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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - June 2021

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.

  African Union Africa in position to further global nuclear nonproliferation, but competing interests hamper efforts
  Australia Radioactive storage bill amendments welcomed by traditional owners, pave way for legal challenges
  Australia Australia Lines Up Honeymoon Uranium Mine as Nuclear Momentum Builds
  Canada Médecine nucléaire : Québec aura sa chaire de recherche en théranostique
  Canada vSMRs could solve decarbonisation challenges at Canada’s remote northern mines: study
  Canada Comment: Rediscovering a secret science lab
  Canada New study to explore nuclear power’s role in supporting the Canadian hydrogen economy
  Canada/United Kingdom Amanda Levete designs Oxfordshire nuclear fusion plant
  China Leading Chinese nuclear scientist dies in fall from building
  China As Chinese Nuclear Incident Unfolds, Expert Falls Off Building & Dies
  Global China’s nuclear safety queried over Taishan reactor, but it wants to lead world by 2050
  Global China builds bunker to test whether nuclear waste can be dumped underground
  China/Korea/Japan China, ROK voice concern over Japan's decision to discharge nuclear wastewater into sea
  Chine Nucléaire chinois: la bévue incroyable de Framatome
  España Tres municipios de Almería con agua radioactiva
  France Intrusion de militants de Greenpeace dans une centrale nucléaire : pas d’état de nécessité
  France Essais nucléaires : « La Polynésie a besoin de voir ses souffrances reconnues »
  France Nucléaire : le Sénat relance le débat sur la fermeture des centrales
  Ghana Ghana is on top of radioactive safety and security
  Ghana Radiological and Medical Sciences Institute working to reduce Ghana’s cancer burden
  Ghana Ghana shortlists vendors for nuclear power plant
  Ghana Nuclear energy offers stable, reliable power
  Global How to deal with radioactive wastes safely
  IAEA Nuclear Law in Africa: Issues and Challenges Discussed at IAEA Virtual Workshop
  IAEA IAEA Nuclear Verification Continued During the COVID
  Global IAEA Launches Workshop Series on Economics of Emerging and Existing Reactor Technologies
  IAEA IAEA explains fuel cladding failures
  IAEA Call for Papers: IAEA Net Zero Challenge
  IAEA Nuclear and Renewables Complementary in Fighting Climate Change: IAEA's Grossi at Ministerial Thematic Forums
  IAEA and NEA OECD Discuss Key Nuclear Power Developments During Annual Meeting
  IAEA The IAEA’s Response and Assistance Network Grows to 36 Countries
  IAEA Promoting Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: 20 Years of the Joint Convention
  IAEA United States Supports IAEA Cancer Activities with US $5 Million Contribution
  IAEA IAEA commends JAEA's back
  Iran Iran reportedly foils sabotage attack on civilian nuclear facility
  Iran Iran to decide whether to extend IAEA monitoring deal after expiry
  Iran   Iran: la centrale nucléaire de Bouchehr à l'arrêt, apparemment pour maintenance
  Kenya Is Kenya ready to produce nuclear energy?
  KSA Saudi Arabia’s FM and IAEA chief discuss Iran’s nuclear program
  Japan Aging Japanese nuclear reactor restarted after a decade
  Japan As Japan reboots ageing Mihama nuclear reactor, experts express concern
  Japan Japan's aged Mihama nuke plant goes online despite 40
  Japon Nucléaire : pour la première fois depuis Fukushima, le Japon rallume un réacteur de plus de 40 ans
  Netherlands/Canada/Global USNC fuel to be qualified in Dutch reactor
  Pakistan IAEA awards Pakistani nuclear institution, scientists
  PGA Africa | Engaging Female and Male Parliamentarians in Promoting Nuclear and Radiological Security
  Russian Federation How did Bellona help rid Russia of its most radioactive ship? It started over lunch
  Russian Federation Kola II construction to start in 2028
  Russian Federation Rosatom’s Angarsk facility wins contract for decommissioning projects
  Global The security of advanced reactors
  United Kingdom Decommissioning agreement reached on advanced gas cooled reactor (AGR) nuclear power stations
  United Kingdom Sellafield HR boss tells tribunal mistrust ended contract
  United Kingdom Rescue robot set for Sellafield nuclear site
  United Kingdom IGas to dump radioactive waste in South Downs National Park
  UK/Ireland Radioactive material ‘moving around Irish sea’ due to unsafe disposal, says report
  Ukraine Tchernobyl?: un regain d’activité surprenant
  United States Construction Accident At Nuclear Plant Knocks Out Power Along Jersey Shore
