Nuclear power's complexities emerge in the age of climate change
The picture is complicated by safety and environmental concerns and IAEA's dual roles as watchdog and promoter.
International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an autonomous U.N. organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevents its use for military purposes. Through its safeguards system, it verifies that nations' nuclear programs are exclusively for peaceful uses. The IAEA also works on nuclear safety, security, and the application of nuclear science to help solve global challenges.
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