Nuclear energy is a mature and proven low-carbon source of electricity, with a 60-year track record of providing reliable and safe operation. Further innovation and technological development will enable even wider applications aimed at deep decarbonisation of economies around the world and supporting sustainable development. This was the message of King Lee, director of the Harmony Programme at World Nuclear Association, to delegates at the UN side event for Sustainable Development Goal 9, held today at COP25 in Madrid.

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Source: World Nuclear News

Date: Wednesday, 04 December 2019

Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Speech-Nuclear-energy-innovation-for-clean-growth

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Birds living near the site of the Chernobyl nuclear accident have, on average, five percent smaller brains, according to research led by a University of South Carolina scientist.

Background contamination levels (Ci/km2) in the Chernobyl region and location of bird study sites

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Source: NEI Magazine

Date: Monday, 14 February 2011

Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newschernobyl-radiation-affects-bird-brain-size

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