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Plutonium is a heavy, radioactive, man-made, metallic element used in the production of nuclear energy.

India nuclear deal could trigger arms race: US lawmakers A nuclear energy deal between the United States and India could fuel an arms race with Pakistan unless it is amended to ensure New Delhi is banned from producing new weapons-grade …

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In a previous post, I started talking about the renewed interest in Italy about nuclear energy produced through fission. On this post, I wanted to say a few words on whether this choice would be convenient for other reasons. …

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Take, for instance, this recent piece from Leonor Tomero of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation: “The Future of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership: Next Steps.” I believe that this article typifies the dangerous trend …

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‘Flooding from tropical Storm Fay triggered the shutdown of an 839-megawatt nuclear reactor unit at FPL Group’s St. Lucie plant, but power supplies are still adequate, the company said today. Due to flooding in an area that holds …

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An IAEA report says Iran has admitted producing plutonium but adds there is no evidence that it was trying to build an atomic bomb. However, US dismisses the report as “impossible to believe”. The IAEA votes to censure Iran but stops …

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The 24 pins in the outer ring have thorium-plutonium as fuel, and the 30 pins in the inner and middle rings have thorium-uranium-233 as fuel. The plutonium pins are placed in the outer ring to minimize the plutonium requirement. …

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