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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - November 2022

The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

Country Topic Source
  Australia Australia drops opposition to treaty banning nuclear weapons at UN vote The Guardian
  Canada Bird signs two strategic delivery partnership agreements with CNL ConstructConnect
  Canada National law group supports impact assessment request for N.B. nuclear reactors CBC.ca
  Canada Why this Thunder Bay folk singer brought back his 1979 protest song to speak out against nuclear waste CBC.ca
  CIS Secretaries of CIS Security Councils to discuss nuclear security at Moscow meeting ԱՐՄԵՆՊՐԵՍ Հայկական լրատվական գործակալություն
  Global Deep thought on disposal Nuclear Engineering International
  DPRK North Korea Missile Strikes Escalate Tensions Amid Fears of Looming Nuclear Test US News
  DPRK North Korea threatens to use nuke over S. Korea-US drills ABC New
  Egypt Approval given for the construction of Egypt’s second nuclear reactor Engineering News
  France Paris to streamline nuclear rules as competitors gain edge EURACTIV.com
  Germany The Cloud: The dystopian book that changed Germany BBC - Homepage
  IAEA IAEA Book on Nuclear Law Now Available in Six Languages International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA UN nuclear watchdog starts ‘dirty bomb’ claims probe in Ukraine Al Jazeera
  IAEA IAEA Chief Visits US: Nuclear Energy, Ukraine and UN Security Council International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Reviews Morocco’s Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Mission Commends Malta’s Management of Radioactive Sources and Waste, Encourages Provision of Further Resources International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran Iran is an ever more 'relevant' problem, nuclear watchdog chief says Reuters
  Ireland Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and EPA hold routine emergency exercise to test national response to a nuclear emergency abroad gov.ie
  Japan Hiroshima survivors plead for nuclear-free world as global tensions rise The Guardian
  Japan NRA to extend maximum life of nuclear reactors beyond 60 years Asahi
  Japan Tepco and Hitachi set up joint venture to produce used fuel storage Nuclear Engineering International
  Poland Poland gives details on $20B nuclear power bid Politico
  Poland, South Korea Poland, South Korea to cooperate on nuclear power project Reuters
  Romania US and Canada affirm support for Romania’s nuclear development Nuclear Engineering International
  Russian Federation Russia claims world is ‘on the brink’ of nuclear war and 'catastrophic consequences' Express.co.uk
  Russian Federation Russians Buy Up Iodine Tablets Amid Heightened Nuclear Rhetoric The Moscow Times
  Russian Federation Russia says nuclear war ‘must never be fought’ despite fiery rhetoric The Hill
  Russian Federation/Ukraine Russian commanders discussed using nuclear arms in Ukraine, says US BBC - Homepage
  Russian Federation/Ukraine Russian actions at Zaporizhzhia show need for better legal protections of nuclear installations Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
  Russian Federation/Ukraine Why Vladimir Putin Would Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine The New Yorker
  Russian Federation/Ukraine Russia says it prevented Ukrainian attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Yahoo Finance
  Russian Federation/Ukraine Moscow wants to connect Ukrainian nuclear plant to Russian grid Reuters
  Russian Federation The Reality Behind Russia’s Talk About Nuclear Weapons The New York Times
  Russian Federation/France Despite conflict, Russia sends France giant magnet for nuclear fusion project EURACTIV.com
  South Africa EXTENDING KOEBERG'S LIFESPAN MAKES BUSINESS SENSE, ESKOM'S DE RUYTER TELLS MPS Eyewitness News | EWN
  United Kingdom UK warns Russia of severe consequences if nuclear weapons used in Ukraine Reuters
  United Kingdom Drones spotted swarming above UK nuclear plant as expert warns of 'malicious intent' The Daily Star
  Ukraine/Russian Federation Ukrainian officials say nuclear plant disconnected from grid by Russian shelling New York Post
  Ukraine/Russian Federation Kyiv says it is preparing 425 shelters in case of a Russian nuclear attack. The New York Times
  Ukraine Live news: Ukraine nuclear plant again disconnected from grid Al Jazeera
  United States DOD strategy reports show rising nuclear tensions Roll Call
  United States US purchases $290 million of drug for use in radiological and nuclear emergencies The Hill
  United States US officials divided over new intelligence suggesting Russian military discussed scenarios for using nuclear weapons CNN
  United States U.S. Sees No Indications Russia Readying Nuclear Weapons, White House Says US News
  United States U.S. "not going to waste time" on Iran deal right now, official says Axios
  United States U.S.-Mexico nuclear cooperation agreement enters into force Reuters
  United States FACT SHEET: United States and Poland Announce Deepening Collaboration on Energy Security and Nuclear Energy U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Poland
  United States New Study Concludes Pilgrim Plumes Would Hit Outer Cape Provincetown Independent
  Zimbabwe Nuclear technology can transform Zimbabwe's agriculture The Chronicle