  United States Federal Licensing Board Considers Challenge To Wisconsin's Last Nuclear Plant
  United States U.S. NRC launches investigation at Southern Georgia Vogtle 3 nuclear unit
  United States DOE Invests $61 Million in Advanced Nuclear Energy R&D Projects Across America
  United States Attorney General's Office opposes uranium mining company motion
  United States United States medical preparedness for nuclear and radiological emergencies
  United States Mahoning County prosecutors called to open criminal investigation into radioactive pollution in waterways
  United States Still no Ohio rules for bringing sanctions against oil and gas drilling waste
  United States Scott Williams: Utah governors have a 50
  United States If we want to fight the climate crisis, we must embrace nuclear power
  United States Company Opens First Radioactive Waste Repository in ND
  United States Company: Yankee nuclear plant demolition remains in budget
  United States Apollo official says it's safe to park RVs at former nuke site
  United States UIPE protective gear completes ground compatibility testing
  United States US selects new cleanup contractor for Idaho nuclear site
  United States Testimony as Delivered by Secretary Granholm Before the Senate Armed Services Committee
  United States Manhattan Project Doctor Was Pioneer In Radiobiology Field
  United States The ‘Atomic Marines’ of America’s botched Bikini Atoll nuclear test demand justice
  United States Environment Department Reaches Settlement with Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute

  African Union PGA organized a Regional African Parliamentary Webinar engaging female and male Parliamentarians in promoting Nuclear and Radiological Security
  Cameroun Radioprotection : Les ambitions nucléaires de Madeleine Tchuinte
  Canada Canadian institute launches nuclear hydrogen feasibility study
  Canada Renewables need nuclear to be effective, says Gorman
  China Global Concerns And Questions Grow As China Admits Fuel Rods At Nuclear Plant Are Damaged
  China Fuel rods damaged at nuclear plant, radiation not leaking
  China ‘Imminent radiological threat’: ‘Performance issue’ at China’s Taishan nuclear facility
  Chine Fuite radioactive à l’EPR de Taishan : la Chine se tait
  Chine Chine : les USA ont été avertis concernant une « menace » nucléaire
  Chine Nucléaire. La Chine mise sur l’atome pour rayonner
  Chine Deux réacteurs nucléaires secrets inquiètent les scientifiques
  France/China Company warns of 'imminent radiological threat' after Chinese nuclear plant leak: report
  France Condamnation définitive pour les intrus de Cattenom
  IAEA IAEA Develops First of its Kind Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide for Medical Physicists
  IAEA/China China Informs IAEA that Taishan NPP is in Normal Condition, Says No Radiation Release or Environmental Concern
  IAEA/Kenya IAEA Reviews Progress of Kenya’s Nuclear Infrastructure Development
  IAEA/Iran Nuclear deal must await new Iran gov't -IAEA chief tells paper
  Irak L'Irak veut construire huit réacteurs nucléaires d'ici 2030
  Iran Iran says it produced 6.5 kg of uranium enriched to 60%
  Japan Japan - 70 US civic groups sign letter to condemn Fukushima water release
  Kenya Kenya : des progrès significatifs en matière de développement nucléaire
  Maroc Sûreté radiologique en Afrique, Le Maroc engagé à partager son expérience
  Norway/Russian Federation Nuclear Safety is Still a High Priority in Norway's Cooperation with Russia
  Norway/Russia Norway, Russia celebrates 25 years of successful nuclear safety cooperation, but NGOs worried about transparency
  Roumanie La Roumanie mise sur le nucléaire : une voie à suivre dans l'UE ?
  United Kingdom Nuclear energy: Fusion plant backed by Jeff Bezos to be built in UK
  United States Biden administration eyes step toward Trump-era proposal for uranium reserve
  United States Use of Radioactive Materials in Commercial Applications Has Increased by 30 Percent, Raising Security Risks
  United States Tribune editorial: Radioactive waste site a positive step
  United States U.S. nuclear regulator approves fuel for next-generation reactors

  Afrique L’impact des activités minières sur l’environnement
  Algérie/France Les Algériens victimes des essais nucléaires de la France pourraient être indemnisés
  Canada NAYGN’s Chalk River Chapter Recognized for Excellence in Public Engagement
  Global Cheers! A doomsday drinking guide
  China/India Will China's artificial sun compel India to develop its own fusion reactor?
