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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fire at Yeongdeok Wind Power Plant Leaves One Worker Dead, Two Missing

A fire at the Yeongdeok Wind Power Plant in South Korea resulted in the death of one worker and left two others unaccounted for.

Mar 23 • 06:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Grease, Open Structure, and Blocked Escape Routes: Did the Daejeon Factory Fire Turn into a Disaster?

A fire at a car parts manufacturing plant in Daejeon caused 74 casualties, prompting experts to examine the factors that escalated it into a disaster, such as the building's structure and lack of escape routes.

Mar 22 • 09:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fire in an automotive plant: 11 dead and 60 injured. There are missing persons

A fire at an automotive components factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has resulted in at least 11 deaths and dozens of injuries, with several people still reported missing.

Mar 21 • 06:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

11 die in South Korea car plant fire

A fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and left dozens injured, prompting rescue efforts hindered by hazardous conditions.

Mar 21 • 00:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

At least ten dead in factory fire

At least ten people have died in a factory fire at a car manufacturing plant in Daejeon, South Korea.

Mar 20 • 23:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fire in Daejeon Factory Contained, But Risk of Collapse Remains... 14 People Still Missing

A fire at a car parts manufacturing plant in Daejeon has been contained, but 14 employees remain uncontacted and the building risks collapsing.

Mar 20 • 13:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

UN nuclear chief warns strike near Iran reactor risks crossing ‘reddest line’

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has cautioned that a strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant risks serious nuclear safety violations amid escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Mar 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Strawberries, or how to create a matrix for testing metals and microplastics in food

Scientists in Poland are developing a plant-based reference material for testing food safety, particularly focusing on strawberries and their leaves, through the MultiBioCRM project.

Mar 18 • 15:11 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Russia condemns strike on Iranian nuclear power plant

Russia has condemned a missile strike near an operational Iranian nuclear power plant, which it views as a serious violation of international safety principles.

Mar 18 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

BREAKING: Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant 'hit in strike' as radiation update issued

A projectile has hit Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, raising concerns about a potential radiation leak, although officials have not confirmed any release of nuclear material.

Mar 18 • 13:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Fire at ‘Olmeca’ refinery: Who are the victims of the accident at the Pemex plant?

Five people died following a fire at the ‘Olmeca’ refinery in Dos Bocas, Tabasco, caused by an overflow of oily water.

Mar 18 • 04:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on

A Ford employee in Ohio died after being crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine during routine maintenance at a company plant.

Mar 17 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Residues of Medicines Accumulate Mainly in Plant Leaves

A study reveals that residues from pharmaceuticals, which humans excrete, accumulate significantly in the leaves of certain crops, posing food safety concerns.

Mar 16 • 06:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CBSI employee suffers workplace accident at Presidente Vargas Plant in Volta Redonda

A CBSI employee was injured in a workplace accident at the Presidente Vargas Plant in Volta Redonda, Brazil, on Wednesday, March 11.

Mar 12 • 13:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Young Migrant Worker Dies in Machinery Accident at Buan Manufacturing Plant

A young migrant worker tragically died after becoming trapped in machinery while working at a manufacturing plant in Buan, South Korea.

Mar 12 • 11:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Abstain from Nuclear Power for Safety Reasons

A letter argues against nuclear power in favor of harnessing solar energy, emphasizing safety concerns amidst ongoing debates about uranium mining and nuclear plant expansion in Sweden.

Mar 11 • 20:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

FATE: the union pushes for a law to reopen, and the company warned the Government about the safety of the radioactive material at the plant

The SUTNA union is advocating for legislation to reopen a FATE plant while the company alerts the government about potential safety risks pertaining to radioactive materials due to ongoing worker occupation.

Mar 11 • 16:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Images show the opening of the gates of the Tucuruí Hydroelectric Plant in PA; understand the reason

The Tucuruí Hydroelectric Plant opened five gates to control water flow and maintain safety levels in the reservoir.

Mar 11 • 08:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Eight suspects charged without detention related to the death of worker Kim Chung-hyun at Taean Thermal Power Plant

Korean police have transferred eight safety managers from subcontractors to the prosecution without detention in connection with the death of a worker, Kim Chung-hyun, at the Taean Thermal Power Plant.

Mar 10 • 05:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Regulatory Commission Chief: 'We Cannot Build Safety Without Knowing the Truth' - Continuing Accident Investigation at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

The head of Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority stresses the importance of uncovering the truth behind the Fukushima nuclear disaster as investigations continue fifteen years post-incident.

Mar 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Security Risk Observed at Olkiluoto

A security risk affecting safety was detected at the Olkiluoto 3 power plant, according to Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) and the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (Stuk).

Mar 9 • 13:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Security risk at the nuclear power plant – Actions were taken immediately

A potential safety event sequence was identified at the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant, prompting immediate corrective actions.

Mar 9 • 12:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Unexpected “Missing Concrete” Under the Reactor: A Mystery 15 Years Later

Experts have discovered significant missing concrete in the pedestal of Reactor No. 1 at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, raising concerns about its structural integrity and safety years after the catastrophic meltdown.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ilva, the newco of Mr. Flacks ready by March

The legal situation surrounding the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto is increasingly uncertain as U.S. investor Mr. Flacks' group works on establishing a new company to proceed with the sale and ensure urgent maintenance following a recent fatal incident.

Mar 3 • 04:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Former Ilva of Taranto, worker Loris Costantino falls from 18 meters and dies: a grid gave way

Loris Costantino, a 36-year-old worker at the former Ilva plant in Taranto, died after falling from a height of 18 meters due to the collapse of a grid.

