U.S. Nuclear Disaster News - Page 7

March 4, 2024

UN atomic watchdog to depart on trip to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine

The U.N. atomic watchdog agency’s director has announced plans for high-level talks with Russian officials in Moscow regarding nuclear safety in Ukraine.

February 28, 2024

Drone aims to examine Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor for the first time

A tiny drone was flown into a damaged reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, aiming to examine areas where previous robots couldn't reach.

February 27, 2024

Germany considers getting its own nuclear weapons despite rejecting nuclear energy

Developing nuclear weapons may be on the minds of Germany, despite shunning nuclear power in recent years.

February 21, 2024

UK lawmakers demand answers after missile test failure, raising concerns about nation's nuclear deterrent

British lawmakers are seeking answers about the nation's nuclear deterrent program after a failed test. The incident involved an unarmed missile crashing into the sea.

February 21, 2024

Japan's industry minister criticizes Fukushima nuclear plant over radioactive water leak

Japan's industry minister has criticized the president of the Fukushima nuclear power plant for a radioactive water leak that occurred earlier this month.

February 13, 2024

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant urged to improve communication after radioactive water leak

A panel of safety experts advised the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to improve communication with the public after last week’s contaminated water leak.

February 13, 2024

Iran's nuclear activities raise concerns as UN watchdog warns of lack of transparency

Rafael Mariano Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has expressed concerns about Iran's lack of transparency regarding its nuclear program.

February 8, 2024

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant leaked radioactive water, officials say

A radioactive water leak occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant due to a malfunction in a treatment machine. A plant worker found the leak on Wednesday morning.

February 7, 2024

South Korean president affirms commitment to non-nuclear strategy as country faces threats

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has reiterated that South Korea will not pursue nuclear weapons despite threats from nuclear-armed North Korea, officials say.

February 2, 2024

Nuclear reactor in Georgia delayed due to vibrations in cooling system

Vibrations found in Georgia's newest nuclear reactor will delay the start date for when the unit starts generating power, making the project much more expensive.