Japan to release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant from August 24
Over 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water stored from 12 years; UN nuclear watchdog had approved plan in July 2023
‘Indian civilian nuclear reactors should be opened to public scrutiny’
On March 11, authorities at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in southern Gujarat closed down one of its units as a precautionary measure …
Ambitious plans override safety concerns
Despite strong opposition, the Indonesia is going ahead with its plan to build 12 nuclear power plants
Truth is what my father taught me
A look at today's environmental issues through the eyes of two well-known poets, exclusive to Down To Earth
Countdown to safety
In the face of mounting criticism at home and abroad, Japan's fast-breeder reactor programme is on the mat
Nuclear day-dreaming
A cloud o criticism forms over the proposal to set up a high-power nuclear plant at Kudangulam in Tamil Nadu
Blasting the tests
Intellectuals, politicians and army officials come under one roof to criticise the nuclear tests of India and Pakistan
Counter Productive
The post-Pokhran sanctions on Indian scientific institutions by the West could be a blessing in disguise for the country and its scientists
Alternatives to dumping Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific
Japan plans to dump treated, radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific but it could be used in other …
France stops supply of uranium
Officials say the stoppage of enriched uranium for the Tarapur reactor will not affect India's peaceful nuclear programme
USA confronts Third World on nuclear front
The Reed panel recommends specific nuclear weapons against the developing nations, even as the US retains its hold on their retaliatory rights
Slow born on the atomic fast track
In February this year, the United States government publicly admitted to carrying out nuclear radiation tests on completely innocent human guinea pigs
Fading prospects
With dangers of nuclear pollution looming large over the world, there is an imminent need for an open debate on pushing nuclear option as an …
Impossible ispossible
Cold nuclear fusion has been observed during a recent experiment. If this holds ground, energy harnessing process would become much easier
Why nuclear is still unclear
Notwithstanding the symbolism of a nuclear disaster striking Japan again, the global perception of nuclear energy took another beating in …
Nuclear shadow over Gujarat village
People in Mithi Virdi and nearby villages talk to Ankur Paliwal about their fears over the nuclear power park proposed on their land
South African president works with cabinet on nuclear matters, says official statement
Government denies opposition charge that the president negotiated the nuclear deal with Russia alone
As renewable energy picks up, nuclear decommissioning market booms
Though India is yet to take up decommissioning, it has a fund worth Rs 1,975 crore to do the job in the future
Kaiga nuclear plant expansion: Expect body blow for Western Ghats biodiversity
Rich tropical forest, vibrant wildlife, water of Kali river will be in line of destruction
Bad blood
A hypothesis that radiation from a nuclear plant caused leukaemia in the children of its employees has been trashed
Clinton steers to safety on N-plant issue
The US President has moved deftly to avoid irritating either US congresspersons or the British government on the issue of the controversial …
Chernobyl impasse solved
..but that is not the end of problems for Ukraine, as answers to important issues' like the future of workers and alternate energy and monetary …
Kudankulam deadlock: Central team, protesters rule out further talks
Expert panel submits report saying plant meets all safety norms and that it is safe for operation
Early nuclear tests in French Polynesia impacted 110,000 people, says new report
The report also mentioned that the French governement underestimated the nuclear fallout
Will new categorisation of hydropower plants lead to sector's revival?
The Union Cabinet recently brought all hydro power projects of more than 25 MW capacity under renewable category which caused a jump in their …