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Human Side of Nuclear Power

12 March 2010 | Many countries have big plans for the introduction of nuclear power or the expansion of their current programmes in the near future. Full Story »

IAEA Director General Calls For Greater Access to Nuclear Power
9 March 2010 | At the International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy, hosted on Monday, 8 March 2010 by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation, the Nuclear Energy Agency, and the French Government, IAEA Director General Yukia Amano highlighted in his address the Agency´s role in assisting all Member States to consider, introduce and use nuclear power knowledgeably, profitably, safely and securely. Full Story »

Nuclear's Next Generation
9 March 2010 | Concerns over energy resource availability, climate change and energy security suggest an important role for nuclear power in supplying energy in the twenty-first century. Full Story »

Board Wraps Up Deliberations
8 March 2010 | A four-day meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors concluded Thursday, with discussions on issues related to nuclear verification and review of IAEA reports on its full range of activities. Full Story »

Women Changing the Face of Nuclear Industry
8 March 2010 | Unrestricted by gender stereotypes that ruled the nuclear industry in the past, women today are working as nuclear engineers, project managers, inspectors, chemists, physicists, environmentalists and management members. Full Story »

Power for Tomorrow
8 March 2010 | On Monday, 8 March 2010, an International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy opened in Paris. Full Story »

Networking for Environmental Remediation
5 March 2010 | With about 60 countries indicating an interest in adding nuclear power to their energy mix, there has been a corresponding push to meet this future demand by quickly opening new uranium mines. Full Story »

Director General Highlights Two New Programs on Cancer Control
3 March 2010 | In his first statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano reiterated his commitment to the Agency's work on cancer control. Full Story »

Virtual University and Regional Training Network for Cancer Control
3 March 2010 | As the incidence of cancer increases in developing countries so too does the need for skilled cancer care professionals to help fight the growing epidemic. Full Story »

Action Plan to Unclog Deliveries of Lifesaving Radiation Sources
1 March 2010 [UPDATE from 25 February 2010] | IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano informed the IAEA Board of Governors, meeting on 1 March in Vienna, that "(r)estrictions on the transport of the radioisotope Cobalt-60 and other medical sources by airlines and shipping companies are causing serious problems for some countries in maintaining adequate radiotherapy services". Full Story »

IAEA Director General Addresses Board
1 March 2010 | IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano opened a busy Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria with an introductory statement. Full Story »

Training IAEA Inspectors
23 February 2010 | Students gather and chatter nervously at the end of an intensive, three-month course. They are waiting for exam results. Full Story »

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