Toward a Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons
By Daryl G. Kimball Nearly five decades ago, the 1968 nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) established the requirement that states-parties pursue “effective measures” to end the nuclear arms race and to…
Draft ban treaty released. Negotiations continue June 15 – July 7, 2017
The United Nations will host the second session of negotiations on a legally binding agreement to prohibit nuclear weapons in New York from June 15 to July 7. The negotiations…
Green energy’s battery explosion
By Lucien Crowder It’s not news that the world must rapidly transform its energy systems if it’s to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Nor is it news that…
Switzerland votes to phase out nuclear power
Switzerland has voted to phase out nuclear power in favour of renewable energy. More than 58% backed the move towards greener power sources in a referendum on Sunday. Switzerland has…
Industry Meltdown: Is the Era of Nuclear Power Coming to an End?
From Europe to Japan to the U.S., nuclear power is in retreat, as plants are being shuttered, governments move toward renewables, and key companies face financial troubles. Even some of…