Japan's plutonium problem - and Europe's

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The nuclear arms reductions currently being undertaken by the US and Russia has resulted in an excessive supply of plutonium in the world market. However, besides being dangerouus, plutonium has little value as fuel. Japan, along with several Western European countries, have plans to acquire large amounts of plutonium for use in nuclear power plants. These plans entail serious concerns in terms of the environment, security and nuclear non-proliferation.

Usage, Japan, Energy policy, Western Europe, Plutonium, Europe, Western

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U.S. - North Korean talks defuse NPT crisis for now

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North Korea has defused a potential Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) crisis by suspending its decision to withdraw from the nuclear NPT. The announcement was made in a first ever joint US and N Korea statement, reiterating assurances against the threat of nuclear weapons. N Korea and the US have agreed on the issue of special inspections outstanding, but have gained more time to resolve the matter.

Nuclear weapons, Korea, North

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