CNSC approves construction of Ontario small modular reactor

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has approved the construction of a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station....

Ontario measles outbreak: over 600 cases but fewer new infections reported

Ontario continues to deal with a large measles outbreak. Last week, 89 cases were reported, bringing the total since last fall to 661. However,...

Poland resumes border checks on animal transports after FMD outbreaks

Poland has resumed checks on animal transports at the German border in response to the recent foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in Central...

Sellafield nuclear site given more time to fix chemical risk for workers

Sellafield Ltd has been given more time to fix a safety breach endangering its workers. Last year, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) gave...

UK: health warning to people planning farm visits

UK health authorities have issued a warning to anyone planning to visit farms this spring. Indeed, rising temperatures could increase the risk of gastrointestinal...

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