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9 December 2019
IAEA Mission Sees Safety Commitment at Slovakian NPP Ahead of Commercial Operation
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts observed a commitment to safety by the operator of Unit 3 of the Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Slovakia ahead of the start of its commercial operation. The team also identified areas where further improvements can be made. Read more →
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7 December 2019
IAEA Event at COP25 Climate Change Conference Explores Decarbonization Strategies
How can the world rapidly decarbonize the energy sector to meet both climate goals and a growing demand for energy? At an IAEA event yesterday on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid, thought leaders and sustainable energy experts discussed the role of low carbon energy options including nuclear power in national decarbonization strategies. Read more →
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6 December 2019
Fostering the Safe and Secure Transport of Spent Fuel in the United Kingdom
Spent nuclear fuel is highly radioactive and during transport it can be a potential target of theft or sabotage. Read more →
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5 December 2019
Combatting Soil Erosion to Help Achieve Zero Hunger and Clean Water: IAEA Commemorates World Soil Day
Over 45 billion tons of soil are lost to erosion every year. Farmers in several countries have succeeded in slowing down erosion with the help of nuclear techniques. Here are their stories from Zimbabwe, Argentina and Sri Lanka. Read more →
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4 December 2019
First-of-its-kind Biodosimetry Service in Costa Rica Ready to Assess Accidental Radiation Exposure
A first-of-its-kind biological dosimetry service in Costa Rica — and the only one of its kind in Central America — is now ready to assess people who may have been unexpectedly exposed to radiation. Biological dosimetry is the science of measuring and verifying the exact dose of radiation exposure to a person. Read more →
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