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NEWS: World Bank, IAEA to cooperate on nuclear power development, safety

A new partnership between the World Bank and the International Atomic Energy Agency is set to spur nuclear energy R&D and financing in developing countries. (Reuters)

  • The partnership, which will extend the lifespans of existing reactors, aims to boost understanding of nuclear safety and improve waste management and energy planning.

  • Remember: The World Bank lifted a 12-year ban on nuclear financing earlier this month.

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