunity'

UK nuclear workforce at highest for 20 years, says NIA

Grossi stresses positive role of nuclear at IAEA General Conference

Swedish regulator proposes framework for expansion of nuclear

UK nuclear workforce at highest for 20 years, says NIA

UK nuclear workforce at highest for 20 years, says NIA

The number of people employed in the civil nuclear sector in the UK has risen to 77,413, according to the Nuclear Industry Association's annual Jobs Map survey.

Nuclear Policies 12 September 2023

Nuclear industry urged 'take advantage of window of opportunity'

Nuclear industry urged 'take advantage of window of opportunity'

The current favourable attitude of many policymakers, much of the public, and the financial community means that the nuclear industry "needs to have the courage, be brave and believe in what we are doing", the closing session of World Nuclear Symposium 2023 was told.

Nuclear Policies 08 September 2023

The challenge of recruiting a rapidly growing nuclear workforce

The challenge of recruiting a rapidly growing nuclear workforce

The planned expansion of nuclear energy across the world means many more workers will be needed in the sector. Panellists at World Nuclear Symposium 2023 gave their views on the best ways to recruit staff, and a new mentoring initiative was announced.

Nuclear Policies 08 September 2023

Net Zero Nuclear campaign launched, seeking to triple capacity by 2050

Net Zero Nuclear campaign launched, seeking to triple capacity by 2050

World Nuclear Association and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Atoms4NetZero and the UK government, have launched the Net Zero Nuclear initiative seeking "unprecedented collaboration between government, industry leaders and civil society" ahead of COP28.

Nuclear Policies 07 September 2023

Germany stepping up investment in fusion

Germany stepping up investment in fusion

Germany will invest more than EUR1 billion (USD1.1 billion) in fusion research over the next five years, Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger announced.

Nuclear Policies 07 September 2023

Kazakh people to decide on nuclear plant construction

Kazakh people to decide on nuclear plant construction

Kazakhstan is to hold a referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during a state-of-the-nation address. The date of the vote has yet to be determined.

Nuclear Policies 01 September 2023

Czech PM suggests four new nuclear units needed

Czech PM suggests four new nuclear units needed

In a speech to open a conference discussing future strategy for the Czech Republic, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the country would need as many as four new nuclear power units.

Nuclear Policies 01 September 2023

Wyoming to consider microreactors as SMR plans continue

Wyoming to consider microreactors as SMR plans continue

A project led by BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC to assess the viability of deploying microreactors to supplement Wyoming's existing power generation resources is set to be one of the first recipients of matched funding under a state-appropriated programme. But TerraPower has put its plans to apply for a construction permit for a Natrium reactor in the state back by five months.

Nuclear Policies 14 August 2023