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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - May 2022

The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

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  Argentina Adriana Serquis: ¿Por qué la energía nuclear es clave para el desarrollo nacional? Agencia Paco Urondo | Periodismo militante |
  Argentina "Argentina trabaja en tecnologías de energía nuclear hace 70 años" Radio Nacional – La radio pública
  Argentina Argentina’s nuclear utility defends Atucha III project and criticises former regime Nuclear Engineering International
  Argentina El director de Nucleoeléctrica Argentina defiende el proyecto nuclear con China Escenario Mundial
  Bangladesh Bangladesh, South Korea enhance nuclear energy cooperation Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Belgium Belgium government allocates funding for SMR research Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Bolivia Embajador ruso en Bolivia visita el Centro de Investigación de Energía Nuclear Venezolana de Televisión
  Canada Westinghouse promotes its SMR in Canada and USA Nuclear Engineering International
  Canada Companies partner to promote microreactor research in Canada Nuclear Engineering International
  China First concrete for unit 4 at China’s Xudabao NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Colombia Todo sobre la energía nuclear, ¿qué tan peligrosa es realmente? El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo.
  Czech Republic International review approved selected sites for new Czech NPPs Nuclear Engineering International
  Finland Finland’s Green Party supports nuclear power Nuclear Engineering International
  Finland Construction licence application withdrawn for Hanhikivi NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Finlande Le Finlandais Fennovoima renonce à un projet nucléaire Home | Montel
  France Pourquoi la moitié des réacteurs du parc nucléaire français sont-ils à l’arrêt ? Futura, Explorer le monde
  France Fusion nucléaire : Iter pourrait libérer plus d'énergie que prévu Futura, Explorer le monde
  Ghana GAEC begins using nuclear technology to tackle huge plastic waste menace News Ghana
  IAEA IAEA Accelerator Conference Kicks Off with Sustainable Development Focus International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Grossi at Davos: Nuclear Power, Climate Change and Ukraine International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA plans more missions to Chernobyl Nuclear Engineering International
  IAEA IAEA Committed to Monitor Treated Water Discharge at Fukushima Daiichi, says Grossi in Japan International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Japan Japan needs to make best use of nuclear energy, utilities-group head says Reuters
  Japan Japan pledges $2.1 mil. to help IAEA ensure nuclear safety in Ukraine NHK | 日本放送協会
  Japan Uranium from Japan shipped to Y-12, Aiken Oakridger: Local News, Politics & Sports in Oak Ridge, TN
  Japan Jacobs to support Fukushima Daiichi decommissioning Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Lithuania Lithuania committed to safe radwaste management, says IAEA Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Netherlands Netherlands extends its radwaste storage Nuclear Engineering International
  Global NGO Support for Global and Regional Nuclear Security Home • Stimson Center
  Philippines Duterte asks next admin to explore nuclear energy CNN Philippines
  Philippines Philippines May Restart Bataan Nuclear Plant Project POWER Magazine :: Power generation news and jobs in coal, gas, nuclear, renewables
  Romania SNC-Lavalin to upgrade Romania’s Cernavoda 1 Nuclear Engineering International
  Romania US To Provide Romania With Reactor Simulator In Step Toward Using Nuclear Energy UrduPoint.com, Urdu News, Poetry Technology Sports, Health and more
  Russia Russia begins design for Smolensk NPP replacement Nuclear Engineering International
  Russia Accident tolerant fuel tests begin in Russia Nuclear Engineering International
  Singapore Could the future of Singapore’s power be nuclear or geothermal? CNA: Breaking News, Singapore News, World and Asia
  South Africa Energy minister Gwede Mantashe's nuclear ambitions in limbo Africa Intelligence: exclusive news on Africa
  South Korea South Korean APR-1400 starts up Homepage - World Nuclear News
  South Korea Westinghouse and Hyundai Engineering to promote AP1000 Nuclear Engineering International
  Tajikistan Rehabilitation of Tajikistan’s uranium tailing dumps to begin Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine España ayudará a la reconstrucción de las centrales nucleares ucranianas El Periodico de la Energia
  Uganda Uganda Atomic Energy Council denies selection of site for NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Future of Zaporizhzhia NPP remains unclear Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Chernobyl wildfires pose no radioactive threat Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Avec la guerre en Ukraine, faut-il repenser la sécurité nucléaire ? France24
