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Substantial amounts have been invested in energy R&D over the last 30 years, much directed at developing nuclear energy. Nowhere in the world is nuclear power subsidised per unit of production. In some countries however it is taxed because production costs are so low.

France derives about 70% of its electricity from nuclear energy. This is due to a long-standing policy based on energy security. Government policy is to reduce this to 50% by 2035. France is the world's largest net exporter of electricity due to its very low cost of nuclear g...

In 2018, the ICRP launched a pre-consultation, inviting its Special Liaison Organisations (SLOs), including World Nuclear Association, to comment on the draft update of ICRP Publications 109 and 111, developed by the ICRP Task Group nº 93. We have taken note of the changes be...

Like nuclear power, renewable energy provides electricity without significant carbon dioxide emissions. However,  solar and wind require back-up generating capacity due to their intermittent nature.

Like nuclear power, renewable energy provides electricity without significant carbon dioxide emissions. However,  solar and wind require back-up generating capacity due to their intermittent nature.

This document sets out principles for the management of radiation, health and safety, waste and the environment applicable to sites throughout the world.

A compendium of radioactive waste management policies in different countries, and how they are funded.

The IAEA says staff who volunteered to replace the workers who had been on-site for 25 days have now themselves been there for nearly a week.

Foreign ministers of the G7 have demanded Russia "hand back full control" of the plant

The Netherlands has one nuclear reactor generating a small amount of its electricity. A previous decision to phase out nuclear power has been reversed. Public and political support is increasing for expanding nuclear energy.