Nuclear Power

International Atomic Energy Agency
The IAEA is the world´s center of cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world´s "Atoms for Peace" organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.

International Atomic Energy Agency Updates on the Japan Earthquake

How nuclear plants work
Though nuclear plants have been upgraded and modernized, the basic design hasn’t changed much since the first power plant was built more than 50 years ago.

Nuclear Power – from the UK Guardian 
Resources and news including a beginner’s guide to how nuclear power works.

Nuclear Power Plant Emergency 
From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

All Things Nuclear 
All Things Nuclear is the blog of theGlobal Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. It covers nuclear weapons, fissile materials, arms control, missile defense, space weapons, reprocessing, China and security, and nuclear power.”  Its focus now is on the emergency at Japan’s nuclear reactors affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

Nuclear power main information site from the Union of Concerned Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.

Backgrounder on radioactive waste
From the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

How vulnerable are U.S. nuclear plants? Two views about nuclear power.