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Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Friday, January 17, 2025

Under Trump, the nuclear weapons industry has boomed – Center for Public Integrity

Under Trump, the nuclear weapons industry has boomed – Center for Public Integrity

Trump Re-Election Introduces New Variables to Nuclear Disarmament Equation | Arms Control Association

Trump Re-Election Introduces New Variables to Nuclear Disarmament Equation | Arms Control Association

Trump, the United States, and the New Nuclear Arms Race | Arms Control Association

Trump, the United States, and the New Nuclear Arms Race | Arms Control Association

Donald Trump’s Reckless Infatuation with Nuclear Weapons - FPIF

Donald Trump’s Reckless Infatuation with Nuclear Weapons - FPIF

Trump has a strategic plan for the country: Gearing up for nuclear war - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Trump has a strategic plan for the country: Gearing up for nuclear war - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Memo to Trump: Address the new threat of drone-vulnerable nuclear reactors - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Memo to Trump: Address the new threat of drone-vulnerable nuclear reactors - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Summer approval for Palisades restart ‘demanding,’ NRC staff say - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Summer approval for Palisades restart ‘demanding,’ NRC staff say - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Nuclear Waste Storage Cases | Insights | Holland & Knight

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Nuclear Waste Storage Cases | Insights | Holland & Knight

CT Democrats propose modular nuclear power plants to tackle rising electricity costs

CT Democrats propose modular nuclear power plants to tackle rising electricity costs

Trump’s energy secretary pick won't rule out restarting Yucca Mountain waste project • Nevada Current

Trump’s energy secretary pick won't rule out restarting Yucca Mountain waste project • Nevada Current

The IAEA’s Atoms4NetZero Initiative Helps Countries to Leverage the Power of Nuclear for Net Zero | IAEA

The IAEA’s Atoms4NetZero Initiative Helps Countries to Leverage the Power of Nuclear for Net Zero | IAEA

Update 270 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA

Update 270 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA

Russia's floating nuclear power plant passes one billion kWh - World Nuclear News

Russia's floating nuclear power plant passes one billion kWh - World Nuclear News

A series of firsts delivers new Plant Vogtle units -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

A series of firsts delivers new Plant Vogtle units -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

New York State looks to advanced nuclear - World Nuclear News

New York State looks to advanced nuclear - World Nuclear News

Signing of the Settlement Agreement between Westinghouse, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) | Department of Energy

Signing of the Settlement Agreement between Westinghouse, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) | Department of Energy

Molten salt nuclear reactor in Wyoming hits key milestone

Molten salt nuclear reactor in Wyoming hits key milestone

Floating nuclear power plant completes first fuel cycle

Floating nuclear power plant completes first fuel cycle

The Future Of Energy: Takeaways From Energy Intelligence’s 2025 Outlook

The Future Of Energy: Takeaways From Energy Intelligence’s 2025 Outlook

Interest in nuclear power is surging. Is it enough to build new reactors?

Interest in nuclear power is surging. Is it enough to build new reactors?

China to surpass U.S., Europe in nuclear energy capacity by 2030: IEA - Nikkei Asia

China to surpass U.S., Europe in nuclear energy capacity by 2030: IEA - Nikkei Asia

Tripling global nuclear energy capacity is in reach—if the world seizes the moment - Atlantic Council

Tripling global nuclear energy capacity is in reach—if the world seizes the moment - Atlantic Council

The Iran nuclear dilemma: Trump’s second-term challenge

The Iran nuclear dilemma: Trump’s second-term challenge

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Russia's floating nuclear power plant passes one billion kWh - World Nuclear News

Russia's floating nuclear power plant passes one billion kWh - World Nuclear News

IEA sees rapid potential growth in nuclear, if key challenges overcome - World Nuclear News

IEA sees rapid potential growth in nuclear, if key challenges overcome - World Nuclear News

Enviros drop lawsuit over federal bailout of Diablo Canyon - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Enviros drop lawsuit over federal bailout of Diablo Canyon - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Environmental group drops lawsuit over Diablo Canyon’s federal funding - E&E News by POLITICO

Environmental group drops lawsuit over Diablo Canyon’s federal funding - E&E News by POLITICO

