China boosts handling of nuke emergencies
China has pledged to strengthen its capability to handle any possible nuclear emergencies, according to a plan approved by the State Council on Tuesday.
China upgrades nuke emergency response efforts
Learning from the lessons of Wenchuan earthquake response, national nuclear emergency response exercise and Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, China recently approved a plan to improve the country's handling of nuclear emergencies.
- China improves its nuclear emergency response capability
- Operator stands by safety measures
- Scientists allay fears over nuclear power
- China set to improve nuclear emergency measures
- China reiterates stance on nuclear security
- China's operational nuclear power reactors safe: report
- Liaoning nuke power plant starts operation
- High radioactivity levels detected at Fukushima
- Iran to be more 'transparent' in nuclear issue
Opinion >>
China keeps nuclear power at lowest levelA Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said that China has always kept its nuclear power at the lowest level for its security needs. (more)
Government Reaction >>
Nuclear emergency response checklist- In the event of a nuclear emergency, different organizations have to undertake and oversee various tasks; whereas in terms of national coordination, actions should include the following 14 aspects.
Individual Response >>
What to do in a nuclear emergency?- Although nuclear plants are designed to ensure that accidents affecting the public are highly unlikely, it is prudent to have plans to deal with them. Take the following action to reduce the effect.
Radiation Accidents >>
Nuclear accidents in the world- Events are classified on the scale at seven levels: Levels 1–3 are called "incidents" and Levels 4–7 "accidents." The following are the INES levels and events from the IAEA.
Radiation Exposure & Protection >>
Radiation exposure- People are exposed to natural radioactive materials from space and the soil, water and air. There also are manmade sources of radiation, such as X-rays and CT scans.
Backgrounder
China's nuclear emergency response programChina attaches great importance to the country's nuclear emergency response program and have always regarded it as a strategic issue that matters to national economic and social development. (more)
