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Japan has informed IAEA about explosion: watchdogVienna (AFP) March 12, 2011 Japanese authorities have informed the UN atomic agency about an explosion at an ageing Japanese nuclear power plant, the IAEA said Saturday. "Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency's Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) that there has been an explosion at the Unit 1 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, and that they are assessing the condition of the reactor core," the watchdog said in a statement. "The explosion was reported to ... read more |
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 At least three exposed to radiation after quake: reports At least three residents evacuated from a Japanese town near a quake-hit nuclear plant have been exposed to radiation, media reports said Saturday. ... more | .. |
Radiation leak at Japan nuke plant, but reactor 'intact' Radiation leaked from a quake-hit Japanese nuclear plant Saturday, but the government moved to calm fears of meltdown and said a huge explosion had not ruptured the container surrounding the reactor. ... more | .. |
Japan nuclear mishap among worst ever: US expert A US nuclear expert said Saturday that the accident at a Japanese nuclear reactor was one of the three worst in history, and could become a "complete disaster" if it goes to a full meltdown. ... more | .. |
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Explosion at quake-hit Japan nuke plant A Japanese nuclear power plant was hit by an explosion Saturday, raising fears of a radioactive meltdown, a day after a massive quake damaged the facility's cooling system. ... more | .. |
 Quake renews Japanese nuclear fears Japan, with scant energy resources of its own, relies on an extensive nuclear power network which authorities have always insisted is built to withstand the most powerful earthquakes. ... more | .. |
 The world's worst nuclear accidents Japan said on Saturday that an ageing nuclear plant may be in meltdown after a huge quake and monster tsunami ravaged a large area of the northeast, leaving more than 1,000 people feared dead. ... more | .. |
High radiation in Japan nuclear plant, 'no health hazard' A Japanese nuclear safety panel said Saturday radiation levels were 1,000 times above normal in a reactor control room after a huge quake damaged a plant's cooling system, Kyodo News said. ... more |
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Areva, Rolls-Royce unveil nuclear reactor deal French nuclear group Areva and Rolls-Royce agreed a deal Friday for the British engineering firm to manufacture components for reactors in Britain which is renewing its ageing network of nuclear plants. ... more | .. |
 Blast at Japan nuke plant; '1,000 dead' after quake An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants Saturday exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead. ... more | .. |
Thousands near Japan nuclear plant told to evacuate The Japanese government on Friday declared an atomic emergency and told thousands of residents living near a nuclear plant in Fukushima to evacuate, warning a small amount of radiation could be released. ... more | .. |
Nuclear plants closest to Japan quake shut down: IAEA Four nuclear power plants closest to a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan have been safely shut down, the UN atomic watchdog said Friday. ... more |
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UN atomic watchdog approves nuclear fuel assurance proposal The UN atomic watchdog on Thursday approved a British proposal seeking to ensure the continued supply of nuclear fuel for energy to a country should its supply be disrupted for political reasons. ... more | .. |
  Major 7.3 offshore quake jolts Japan A major 7.3-magnitude offshore earthquake rattled Japan on Wednesday, swaying Tokyo buildings, triggering a small tsunami and reminding the nation of the ever-present threat of seismic disaster. ... more | .. |
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 Westinghouse And Endesa Sign Agreement On AP1000 Technology Westinghouse Electric has announced that it has signed an agreement with Endesa to share information on the Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear energy technology. The agreement is aimed at providing Endesa ... more |
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 Athabasca Uranium Completes Z-TEM Survey, Gears Up For Ground Work Athabasca Uranium is pleased to announce the completion of Phase One of its multi-phase exploration program on its East Key Lake, McGregor Lake, Webb River and McCarthy Lake uranium projects, locate ... more | .. |
 China's State Nuclear Power Technology Selects Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise The Chinese State Nuclear Power Technology has selected Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise solutions to increase productivity and safety and to accelerate project schedules for the engineering, 3D des ... more | .. |
 SPX To Supply Key Components For NPP In Germany SPX has released additional details regarding its Thermal Equipment and Services segment entry into a $20 million contract to replace moisture separator reheaters (MSRs) for Biblis nuclear power pla ... more | .. |
 Pike Awarded EPC Transmission Project For SCANA Pike Electric has announced that SCANA Corporation has awarded Pike an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for approximately 250 miles of new 230kV transmission lines associate ... more |
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 Areva profits up 60% French nuclear group Areva on Thursday reported net profits of 883 million euros ($1.2 billion) in 2010, a 60 percent increase thanks to the sale of its transport and distribution sector. ... more |
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 After 50 Years, Nuclear Power Is Still Not Viable Without Subsidies Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the U.S. nuclear power industry has been propped up by a generous array of government subsidies that have supported its development and operations. ... more | .. |
Chernobyl was lesson in nuclear peril: Gorbachev The upcoming 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster is a brutal reminder of the dangers of nuclear power, proliferation and terrorism, former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Will A New Nuclear Reactor Power The USA Back To Energy Independence Tonight's "Dan Rather Reports" presents a surprising look at nuclear power and how new developments in the field have created cleaner, more efficient reactors that could create a virtual "nuclear re ... more | .. |
 Dominion Virginia Power Unchanged On Potential Nuclear Expansion Dominion Virginia Power has said that it is not changing its position on a potential new nuclear unit at North Anna Power Station despite a decision by the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative to withd ... more |
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 Dominion Welcomes Renewed License For Kewaunee Power Station Dominion welcomed the news that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating license of Kewaunee Power Station, extending the station's operation an additional 20 years until 2033. ... more | .. |
 Lightbridge Provides Nuclear Fuel Development Update Lightbridge has provided an update on the Company's nuclear fuel development and commercialization efforts at the Jefferies 11th Global Clean Technology Conference. The presentation, led by Se ... more | .. |
German states challenge nuclear extension Five German states led by opposition parties have gone to court to fight Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to extend the lifetime of the country's nuclear power plants. ... more |
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