Constellation Seeking Permit for Small Modular Reactor at Nine Mile Point

Constellation Seeking Permit for Small Modular Reactor at Nine Mile Point

New York Agency, Constellation to Work on Advanced Nuclear Grant Proposal | American Public Power Association

New York Agency, Constellation to Work on Advanced Nuclear Grant Proposal | American Public Power Association

Nuclear energy research drives innovation in Gen-IV reactor safety and efficiency

Nuclear energy research drives innovation in Gen-IV reactor safety and efficiency

New York Joins Constellation in Pursuit of Energy Department Funding for Advanced Nuclear Reactor | Morningstar

New York Joins Constellation in Pursuit of Energy Department Funding for Advanced Nuclear Reactor | Morningstar

Column: NRC’s license extension for aging nuclear plant is major misstep | Monticello Times | hometownsource.com

Column: NRC’s license extension for aging nuclear plant is major misstep | Monticello Times | hometownsource.com

Interest in nuclear power is surging. Is it enough to build new reactors? | MIT Technology Review

Interest in nuclear power is surging. Is it enough to build new reactors? | MIT Technology Review

The Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Explained for Nuclear Power Plants | Department of Energy

The Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Explained for Nuclear Power Plants | Department of Energy

FOE Dismisses Litigation over Billion Dollar Diablo Canyon Grant

FOE Dismisses Litigation over Billion Dollar Diablo Canyon Grant

Russia, China turn nuclear fuel into bargaining chip with the West - Nikkei Asia

Russia, China turn nuclear fuel into bargaining chip with the West - Nikkei Asia

Chinese State Media Announces Discovery Of ‘Substantial’ Uranium Deposit

Chinese State Media Announces Discovery Of ‘Substantial’ Uranium Deposit

Biden orders Energy, Defense departments to lease sites for AI data centers, clean energy generation | Utility Dive

Biden orders Energy, Defense departments to lease sites for AI data centers, clean energy generation | Utility Dive

Vietnam and Russia sign an agreement to expand cooperation on nuclear energy | AP News

Vietnam and Russia sign an agreement to expand cooperation on nuclear energy | AP News

U.S.-Singapore Joint Statement on the Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation | Department of Energy

U.S.-Singapore Joint Statement on the Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation | Department of Energy

Advanced nuclear could be built at New York's Nine Mile Point site

Advanced nuclear could be built at New York's Nine Mile Point site

Funding approved to study placing nuclear microreactor in Wise County - Cardinal News

Funding approved to study placing nuclear microreactor in Wise County - Cardinal News

Nuclear Will Break Records In 2025, But Major Challenges Remain In US And Europe, Says IEA

Nuclear Will Break Records In 2025, But Major Challenges Remain In US And Europe, Says IEA

A new era for nuclear energy beckons as projects, policies and investments increase - News - IEA

A new era for nuclear energy beckons as projects, policies and investments increase - News - IEA

Russia, China turn nuclear fuel into bargaining chip with the West - Nikkei Asia

Russia, China turn nuclear fuel into bargaining chip with the West - Nikkei Asia

Trump can power the US into the future with a muscular nuclear energy policy | Fox News

Trump can power the US into the future with a muscular nuclear energy policy | Fox News

Diablo Canyon Stabilizes the California Power Grid - and reduces pollution

Diablo Canyon Stabilizes the California Power Grid - and reduces pollution

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Opinion | Biden’s Legacy: Bad or Worse? - The New York Times

Opinion | Biden’s Legacy: Bad or Worse? - The New York Times

Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway operates the dirtiest set of coal-fired power plants in the US | Reuters

Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway operates the dirtiest set of coal-fired power plants in the US | Reuters

Iran And Russia To Sign Strategic Partnership – American Liberty News

Iran And Russia To Sign Strategic Partnership – American Liberty News

Wyoming approves permit for demo Natrium plant - World Nuclear News

Wyoming approves permit for demo Natrium plant - World Nuclear News

NRC reminds Holtec it's not beholden to the company's schedule for Palisades restart | The Blade

NRC reminds Holtec it's not beholden to the company's schedule for Palisades restart | The Blade

New York Joins Constellation in Pursuit of Energy Department Funding for Advanced Nuclear Reactor