  United Kingdom Defuelling of UK’s Hunterston B NPP begins Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom UK considers SMR for Trawsfynydd Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom UK Government Publishes Its "British Energy Security Strategy" Need-to-Know News, Insights, & Intelligence for Business Leaders | JD Supra
  United Kingdom Security warnings at UK nuclear facilities hit 12-year high as inspections fall News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition | The Guardian
  United States Inhofe Emphasizes Need for Real Budget Growth at National Nuclear Security Administration Hearing SENATOR INHOFE Official Site
  United States Climate worries galvanize a new pro-nuclear movement in the U.S. The Washington Post
  United States US releases study about new Idaho test nuclear reactor Baker City Herald | Serving Baker County since 1870
  Uzbekistan President calls for Uzbek exploration programme Homepage - World Nuclear News

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  Brazil Brazil to hold public hearing on US$450mn uranium, phosphate project BNamericas - Develop your Latin America business
  Canada Time for Canada to commit to nuclear power Policy Options | Politique
  Canada In the News: Karin Stephenson on how Canada can play a key role in nuclear medicine innovation Brighter World | McMaster University
  China Contracts awarded for new Haiyang and Sanmen units Homepage - World Nuclear News
  China Construction of Xudapu 4 under way Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Global Current crisis could spur some countries to invest in nuclear energy: IEA chief energy economist The Straits Times
  Finland Finland prepares world’s first “nuclear tomb” Freethink - Move the World
  France EDF issues another profit warning over reactor outages Reuters
  France Nucléaire : la moitié des réacteurs étant à l’arrêt, aura-t-on suffisamment d’électricité cet hiver ? Franceinfo - Actualités en temps réel et info en direct
  France La corrosion des réacteurs nucléaires plombe encore plus les perspectives d'EDF Connaissance des énergies : infos pétrole,énergie renouvelable,photovoltaïque
  France Le rapport "salé" de l’autorité de Sûreté nucléaire sur la centrale de Golfech 100% radio - radio régionale du sud de la France
  Germany Germany to reject EU green investment label for nuclear power Reuters
  Ghana Ghana: IAEA Assesses Ghana's Nuclear Tech for Plastic Waste Mgt Home - allAfrica.com
  IAEA IAEA Delivers Report on Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development to Uganda International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Companies, Academic Sector in Japan Support ‘Rays of Hope’ Cancer Initiative International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Update 76 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA What You Need to Know About Ion Beams International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Helping Caribbean Nations With Nuclear Safety and Security Homeland Security Today
  India BS Number Wise: In India's coal crisis, a question about nuclear power Business News, Finance News, India News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Markets News, Sensex NIFTY, Budget 2022
  India An energy-independent India requires a nuclear revolution The Hill - covering Congress, Politics, Political Campaigns and Capitol Hill
  Japan Japan OKs plan to release Fukushima nuclear plant wastewater The Seattle Times
  Jordan Jordan announces uranium production Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Russia Five reasons that Russia’s nuclear exports will continue, despite sanctions and the Ukraine invasion. But for how long? Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
  Russie La Russie veut couper l'Ukraine de la centrale nucléaire occupée de Zaporijjia Connaissance des énergies : infos pétrole,énergie renouvelable,photovoltaïque
  South Africa End of Koeberg outage to ease South African grid pressure Homepage - World Nuclear News
  South Korea Some Of Korea’s Biggest Conglomerates To Build Small-Scale Nuclear Plants In Asia Forbes
  Turkey Turkish nuclear plant threatened by Russian sanctions Al Jazeera
  Uganda Uganda one step closer to nuclear power plant ESI Africa
  Uganda Uganda acquires land for East Africa’s first nuclear power plant New Telegraph
  United Kingdom ‘It’s a bribe’: the coastal areas that could become the UK’s nuclear dump News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition | The Guardian
  United Kingdom UK launches funding to encourage nuclear new build Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Ukraine Ukraine planning for post-war nuclear power plants Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Ukraine Chernobyl nuclear fears as forest near Exclusion Zone in FLAMES – emergency triggered Latest UK and World News, Sport and Comment - Express.co.uk
  United States Newhouse Concerned Over Russian Control of Important Uranium Product NewsRadio 560 KPQ – Stay connected with NewsRadio 560 KPQ!
