IAEA Concludes Long Term Operational Safety Review at Unit 1 of the Angra Nuclear Power Plant in Brazil
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts completed a review of long term operational safety at Unit 1 of the Angra Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Brazil. Continue reading
Update 232 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency rotated its teams at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) today. Continue reading
IAEA Mission Recognizes Canada’s Robust Regulatory Framework for Safety, Encourages Continued Improvements
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Canada has a comprehensive and robust regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety. The team also encouraged continued efforts to further align regulatory policies with the IAEA... Continue reading
IAEA Head Speaks to Insurance Companies: “There is a Global Consensus that Nuclear Should be Accelerated”
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi is in Switzerland this week to engage with insurance executives about the potential of nuclear power. Continue reading
International Conference on Spent Fuel Management Starts Today
A major conference on managing spent nuclear fuel from power reactors is taking place at the IAEA this week. This year the conference will focus on national strategies for managing spent fuel, including from advanced technologies such as small modular... Continue reading
Sterile Insect Technique Used to Supress Mosquito Disease Vectors in Florida
Sterile mosquitoes are being used to suppress mosquitoes that have become resistant to insecticide in Fort Myers, Florida in the United States of America. Continue reading
Update 231 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
The challenging nuclear safety and security situation in Ukraine was in the spotlight again this week at the International Atomic Energy Agency, with its Board of Governors discussing recent developments detailed in a new IAEA report and Director Gener... Continue reading
IAEA Mission Concludes Site and External Events Design Review for Nuclear Power Plant in Sri Lanka
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded a seven-day safety review of Sri Lanka’s selection process to identify potential sites to build its first nuclear power plant. Continue reading