Our Changing Earth

Time for Action

Dr. Pachauri

Adaptation is going to be essential, but beyond a certain point the measures that we need to take for adaptation will exceed our ability to do so.

Nuclear Train Leaving Prague

Nuclear Train leaving Prague

IAEA helps move hazardous HEU from Czech Republic safely back to Russia.

A Fuel Cycle for the 21st Century

Hans Forsstroem

At a time of nuclear revival, the need for ensuring best practices throughout the entire fuel cycle is greater than ever.

CONTENTS

IAEA Bulletin Vol. 49-2

1

Focus Environment

In a world facing severe environmental challenges, nuclear technology can help make the most of natural resources while preserving the environment. An interdepartmental group has been set up to coordinate the multi-faceted efforts of the IAEA in this area.

2

Time for action

Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, is one of the world's leading authorities on climate change. Speaking with Giovanni Verlini and Ritu Kenn, he said that the world needs to act now to avert catastrophic consequences for the earth's climate.
3

World after 2012

The Global Leadership for Climate Action (GLCA) has drawn a possible roadmap to face the issue of climate change.
4

Daring to Zig

Contrarian views on Climate Change.
5

A Fuel Cycle for the 21st Century

At a time of nuclear revival, the need for ensuring best practices throughout the entire fuel cycle is greater than ever. Hans Forsstroem, a leading nuclear fuel cycle and waste technology expert, spoke with Editor Giovanni Verlini about the latest developments in this field.
6

Cleaning up from the Past

The IAEA is assisting Central Asian States in the remediation of former Soviet uranium mining sites, also making sure that no new legacy is created.

7

Global Schoolhouse

Goiânia's lessons shape actions on radiation safety and security decades later.
8

Illicit Trafficking

The illicit trafficking of nuclear material is a menace that needs to be stopped. An IAEA project is facilitating the understanding of the problem, as well as helping identifying potential solutions.
9

Bomb Grade HEU travels back to Russia with IAEA assistance

IAEA helps move hazardous high-enriched uranium from the Czech Republic safely back to Russia.
10

Nuclear Power Global Status

A look at nuclear power generation around the world and its future prospects.
11

Europe's Strategic Vision

In the quest to reduce CO2 emissions, improve efficiency and achieve energy independence, European institutions give the green light to nuclear power.
12

Burying the Nuclear Sword

A multilateral approach to the nuclear fuel cycle would help cope with the expected expansion of nuclear power use and strengthen the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
13

Fuel for Thought

The world's regime against the spread of nuclear weapons faces serious obstacles. A stronger IAEA could help States overcome them.
14

Generation Next

Amid calls for a 'renaissance' in nuclear power, much work needs to be done to cultivate nuclear's future workers.
15

Meltdown or Mishap

The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) helps communicate the relative severity of a nuclear plant accident. Experts are revising the scale to expand its scope.