Since 1999, the amount of such material being used for peaceful purposes has increased by 70% – a trend that will continue as the use of nuclear power grows. It is essential that effective measures are in place to ensure that these materials are not misused or misplaced, whether accidentally or intentionally.
无从知道在摩尔多瓦败露的走私图谋是一次意外还只是冰山一角。但有一点是肯定的：全世界核材料数量正在增加。自1999年以来，用于和平目的的此类材料的数量增加了70%——而随着核电使用量的增加，这一趋势还会继续下去。采取有效措施确保这些材料不被滥用和乱放（不管是意外还是有意为之）至关重要。