Nuclear Safety
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Chernobyl at 40: A Legacy of Secrecy in an Age of New Conflict
Four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, the world reflects on the dangers of state-controlled nuclear secrecy amidst ongoing regional security threats.
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Chernobyl Sarcophagus at Risk of Collapse, Greenpeace Warns
Greenpeace experts warn that the Chernobyl sarcophagus faces potential collapse due to stalled repairs after a Russian drone strike, risking radioactive dust release.
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Rosatom Evacuates Families from Bushehr Nuclear Plant Over Safety
Russia’s Rosatom is removing families and some personnel from Iran’s Bushehr plant as regional conflict escalates, prioritizing worker safety.
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IAEA monitors Chernobyl as plant loses external power amid fighting
This article reflects information from the IAEA and related briefings as of January 20, 2026, and aims to present a clear, objective account of the evolving situation at Chernobyl and its safety implications.
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Chernobyl’s Protective Shield Fails After Drone Strike: Renewed Radiation Risks and Global Concern
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster site faces renewed radiation threats after a drone strike damaged its protective shield, raising urgent safety concerns nearly four decades after the original catastrophe.
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Trump Administration Weighs Executive Orders to Expedite Nuclear Plant Construction
The Trump administration is considering executive orders to reform nuclear safety regulations and speed up nuclear plant construction in the U.S.
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Securing Armenia’s Nuclear Future: EU’s €12.9 Million Boost for ANPP Safety
Armenia’s commitment to nuclear safety received a significant boost with the government’s approval of a financial agreement with the European Commission on December 27th. This agreement secures a €12.9 million technical assistance grant from the EU, earmarked for enhancing nuclear…