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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - October 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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  Australia Most of Australia’s nuclear waste comes from Lucas Heights – should it stay there? The Guardian
  Australia Concerns in outback SA grow as federal government plans to store defence waste at Kimba dump ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
  Australia Radiation ‘hotspots’: legacy of British nuclear tests lingers on idyllic islands in Western Australia The Guardian
  Canada Canada commits C$970 million to new nuclear power technology Reuters
  Canada Bruce 7 starts producing innovative therapeutic isotope Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Cuba Cuban missile crisis, 60 years on: new papers reveal how close the world came to nuclear disaster The Guardian
  Czech Republic Holtec's team for Czech Republic grows Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Finland Finland Will Allow NATO to Place Nuclear Weapons on Border With Russia Newsweek
  Finland Finland did not advise citizens to 'urgently buy iodine tablets after escalation of war in Ukraine' Yahoo News
  Finland Iodine pills return to shelves Yle.fi – hetkessä kiinni
  Finland Inside the world's first nuclear waste tomb in Finland Sky News
  France France’s Nuclear Reactors Malfunction as Energy Crisis Bites Wall Street Journal
  France Twenty French nuclear reactors affected by strike, union says Reuters
  Ghana U.S., Japan tie up for export of small nuclear reactor tech to Ghana Kyodo News+
  The Holy See/Vatican "Let us be free from the nuclear nightmare": Pope Francis Leads Peace Appeal at Colosseum ACI Africa
  IAEA IAEA’s Grossi Sees ‘Great Hopes’ for Nuclear Power as Ministerial Conference Opens in Washington International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Safeguards Inspectors to Visit Two Nuclear Locations in Ukraine, IAEA’s Grossi Says After Receiving Request from Ukraine International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Djibouti, with IAEA Support, Opens Observatory to Monitor Climate Change Impacts International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Mission to Malaysia Finds Commitment to Nuclear Security, Encourages Training International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Nuclear Law Institute: Supporting Global Development of National Nuclear Legislation International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA and Argentina Strengthen Cooperation to Improve Cancer Care and to Address Plastic Pollution in the Antarctica International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA International Technical Exchanges on the Security of Radioactive Material International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  India India's defence minister warns against nuclear weapons in call with Russian counterpart Reuters
  Japan M5.0 quake shakes Japan's Fukushima, no damage reported Kyodo News+
  South Korea Seoul says allies agree 'unparalleled' response needed to a N. Korea nuclear test Reuters
  Nigeria Nigeria soon to incorporate nuclear power in energy mix, says CERT director The Guardian Nigeria News
  Global Nowhere to Hide - How a nuclear war would kill you — and almost everyone else. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
  Oman His Majesty the Sultan issues three Royal decrees Times of Oman
  Global International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism United Nations Treaty Collection
  Russian Federation Putin watches first Russian nuclear drill since invasion of Ukraine BBC - Homepage
  Russian Federation Russian troops being trained to fight in radioactive conditions, Moscow claims Yahoo News UK
  Ukraine Russian official: IAEA proposal for secure zone around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is 'reasonable' Reuters
  Ukraine Ukraine alleges Russian dirty bomb deception at nuke plant ABC News
  Ukraine WANO expresses concern about Zaporizhzhia NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom UK nuclear warhead maintenance staff to vote on strike action Sky News
  United Kingdom The men who watched nuclear bomb tests: ‘It was so bright I could see the bones in my fingers’ inews.co.uk - For Open Minds
  United Nations U.N. looks to ‘cool’ fears of dirty bomb with visit to Ukraine Washington Post
