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- Infographic: What Makes Nuclear Energy Safe?
This infographic compares nuclear energy to other sources of energy in terms of safety and explains the mechanisms in place to make nuclear energy safe
- Nuclear energy, safe use of nuclear power | IAEA
The IAEA fosters the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting existing and new nuclear programmes around the world, catalysing innovation and building capacity in energy planning, analysis, and nuclear information and knowledge management The Agency helps countries meet growing energy demand for development, while improving energy security, reducing environmental and health
- Nuclear power plant safety, international safety standards | IAEA
Nuclear power plants are among the safest and most secure facilities in the world But accidents can happen, adversely affecting people and the environment To minimize the likelihood of an accident, the IAEA assists Member States in applying international safety standards to strengthen nuclear power plant safety
- What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
What is nuclear fission? Nuclear fission is a reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, while releasing energy For instance, when hit by a neutron, the nucleus of an atom of uranium-235 splits into two smaller nuclei, for example a barium nucleus and a krypton nucleus and two or three neutrons
- Safety in Fusion - International Atomic Energy Agency
While nuclear fission derives energy from splitting atomic nuclei, nuclear fusion does so by joining them, releasing energy in the process Though both atomic reactions produce energy by modifying atoms, their fundamental differences have broad implications for safety The conditions required to
- Safety standards | IAEA
Among the IAEA’s key publications are its Safety Standards, which provide the fundamental principles, requirements and recommendations to ensure nuclear safety They serve as a global reference for protecting people and the environment and contribute to a harmonized high level of safety worldwide
- Nuclear safety and security | IAEA
The IAEA promotes a strong and sustainable global nuclear safety and security framework in Member States, working to protect people, society and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation
- Nuclear Energy in the Clean Energy Transition
As the world marks the International Day of Clean Energy in 2025, global momentum behind nuclear energy continues to build, with the clean power source set to generate record levels of electricity in the year ahead
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