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Radioisotopes in Food & Agriculture - World Nuclear Association
Sealed radioactive sources are used in industrial radiography, gauging applications and mineral analysis. Gamma sterilization is used for medical supplies,...
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Uranium Enrichment - World Nuclear Association
Most of the commercial nuclear power reactors in the world today require uranium 'enriched' in the U-235 isotope for their fuel. The commercial process...
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Radioisotopes in Medicine - World Nuclear Association
Radiotherapy can be used to treat some medical conditions, especially cancer. Tens of millions of nuclear medicine procedures are performed each year, and...
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Molten Salt Reactors - World Nuclear Association
Molten salt reactor use molten fluoride salts as primary coolant, at low pressure. Much of the interest today in reviving the MSR concept relates to using...
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The United Arab Emirates operates four reactors at Barakah supplying up to a quarter of electricity demand. The government is assessing additional nuclear …
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Hungary plans to meet up to 70% of electricity demand with nuclear power by the 2030s, including through the construction of the Paks II project. There is …
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Uranium in Africa - World Nuclear Association
The continent of Africa has considerable mineral deposits, including uranium. Exploration and mine development is proceeding in countries which have not...
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Small Modular Reactors - World Nuclear Association
There is strong interest in small and simpler units for generating electricity from nuclear power, and for process heat. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)...
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World Nuclear Fuel Report: Global Scenarios for Demand and Supply Availability 2025-2040 - World...
Published on 5 September 2025, this 22nd edition of the World Nuclear Association’s biennial report on the outlook for nuclear power and nuclear…
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Poland - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Poland is advancing a major nuclear programme, targeting up to 9 GWe by the 2040s. Large reactors are moving toward construction, while multiple SMR initia…
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Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Subsequent Weapons Testing - World Nuclear Association
Two atomic bombs made from uranium-235 and plutonium-239 were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively early in August 1945. The atmospheric testing of...
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SIPRI Update June 2020: New SIPRI data on world nuclear forces, SIPRI Yearbook 2020 launch, and...
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Global energy developments - World Nuclear Association
This section of Chapter 3 documents the growing governmental, financial, and corporate endorsement of nuclear energy globally. Assessments of natio…
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Environmental Aspects of Uranium Mining - World Nuclear Association
In most respects the environmental aspects of a uranium mine are the same as those of other metalliferous mining. Most uranium mines in Australia and Canada...
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Canada is extending reactor operations while planning major expansion. Federal and provincial governments are backing large reactors and SMRs, supported by…
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Arup to support delivery of the UK's first SMR - World Nuclear News
Mar 12, 2026 - Multinational professional services firm Arup has been appointed by Great British Energy - Nuclear to provide early-phase foundation engineering and design...
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Three Mile Island Accident - World Nuclear Association
In 1979 a cooling malfunction caused part of the core to melt at Three Mile Island 2. The reactor was destroyed. Some radioactive gas was released a couple of...
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Uranium from Phosphates - World Nuclear Association
Rock phosphate deposits contain many million tonnes of uranium, which may be extracted as a by-product of making fertilizers. The process because uneconomic in...
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Uzbekistan - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Uzbekistan is advancing nuclear power development through cooperation with Russia. Plans have evolved from large reactors to an initial SMR project, with c…
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Radioisotopes in Consumer Products - World Nuclear Association
The function of many common consumer products is dependent on the use of small amounts of radioactive material.
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Tripling Statement of Support by Financial Institutions - World Nuclear Association
For more information on the statement, and the corporations endorsing the pledge, please visit International banks express support for nu…
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Bulgaria - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Bulgaria generates about one-third of its electricity from two reactors at Kozloduy and plans major expansion. The government is pursuing two new large AP1…
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Fast Neutron Reactors - World Nuclear Association
Fast neutron reactors offer the prospect of vastly more efficient use of uranium resources and the ability to burn actinides which are otherwise the long-lived...
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South Korea - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
South Korea maintains a large nuclear fleet. New reactors are under construction and the process to extend the operation of existing plants is underway.
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Serbia - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Serbia has lifted its long-standing ban on nuclear power and is exploring nuclear energy as a post-2040 option. National strategy and recent government sta…
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Environmental permitting of Polish SMR plant progresses - World Nuclear News
Feb 5, 2024 - Orlen Synthos Green Energy can now begin environmental and siting research for its planned small modular reactor project in Stawy Monowskie, in Małopolska,...
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What is Uranium? How Does it Work? - World Nuclear Association
Uranium is a heavy metal which can be used as an abundant source of concentrated energy. Uranium occurs in most rocks in concentrations of 2-to-4 parts per...
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India - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
India has ambitious plans for nuclear capacity to reach 100 GWe by 2047. Alongside major large-reactor expansion, legislative reform and new financing mode…
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The World Nuclear Association's Harmony programme is a global initiative that provides a framework for action, working with key stakeholders so that barriers...
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Reflection on the proposed changes to dose quantities - an industrial perspective - World Nuclear...
In 2021, the ICRP initiated the revision of the general recommendations of the system of Radiation Protection, and part of it will focus on dose quantities…
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Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Design Database - World Nuclear Association
The SMR Design Database provides a comprehensive record of the many small modular reactor (SMR) designs at various stages of development across the world.
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World Nuclear Association is pleased to see that the Parliament of Victoria is considering the potential benefits to Victoria in removing prohibitions enac…
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Charter of Ethics - World Nuclear Association
The World Nuclear Association has established a Charter of Ethics to serve as a common credo amongst its Member organizations. This affirmation of values and...
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Slovakia - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Slovakia operates a growing nuclear fleet, with a sixth reactor starting up at Mochovce and plans for further expansion. The government is advancing a new …
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GenCost: cost of building Australia’s future electricity needs Each year, Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, and the Aust…
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Switzerland - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Switzerland operates four nuclear reactors supplying electricity and district heating. Following a post-Fukushima phase-out policy, existing plants continu…
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Armenia - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Armenia relies on a single nuclear reactor for over a quarter of its electricity, is extending its operating life to 2036, and is pursuing new capacity thr…
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Global Trends Reports provide vital insights into the ever-evolving landscape of nuclear technologies and their global impact.
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Uranium Mining Overview - World Nuclear Association
In the last 60 years uranium has become one of the world's most important energy minerals. It is used almost entirely for making electricity, though a small...
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The Cosmic Origins of Uranium - World Nuclear Association
The Earth's uranium has been thought to be produced in one or more supernovae over 6 billion years ago. More recent research suggests it could also be created...
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Occupational Safety in Uranium Mining - World Nuclear Association
There has been more than 40 years of experience in applying international radiation safety regulations at uranium mines. Uranium mining companies have taken...
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Saudi Arabia - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Saudi Arabia has outlined long-term plans to introduce nuclear power as part of its Vision 2030 strategy. The Saudi Nuclear Energy Holding Company (SNEHC),…
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South Africa - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
South Africa is extending the operating life of its Koeberg nuclear plant while reassessing new-build plans. Eskom has environmental authorization to …
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Ship modified for transport of used MOX fuel - World Nuclear News
May 5, 2026 - Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited's Pacific Grebe ship is the first of its fleet to be adapted to carry a new flask for the transportation of used mixed oxide...
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World Nuclear Performance Report 2025 - World Nuclear Association
The World Nuclear Performance Report 2025 edition provides an up-to-date picture of the nuclear power sector, both for current generation performance and c…
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Sri Lanka - World Nuclear Outlook Report - World Nuclear Association
Sri Lanka is considering nuclear energy as a long-term option in its power planning. Government scenarios include a possible 600 MWe reactor after 2040, wh…
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