  United States Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Rafael Mariano Grossi UN Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency U.S. Department of State - United States Department of State
  United States Biden Warns Russia Over 'Dirty Bomb' Claims As IAEA Prepares To Visit Ukrainian Nuclear Sites Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
  United States Biden Warns Russia Against Using Nuclear Weapons as Moscow Launches Drills VOA - Voice of America English News
  United States Blinken says the consequences for using a nuclear weapon have been conveyed to Putin CNN - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  United States U.S. and allies warn of ‘unparalleled’ response if North Korea holds nuclear test NBC News
  United States U.S. speeds up plans to store upgraded nukes in Europe Politics, Policy, Political News - POLITICO
  United States Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million To Improve Nuclear Research and Development Infrastructure at Idaho National Laboratory Department of Energy
  United States NRC won’t enforce radioactive materials violation at Diablo Canyon, agency says ExchangeMonitor
  United States Ute Mountain Ute peace walk draws attention to uranium mill’s environmental and health impacts Colorado Public Radio
  United States Students transition to virtual learning after radioactive lead found at Jana Elementary St. Louis Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | ksdk.com

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  Allemagne L’Expresso : en Allemagne, les tensions sur la sortie du nucléaire au plus haut EURACTIV.fr – Actualités & débats européens dans votre langue
  Argentina IAEA Director General Visits Argentina: Highlights Nuclear’s Role in Energy, Cancer Care and Development International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Argentina Argentina’s President: Cooperation To Develop Nuclear Energy teleSUR English
  Bangladesh Bangladesh PM inaugurates Rooppur 2 reactor vessel installation Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Brazil Brazil resumes remediation of monazite waste Nuclear Engineering International
  Canada Ontario Power Generation and ?EZ to collaborate on SMRs Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Canada History-in-the-making for Canadian uranium mining Homepage - World Nuclear News
  China Petrozavodskmash manufactures first MCP for unit 7 of Tianwan NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  China Hongyanhe district heating project into final stages Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Czech Republic Czech nuclear power plans pose difficulties for Bavaria’s stance on contested technology Clean Energy Wire
  Europe Europe is still quietly importing Russian nuclear energy CNBC
  Finlande Le réacteur nucléaire EPR d’Olkiluoto à l’arrêt suite à un dysfonctionnement Révolution Énergétique - Le site d’information sur la transition énergétique
  Finlande La Finlande mise sur les petits réacteurs modulaires pour sa stratégie nucléaire EURACTIV.fr – Actualités & débats européens dans votre langue
  Finland Feedwater pump damage delays Finnish EPR commissioning Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Finland Fortum considers nuclear new build projects Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Finland Finland's OL3 nuclear reactor regular output postponed until Dec 27 Reuters
  France Explainer: Strikes at French nuclear plants Reuters
  France France reveals first look at new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Breaking Defense - Defense industry news, analysis and commentary
  France Relance du nucléaire : des experts s’inquiètent Reporterre, le quotidien de l’écologie
  Germany Germany extends nuclear power use until April Nuclear Engineering International
  Hungary Hungary expects France and Germany to supply I&C equipment for Paks II Nuclear Engineering International
  IAEA Seven Ways Nuclear Techniques Combat Malnutrition International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Supporting International Exchange of Operating Experience for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA International Conference Discusses Safety of Evolutionary and Innovative Reactor Designs International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Releases Annual Report on Country Nuclear Power Profiles International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA chief hopes to return to Ukraine 'soon' over nuclear plant talks Reuters
