http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on nuclear technology and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/news/ Yvo de Boer, the UN climate chief, speaks to SciDev.Net about getting clean technology into the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/q-a-clean-technologies-with-yvo-de-boer.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyMon, 01 Dec 2008 01:15:11 GMTA round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/south-asia-news-in-brief-1-15-march-2008.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyThu, 20 Mar 2008 03:58:03 GMTThe UN Environment Programme has launched a panel that will advise governments on the sustainable use of natural resources.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/un-launches-natural-resources-advisory-panel.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTNuclear development in the Middle East could prove disastrous if intentions move away from peaceful programmes, says Jalil Roshandel.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/middle-east-nuclear-programmes-could-prove-risky.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMTJohn P. Holdren says that North or South, achieving a sustainable standard of living means shifting to efficient alternatives.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/fuelling-a-sustainable-future.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 09 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMTSix Gulf states will join forces to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/gulf-plans-joint-nuclear-technology-programme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyTue, 12 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMTSciDev.Net readers respond to a recent editorial on whether developing nations should embrace nuclear energy.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/the-pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-power-in-the-south.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 04 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMTA combination of factors appears to be pushing the risk-benefit balance back into nuclear's favour as an energy option for developing countries. SciDev.Net readers are invited to comment.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/should-developing-nations-embrace-nuclear-energy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 21 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMTAshok Parthasarathi argues that nuclear power must be central to India's energy policy and part of a broad mix that includes renewables.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/indias-energy-mix-needs-nuclear-boost.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyThu, 11 May 2006 12:00:00 GMTBrazil has launched its first facility for enriching uranium to produce fuel for its nuclear power programme.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/brazil-launches-facility-for-uranium-enrichment.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyMon, 08 May 2006 12:00:00 GMTAny effort to eliminate Iran's nuclear research facilities by force would be both a catastrophe for the region and a major setback for the 'science for development' debate.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/irans-nuclear-standoff-we-need-a-peaceful-soluti.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 19 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMTOver the past decade, the UN's nuclear energy regulator has helped over 90 developing countries reap the benefits of safe radiation-based technology, reports Marilyn Smith.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/not-just-weapons-nuclear-science-for-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyWed, 12 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMTGong Yidong and Dennis Normile report on the growing number of nuclear power plants in Asia, from Korea to China.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/asias-nuclear-boom.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 19 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMTBrazil's uranium resources are huge and must be used for energy production, says the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/brazil-will-enrich-uranium-for-export.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyThu, 18 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMTThe developed world has no right to tell developing nations how to use nuclear technology. But the latter must build their own capacity to handle the technology responsibly, both individually and collectively.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/nuclear-rights-and-responsibilities.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyMon, 08 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMTA new uranium enrichment plant in Brazil, with access barred to international inspectors, could set a dangerous precedent, say Liz Palmer and Gary Milhollin.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/brazilian-nuclear-negotiations-could-set-precedent.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 22 Oct 2004 12:00:00 GMTRichard Meserve argues that nuclear power is an essential component in the ongoing battle against global warming.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nuclear-technology/how-nuclear-energy-can-turn-down-the-heat.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nucleartechnologyFri, 23 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/