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Using nuclear energy has numerous sustainability advantages relative to available alternatives. By expanding its use, modern and affordable energy can be provided to all who currently lack access, whilst reducing human impact on the natural environment, and ensuring that the ...

The Chernobyl accident in 1986 was the result of a flawed reactor design that was operated with inadequately trained personnel. Two Chernobyl plant workers died on the night of the accident, and a further 28 people died within a few weeks as a result of acute radiation poison...

The Chernobyl accident in 1986 was the result of a flawed reactor design that was operated with inadequately trained personnel. Two Chernobyl plant workers died on the night of the accident, and a further 28 people died within a few weeks as a result of acute radiation poison...

The World Nuclear Association (WNA) is grateful for the opportunity to provide comment on the sustainable finance taxonomy. Given the global nature of the nuclear industry, developments in the taxonomy will impact it beyond EU borders. We therefore wish to support the submiss...

Nuclear Power in the USA Appendix 3   The US Department of Energy (DOE) has made provision for companies to apply for combined construction and operating licences (COLs) for new nuclear power plants, with costs being shared by DOE (see page on US Nuclear Policy). COL applicat...

Electricity is essential for modern life, yet almost one billion people live without access to it. Challenges such as climate change, pollution and environmental destruction require that we change the way we generate electricity.

New Zealand is one of the few developed countries not using electricity (indigenous or imported) from nuclear energy. As hydro-electric potential was progressively utilized, nuclear power featured in national power plans from 1969 to 1976.

World Nuclear Association is pleased to see that the Parliament of Victoria is considering the potential benefits to Victoria in removing prohibitions enacted by the Nuclear Activities (Prohibitions) Act 1983. 

This report explores the relationship between licensing and regulatory systems on the one hand and important commercial project decisions on the other. 

World Nuclear Association announces that Agneta Rising will be stepping down from her position at the end of October. Dr Sama Bilbao y León has been appointed as the next Director General.