Results presented from UK-Norway Initiative on nuclear weapons disarmament
Thursday May 13 the UK-Norway Initiative on research into the Verification of Nuclear Warhead Dismantlement was presented to the 2010 Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in the United Nations in New York.
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(14.05.2010)
Regional Excellence Programme on Safe Nuclear Energy
The Romanian National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN) and the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority (NRPA) have agreed to fund an IAEA Extra Budgetary Programme (EBP) on safe nuclear energy in Romania.
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(15.02.2010)
Press release on sunbeds
The Finnish, Swedish, Icelandic and Norwegian Radiation Safety Authorities recommend prohibition of use of sunbeds for people under the age of 18 years.
New recommendations for radon in dwellings in the Nordic countries
Radon down to low levels poses a risk for lung cancer. Remedial measures and radon prevention in new building should be promoted to bring the radon level indoors as low as reasonably achievable according to new recommendations from the Nordic radiation authorities.
Removal of strontium batteries posing radiation hazards
All 180 radioactive strontium batteries (RTGs) in lighthouses in Northwest Russia have now been removed and secured as a consequence of Norwegian-Russian cooperation and funding from Norway. The removal and safe disposal of RTGs and their replacement with solar panel technology in Northwest Russia is a priority area under the Norwegian Nuclear Action Plan.
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(18.09.2009)
New bulletin from NRPA - Protocol for constancy control of digital mammography equipment
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(19.05.2009)