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Environment
A Robot Begins Removal of Melted Fuel From the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. It Could Take a Century.
By Mari Yamaguchi
The robot’s two-week trip is a crucial step in a decades-long process to decommission the plant and deal with large amounts of highly radioactive melted fuel inside.
Referendum to Decide Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Energy Ambition
By Nigel Li
Around 200 nuclear power plants are currently operating in 30 countries around the world. Kazakhstan may well be on its way to joining that list.
Bangladesh’s Flood Response Turns Crisis Into Cooperation
By Shafiqul Islam Shafik
Bangladesh has shown how its “engineering diplomacy” approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.
The Opportunity for South Korea-US Cooperation in AI Hardware and Energy Needs
By Seungmin (Helen) Lee and Michelle J. Lee
By supporting South Korea’s renewable energy development, the U.S. could strengthen a critical ally’s AI and chip industry, which is a step toward building collective resilience.
Kazakhstan Sets Date for Nuclear Power Plant Referendum
By Catherine Putz
The question – “Do you agree with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan?” – will be put to voters on October 6.
Will Japan Turn to Deep Seabed Mining to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains?
By Oliver Banks and Ariel Silverman
Despite the apparent benefits, there are significant legal gaps and technological limitations that must be addressed before this mineral wealth on the seafloor can be brought to market.
China Will Generate More Nuclear Power Than Both France and the United States by 2030
By Rakshith Shetty
China's rapid build-up of nuclear reactors is expected to see it top the global standings.
Threat Multiplier: Sherri Goodman on Climate and Global Security
By Catherine Putz
“By understanding how climate is reshaping the global landscape, we can more effectively prepare our forces to operate under changing conditions.”
What Australia Needs to Do at the Pacific Islands Forum
By Joseph Sikulu
To continue the extraction and export of coal and gas is to make the financial burden of Pacific climate resilience heavier and harder to bear.
India’s Quest for Nuclear Energy: In Pursuit of Clean Energy Goals, Despite Protests
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
New Delhi has failed to engage seriously with protests and proven unable to have honest conversations about the risks and benefits of nuclear power with the people.
The Dark Side of Pakistan’s Muzaffargarh Solar Power Project
By Asfandiyar
As the government prioritizes energy over lives, residents of the Thal region in the Punjab province confront the heartbreaking loss of their ancestral lands.
Japan Issues First ‘Megaquake’ Warning
By Catherine Putz
Following a magnitude-7.1 earthquake in the Nankai Trough, Japanese authorities have warned of an increased risk of a significant earthquake.