New York Joins Constellation in Pursuit of Energy Department Funding for Advanced Nuclear Reactor

Earth’s oceans are ‘perilously close’ to tipping point, marine biologist says | The National

Earth’s oceans are ‘perilously close’ to tipping point, marine biologist says | The National

Flagship nuclear reactor finally set to open in France after being delayed for over a decade — here's why America should be paying attention

Flagship nuclear reactor finally set to open in France after being delayed for over a decade — here's why America should be paying attention

TerraPower receives state permit for nuclear power plant - Casper, WY Oil City News

TerraPower receives state permit for nuclear power plant - Casper, WY Oil City News

Trump’s energy ‘emergency’ won’t look like Jimmy Carter’s - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump’s energy ‘emergency’ won’t look like Jimmy Carter’s - E&E News by POLITICO

Russia, China turn nuclear fuel into bargaining chip with the West - Nikkei Asia

Russia, China turn nuclear fuel into bargaining chip with the West - Nikkei Asia

Trump can power the US into the future with a muscular nuclear energy policy | Fox News

Trump can power the US into the future with a muscular nuclear energy policy | Fox News

Saudi Arabia on track to tighten nuclear oversight | Semafor

Saudi Arabia on track to tighten nuclear oversight | Semafor

Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium, energy minister says | Reuters

Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium, energy minister says | Reuters

Washington Must Prioritize Mineral Supply Results Over Political Point Scoring

Washington Must Prioritize Mineral Supply Results Over Political Point Scoring

Vietnam and Russia sign an agreement to expand cooperation on nuclear energy | AP News

Vietnam and Russia sign an agreement to expand cooperation on nuclear energy | AP News

Biden orders Energy, Defense departments to lease sites for AI data centers, clean energy generation | Utility Dive

Biden orders Energy, Defense departments to lease sites for AI data centers, clean energy generation | Utility Dive

What’s next for nuclear power | MIT Technology Review

What’s next for nuclear power | MIT Technology Review

Argonne’s nuclear energy research drives innovation in Gen-IV reactor safety and efficiency | Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s nuclear energy research drives innovation in Gen-IV reactor safety and efficiency | Argonne National Laboratory

French auditor warns of challenges for EPR2 programme - World Nuclear News

French auditor warns of challenges for EPR2 programme - World Nuclear News

Nuclear Energy's Deadly Past Stokes Uranium Mine Standoff in Arizona - Bloomberg

Nuclear Energy's Deadly Past Stokes Uranium Mine Standoff in Arizona - Bloomberg

What’s next for nuclear power | MIT Technology Review

What’s next for nuclear power | MIT Technology Review

Three Mile Island’s Nuclear Reactor Is Restarting. Can Scientists Make It Safer?

Three Mile Island’s Nuclear Reactor Is Restarting. Can Scientists Make It Safer?

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Department of Energy expert reveals game-changing mission to safely neutralize dangerous substance found in nuclear reactors

Department of Energy expert reveals game-changing mission to safely neutralize dangerous substance found in nuclear reactors

United States nuclear weapons, 2025 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

United States nuclear weapons, 2025 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

NANO Nuclear Energy Closes Acquisition of Patented Micro Modular Reactor (MMR®) and Pylon Transportable Reactor Technologies

NANO Nuclear Energy Closes Acquisition of Patented Micro Modular Reactor (MMR®) and Pylon Transportable Reactor Technologies

Constellation increases US reach with major acquisition - World Nuclear News

Constellation increases US reach with major acquisition - World Nuclear News

Partnership to develop pumps for Swedish SMR design - World Nuclear News

Partnership to develop pumps for Swedish SMR design - World Nuclear News

Chernobyl gets go-ahead for solid radioactive waste processing - World Nuclear News

Chernobyl gets go-ahead for solid radioactive waste processing - World Nuclear News

UK government considering role for SMRs in AI expansion - World Nuclear News

UK government considering role for SMRs in AI expansion - World Nuclear News

A tale of two nuclear power plants along Lake Michigan: Extended life and a revival? | WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

A tale of two nuclear power plants along Lake Michigan: Extended life and a revival? | WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Russia, China turn nuclear fuel into bargaining chip with the West - Nikkei Asia

