Nuclear power: look before you leap
The Fukushima accident raised questions that must be addressed by developing countries considering nuclear energy.
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Nuclear power: bruised but not broken
The world still needs nuclear power — but it must be safer and more transparent.
Nuclear disarmament is top priority for science diplomacy
The political climate is ripe for a new push to eliminate nuclear weapons; scientists can boost its chance of success.
Technology alone will not solve energy crisis
The world must not miss its second chance to take a radically different approach to energy consumption.
Should developing nations embrace nuclear energy?
A combination of factors appears to be pushing the risk-benefit balance back into nuclear's favour as an energy option for developing countries. SciDev.Net readers are invited to comment.
Iran's nuclear standoff: we need a peaceful solution
Any effort to eliminate Iran's nuclear research facilities by force would be both a catastrophe for the region and a major setback for the 'science for development' debate.
19 April 2006 | EN
Nuclear rights and responsibilities
The developed world has no right to tell developing nations how to use nuclear technology. But the latter must build their own capacity to handle the technology responsibly, both individually and collectively.
8 August 2005 | EN
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