21. Highly enriched uranium can be used to create atomic bombs, while low enriched uranium cannot. 22. It was not clear whether the uranium could potentially be used for weapons. 23. It was not clear whether the uranium could be used for weapons. 24. Japan uses uranium bought from the United States to fuel its nuclear power plants. 25. North Limited and Energy Resources say the uranium is used only to generate electricity. 26. Preliminary studies have failed to show a link, but countries where depleted uranium was used are now turning to the WHO to conduct definitive research. 27. The accident was triggered when the three workers used too much uranium to make fuel and set off an uncontrolled atomic reaction. 28. The agency has advised that precautions be taken when handling ammunition found at the sites where depleted uranium was used. 29. The Energy Department used uranium in nuclear weapons and as fuel for reactors. 30. The United States has opposed the project, which will use enriched uranium, as harmful to longstanding international efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. |