Draft ban treaty released. Negotiations continue June 15 – July 7, 2017
The United Nations will host the second session of negotiations on a legally binding agreement to prohibit nuclear weapons in New York from June 15 to July 7. The negotiations…
Switzerland votes to phase out nuclear power
Switzerland has voted to phase out nuclear power in favour of renewable energy. More than 58% backed the move towards greener power sources in a referendum on Sunday. Switzerland has…
Industry Meltdown: Is the Era of Nuclear Power Coming to an End?
From Europe to Japan to the U.S., nuclear power is in retreat, as plants are being shuttered, governments move toward renewables, and key companies face financial troubles. Even some of…
Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Should be Rejected
Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2017 President Donald Trump is set to make his first foreign trip as president to the troubled Middle East region. He will meet with King…
Nuclear Power and Small Modular Reactors in Indonesia: Potential and Challenges
Professor Ramana explores the likelihood of Indonesia constructing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). RESEARCH APRIL 26, 2017 | BY M. V. RAMANA BERNADETTE K. COGSWELL, NATALIAWATI SIAHAAN, FRIGA SIERA R, AND…