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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Iran's Nuclear Program Escalates with Enrichment Advancements and Stockpile Growth

Iran has advanced its nuclear enrichment program, reaching uranium enrichment levels close to weapons-grade and stockpiling more than 22 times the limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal, according to confidential reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA criticized Iran's decision to withdraw the accreditation of several inspectors, calling it "extreme and unjustified." Iran's move to bar inspectors has hindered the agency's work, and the IAEA expressed hope for a prompt resolution. Efforts to revive the nuclear deal have been unsuccessful so far.

via Al Jazeera English|

#inspectors #international-atomic-energy-agency-iaea #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

North Korea Accuses UN Nuclear Agency of Being US Puppet

North Korea has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for being a "paid trumpeter" for the United States and accused the agency of joining a U.S.-led pressure campaign against the country. The criticism comes after the IAEA adopted a resolution calling for North Korea to curb its nuclear programs. North Korea's Ministry of Nuclear Power Industry denounced the resolution as a result of a conspiracy by the U.S. and its allies, stating that its status as a nuclear weapons state is irreversible. The IAEA has had no access to North Korea since 2009.

via Reuters|

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environment2 years ago•6 min saved

Controversial Fukushima Water Release Raises Concerns and Tests Japan-South Korea Unity

Japan plans to release over 1 million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean by the end of August, despite ongoing fears from the local population and neighboring countries. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has given its endorsement to the plan, stating that the discharges of the treated water meet safety standards with negligible radiological impact. However, concerns remain among some members of the scientific community and local fishermen, who fear consumer backlash. The release is necessary due to storage capacities nearing their limit and the risk of tanks leaking in the earthquake-prone region. The water will be treated to remove most radioactive materials, but tritium, a relatively harmless substance, will remain. The validity and safety of the planned water release are widely debated within the scientific community.

via FRANCE 24 English|

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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Japan's Fukushima Water Release Plan

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved Japan's plan to release 1.3 million tons of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean over the next 30 to 40 years. The water, which was used to cool nuclear reactors after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, is currently stored in tanks on-site. The IAEA concluded that the release would have negligible radiological impact on people and the environment. China, South Korea, and some Pacific Island nations have opposed the plan, while Japanese fishing communities and anti-nuclear activists have also voiced concerns. Japanese regulators have completed their final safety inspection, and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is expected to receive a permit to discharge the water in a week.

via ABC News|

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energy2 years ago•2 min saved

Europe's Largest Nuclear Power Plant Restored with Backup Electricity Feed, IAEA Reports

The Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine has regained its only back-up power line after four months, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). However, the power situation at the plant remains "highly vulnerable." The plant had been relying solely on a single main power line since Russia's invasion in February 2022, but the newly restored 330 kV line will serve as a backup. The IAEA inspection team has not observed any mines or explosive devices around the plant, despite previous reports, but further access is still needed for verification.

via UN News|

#energy #international-atomic-energy-agency-iaea #power-supply