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Securing vital supplies of medical radioisotopes
The NEA High-level Group on the Security of Supply of Medical Radioisotopes, chaired by Serge Dupont, Deputy Minister in the Government of Canada, has just concluded its second meeting in Paris, France.

Nuclear energy and addressing climate change
The need to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an effort to tackle climate change has become a major driver of energy policy. Indeed, many believe that an "energy revolution" is needed to decarbonise energy supply, which is heavily reliant on fossil fuels.

Top regulators take important steps to enhance the safety of new nuclear reactor designs
Top nuclear regulators have met at the OECD, in Paris, with vendors, operators and standards organisations, taking important steps to enhance global nuclear safety.

Nuclear electricity generation remains stable despite the economic crisis   
According to official data just released by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), nuclear electricity generation in OECD member countries has only marginally declined despite the economic downturn.

Nuclear energy in the 21st century: safe, clean and affordable
At the International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century, in Beijing, China, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría highlighted that “Clean and affordable energy, including access to safe and secure nuclear power, should be a central element of our efforts… not only for a sustainable economy, but also for the future of our planet.”

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Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 84
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Experimental Facilities for Gas-cooled Reactor Safety Studies
Task Group on Advanced Reactor Experimental Facilities (TAREF)
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Independent Evaluation of the MYRRHA Project
Report by an International Team of Experts
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NEA News Volume 27, No. 2
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CSNI Technical Opinion Papers - No. 12
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The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants
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