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🇮🇹 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Explosion during Drum Cutting... Worker in His 30s Dies at Pocheon Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing Plant

A worker in his 30s died in an explosion while cutting a drum at a specialty vehicle manufacturing plant in Pocheon, South Korea.

Feb 10 • 01:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Bad Incident at the Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant

Fresh radioactive waste was discovered among landfill debris at Fortum's Loviisa nuclear power plant, prompting an assessment as an exceptional event affecting safety.

Feb 4 • 11:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restart of Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant: 'Sustainable Business Even if Uncertain,' Says Chubu Electric President

Chubu Electric President Yoshinobu Hayashi stated that they are considering plans for sustainable operations despite uncertainties surrounding the restart of the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, following issues of data falsification that hinder its safety review.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Ex Ilva, the nightmare of total blockage returns

Six years after the last incident, a 46-year-old worker died at the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto, raising concerns about a possible partial seizure of the area by authorities.

Jan 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Popular houseplant hides poison that can damage your skin

A popular houseplant in the UK can lead to painful skin rashes due to hidden toxins, raising awareness of plant safety.

Jan 12 • 13:37 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Almaraz plant speeds up deadlines to avoid its closure

The Almaraz nuclear plant is racing against time to secure a three-year extension until 2030, amidst critical scrutiny from the Nuclear Safety Council and political pressures.

Dec 28 • 04:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"It's more than an alert": the explosion at the Elkem Silicones site revives concerns about the safety of the Chemical Valley south of Lyon

An explosion at the Elkem Silicones plant in Lyon's "Chemical Valley" has heightened safety concerns, especially given previous incidents and prefectural warnings at the site.

Dec 26 • 18:13 UTC

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