Stray Radioactive Sources in Thailand Highlight Safety Issues
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An industrial radioactive source was melted in a Thailand foundry, creating local concerns. See the story.
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An industrial radioactive source was melted in a Thailand foundry, creating local concerns. See the story.
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As nuclear threats reappear on the world stage many people remain unaware of the deep costs of the Cold War arms race. Human suffering and economic costs related to those activities will impact communities and linger for generations to come. It is well known and widely reported that Native People have born the brunt of the impacts from nuclear weapons development and testing, from the Marshall Islands to Kazakstan. The Nevada Test Site sits on the ancestral lands of the … Continue Reading →
The big news this week is that Donald Trump and Kim Jon Un will be meeting.
Let’s hope something good comes out of the meeting that will de-escalate the possibility of nuclear conflict.
Analysts are trying to determine if Russia is really deploying a nuclear powered cruise missile.
Also, as we approach the anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear events, Safecast is being covered by Japan Times.
And the sailors of the USS Ronald Reagan, deployed to provide relief during … Continue Reading →
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has released a special issue on nuclear energy in the Middle East. Challenges cited include availability of water to cool reactors, politics, security, and the danger posed if materials are diverted to weapons programs.… Continue Reading →