  Croatia/BiH Croatian, BiH ministers discuss cooperation, nuclear waste storage
  Spain Europa amenaza con llevar a España al TUE por fallos en los estándares de seguridad nuclear
  España Un problema con un alternador obliga a la central nuclear de Ascó a realizar una parada no programada
  España El CSN aprueba cambiar tres especificaciones técnicas de la central de Vandellòs II (Tarragona)
  España Encuentran tres equipos radioactivos en San Sebastián de los Reyes
  Finlandia la enorme y costosa red de túneles que el país usará como "tumba nuclear" y que debe durar 100.000 años
  France Stockage des déchets nucléaires : l’Autorité de sûreté nucléaire presse la France de prendre des décisions
  France Un réacteur de la centrale nucléaire de Chooz à l’arrêt à cause d’une anomalie inédite en France
  France "Cette décision d’arrêt de quatre réacteurs nucléaires est irresponsable"
  France La construction des chaufferies nucléaires du futur porte-avions français a débuté
  France/Germany German nuclear waste to remain in France after years of talks
  Iran US and Europe dismiss IAEA warning in hope of reviving Iran nuclear deal
  IAEA IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors
  IAEA/Iran IAEA urges Iran to explain uranium particles at undeclared sites
  IAEA/North Korea IAEA: North Korea's suspected uranium enrichment facility active
  IAEA Nuclear Science for Ocean Health
  IAEA World Oceans Day: Harnessing the Power of ‘Blue Carbon’ in Mitigating Climate Change
  IAEA Supporting the Development of Curricula for Nuclear Science Students in Indonesia
  IAEA IAEA Reviews Uzbekistan’s Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development
  IAEA Companies Called to Support the IAEA through the Nuclear Saves Partnerships
  IAEA Clean Energy Ministerial Focuses on Nuclear Future
  IAEA Renovating IAEA Nuclear Applications Laboratories Well Underway, Needs More Support
  IMO IMO environmental meeting opens with storm over dumped Fukushima water
  India Material seized in Jharkhand isn''t uranium, not radioactive: DAE
  India, Pakistan India blasts Pakistan for making unsubstantiated claim on seizure of 'radioactive' material
  Indonesia, Japan Indonesian activists protest against plan to dump Fukushima nuclear waste in Pacific
  Iraq Energy shortages: Baghdad focuses on nuclear power
  Japan Feature: Fukushima farmers hoping for boost from French chefs' endorsements
  Japan Fukushima Farming: Kōriyama Vegetable Growers Find Ways to Add Value
  Japan 31 highly radioactive waste containers at Fukushima Daiichi nuke plant past lifespans
  Japan Opposing discharge plan shouldn't be taken lightly
  Maroc Sûreté et sécurité nucléaires et radiologiques : L’expérience marocaine mise en avant lors d’une rencontre régionale
  Niger Nucléaire : le niveau de sécurité du Niger conforme aux règles internationales (AIEA)
  Nigeria Russia, China Seek Areas of Collaboration with Nigeria’s Atomic Body
  Germany Nuclear Forensics & It’s applications
  Russian Federation Russia brings back largest global uranium project
  Russian Federation In a landmark moment, all spent nuclear fuel has left Russia’s most radioactive ship
  Russian Federation Russia begins pilot production of Remix fuel assemblies
  Global The safety of nuclear's future
  United Kingdom NNL launches strategic plan on nuclear science benefits
  United Kingdom, Australia Nuclear test veterans: 'My dad was treated like a guinea pig'
  United Kingdom Chernobyl’s ‘dark legacy’ sees new UK nuclear plant ‘built to withstand aircraft impact'
  Ukraine Returning home to a nuclear disaster zone
  Ukraine The story of ‘Joker’, the German robot that was sent to clean up Chernobyl and died almost immediately
  US/Iran/IAEA U.S. to Iran: mess with IAEA monitoring and put talks on deal at risk
  US/Morocco US-Moroccan African Lion 2021 drills kick off in Agadir
  United States Preparing to demolish one of Y-12's largest contaminated buildings
  United States Biden aims to boost LANL cleanup cash
  United States Speech: Why I invest in nuclear innovation
  United States Using a mineral 'sponge' to catch uranium
  United States More than 8 million Californians live within 50 miles of stored radioactive waste
  United States Big changes at Hanford
  United States Ex-Hanford contractor to pay $3M to settle fraud allegations
  United States C-10's meeting to focus on radiological monitoring
  United States Uranium mill tailings legacy continues
  United States White House Cautiously Embraces Nuclear Power to Meet Green Goals
  United States Fate of Illinois nuclear plants in balance after 3 fail to clear PJM auction and subsidy plan stalls