Russia's Attacks on Ukraine's Power Grid Pose Nuclear Risks
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi visited Ukraine to assess the nuclear safety risks from Russia's attacks on the country's power grid, warning of potential accidents from disruptions to substations and highlighting Ukraine's growing reliance on nuclear power for electricity generation, exceeding 50 percent.
Russia's Attacks on Ukraine's Power Grid Pose Nuclear Risks
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi visited Ukraine to assess the nuclear safety risks from Russia's attacks on the country's power grid, warning of potential accidents from disruptions to substations and highlighting Ukraine's growing reliance on nuclear power for electricity generation, exceeding 50 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Increase Power Despite Incidents
France's new nuclear safety authority, ASNR, will allow the Flamanville EPR reactor to increase its power to 25% in early February, despite about 50 incidents since its launch in September 2024; this decision comes two months after the ASNR's creation.
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Increase Power Despite Incidents
France's new nuclear safety authority, ASNR, will allow the Flamanville EPR reactor to increase its power to 25% in early February, despite about 50 incidents since its launch in September 2024; this decision comes two months after the ASNR's creation.
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40% Bias Score
Missing Radioactive Package at Madrid Airport
A package containing four Category 2 Selenium-75 radioactive sources went missing in transit to Madrid's Barajas Airport, prompting an investigation by the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council and warnings to the public.
Missing Radioactive Package at Madrid Airport
A package containing four Category 2 Selenium-75 radioactive sources went missing in transit to Madrid's Barajas Airport, prompting an investigation by the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council and warnings to the public.
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52% Bias Score
Russian MLRS Deployment Near Zaporizhzhia NPP Raises Nuclear Safety Concerns
A Greenpeace-commissioned report reveals that Russian forces have deployed "Uragan" and "Smerch" MLRS near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, constructing over 1000 meters of trenches and fortifications near the cooling pond, increasing the risk of a nuclear accident and violating intern...
Russian MLRS Deployment Near Zaporizhzhia NPP Raises Nuclear Safety Concerns
A Greenpeace-commissioned report reveals that Russian forces have deployed "Uragan" and "Smerch" MLRS near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, constructing over 1000 meters of trenches and fortifications near the cooling pond, increasing the risk of a nuclear accident and violating intern...
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40% Bias Score
Rosatom's Role in German Nuclear Fuel Facility Expansion Sparks Concerns
Concerns over safety and potential sabotage arise as a Russian state-owned nuclear corporation collaborates on expanding a German nuclear fuel facility.
Rosatom's Role in German Nuclear Fuel Facility Expansion Sparks Concerns
Concerns over safety and potential sabotage arise as a Russian state-owned nuclear corporation collaborates on expanding a German nuclear fuel facility.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Grid Threaten Nuclear Safety
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi is visiting Moscow to address Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which threaten the safety of the country's nuclear power plants, including the Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, currently under Russian occupation. Grossi stated that there were several c...
Russia's Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Grid Threaten Nuclear Safety
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi is visiting Moscow to address Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which threaten the safety of the country's nuclear power plants, including the Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, currently under Russian occupation. Grossi stated that there were several c...
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40% Bias Score
Munich Reactor Restart Delayed: Legal Battles and Technical Challenges
After a nearly five-year shutdown due to repairs, the corona pandemic, and legal challenges concerning its highly enriched uranium fuel, the FRM II research reactor in Munich is scheduled to restart operations by late 2025, providing neutrons for research, medicine, and industry, but faces ongoing l...
Munich Reactor Restart Delayed: Legal Battles and Technical Challenges
After a nearly five-year shutdown due to repairs, the corona pandemic, and legal challenges concerning its highly enriched uranium fuel, the FRM II research reactor in Munich is scheduled to restart operations by late 2025, providing neutrons for research, medicine, and industry, but faces ongoing l...
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44% Bias Score
German Survey Reveals Public Fears About Nuclear Threats and Radon Exposure
A BfS survey (May-July 2024) of 2002 Germans shows 58% fear nuclear weapons use and 57% fear nuclear accidents, mainly due to the Ukraine war; 94% are unaware of radon risks, despite it being a leading cause of lung cancer; 22% worry about mobile phone radiation.
German Survey Reveals Public Fears About Nuclear Threats and Radon Exposure
A BfS survey (May-July 2024) of 2002 Germans shows 58% fear nuclear weapons use and 57% fear nuclear accidents, mainly due to the Ukraine war; 94% are unaware of radon risks, despite it being a leading cause of lung cancer; 22% worry about mobile phone radiation.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Airstrike Damages Ukrainian Thermal Power Plant, Raising Energy Security Concerns
Following a recent Russian airstrike on a Ukrainian thermal power plant, engineers are working to repair the damage amidst concerns about the ongoing vulnerability of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the impact on nuclear power plants. The extent of damage and operational status of the plant are ...
Russian Airstrike Damages Ukrainian Thermal Power Plant, Raising Energy Security Concerns
Following a recent Russian airstrike on a Ukrainian thermal power plant, engineers are working to repair the damage amidst concerns about the ongoing vulnerability of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the impact on nuclear power plants. The extent of damage and operational status of the plant are ...
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40% Bias Score