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Half of Chinese were concerned about the Fukushima water discharge.
Approximately fifty percent of Chinese respondents to a recent survey expressed concern over the discharge of treated radioactive water from Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, according to results released on Tuesday, amid a dispute between the two Asian neighbours over the i...
South Korea will hold its first military procession in ten years.
South Korea will hold its first military parade in a decade on Tuesday, showcasing its advanced armament in the face of deteriorating relations with North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
Pyongyang routinely holds massive military parades, whereas such events are traditionally held in Seoul...
South Korea will hold its first military procession in ten years.
South Korea will hold its first military parade in a decade on Tuesday, showcasing its advanced armament in the face of deteriorating relations with North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
Pyongyang routinely holds massive military parades, whereas such events are traditionally held in Seoul...
The city in Nagasaki Pref decides not to request a government survey of a nuclear waste site.
Wednesday, the mayor of Tsushima, a city in southwestern Japan, announced his decision not to apply to the state for a preliminary survey to determine the city's suitability to host an underground disposal site for highly radioactive refuse from nuclear power production.
"There...
Macron has promised that by the end of the year, France will "take back control" of the country's electricity rates.
Macron stated that this goal might be accomplished with the support of state control of the utility EDF and France's nuclear fleet, but he did not specify how he planned to accomplish this goal.
Macron stated this as he was announcing a multi-year environmental strategy. "There...
Fukushima nuclear facility prepares to release radioactive water into the sea after diluting it.
At the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility in Japan, enormous blue pipes have been installed to bring in torrents of seawater to dilute treated, radioactive water in preparation for its gradual discharge into the Pacific Ocean.
Friday was a rare opportunity for Associated...
After a data breach, the US Department of Energy was asked for ransom twice.
A representative for the United States Department of Energy said on Friday that the agency had received ransom demands from the Russia-linked extortion gang Cl0p at its nuclear waste plant and the scientific education institutions that had been compromised in a recent global hacking campaign.
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Hoping for better times, Germany shuts down its nuclear power plants.
A law passed in 2002 mandated the eventual elimination of the emission-free power source, and the Fukushima accident in 2011 sealed the deal. Starting at 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Isar-2 nuclear facility near Munich will begin gradually reducing its power output by 10 MW/min. After 45 minute...
Some European countries, led by Germany and Poland, are lobbying for tougher sanctions against Russia's nuclear energy sector.
Sanctions on Russian nuclear energy are being advocated by Germany, Poland, and a few other EU countries as the EU seeks new measures to damage the Kremlin's income in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Following Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the 27 European nations impo...
Allies such as Germany and Poland are lobbying for tougher penalties against Russia's nuclear energy industry.
After Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union is looking for new measures to affect the Kremlin's finances, and Germany, Poland, and a few other EU members are lobbying for restrictions on Russian nuclear energy.
As retaliation for Russia's aggression against Ukrain...
Threat from North Korea's missile testing, nuclear ambitions cited by South Korean leader
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned Tuesday that North Korea's increasing number of missile tests, its developing nuclear goals, and other provocative activities represent a major threat that might lead to a disastrous miscalculation and trigger a wider confrontation. While playing do...
At an international event in Hiroshima, Kishida and Obama urge for a nuclear-free world
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and former US President Barack Obama urged for a nuclear-free world on Saturday, amid Russian threats to deploy nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict and North Korea's pursuit of a nuclear arsenal.
They made the request in separate statements to the in...
Germany supports welfare reform and increases nuclear power capacity.
Germany's upper chamber of parliament adopted measures aimed at assisting individuals who have been adversely affected by high energy costs and the high cost of living. The country's nuclear power expansion will also go into action right now.
After a contentious discussion, Germ...
Tensions rise as a possible nuclear accident in Zaporizhzhia looms
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the "period of relative tranquillity" at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has come to an end.
The resumption of shelling at Europe's largest nuclear power plant over the weekend reignited fears of a nucle...
The US is preparing for any eventuality, including a seventh North Korean nuclear test.
A state department spokesman said Friday that the US is working with its partners to prepare for any contingency emanating from North Korea, underlining the likelihood of a North Korean nuclear test in the near future.
Following its record number of ballistic missile launches, North Kor...
Macron strongly opposes the bombardment of Ukraine's nuclear power stations
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the bombardment of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility and claimed more nuclear reactors had been targeted. Earlier on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked NATO countries to ensure Ukraine's nuclear installations a...
North Korean leader inspects Hwasong-17 ICBM test launch and promises firm nuclear reaction to threats
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged a firm nuclear reaction to US threats during an on-site inspection of the country's test-firing of a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) earlier this week, according to Pyongyang's state media.
According to the Korean Cent...
North Korea finally speaks out about its missile tests, saying that it has been "practicing tactical nuclear strikes" on South Korea.
North Korea has tested seven ballistic missiles since September 25 and around 25 launches since the beginning of this year, raising tensions to an all-time high on the Korean Peninsula and in the Sea of Japan region. The recent missile launches, KCNA claimed, were a "strong military retaliat...
North Korea finally speaks out about its missile launches, saying that it is "practicing tactical nuclear strikes" on South Korea
Because of North Korea's testing of seven ballistic missiles since September 25 and roughly 25 launches this year, tensions on the Korean Peninsula and in the Sea of Japan region have reached an all-time high. KCNA has gone as far as to call the recent missile launches a "strong military...
Are North Korean nuclear weapons being relocated near the border with South Korea?
Is North Korea planning to place tactical nukes along its border with South Korea, which is barely a day's drive from Seoul and its 26 million residents?
Many observers of a high-profile military summit in North Korea this week have reached that conclusion. The prospective deploymen...