Tag Archives: Russia

Egypt presses ahead with nuclear power via Al-Monitor

Posted on 2019/04/30 by nfield

By Rasha Mahmoud Egypt’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) has approved the site of al-Dabaa in the first step of the licensing process required to build a nuclear station. The ENRRA oversees nuclear activities in Egypt to ensure the safety and security of people, … Continue reading →

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Makers of Nuclear Weapons Only Winners, Warn Critics, as Trump Ditches INF Treaty via Common Dreams

Posted on 2019/02/04 by nfield

“Flipping over the negotiating table and storming out of the room may have worked in real estate, but when you’re dealing with nuclear treaties, the risk of misplaying your hand isn’t a failed business venture—it’s an arms race and possibly … Continue reading →

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U.S. to announce suspension of compliance with nuclear pact: official via Reuters

Posted on 2019/02/01 by nfield

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will soon announce plans to suspend compliance with a landmark nuclear missile pact with Russia, responding to an alleged violation of the treaty by Moscow, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The move would start … Continue reading →

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Goldman prize awarded to South African women who stopped an international nuclear deal via The Guardian

Posted on 2018/04/23 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Winners of the world’s leading environmental award faced down Vladimir Putin and the country’s recently deposed leader, Jacob Zuma, to overturn a multibillion-dollar nuclear deal Two grassroots women activists – one black, one white – stand together against two of … Continue reading →

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Radiation Cloud Over Europe, Not ‘Harmless’ to Those near Unknown Source, Nuclear Expert Says via EnviroNews

Posted on 2017/11/12 by nfield

An airborne plume of radioactive ruthenium 106 from a nuclear accident was detected “in the atmosphere of the majority of European countries,” from late September through mid-October, according to France’s Radioprotection and Nuclear Safety Institute (IRSN) — but the source is still … Continue reading →

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My Plea to Trump and Putin via Reader Supported News (Washington Post)

Posted on 2017/10/11 by nfield

By Mikhail Gorbachev, The Washington Post 11 October 17 Mikhail Gorbachev was leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991.   his December will mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the treaty between the Soviet Union and United States … Continue reading →

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Russia offers India latest third-generation reactors for post-Kudankulam nuclear project via FirstPost

Posted on 2017/07/11 by nfield

Moscow: Russia has offered India the latest “Generation 3-plus” nuclear reactor —the VVER-1200 — powered by advanced fuel, to be set up at a yet-to-be designated site in parallel to the ongoing 6,000 MW Kudankulam project in Tamil Nadu. Both countries … Continue reading →

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Russia suspends nuclear agreement, ends uranium research pact with United States via Reuters

Posted on 2016/10/06 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Russia further curtailed its cooperation with the United States in nuclear energy on Wednesday, suspending a research agreement and terminating one on uranium conversion, two days after the Kremlin shelved a plutonium pact with Washington. The Russian government said that … Continue reading →

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TN nuclear plant’s second unit gets clearance, to go critical soon via newKerala.com

Posted on 2016/07/08 by norma field

w Delhi, July 8 : The Kudankulam nuclear power plant’s second unit is expected to go critical in a few days after the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) gave the final clearance on Friday, informed sources said. […] In an … Continue reading →

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Russia and Myanmar to establish working body for nuclear technology via Myanmar Times

Posted on 2016/06/06 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Russia and Myanmar will establish a working body this year for using nuclear technology, Russian officials said at an exhibition and forum in Moscow last week. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in nuclear technology for … Continue reading →

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