Category: Rafael Grossi

UN Nuclear Chief Says Recycling Nuclear Waste ‘Difficult’ After Biden Looks to Fund Reprocessing Projects

November 10, 2022
Business & MarketsenergyEnvironmentNuclear wasteRafael Grossireprocessing nuclear wasteScienceUS
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Rafael Grossi, director-general of the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has downplayed the chances of nuclear reprocessing becoming a reality in many nations. In an interview with Reuters, Grossi said he doesn’t see many nations looking seriously into reprocessing as it is a “very difficult technology” that requires a lot of infrastructure. However, if…

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UN Nuclear Watchdog Scrutinising AUKUS Submarine Safeguards

July 4, 2022
Asia & PacificAUKUSAustraliaChinaIAEAInternationalInternational Atomic Energy AgencyInternational RelationsNational SecurityRafael GrossiUKUSUS-China relationsWorld
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Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to nuclear non-proliferation after a meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on July 4. Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, was in Adelaide, where he met with the Australian foreign minister to discuss the international security environment, nuclear proliferation risks…

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