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# nuclear - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Irish legal challenge against UK nuclear power plant
An Taisce argues that the decision to build the nuclear power station was made without consultation with the Irish people.
# nuclear - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Column: Will a policy of deterrence quell tensions on the Korean peninsula?
The problem with deterrence theory is that, at its root, it is based on threats which can lead states to the brink of war. North Korea’s behaviour should instead be viewed as an opportunity for engagement, writes Jason Douglas.
# nuclear - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Poll: Are you worried about a possible nuclear war in Korea?
North Korea is restarting a nuclear reactor, while saying it now considers itself in a ‘state of war’. How do you feel?
North Korea says it will restart nuclear reactor
North Korea shut down the reactor in July 2007 until an aid-for-disarmament deal – but now there are concerns that it will be used to produce weapons-grade uranium.
# nuclear - Saturday 30 March, 2013
North Korea declares ‘state of war’ with South
North Korea has issued a warning to Seoul and Washington, saying that “any provocation” could swiftly escalate into an all-out nuclear conflict.
# nuclear - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Column: North Korea’s pursuit of the bomb should not be ignored
While a functioning nuclear weapon remains years away for North Korea, recent activities and statements will nevertheless have a worrying effect in Seoul, Washington and the wider world, writes Jason Douglas.
# nuclear - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Column: North Korea has gone nuclear – but that’s not the real threat
North Korea will never be included in international non-proliferation efforts if it is eternally treated as a pariah, writes Eoghan Murphy.
# nuclear - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
UN Security Council vows action after North Korea nuclear test
Even North Korea’s sole international ally, China, was stern in its condemnation of the nuclear test and threats to the United States.
# nuclear - Friday 8 February, 2013
Fukushima survivors to sue Japanese government
People whose homes or farms were affected by radiation from the Fukushima plant will file class-action lawsuits next month for damages.
# nuclear - Saturday 2 February, 2013
Powerful 6.9 earthquake shakes northern Japan
Strong tremors have been confirmed across Hokkaido island but no damage has been reported at the several nuclear facilities in the region.
# nuclear - Friday 25 January, 2013
World’s biggest nuke plant may shut: Japan report
Proposals by Japan’s new nuclear watchdog may see a massive plant in centre of the country shut down over safety fears.
# nuclear - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
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# nuclear - Friday 11 January, 2013
Fears for Pakistan’s future as blasts kill 115
An Sunni extremist group has claimed responsibility for the attack – one of the most deadly in Pakistan’s history and the worst single attack ever against Shiites in the country.
# nuclear - Monday 10 December, 2012
Japan may scrap nuclear plant over seismic fault
Geologists say an existing Japanese nuclear plant may be sited over an active seismic fault – indicating that it will probably have to be scrapped.
# nuclear - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Iran: Uranium enrichment to be speeded up
Iran is to step up its uranium enrichment programme by sharply increasing the number of centrifuges used to make nuclear fuel.
# nuclear - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Accident at Sellafield would have “no health effects in Ireland”
Department of the Environment releases report from independent experts on risk to Ireland of a radioactive leak at the Cumbrian nuclear site as it is being decommissioned.
# nuclear - Saturday 17 November, 2012
Musharraf calls for India, Pakistan to ‘bury the hatchet’
The former Pakistan president said the two nuclear-armed countries need to settle their differences in order to ease tensions in the region.
# nuclear - Wednesday 7 November, 2012
Sellafield nuclear waste warning
Operators failed to dispose of radioactive waste properly, as cost of decommissioning site rises, says watchdog.
# nuclear - Sunday 28 October, 2012
Slovenia shuts nuclear plant after Sava river swells
The nuclear power plant in Solvenia has been “preventively” shut down due to heavy rains.
# nuclear - Friday 26 October, 2012
Fukushima fish radiation may indicate leak: study
Higher-than-normal radiation levels have been found in fish caught off Japan’s east coast, which could indicate the plant is still leaking.
# nuclear - Sunday 21 October, 2012
Poll: Germans support abandoning nuclear power, despite extra cost
The government is increasing a surcharge on electricity bills to fund the development of alternative energy.
US denies agreement to meet Iran, but says it is prepared to do so
The New York Times reported that the US had agreed one-on-one talks with Iran after the November presidential election but the White House has denied this.
# nuclear - Friday 12 October, 2012
Japan’s TEPCO admits downplaying tsunami risk
It said it had played down the risks to the facility of a tsunami for fear of the political, financial and cost to reputation.
# nuclear - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
Draft EU nuclear report shows failure to implement safety measures agreed decades ago
A leaked European Commission report shows nuclear safety within the EU needs investment of between €10 billion and €25 billion.
# nuclear - Friday 10 August, 2012
US says has ‘eyes’ inside Iran nuclear programme
Israel has insisted the threat of Iran developing a viable nuclear weapon was becoming more “urgent” – but Washington has indicated diplomacy remains the best option.
# nuclear - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
India set to test first nuclear submarine
Officials say they plan to have six nuclear subs in operation by 2018.
# nuclear - Monday 30 July, 2012
Automatic shutdown at South Korea nuclear reactor
Operators of the nuclear plant ruled out any possible radiation leak at the plant after the automatic shutdown.
# nuclear - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Deeper underground: could you live in a bunker?
Missile silos and Nazi bunkers have been converted into habitable homes, while other designers are focused on preparing shelters for surviving catastrophes.
# nuclear - Sunday 22 July, 2012
Japan probes alleged cover-up at nuclear plant
It’s claimed workers were forced to underreport the amount of radiation they were exposed to so they could stay on the job longer.
# nuclear - Friday 20 July, 2012
Video: Six men stand under atomic test… and walk away unharmed
One man said it was a “wonderful thrill” to stand at Ground Zero and watch a nuclear explosion (people enjoyed different things in 1957).
# nuclear - Thursday 5 July, 2012
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Nine things to know this morning…
# nuclear - Monday 2 July, 2012
Iran prepares for ‘war games’ as sanctions take effect
Three-day drill starts days after EU and US imposed new sanctions.
# nuclear - Sunday 1 July, 2012
Nuclear plant goes online for first time since Japan’s tsunami
The Ohi plant’s reactor No 3 is returning to operation despite divided public opinion on the use of nuclear power.
# nuclear - Monday 25 June, 2012
Gunmen attack French uranium plant in Central African Republic
A local military official says that the attackers caused some damage to the facility and stole a “sizeable quantity” of food.
# nuclear - Monday 18 June, 2012
Iranian nuclear talks resume
International efforts to end deadlock over Iran’s nuclear programme take place in Moscow.
# nuclear - Friday 8 June, 2012
UN nuclear watchdog ‘disappointed’ with lack of progress in Iran talks
The IAEA met with an Iranian delegation in Vienna today to discuss issues concerning Iran’s nuclear programme.
# nuclear - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
EU-wide nuclear review calls for better communication, coordination
Plants across the EU were stress tested following Japan’s Fukushima crisis.
# nuclear - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
UN nuclear chief says deal with Iran reached on probe
A deal has been reached with Iran that will allow the UN nuclear agency to restart a long-stalled probe into suspicions that Tehran has secretly worked on developing nuclear arms.
# nuclear - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
Iran hangs ‘Israel spy’ over killing of nuclear scientist
Iranian media says a man accused of being an Israeli spy has been executed over the death of a leading nuclear scientist.
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