  IAEA IAEA mission reviews Finnish regulatory framework Nuclear Engineering International
  IAEA Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam Renew and Scale-Up South-South Cooperation Through Practical Arrangements, with IAEA Support International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  India India speeds ahead on nuclear project before Macron visit The National
  Ireland Government urged to reconsider Ireland’s nuclear power ban The Irish Times
  Japan Restarting nuclear reactors can help Japan's economy amid weak yen: minister Xinhua – China
  Japan Japan official hints at studying nuclear shelters in defense posture review NHK
  Japan Japan will continue talks with stakeholders to decide on Sakhalin-1 project Reuters
  Japan Kyushu applies for 20-year extensions for Sendai 1 and 2 Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Japan IAEA, Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology QST Extend Collaboration on Cancer International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Kenya Kenya aims to have its first nuclear power plant by 2038 Kenya News
  Poland Laurentis Energy supports Synthos and SMRs in Poland Nuclear Engineering International
  Global Quels sont les pays qui misent le plus sur l'énergie nucléaire dans le monde ? Le magazine de la photo et du voyage - Magazine photo : Geo.fr - Geo.fr - Home
  Russia Construction of Russia’s Brest-300 reactor ahead of schedule Nuclear Engineering International
  Russia Russia Removed From Nuclear-Energy Stage at Washington Summit Bloomberg
  Singapore IAEA Mission Reviews Singapore’s Regulatory Framework for Radiation Safety International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Slovenia Slovenia’s Krško NPP undergoes upgrade: IAEA assesses emergency preparedness Nuclear Engineering International
  Suède Electricité : la Suède relance la construction de réacteurs nucléaires Les Echos : actualités en direct, Économie, Finance, Marchés, Politique, Entreprises, Start-up | Les Echos
  Sweden New Swedish government supports nuclear energy expansion Nuclear Engineering International
  Turkey Russia says Akkuyu NPP will be launched on schedule Nuclear Engineering International
  UAE Grid connection for third Barakah unit Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Ukraine Ukraine : « environ 50 » employés de la centrale nucléaire de Zaporijjia « prisonniers » des Russes, selon l'opérateur Energoatom Connaissance des énergies : infos pétrole,énergie renouvelable,photovoltaïque
  Ukraine Efforts to create Zaporizhzhia safety zone continue amid fresh concerns Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Ukraine Russian shelling cuts external power to Ukraine nuclear plant Reuters
  Ukraine Military action continues around Zaporizhzhia NPP as Ukrainian troops try to seize the plant Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Back-up power restored at Zaporizhzhia NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom UKAEA extends its Materials Research Facility Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom General Fusion and UKAEA agree to advance commercial fusion energy Nuclear Engineering International
  United States An Elementary School Near a Nuclear Dump Site Is Teeming With Radioactivity Gizmodo | Tech. Science. Culture.
  United States Michigan launching study of nuclear power options to replace coal plants WJRT ABC12 | Flint, MI News, Weather and Sports
  United States An Alaska Air Base Wants to Build a Micro Nuclear Plant for Backup Power Scientific American
  United States America's new nuclear power industry has a Russian problem Reuters
  United States Idaho resumes waste shipments to US WIPP facility Nuclear Engineering International
  United States World's largest chloride salt system in place Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United States TRISO-X breaks ground on commercial advanced nuclear fuel facility Nuclear Engineering International
  United States Vogtle 3 starts nuclear fuel loading Nuclear Engineering International
  United States Melter starts up at US Hanford site Nuclear Engineering International
  United States Holtec completes design of HI-HEAT district heating system Nuclear Engineering International

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  Belgique La justice belge reporte l’examen de la fermeture d’un réacteur nucléaire EURACTIV.fr – Actualités & débats européens dans votre langue
  Brazil Brazil's nuclear power industry preparing for new dawn BNamericas - Develop your Latin America business
