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The new draft of the Law of the Sea Treaty has eased potential restrictions on international marine research. But not all nations are entirely happy with the result. David Dickson reports from New York
WITH an electricity demand of 25,000 MW and a hydroelectric potential above 200,000 MW — the Brazilian government went ahead in 1975 with a multi-billion dollar nuclear programme. Brazil's nuclear programme is now years behind schedule and in a state of general disarray, as foreign loans are used up and open dissent appears at all levels. Maurice Bazin reports
