WorldThe agreement was established after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster to ensure faster information exchange in the event of future nuclear accidents.
nuclear power
Sweden begins construction on first-ever final nuclear waste repository
Sweden“A very important milestone. Not only for Sweden and in our nuclear power history, but also to set the image for the rest of the world", says Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
Swedish government pledge: Tripling nuclear power
SwedenSweden is one of 20 countries pledging to triple nuclear energy at the COP28 meeting.
China expands with 24 new nuclear power plants
EnvironmentThe country's nuclear production in 2022 reduced the burning of coal by 120 million tons.
Last nuclear power plants in Germany close today – despite severe energy crisis
EconomyGermany will close its last three nuclear power plants on Saturday.
Sweden’s state-owned energy company Vattenfall continues mini-reactor feasibility study
SwedenThe idea is that the first reactor will be ready as early as 2030.
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