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

The Obama administration has been keen on the idea of creating more nuclear energy in the United States to detach ourselves from the reliance of foreign energy and a way for us to progress into a state of energy independence. … The waste is recyclable, although what is made of it is plutonium, which is used to make bombs and the handling of such material could always end up in wrong hands. Recycling nuclear wasteis another solution, with another problem. …

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Pyongyang conducted its first-ever atomic test blast in 2006 and is thought to have enough plutonium to make at least half a dozen nuclear bombs. But experts have said the country is not believed to have mastered the technology to make a … The North’s ministry also said the country will build a light-water nuclear reactor and start developing technologies to produce nuclear fuel, a threat that Kim said means that it would start enriching uranium — another type of …

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North Korea is believed to have produced about 50 kg (110 lb) of plutonium, which experts say would be enough for six to eight bombs. But the North is unlikely to have mastered the technology to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile. North Korea also said it wants to build a light-water nuclear reactor, a long-sought project for the energy-short state. But analysts said the North does not have the technology for the expensive and modern reactor. …

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On April 14, Pyongyang announced it was quitting six-nation nuclear disarmament talks and restarting the programme which produced weapons-grade plutonium. Last Saturday it said work had already begun to reprocess thousands of spent nuclear fuel rods … It also announced plans to build a light-water nuclear reactor and said it would immediately start developing technology to produce fuel for it. The ministry denounced the Security Council for “illegal and reckless acts of …

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The North’s ministry also said the country would build a light-water nuclear reactor and start developing technologies to produce nuclear fuel, a threat that experts said indicated the country would start enriching uranium — which can be used in the production … The current nuclear standoff flared in late 2002 after Washington raised allegations that Pyongyang had a clandestine nuclear program based on enriched uranium in addition to a separate one based on plutonium. …

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The communist state reacted angrily, announcing it was quitting a six-nation nuclear disarmament pact and restarting the plants at Yongbyon which produced weapons-grade plutonium. Hours after the UN’s first move to … The statement also announced plans to build a light-water nuclear reactor and said it would start developing technology to produce fuel for it. The ministry denounced the Security Council for “illegal provocations” by imposing sanctions on the three firms. …

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The North’s ministry also said the country would build a light-water nuclear reactor and start developing technologies to produce nuclear fuel, a threat that experts said indicated the country would start enriching uranium — which can be used in the production of a nuclear bomb. … Wednesday’s threat came days after the North said it had begun reprocessing spent nuclear fuel rods at its Yongbyon nuclear complex — a move aimed at harvesting weapons-grade plutonium. …

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North Korea threatened Wednesday to conduct nuclear and missile tests and start an uranium-enrichment program in addition to its existing plutonium-based one, unless the UN apologizes for criticizing its recent rocket launch, …

The North’s ministry also said the country would build a light-water nuclear reactor and start developing technologies to produce nuclear fuel, a threat that experts said indicated the country would start enriching uranium - another type …

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North Korea threatened Wednesday to conduct nuclear and missile tests and start an uranium-enrichment program in addition to its existing plutonium-based one, unless the U.N. apologizes for criticizing its recent rocket launch, … The North’s ministry also said the country would build a light-water nuclear reactor and start developing technologies to produce nuclear fuel, a threat that experts said indicated the country would start enriching uranium—another type of …

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The reclusive communist regime announced it was resuming work at its nuclear facilities that produce weapons-grade plutonium and withdrawing from six-nation talks after the UN Security Council condemned a rocket launch on April 5, which Pyongyang said was carrying a communications … Under deals reached in 2007, the North began disabling a nuclear reactor and other facilities at Yongbyon under U.S. supervision in exchange for economic aid and political incentives. …

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