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Commission studying how to reinforce nuclear reactors
(November 15, 2001) OTTAWA (CP) – The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is studying how to “harden” nuclear reactors against possible attack by a hijacked commercial aircraft. Continue reading
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Britain imposes no-fly zones over nuke plants
(November 9, 2001) LONDON (REUTERS) – Britain has imposed no-fly zones over major nuclear power stations after warnings they could be at risk from terrorist attacks similar to those launced against America, a government spokesman said this week. Continue reading
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Spent nuclear fuel pools seen vulnerable to attack
(November 6, 2001) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Reuters)– While the United States steps up security at its nuclear power plants, energy experts warn the plants’ fuel dumps are far more vulnerable than reactors to attack by anyone trying to spread radioactivity. Continue reading
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US lawmaker wants nuclear plants protected
(November 5, 2001) Washington (Reuters)- A Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives called last week for the Bush administration to post National Guard units at all operating or decommissioned nuclear reactors to protect them against attack. Continue reading
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AECL cleared to bid for U.K. nuclear stations
(November 3, 2001) Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. has been given a shot at bidding for 10 new nuclear power stations in Britain. Continue reading
Missiles to defend nuclear plants possible: Goodale
(November 3, 2001) Terrorism attack worries may prompt Ottawa to tighten security measures. Continue reading
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UK nuclear plants are on higher security
(November 1, 2001) Energy Minister Brian Wilson has confirmed that security at UK nuclear sites is being reviewed. Continue reading
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Concern grows over nuclear terror threat
(November 1, 2001) Experts discuss security: Access to radioactive materials is ‘deeply troubling’ VIENNA (Reuters – The ruthlessness of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States shows that an act of nuclear terrorism is “far more likely” than previously thought, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said yesterday. Continue reading
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$9M security plan for Ontario
(October 31, 2001) $4.5 million for rapid-response OPP unit to protect nuclear plants. Premier Mike Harris has announced a $9-million package of security measures that will include rapid response and anti-terrorism units. Continue reading
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Security review ordered at German nuclear plants after safety lapse
(October 25, 2001) BERLIN – Germany’s environment minister on Wednesday urged a review of security at the country’s 19 nuclear power stations after it emerged that safety rules at one plant were broken for years. Lawmakers seized on the revelations to demand the delay of a contested shipment of radioactive waste next month. The convoy’s route to a north German dump was hit by an overnight arson attack. Continue reading
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