http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on nuclear energy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/ Nuclear technology could transform Africa's energy security and help solve wider development challenges, Shaukat Abdulrazak, new chair of AFRA, tells SciDev.Net.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/features/q-a-shaukat-abdulrazak-argues-for-a-nuclear-africa-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyTue, 12 Feb 2013 15:29:20 GMTOpinion in Jordan is divided over the country's planned nuclear reactor and training centre, which protestors say jeopardises public safety.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/jordan-s-nuclear-programme-comes-under-fire.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyWed, 11 Jul 2012 14:47:40 GMTAhead of the G8 summit, science academies have called on global leaders to link with researchers to tackle environmental issues.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/science-academies-urge-action-on-environmental-issues.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyMon, 14 May 2012 17:20:47 GMTCrispin Maslog says the region should follow the Philippines' lead and focus on renewable, not nuclear power.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/opinions/asia-pacific-analysis-go-green-not-nuclear-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyThu, 29 Mar 2012 17:33:14 GMTIndia dreams of becoming a scientific powerhouse, but challenges lie ahead, including complex bureaucracy.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/features/challenges-facing-india-s-bid-for-science-superpower-status.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyMon, 27 Feb 2012 17:17:34 GMTA "nuclear Davos" could turn the growing internationalisation of the nuclear industry to good effect, the UK's Royal Society has said.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/uk-science-academy-calls-for-world-nuclear-forum.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyThu, 13 Oct 2011 18:11:05 GMTNuclear power is no magic solution, argues Pervez Hoodbhoy — it's not safe, or cheap, and it leads to weapons programmes.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/opinions/nuclear-electricity-a-fallen-dream--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:02:00 GMTNuclear power promises clean energy for developing countries. Dave Elliott charts its progress and prospects after the accident at Fukushima.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/features/nuclear-power-after-fukushima-facts-and-figures-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:02:00 GMTRising costs and re-evaluated risks make nuclear power a poor choice, even for developing nations that can afford it, says José Goldemberg.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/opinions/reality-check-shows-nuclear-energy-is-the-wrong-path-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:01:00 GMTSciDev.Net reporters from around the world tell us which countries are set on developing nuclear energy despite the Fukushima accident.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/features/the-nuclear-power-plans-that-have-survived-fukushima-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:01:00 GMTThe Fukushima accident raised questions that must be addressed by developing countries considering nuclear energy.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/editorials/nuclear-power-look-before-you-leap-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMTNuclear power can benefit developing countries but requires long-term planning and an educated workforce, says Michael J. Mangala.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/opinions/developing-manpower-is-essential-for-a-nuclear-future-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMTFor the first time, the developing world has overtaken richer countries in new investments in green energy.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/developing-world-leading-new-investments-in-green-energy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyMon, 15 Aug 2011 17:01:26 GMTThe recent nuclear scare in Japan has reinforced pressure in China to raise its awareness of the risks of new technologies. Li Jiao reports.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/features/china-urged-to-take-technological-risk-more-seriously.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyFri, 12 Aug 2011 17:29:51 GMTPakistan has increased its nuclear research outlay, but has cut its overall science funding.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/hike-in-pakistan-s-nuclear-research-jars-against-science-funding-cuts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyFri, 24 Jun 2011 12:31:01 GMTRenewable energy holds much promise in the developing world, home to half of the capacity needed to generate it, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/renewables-could-meet-most-of-world-s-energy-needs-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyThu, 12 May 2011 17:39:30 GMTThe Fukushima disaster has prompted India to set up a new, independent nuclear safety regulator.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/india-tightens-nuclear-safety-regime-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyThu, 28 Apr 2011 08:00:54 GMTLibya's few nuclear scientists are in no position to return to making weapons, experts say.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/former-libyan-weapons-scientists-no-longer-a-threat--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyTue, 19 Apr 2011 17:04:19 GMTPresident Obama’s visit to Chile saw the signing of science cooperation agreements and a loan of equipment to research labs.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/news/chile-tightens-scientific-bonds-with-the-united-states-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergySat, 02 Apr 2011 00:30:05 GMTThe world still needs nuclear power — but it must be safer and more transparent.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/editorials/nuclear-power-bruised-but-not-broken-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergyFri, 25 Mar 2011 15:51:10 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/