  Canada Nuclear energy is making a comeback. What’s happening in Canada and abroad The Globe and Mail
  Canada Ontario Power Generation and ?EZ to collaborate on SMRs Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Canada US, Canadian regulators further SMR collaboration Homepage - World Nuclear News
  China Westinghouse to add AP1000 reactors to nuclear plant in China News on Renewable, Nuclear, Fossil, Technology, Market Data - Power Technology
  Finlande Finlande : après 12 ans de retard, la centrale nucléaire EPR lancée en pleine crise énergétique Sud Ouest : actualités en direct et infos du journal Sudouest.fr
  France Nucléaire : les agents des centrales rejoignent le mouvement de grève pour une hausse des salaires Actualités, Infos et News en direct vidéo et replay | CNEWS
  France Nucléaire : un projet de loi présenté en novembre pour faciliter la construction de nouveaux EPR Actualité économique et financière, bourse - Journal quotidien La Tribune
  France France looks into increasing uranium enrichment capacity Homepage - World Nuclear News
  France Strikes delay restart of French reactors Nuclear Engineering International
  France Three French nuclear units to restart soon following repairs Nuclear Engineering International
  Germany Closing nuclear in Germany while increasing coal 'a mistake', says Greta Thunberg Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Ghana Africa: 'Ghana Has Potential to Become Africa's Nuclear Tech Hub' Home - allAfrica.com
  Ghana Ghana: NRA Tasked to Include Nuclear Power in Country's Energy Mix Home - allAfrica.com
  Hungary Hungary’s Paks-II NPP will not be subject to EU sanctions Nuclear Engineering International
  IAEA IAEA's Grossi holds talks with Russia's President Putin Homepage - World Nuclear News
  IAEA IAEA review praises Slovenia progress on emergency preparedness Homepage - World Nuclear News
  IAEA IAEA breaks ground on new laboratory block Homepage - World Nuclear News
  IAEA Grossi says IAEA considers Zaporizhzhia as Ukrainian Homepage - World Nuclear News
  IAEA The Safety and Security of Small Modular Reactors International Atomic Energy Agency
  IAEA IAEA Teams Up for Innovative and Sustainable Solutions for Cancer Care Education International Atomic Energy Agency
  IAEA New CRP: An Integrative Approach to Enhance Disease Resistance Against Fusarium Wilt (Foc TR4) in Banana – Phase II (D23033) International Atomic Energy Agency
  Iran Iran rushing ahead with uranium enrichment, UN nuclear watchdog says in report The Times of Israel
  Japan Kyushu applies for 20-year extensions for Sendai 1 and 2 Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Maroc Le Maroc et la Russie vont coopérer dans le domaine nucléaire Atalayar - Las claves del mundo en tus manos
  Morocco Morocco and Russia will cooperate in the nuclear field Atalayar - Las claves del mundo en tus manos
  Norway Increased funding for Norwegian nuclear decommissioning Nuclear Engineering International
  Russia Electrical equipment supplied for fuel plant at Russia’s ODEK complex Nuclear Engineering International
  Russia More Russian equipment for ITER Nuclear Engineering International
  Russia Russia's €200m nuclear exports untouched by EU sanctions EUobserver
  Russia Internal containment fourth tier completed for unit 2 at Kursk-II Nuclear Engineering International
  Slovenia Krško gets an overhaul Homepage - World Nuclear News
  UAE Grid connection for third Barakah unit Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Uganda Uganda Seeks Investors in Nuclear Plant That May Cost $9 Billion Bloomberg
  Ukraine Zaporizhzhia power supply restored, situation 'remains fragile' Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Ukraine Explainer: What are the risks to Ukraine's nuclear reactors in war Reuters
  United Kingdom Changes granted for used fuel storage at UK’s Hinkley Point C Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom Cwmni Egino and NDA sign MoU for new nuclear in North Wales Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United Kingdom UKAEA and Tokamak Energy to collaborate on commercial fusion Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United Kingdom Regulator approves change to dry storage at HPC Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United States U.S. buys radiation sickness drug as part of long-standing program Reuters
  United States U.S. Preps for Nuclear Fallout Gizmodo | Tech. Science. Culture.
