A dual ion beam facility, which enables two ion beams from different accelerators to be combined simultaneously, has been inaugurated in Zagreb, strengthening Croatia’s fusion research and expanding the global supply of facilities with such cutting-edge capabilities. Installed with IAEA support, the Ruđer Bošković Institute’s He Ion Source & DiFU Dual-Beam Facility will help scientists test and develop new structural materials indispensable for fusion energy to become a reality. Only very few facilities of this kind exist worldwide.
IAEA Board of Governors Meets to Discuss Verification and Monitoring in Iran
The IAEA’s Board of Governors met today to discuss verification and monitoring in Iran. The meeting of the 35-nation Board was held at the request of a Member State. Governors discussed two recent reports by IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano on Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of United Nations Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), issued to Member States on 1 July and 8 July, respectively. The Board decided to make the reports public.
Developing the First Ever Facility for the Safe Disposal of Spent Fuel
Following several decades of committed implementation of disposal strategies in Finland and Sweden, as well as cooperation in the development of a safe disposal solution based on a Swedish design, the first ever deep geological repository for spent fuel is being constructed in Olkiluoto, Finland. Sweden, along with other countries, is also working towards building such a facility.
What is a Linac?
Linac is short for linear accelerator. It uses electricity to generate high energy beams of X-rays or electrons. While these beams have a variety of uses, one of their most common is for treating cancer.
Four countries have already declared climate emergencies, still investing billions in fossil fuels
Canada, the UK, Ireland and France have already declared climate emergencies, alongside investing billions of dollars in fossil fuel industry at home and abroad.
Proven Clean Energy: Time to Talk About Nuclear Power?
Nuclear power can make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, while at the same time fulfilling the increasing energy demands of a growing world population and supporting global sustainable development. Nuclear power has considerable potential to meet the climate change challenge by providing electricity, district heating and high temperature heat for industrial processes, generated with almost zero greenhouse gas emissions.
France is too slow on the pace of tackling climate change, advisers announce
Newly established High Council for the Climate warns government that emissions cuts do not reach the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050.
Denmark announces green policy as a high priority
Today the government of Denmark declared a “new political policy” based on an ambitious climate manifesto.
Ecuador to Strengthen Management of its Cancer Control Strategy
A team of international experts recommended that Ecuador should appoint a cancer control steering committee consisting of representatives from all major national cancer stakeholders to oversee the development and implementation of a National Strategy for Comprehensive Cancer Care. The strategy would set out a clear performance management and action plan with an associated budget to ensure that it contributes to a reduction in the national cancer burden.
Green energy: is China one for all
Over the past ten years we’ve been observing the large-scale overflows of global investment in the development of clean energy. China, which among others have joined the train of non-carbon energy sources development later, now accounts for 40% of the total global investment flow. What have made China a leader in green solutions and is it one in a boat in tackling climate change?