  United States Five things to know about nuclear power in California CalMatters - California Politics, Policy, and Political News
  United States U.S. extends application deadline for nuclear power rescue program Breaking International News & Views | Reuters
  United States America’s neglect of nuclear energy has weakened our global influence The Hill - covering Congress, Politics, Political Campaigns and Capitol Hill
  United States Final environmental impact statement for US Versatile Test Reactor Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United States Keeping Illinois nuclear plants open is saving some customers $237 a year on average Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC

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  Argentina Atucha III: the reason behind China’s interest in selling a nuclear reactor to Argentina Zyri | Today's News Headlines, Breaking News & Latest News from World
  Armenia The United States of America and the Republic of Armenia Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Civil Nuclear Cooperation U.S. Department of State - United States Department of State
  Belgique 40% de l’uranium utilisé dans les centrales nucléaires belges est lié à la Russie La Une - Le Soir
  Canada A first for Canada: New type of nuclear plant opening by 2028 The Weather Network - Weather forecasts, maps, news and videos
  China Chinese nuclear plant claims commercial first in carbon-14 production HK, China, Asia news & opinion from SCMP’s global edition | South China Morning Post
  Europe Comment la guerre en Ukraine chamboule le nucléaire européen Economie - Actualité économique, conjoncture, entreprises, expansion - L'Express
  Finland Finnish Group Cancels Rosatom Nuclear Plant Contract Over Risks Exacerbated By Ukraine War Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
  France Nucléaire: EDF confirme la présence de corrosion sur trois réacteurs Actualités en continu et info en direct et replay - BFMTV
  France EDF ne lève pas l'épée de Damoclès qui pèse sur sa production nucléaire Les Echos : actualités en direct, Économie, Finance, Marchés, Politique, Entreprises, Start-up | Les Echos
  France Près de Lyon. Une fuite radioactive à la centrale nucléaire du Bugey : ce qu'il s'est passé Unknown
  France Isère : une centrale solaire va être installée sur le terrain de Superphénix, plus grand réacteur nucléaire en déconstruction au monde Actualités - France 3 Régions
  Ghana Ghana strives to evade energy ‘transition curse’ – Amin Adam GhanaWeb
  Hungary Hungary and Uzbekistan launch cooperation programmes in nuclear energy, water management, agriculture Home - Daily News Hungary
  Hungary Rosatom reassures Hungary on Paks nuclear plant: Minister Al Arabiya | Breaking News From Around The World
  IAEA IAEA's Grossi holds Zaporozhe talks with Rosatom chief Homepage - World Nuclear News
  IAEA Now Available: New IAEA Safety Guide on Protection Against Internal and External Hazards for Nuclear Power Plants International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA: Japan making progress on Fukushima water release plan Power Engineering
  IAEA IAEA to Support Nuclear Law Education at Six Universities International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Inde Nucléaire: EDF avance ses pions en Inde Actualités en continu et info en direct et replay - BFMTV
  India Russia helps set up reactor vessel at TN nuclear plant News: US News, Top News in India, US election news, Business news, Sports & International News | Times of India
  India Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant: SC adjourns plea seeking time to build AFR facility New Indian Express
  Ireland Russian TV report showing devastation of Ireland condemned by Martin Breaking News | Irish & International Headlines | The Irish Times
  Japan Japan to use nuclear to cut dependence on Russian energy -PM Kishida Reuters
  Japan Walking a tightrope: Ukraine war puts Japan's energy security on thin ice Nikkei Asia - Business, Politics, Economy and Tech News & Analysis
  North Korea Kim Jong Un orders nuclear energy ministry to visit candidate sites for new nuclear power plant DailyNK | 빠르고 정확한 북한뉴스
  Norway Russia's war is endangering cooperation with Norway on climate and nuclear waste NPR - Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts & Podcasts : NPR
  Philippines Philippines could revive troubled nuclear plant if Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wins presidency The Japan Times - News on Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment and More
  Russia Can Europe survive without Russian oil? Nuclear power may be key. The Japan Times - News on Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment and More
  Ukraine Russia cuts electricity supply to Ukraine after taking control of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant | Ground report Latest News, Breaking News Today - Bollywood, Cricket, Business, Politics - IndiaToday | IndiaToday
  Ukraine Ukraine to build five nuclear power units together with Westinghouse Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
  Ukraine Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants Caught in the Crossfire of War With Russia The Revelator - Environmental News, Investigations and Ideas
  United Kingdom U.K. in Talks With South Korea to Build Nuclear Power Plants Bloomberg
  United Kingdom Hinkley Point B nuclear plant could be spared imminent closure News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition | The Guardian
  United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK will build one new nuclear plant a year Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  United Kingdom UK Leans Heavily on Nuclear in Bold New Energy Strategy POWER Magazine :: Power generation news and jobs in coal, gas, nuclear, renewables
  United States This Is America's Oldest Nuclear Power Plant 24/7 Wall St. – Insightful Analysis and Commentary for U.S. and Global Equity Investors
  United States Where will Connecticut’s nuclear waste go? It’s in question as the state pushes toward a green future Hartford, Connecticut Breaking News, Sports & Entertainment - Hartford Courant
  United States Colorado Uninterested in Nuclear Power Amid Renewables Push Governing
  United States Wyoming Starts Nuclear Energy Partnership With Idaho Laboratory K2 Radio – Wyoming's Radio Station – Casper News Radio
  United States U.S. Department of Energy funds nuclear engineering scholarships at Missouri S&T Missouri S&T – News and Events