Russia, China turn nuclear fuel into bargaining chip with the West - Nikkei Asia

Monday, January 13, 2025

MoA - Sanctions - Trump's Only Old/New Iran Policies

MoA - Sanctions - Trump's Only Old/New Iran Policies

Regulators to hold meeting on plans to repair 1,400 cracked tubes at shuttered nuclear plant

Regulators to hold meeting on plans to repair 1,400 cracked tubes at shuttered nuclear plant

Becoming a responsible ancestor - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Becoming a responsible ancestor - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

A tale of two nuclear power plants along Lake Michigan: Extended life and a revival? | WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

A tale of two nuclear power plants along Lake Michigan: Extended life and a revival? | WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Five Energy Transition Lessons for 2025 | BloombergNEF

Five Energy Transition Lessons for 2025 | BloombergNEF

Indonesia Council Proposes 29 Sites For Potential Nuclear Power Plants

Indonesia Council Proposes 29 Sites For Potential Nuclear Power Plants

Newsom's Atomic Folly: Now By Fire, Next by Quake, Then by Apocalyptic Radiation?   - CounterPunch.org

Newsom's Atomic Folly: Now By Fire, Next by Quake, Then by Apocalyptic Radiation?   - CounterPunch.org

Survey says . . . Emotional intelligence important in nuclear industry -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Survey says . . . Emotional intelligence important in nuclear industry -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Nuclear fusion could be the future of clean energy if it can overcome these hurdles - Fast Company

Nuclear fusion could be the future of clean energy if it can overcome these hurdles - Fast Company

UK Will Explore Nuclear Power for New AI Data Center Plan - Bloomberg

UK Will Explore Nuclear Power for New AI Data Center Plan - Bloomberg

Power Giant Strikes While the Iron Is Hot - WSJ

Power Giant Strikes While the Iron Is Hot - WSJ

Why are nuclear energy companies racing to make microreactors? | Euronews

Why are nuclear energy companies racing to make microreactors? | Euronews

Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium, energy minister says | Reuters

Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium, energy minister says | Reuters

In Colorado, will electric grid keep up as renewable energy comes online?

In Colorado, will electric grid keep up as renewable energy comes online?

Nuclear power plant: A milestone towards energy independence - Poland at Sea - maritime economy portal

Nuclear power plant: A milestone towards energy independence - Poland at Sea - maritime economy portal

Dutch consortium to develop molten salt reactors - World Nuclear News

Dutch consortium to develop molten salt reactors - World Nuclear News

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $13 Million to Support Advanced Nuclear Reactor Licensing Activities | Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $13 Million to Support Advanced Nuclear Reactor Licensing Activities | Department of Energy

These Microreactors Could Bring Nuclear Power to Remote Areas - IEEE Spectrum

These Microreactors Could Bring Nuclear Power to Remote Areas - IEEE Spectrum

Utah nuclear energy: State sues feds over licensing requirements

Utah nuclear energy: State sues feds over licensing requirements

Sunday, January 12, 2025

When Jimmy Carter met Kim Il-sung and stopped a nuclear war

When Jimmy Carter met Kim Il-sung and stopped a nuclear war

To make nuclear fusion a reliable energy source one day, scientists will first need to design heat- and radiation-resilient materials

To make nuclear fusion a reliable energy source one day, scientists will first need to design heat- and radiation-resilient materials

Nuclear Fusion: Is It the Key to Solving the Energy Crisis?

Nuclear Fusion: Is It the Key to Solving the Energy Crisis?

33 Myths About Renewable Energy | Columbia Magazine

33 Myths About Renewable Energy | Columbia Magazine

US scientists use Summit to tame runaway electrons in fusion reactors

US scientists use Summit to tame runaway electrons in fusion reactors

Drones have been spotted over a Louisiana nuclear power plant

Drones have been spotted over a Louisiana nuclear power plant

Dutch consortium to develop molten salt reactors - World Nuclear News

Dutch consortium to develop molten salt reactors - World Nuclear News

Reactors to Go Deep Underground to Power Data Centers | Neutron Bytes

Reactors to Go Deep Underground to Power Data Centers | Neutron Bytes