  United States Holtec completes district heating system design Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United States Heating begins at Hanford radioactive waste treatment plant Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United States US GAIN vouchers awarded for advanced reactors and used fuel recycling Nuclear Engineering International
  United States Idaho Nuclear Waste Treatment Plant Could Start in December US News

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  Belarus Construction of radioactive waste burial site contemplated in Belarus Belarus News
  Belgium NGOs take legal action over closure of Belgian NPPs Nuclear Engineering International
  Brazil Brazil’s ENBPar and Rosatom sign MOU on green nuclear energy Nuclear Engineering International
  Bulgaria Bulgaria excludes Atomstroyexport from Russian sanctions Nuclear Engineering International
  Canada Canada calls for proposals for CNRI programme Nuclear Engineering International
  Canada Brookfield says nuclear is a clean, safe and mature source of power Nuclear Engineering International
  China Dome installed at unit 2 of China’s Taipingling NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  China Tests completed on transport container for Hualong One fresh fuel Nuclear Engineering International
  China Reactor pressure vessel test completed for China’s SMR Nuclear Engineering International
  China Fuel despatched for China's CFR-600 fast neutron reactor Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Corée du Nord La Corée du Nord tire un missile à longue portée au-dessus du Japon VOA Afrique
  Czech Republic Dukovany unit 3 shut down for refuelling and maintenance Nuclear Engineering International
  Egypt Foundation completed for unit 1 of Egypt’s El-Dabaa NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Finland Finnish EPR reaches full capacity for first time Homepage - World Nuclear News
  France France prepares legislation to streamline NPP projects Nuclear Engineering International
  France Retard au redémarrage des centrales nucléaires : à moins d'un miracle, l'hiver sera (très) tendu Marianne - Actualités et débats
  France France: Baisse de la production d'énergie nucléaire à cause d'une grève L'Usine Nouvelle : l'actualité économique, les infos sur les entreprises et tous les secteurs de l'industrie
  Germany State ministry reports leak at German nuclear plant, experts investigating Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines
  Germany Germany extends operation of two NPPs Nuclear Engineering International
  Hungary Hungary and Uzbekistan launch nuclear cooperation programme Nuclear Engineering International
  IAEA IAEA increases its projections for nuclear power growth Nuclear Engineering International
  IAEA Zaporizhzhia plant chief will not return to job after detention, IAEA says Reuters | Breaking International News & Views
  IAEA IAEA's Grossi Says 'Obvious' Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant A Ukrainian Facility Not Found
  IAEA Kremlin says it is preparing for IAEA chief's visit to Moscow Yahoo Finance - Stock Market Live, Quotes, Business & Finance News
  IAEA Improving Food Security in Africa with Nuclear Techniques International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran Iran becomes a major producer of radiopharmaceuticals Nuclear Engineering International
  Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Japan utilities to develop new nuclear reactor Nuclear Engineering International
  Japan Final Japanese research reactor to convert to LEU Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Maroc Nucléaire: AMSSNuR élue représentant de l’Afrique du Nord Atlasinfo.fr : l'essentiel de l'actualité du Maghreb et de la France
  Romania RoPower Nuclear established to develop SMRs in Romania Nuclear Engineering International
  Russian Federation Missing submarine hints at Russia's chilling plan: 'Radioactive tsunami' Yahoo News New Zealand
  South Africa South Africa’s Eskom hit by nuclear woes Financial Times
  United Kingdom Possible life extension for UK’s Hartlepool and Heysham NPPs Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom Change to storage of radioactive waste granted for Hinkley Point C Welcome to GOV.UK
  United Kingdom UK selects site for first fusion energy plant Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom Westinghouse and Ansaldo Nucleare to develop lead-cooled fast reactor technology Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom UK’s MoltexFLEX launches new concept molten salt reactor Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom Jacobs support refurbishment of UK nuclear research labs Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Conflicting claims complicate status of Zaporizhzhia NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Energoatom to establish network of electric charging stations Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Nuclear powering vehicles as Energoatom launches ATOMcharge network Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United Nations Five nations sign and two ratify Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons ICAN - International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
  United States A new ‘Manhattan Project’ for nuclear verification? The Hill
  United States The federal government can't dispose of some nuclear waste. It could lead to a disaster. Connecticut News and Weather from FOX61
  United States US Eielson Air Force Base embarks on Micro-Reactor Pilot Program Nuclear Engineering International
  United States TAU Systems to build a new generation of compact particle accelerators Nuclear Engineering International
  United States Constellation reports progress on the first US nuclear-powered hydrogen facility Nuclear Engineering International
  United States Licence renewal sought for Comanche Peak Homepage - World Nuclear News
  United States Nuclear central in Virginia's energy plan Homepage - World Nuclear News
  World Dans le monde, l’éolien et le solaire dépassent le nucléaire Reporterre, le quotidien de l’écologie