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Last Updated : 04 September 2010

Risk statistics on energy
The risks of potential accidents at nuclear power plants are compared to the risks of other energy forms by a new OECD report for policymakers considering nuclear energy.

Nuclear the example for safety culture

Senior industry figures have explained to the US oil spill commission how the nuclear industry used self-regulation to transform levels of safety and performance.

Indian liability bill passes lower house
CORRECTED India's controversial Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha (lower house) on Wednesday, but includes unusual provisions and continues to face strong opposition.

US MOX plant clears licensing hurdle

A facility being built in the USA to turn ex-military plutonium into fuel for nuclear power reactors has taken a step forward with the publication of a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER) by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Time getting tight for UK assessment
The UK's reactor assessment process looks increasingly likely to leave several technical issues unresolved by the time of its deadline next year.

Licence transfer for Zion decommissioning
Zion (Image: EnergySolutions)

The licences for the shut down Zion nuclear power plant are to be transferred from owner Exelon to decommissioning contractor Energy Solutions, signalling the formal start of decommissioning operations at the Illinois plant.

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