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Climate Change & Energy: Nuclear energy

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Nuclear energy is gaining popularity as a climate-friendly option for meeting the energy demands of the developing world's rapidly growing population. But how to ensure that its benefits outweigh its risks?

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Opinions and Analysis

Asia-Pacific Analysis: Go green not nuclear

Crispin Maslog says the region should follow the Philippines' lead and focus on renewable, not nuclear power.

29 March 2012 | EN

IAEA team examines emergency equipment at Tokai Daini Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear electricity: a fallen dream?

Nuclear power is no magic solution, argues Pervez Hoodbhoy — it's not safe, or cheap, and it leads to weapons programmes.

28 September 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文


News and Features

Q&A: Shaukat Abdulrazak argues for a nuclear Africa

Nuclear technology could transform Africa's energy security and help solve wider development challenges, Shaukat Abdulrazak, new chair of AFRA, tells SciDev.Net.

12 February 2013 | EN

JAEC's Khaled Toukan in talks with the IAEA Jordan's nuclear programme comes under fire

Opinion in Jordan is divided over the country's planned nuclear reactor and training centre, which protestors say jeopardises public safety.

11 July 2012 | EN