CONTENTS | S Nuclear safety Volume 67 | No. 815


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18 | S Emerging markets


cover story


Nuclear occupation Designed to withstand damage, reactors are not built for war. What are the implications for safety?


23 | Special Report


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Nuclear newcomers Dozens of countries are turning to nuclear to meet their energy needs. Who are the nuclear newcomers?


32 Canadian Nuclear Association conference “Together for Net Zero” is opening the door to a new nuclear era for Canada.


Upgrading & uprating


35 The dangers of the digital revolution The explosion in use of small electronic devices is an opportunity, but a threat too.


Nuclear safety


39 Protective clothing and nuclear safety Increasing focus on worker safety has prompted innovations in industrial protective clothing.


Events


40 What’s on? A list of exhibitions, conferences, webinars and digital events.


Classified 41 Classified listings


Contacts 42 Contact us!


Cover image: The war in Ukraine makes Zaporizhzhia a new safety case News


6 Lead News Iter’s Bernard Bigot dies, NuScale inks Romanian MoU, Russia plans 16 new reactors, more.


6-12 Roundup Follow us on social media: @neimagazine


From the archive 13 What next for the nuclear dragon? In 1992 China had just started its first PWR. John Lindberg looks back – and to the future.


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Opinion


14 Becoming a big hitter As renewables begin to run into political headwinds the opportunities for nuclear grow.


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29 Advanced manufacturing New manufacturing techniques offer benefits, but standards and guidelines need to catch up.


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16 The new nuclear fuel cycle A shifting geopolitical situation has prompted a reappraisal of nuclear fuel security.


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