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A lingering nuclear threat via The Washington Post

Posted on 2016/03/16 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The potential threat is clear. Much has been done to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles and materials over the past 25 years, but hazards remain from highly enriched uranium and plutonium spread around the globe. Some 1,800 metric tons of weapons-useable … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Facilities in 20 Countries May Be Easy Targets for Cyberattacks via The New York Times

Posted on 2015/07/10 by yukimiyamotodepaul

WASHINGTON — Twenty nations with significant atomic stockpiles or nuclear power plants have no government regulations requiring minimal protection of those facilities against cyberattacks, according to a study by the Nuclear Threat Initiative. The findings build on growing concerns that … Continue reading →

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