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Radiation and Health Effects

WebRadiation constantly surrounds us as a result of naturally occurring radioactive elements in, for example, the soil, the air and the human body. As a result of …

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Nuclear Essentials

WebRadiation occurs naturally and comes from sources all around us, including our own bodies. Radiation is often misunderstood, but helps to save lives and cure disease.

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Information Library

WebRadioactive materials which occur naturally and where human activities increase the exposure of people to ionising radiation are known by the acronym 'NORM'. NORM …

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Safety and Security

WebWorld Nuclear Association Members appoint the Director General and elect a Board of Management.

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Radioactive Waste – Myths and Realities

Web3. Plutonium is the most dangerous material in the world. 4. Nuclear waste is hazardous for tens of thousands of years. This clearly is unprecedented and poses a huge threat to our …

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Nuclear Energy and Sustainable Development

WebThe key question, therefore, is how best to supply those growing energy needs. Our existing energy system is built on fossil fuels, but their combustion for energy generates carbon …

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Climate Change – The Science

WebClimate Change – The Science (Updated November 2021) The greenhouse effect occurs naturally, providing a habitable climate. Atmospheric concentrations of …

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Reviewing the Question of Low-Dose Radiation

Web4 In comparison, workers in several other sectors receive higher radiation doses than workers in the nuclear industry, as shown in Figure 2. For instance, the annual …

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Safeguards to Prevent Nuclear Proliferation

WebUpdated Thursday, 6 May 2021. Most countries participate in international initiatives designed to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The international safeguards …

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Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors

WebUpdated Thursday, 1 April 2021. Improved designs of nuclear power reactors are constantly being developed internationally. The first so-called Generation III advanced reactors …

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Peaceful Nuclear Explosions

WebPeaceful Nuclear Explosions. The USA and Russia have investigated and trialled the use of nuclear explosions for civil engineering purposes, though only one significant …

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What is Background Radiation

WebWhat is Background Radiation? Naturally-occurring background radiation is the main source of exposure for most people. Levels typically range from about 1.5 to 3.5 millisievert

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MOX, Mixed Oxide Fuel

WebMixed oxide (MOX) fuel provides almost 5% of the new nuclear fuel used today and fuels about 10% of France's fleet. MOX fuel is manufactured from plutonium recovered from …

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Fukushima Daiichi Accident

WebUpdated Monday, 29 April 2024. Following a major earthquake, a 15-metre tsunami disabled the power supply and cooling of three Fukushima Daiichi reactors, causing a nuclear …

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Industry Statement to the Tenth Review Conference of the …

Web1 . Industry Statement to the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons . Nuclear technologies for the global well-being of …

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Nuclear Power in Italy

WebData for year 2020. Italy relies heavily on imports and is the world's second largest net importer of electricity. In 2020 imports of 39.8 TWh accounted for 15% of demand and …

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Comparison of Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Various …

WebThe objective of this report is to provide a comparison of the lifecycle GHG emissions of different electricity generation facilities. The fuel types included in this report are: • …

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