https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=nuclear&parent=environmentNuclear RSS feeds.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:46:59 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/seaweed-could-survive-nuclear-war-avert-famine/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/seaweed-could-survive-nuclear-war-avert-famine/Seaweed has the potential to be a viable food source in a cataclysmic event such as nuclear war, scientists claim. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:48:49 GMT+0000Alladin Diegahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/leadership-hinders-nigeria-nuclear-road-map-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/leadership-hinders-nigeria-nuclear-road-map-1/Nigeria’s target of producing electricity from nuclear energy by 2017 is in limbo, experts say. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 09:15:44 GMT+0000Alex Abutuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/scidev-net-podcast-peaceful-nuclear-technologies/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/scidev-net-podcast-peaceful-nuclear-technologies/This month’s show also features climate change impacts on public health, virtual reality and Muslim science. Tue, 1 Dec 2015 12:39:35 GMT+0000Lou Del Bellohttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/podcast-internet-access-china-july-carbon-insurance/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/podcast-internet-access-china-july-carbon-insurance/July’s show also features China’s green economy, nuclear science data for all and insurance for the world’s poor. Wed, 1 Jul 2015 03:12:46 GMT+0000Lou Del Bellohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nuclear-monitoring-body-scientists-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nuclear-monitoring-body-scientists-data/The CTBTO’s monitoring data can be used for research, and it wants to encourage scientists to do so. Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:55:23 GMT+0000Tania Rabesandratanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/journalists-critical-covering-nuclear-energy/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/journalists-critical-covering-nuclear-energy/Those with a vested interest will provide easy access to positive nuclear power news, so reporters must be on their guard. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:16:57 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/india-path-energy-climate-change/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/india-path-energy-climate-change/Despite other agreements with the US, India needs the space to increase carbon emissions for a few more decades. Mon, 2 Feb 2015 12:50:27 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/working-near-uranium/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/working-near-uranium/In this film, the ex-employees of two mines complain of illnesses that they allege were caused by radiation. Tue, 14 Jan 2014 04:22:43 GMT+0000Himadou Amadouhttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/living-near-uranium-mines-in-niger/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/living-near-uranium-mines-in-niger/In this film, NGOs claim radioactive uranium is damaging the health of people living near uranium mines. Tue, 7 Jan 2014 03:02:39 GMT+0000Himadou Amadouhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/earthquake-concerns-over-iranian-nuclear-plant/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/earthquake-concerns-over-iranian-nuclear-plant/Persian Gulf states fear radiation could escape from a coastal power station built in an earthquake-prone area. Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:42:40 GMT+0000Rehab Abd Almohsenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/jordan-readies-the-taps-on-controversial-water-project/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/jordan-readies-the-taps-on-controversial-water-project/A Middle Eastern scheme to tap groundwater highlights a regional problem with radioactivity, reveals Nehal Lasheen. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:44:35 GMT+0000Nehal Lasheenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/nuclear-power-after-fukushima/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/nuclear-power-after-fukushima/Nuclear power is an attractive energy option in the developing world. How has the accident at Fukushima affected plans for the technology, and what do policymakers need to consider when weighing up nuclear against other sources of energy? Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:43:03 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/jordan-s-nuclear-programme-comes-under-fire/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/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. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:52:53 GMT+0000Hanan Alkiswanyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/jordan-s-nuclear-programme-comes-under-fire/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/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. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:52:53 GMT+0000Hanan Alkiswanyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/study-questions-twitter-s-role-in-disaster-aftermath-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/study-questions-twitter-s-role-in-disaster-aftermath-1/Analyses of tweets after earthquakes in Chile and Japan shed light on role of social media in post-disaster communication. Fri, 1 Jun 2012 03:09:15 GMT+0000María Elena Hurtadohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-academies-urge-action-on-environmental-issues/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-academies-urge-action-on-environmental-issues/Ahead of the G8 summit, science academies have called on global leaders to link with researchers to tackle environmental issues. Mon, 14 May 2012 05:33:23 GMT+0000Jan Piotrowski, Jan Test Aliashttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/asia-pacific-analysis-go-green-not-nuclear-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/asia-pacific-analysis-go-green-not-nuclear-1/Crispin Maslog says the region should follow the Philippines' lead and focus on renewable, not nuclear power. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:39:12 GMT+0000Crispin Masloghttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-stingy-on-farm-research-budget/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-stingy-on-farm-research-budget/India’s crop research gets ignored, with priority given to atomic energy, defence and space in the 2012-13 outlay for science. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:53:19 GMT+0000T.V. Padmahttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/challenges-facing-india-s-bid-for-science-superpower-status/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/challenges-facing-india-s-bid-for-science-superpower-status/India dreams of becoming a scientific powerhouse, but challenges lie ahead, including complex bureaucracy. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:23:09 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/features/challenges-facing-india-s-bid-for-science-superpower-status/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/challenges-facing-india-s-bid-for-science-superpower-status/India dreams of becoming a scientific powerhouse, but challenges lie ahead, including complex bureaucracy. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:23:09 GMT+0000