At atom's mercy
A treaty that prevents WHO from reporting on effects of nuclear radiation
High court questions permission to make Kudankulam plant operational
Judgement in related case on nuclear safety is likely on August 29
Protest against Kudankulam nuclear plant called off
Jayalalithaa agrees to intercede on behalf of protesters
Centre's public relations exercise to clear way for Kudankulam nuclear plant
Sets up expert panel to explain various aspects of the project to residents
As told to Parliament (March 15, 2023): Only 16% of India’s researchers are women
The total number of women researchers in the country is 56,747
Supreme Court gives go ahead to Kudankulam nuclear power plant
Rules in favour of larger public interest; says plant is safe
Kovvada nuclear power plant will displace about 8,000 people
Andhra government declares five villages in Srikakulam district as project affected
Nuclear radiations: how harmful
'Indian nuke power plants safe'
Nucear safety panel recommends additional design provisions
How I stopped worrying and learned to love Fukushima
Brief
Nuclear fault lines run deep
Secrecy, fettered regulator are a worry as India plans nuclear expansion
Farmers move court against Gorakhpur nuclear power plant in Haryana
Plant site is fertile land and sustains 10,000 people
Kudankulam plant can withstand Fukushima-like disaster: Centre to SC
Court says it will not allow the plant to function if safety conditions are not met
Fissile filch
The recent recovery of stolen uranium points to the need for better security arrangements at nuclear installations
Japan to release radioactive Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific Ocean after IAEA’s approval
Critics say that more studies are required to show how this discharge would affect aquatic life
Emerging hazard: Radioactive contamination increasingly found in scraps for recycling, says UN body
Radioactive contaminated metal, if used to manufacture household goods, could pose a potential health problem to unsuspecting consumers: …
All our nuclear lies exposed
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Global state of access to cancer care presents a grim picture
Thirty-six nations do not have radiotherapy facilities to treat cancer. In India, 25 per cent of radiotherapy machines are older than 30 years …
Remembering Anil Agarwal: India needs a Gobar Minister
Today is the death anniversary of Anil Agarwal, the founder of Centre for Science and Environment and Down To Earth. He wrote this editorial …
France sends top official to allay fears over Jaitapur nuclear power plant
Areva's technology has been approved by nuclear safety authorities of three nations, says chief of French atomic energy commission
China to dominate 95% of solar panel supply chain
The country’s global hegemony is a problem because of shortage of materials like polysilicon and silver
Atomic regulatory body ineffective, says CAG
Maximum fine for safety violation by a nuclear installation is just Rs 500; 91 per cent of the medical X-ray units not registered with AERB
High court stays land acquisition for Kovvada nuclear power plant
Petitioner alleges violation of norms, demands land acquisition should be permitted only after environmental clearances are secured
Authorities move a step closer to mining the Aravallis for uranium
After traces of uranium and other mineral deposits were found in the mountain range in preliminary findings, a second phase of survey is being …