Estimates the potential public health impact of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident  following the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011.  From the World Health Organization

South Korea has transformed itself from being a purchaser of turnkey nuclear plants in the 1970s to a major nuclear technology supplier after a recent contract was signed with the United Arab Emirates.  This report discusses how South Korean nuclear development is tied to U.S. firms and subject to U.S. export controls.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Analyzes a proposed regulation relating to radioactive material other than uranium or plutonium  that could be used to make a dirty bomb and would affect many industrial, research, and medical activities.

From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the pros and cons of nuclear energy, including the potential for vast amounts of energy  with low consumption of resources and low greenhouse gas emissions but at the risk of nuclear arms proliferation and hazardous waste.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the renewed interest in nuclear energy, surveys the nuclear fuel services market, and discusses proposals for promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy while limiting the opportunities for clandestine nuclear weapons programs.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Analyzes key factors that may influence Israeli political decisions relating to a possible military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities.  Includes a section on developments from Late March to September 2012.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

The latest review of the nuclear program in Iran and whether the intention is military or peaceful.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

The U.S. has no permanent storage for the 70,000 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel, one of the most hazardous substances created by humans, current stored at reactor sites like the Surry Plant across the James River.  This study focuses on the amount of fuel expected to accumulate before it can be moved to a permanent storage site, the key risks involved in temporary onsite storage, and how to mitigate those risks.  From the Government Accountability Office

This report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UN Security Council.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report discusses the current status of spent nuclear fuel storage in the U.S.   With the abandoning of development of a national nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, spent fuel will continue to be stored at 77 sites around the country.  This report discusses methods of storage and the potential risks of decentralized storage.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the percentages of federal research and development funding that went to renewable energy sources compared to fossil and nuclear energy sources.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report presents a current and historical view of the supply and consumption of various forms of energy, including petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable. It also identifies major statistical resources relating to energy from the federal government.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Identifies scientific approaches for conducting an assessment of cancer risks for populations living near the 104 nuclear reactors and 13 fuel cycle facilities licensed in the U.S.  Recommends that a pilot study be completed to evaluate the feasibility of a full-scale study.  From the National Reseach Council

Nuclear power currently contributes 16% of the United Kingdom’s electricity supply, and recent studies of its economics appear favorable, when carbon costs are factored in.  Concludes that it is likely that nuclear power will continue to make an important contribution to the UK’s electricity needs.  From the Library of the House of Commons

Since earthquakes devastated Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and forced a shutdown of  Virginia Power’s North Anna plant, questions have been raised about seismic risks at U.S. plant sites.  This report examines some of the problems, especially with older plants, and recent legislative and policy activity.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Summarizes a classified report on the limitations of U.S. agencies in guaranteeing the security of U.S. nuclear material sent overseas under nuclear cooperation agreements with other countries.  From the Government Accountability Office

Discusses U.S. nuclear cooperation agreement, current proliferation barriers and disincentives,  and additional issues for Congressional consideration.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Describes what is involved in reaching cooperative agreements on nuclear energy with other countries, provides examples of agreements with Japan and India, and examples of restrictions related to Iran.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Examines the main factors that influence the cost of federal loan guarantees for nuclear construction projects to help resolve the debate over whether such guarantees are underpriced or overpriced.  From the Congressional Budget Office

Traces the history of U.S. nuclear policy toward India since the 1970s including 2008 legislation which allows India to reprocess U.S.-origin nuclear fuel and continuing concerns about Indian policies on liability for nuclear power plant operators and suppliers.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Recommendations from an expert panel on improving the safety of nuclear reactors by learning from the disaster at the Japanese Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant.  From the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Press release on the details of the directive which requires members of the European Union to establish final repositories for nuclear waste from nuclear power plants.  Provides links to further information about treatment of nuclear wastes in the EU  From the European Commission

Examines the basis for the Department of Energy’s decision to terminate the Yucca Mountain program, the termination steps DOE has taken and their effects, the major impacts if the repository were terminated, and the principal lessons learned.  From the Government Accountability Office

Assesses current arrangements for storage of nuclear waste at 5 U.S. sites and the effect of the shutdown of the anticipated nuclear storage site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada on the management of nuclear waste material.  From the Government Accountability Office

Describes the evidence of radioactivity released by the Japanese nuclear reactor following the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, and the degree of danger of radiation contamination of Pacific seafood.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the damage to Japan’s economy and resources from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami and the implications for world trade.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Lists and maps U.S. nuclear power plants located near metropolitan populations and also close to areas vulnerable to earthquakes  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Brief discussion of the nature of the damage to nearby nuclear reactors caused by the March 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the east coast of Japan.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Covers the purpose of the Yucca Mountain repository, efforts by the Obama administration to abandon development of the site, and prospects for the future of the site.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reviews Japan’s energy dependence on imports, total energy consumption and production, and the extent to which Japan relies on nuclear energy (54 operating reactors) for its needs.    From the Energy Information Administration