Mar 2 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LARGE STUDY ⟩ Does vegetarianism hinder a child's growth? One million infants responded

A large-scale Israeli study reassures parents about the safety of vegetarian diets for infants amid increasing adoption of plant-based lifestyles.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian government allocates about US$37 million to enhance protection of Chornobyl nuclear plant

The Ukrainian government has allocated approximately US$37 million to improve safety measures at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, particularly focusing on the aftermath of recent conflicts.

Feb 26 • 11:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Plaintiffs 'merely take the regulator's judgment at face value' - Request to suspend operations at Shikoku Electric's Ikata Nuclear Power Plant rejected

The Yamaguchi District Court has dismissed a request from local residents to suspend the operations of the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant, leading plaintiffs to criticize the reliance on the nuclear regulator's safety judgments.

Feb 26 • 11:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'It's a disgrace' — Russian workers turn occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant into 'resort'

Russian workers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have transformed sections of the facility into living quarters, raising safety concerns.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Lawsuit to Stop Operation of Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Dismissed by Yamaguchi District Court Iwakuni Branch

The Yamaguchi District Court Iwakuni Branch dismissed a lawsuit filed by approximately 160 residents seeking to halt operations at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant, marking the fourth similar court ruling against residents.

Feb 26 • 02:21 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Four dead in Ukrainian drone strike on Russian chemical plant – governor

A Ukrainian drone strike on a chemical plant in western Russia resulted in four deaths and several injuries, prompting local authorities to implement safety measures.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Siren tests at the Emborcação Dam in Araguari are taking place until Friday

The Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais is conducting individual tests of the warning sirens at the Emborcação Hydroelectric Plant from Tuesday to Friday.

Feb 24 • 17:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Army helicopter crashes in Iran, 4 dead, debris spread in city with nuclear plant

An Iranian Army helicopter crash in Isfahan Province has resulted in four fatalities and debris spread across a city that hosts a nuclear plant.

Feb 24 • 08:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO Employee Photographs Secret Document with Smartphone and Sends it to 16 Colleagues

A Tokyo Electric Power Company employee photographed a classified document related to security measures at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant and sent it to 16 colleagues, raising concerns over security management lapses.

Feb 24 • 02:12 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant left with just 22 reactor operators, far below safety levels

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russia, now has only 22 reactor operators, significantly below the safety requirements needed for its operation.

Feb 23 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colíder Hydroelectric Plant (MT) Moves from 'Alert' State to 'Attention' After Actions to Address Failures

The Colíder Hydroelectric Plant in Brazil has escalated its status from 'alert' to 'attention' as it prepares to refill its reservoir following structural safety concerns.

Feb 22 • 17:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Danish Combined Heat and Power Plant Hit by Major Ammonia Leak

An ammonia leak occurred at the combined heat and power plant in Korsør, Denmark, with police reporting that up to six tons of the chemical was released due to suspected defective valves.

Feb 22 • 05:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Fire breaks out in Russia's Saransk, reportedly at plant making power electronics for Russian troops

A fire has occurred in Saransk, Russia, at a facility reported to be producing power electronics for the military, with emergency services managing the situation and no injuries reported.

Feb 21 • 14:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Power problems for nuclear power plant in Ukraine

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine is receiving electricity from its last remaining power line after losing backup power over a week ago, raising concerns about nuclear safety amid military activity in the area.

Feb 19 • 23:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Power Plant Released Six Million Cubic Meters of Water in Oulu – Authorities Take It Seriously, Investigating the Matter

A power plant in Oulu released six million cubic meters of water in one day due to accumulated snow, prompting concerns about environmental and public safety.

Feb 18 • 18:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The most poisonous plant named: this vegetable is particularly loved and eaten by many

Experts have identified certain types of beans as potentially poisonous when consumed raw, but emphasize the importance of proper cooking to ensure safety.

Feb 18 • 12:21 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Man charged with sabotage against the water plant in Västerås

A man has been charged with sabotage after causing a critical failure in the electrical system of a water plant in Västerås, leading to a halt in the production of drinking water.

Feb 18 • 12:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: Poison in Almond Drinks

Many almond drinks contain carcinogenic aflatoxins from mold, posing a health risk especially to children.

Feb 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant unsafe – source

Concerns arise over serious technical problems at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant that pose risks to its safe operation, allegedly concealed from regulators.

Feb 18 • 11:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Six horrifying final words of power plant worker whose skin fell off as he 'leaked fluid'

A power plant worker, Hisashi Ouchi, faced a tragic death from radiation exposure due to a workplace accident involving a nuclear reaction.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

59-year-old worker dies after being hit by propeller at Macatuba power plant

A 59-year-old worker has died following an accident at a power plant in Macatuba, Brazil, when he was struck by a propeller during maintenance procedures.

Feb 17 • 18:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Workers Victimized by Crime at Stegra Reportedly Forced to Leave the Country

Four workers at Stegra's steel plant in Boden were allegedly removed from their jobs and forced to leave Sweden following a violent incident.

Feb 16 • 08:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Violand: The owner of the company was arrested again

Konstantinos Tziortziotis, owner of the cookie factory in Larissa, Greece, was arrested again following serious new charges related to a fatal explosion at the plant.

Feb 14 • 13:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Hamburg Botanical Garden has chosen the garden pea as this year's poisonous plant: is this vegetable really dangerous to health?

The Hamburg Botanical Garden has named the garden pea as the 'Poisonous Plant of the Year 2026', emphasizing safety guidelines rather than discouraging consumption.

Feb 13 • 11:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“I Can't Live Because of Concerns About Aging Nuclear Power Plants”… Lawsuit to Cancel the License Extension for Gori Unit 2

Residents near the Gori Unit 2 nuclear power plant in Busan have filed an administrative lawsuit against the government to cancel its license extension, citing insufficient safety evaluations regarding radiation impacts and emergency management planning.

Feb 10 • 06:19 UTC

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