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

Monday, January 26, 2026

The New Nuclear Story: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How

The New Nuclear Story: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How
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Vistra approved for 20-year operations extension at Ohio nuclear plant

Vistra approved for 20-year operations extension at Ohio nuclear plant
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Trump’s Davos Nuclear Endorsement Powers a Rally in Oklo, SMRs, and Atomic Stocks

Trump’s Davos Nuclear Endorsement Powers a Rally in Oklo, SMRs, and Atomic Stocks
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Hochul plans for New York to build ‘nuclear backbone’ | News, Sports, Jobs - Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Hochul plans for New York to build ‘nuclear backbone’ | News, Sports, Jobs - Adirondack Daily Enterprise
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Centrus to expand Oak Ridge facility -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Centrus to expand Oak Ridge facility -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Kairos Power Finalises Contract To Receive Haleu From US DOE

Kairos Power Finalises Contract To Receive Haleu From US DOE
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Environmentalists sue US Nuclear Regulatory Commission - WORT-FM 89.9

Environmentalists sue US Nuclear Regulatory Commission - WORT-FM 89.9
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Golden Dome is forcing the Pentagon to confront missile defense economics - SpaceNews

Golden Dome is forcing the Pentagon to confront missile defense economics - SpaceNews
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Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?
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US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says - CNA

US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says - CNA
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Project finance is the missing link for the nuclear buildout we need | Utility Dive

Project finance is the missing link for the nuclear buildout we need | Utility Dive
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China's Top General Investigated Over Nuclear Leak, Bribery Allegations - American Liberty News

China's Top General Investigated Over Nuclear Leak, Bribery Allegations - American Liberty News
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America’s newest nuclear-fuel company wants to recycle radioactive waste

America’s newest nuclear-fuel company wants to recycle radioactive waste
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Denmark Considering Return To Nuclear After 40-Year Ban, Says Ministry

Denmark Considering Return To Nuclear After 40-Year Ban, Says Ministry
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New York extends nuclear subsidies until midcentury - E&E News by POLITICO

New York extends nuclear subsidies until midcentury - E&E News by POLITICO
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New York Partners With Ontario on Advanced Nuclear - Heatmap News

New York Partners With Ontario on Advanced Nuclear - Heatmap News
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Nuclear Plan, Explained - Heatmap News

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Nuclear Plan, Explained - Heatmap News
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The Primes Aren’t the Real Bottleneck in U.S. Weapons Production

The Primes Aren’t the Real Bottleneck in U.S. Weapons Production
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:26 AM 0 comments

Is it Time for a Nordic Nuke?

Is it Time for a Nordic Nuke?
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Sunday, January 25, 2026

China’s top general accused of giving nuclear secrets to US

China’s top general accused of giving nuclear secrets to US
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OKLO Stock Price Forecast - OKLO At $87; Nuclear Bet On Meta’s 1.2 GW AI Power Deal

OKLO Stock Price Forecast - OKLO At $87; Nuclear Bet On Meta’s 1.2 GW AI Power Deal
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Nuclear's Small Wonder or Grand Illusion? The High-Stakes Bet on SMRs Falters

Nuclear's Small Wonder or Grand Illusion? The High-Stakes Bet on SMRs Falters
Posted by Michele Kearney at 7:12 PM 0 comments

US Energy Security Policy & Uranium Price Impact 2026

US Energy Security Policy & Uranium Price Impact 2026
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U.S. Department of Energy signs additional OTAs to accelerate reactor pilot projects

U.S. Department of Energy signs additional OTAs to accelerate reactor pilot projects
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General Fusion set to become first public 'pure-play' fusion company

General Fusion set to become first public 'pure-play' fusion company
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Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?
Posted by Michele Kearney at 12:15 PM 0 comments

Nuclear experts weigh in on ambitious waste facility — here's why it's important

Nuclear experts weigh in on ambitious waste facility — here's why it's important
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The Engine Impact Report 2025 | The Engine

The Engine Impact Report 2025 | The Engine
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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:15 PM 0 comments

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes
Posted by Michele Kearney at 5:28 PM 0 comments

Lawmakers want Big Tech to fund power plants on nation’s largest grid. But how?

Lawmakers want Big Tech to fund power plants on nation’s largest grid. But how?
Posted by Michele Kearney at 5:26 PM 0 comments

Small nuclear reactors that can power a city being evaluated for safety

Small nuclear reactors that can power a city being evaluated for safety
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Nuclear Shutdown is Called "a Mistake" by German Chancellor | Neutron Bytes

Nuclear Shutdown is Called "a Mistake" by German Chancellor | Neutron Bytes
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Daily on Energy, presented by Americans for Fusion: Quote of the week, an NRC request, and brace for the cold!

Daily on Energy, presented by Americans for Fusion: Quote of the week, an NRC request, and brace for the cold!
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New York PSC Moves to Provide Financial Certainty for New York’s Existing Fleet of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants | American Public Power Association

New York PSC Moves to Provide Financial Certainty for New York’s Existing Fleet of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants | American Public Power Association
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Friday, January 23, 2026

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes
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Our Nuclear Weapons Need a New Home | RealClearDefense

Our Nuclear Weapons Need a New Home | RealClearDefense
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Trump hopes for nuclear licensing at warp speed - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Trump hopes for nuclear licensing at warp speed - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
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Moody’s Forecasts $3 Trillion Data Center Investment by 2030

Moody’s Forecasts $3 Trillion Data Center Investment by 2030
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New York extends billions in subsidies for Upstate nuclear plants - Olean Times Herald

New York extends billions in subsidies for Upstate nuclear plants - Olean Times Herald
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Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on - this nuclear is vital in their fight

Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on - this nuclear is vital in their fight
Posted by Michele Kearney at 12:47 PM 0 comments

Fleet-wide life extension  - Nuclear Engineering International

Fleet-wide life extension  - Nuclear Engineering International
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Denmark begins study on potential use of nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

Denmark begins study on potential use of nuclear energy - World Nuclear News
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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Japan Restarts Unit 6 At Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station

Japan Restarts Unit 6 At Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station
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Doosan Enerbility to invest $207M in facilities as reactor demand rises - UPI.com

Doosan Enerbility to invest $207M in facilities as reactor demand rises - UPI.com
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U.S. Department of Energy Certifies Thea Energy’s Fusion Pilot Plant Preconceptual Design - Thea Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Certifies Thea Energy’s Fusion Pilot Plant Preconceptual Design - Thea Energy
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Congress passes new nuclear funding -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Congress passes new nuclear funding -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Path Forward.2026 - Path-Forward.2026.pdf

Path Forward.2026 - Path-Forward.2026.pdf
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Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor
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Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor
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Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor
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Trump fast-tracks ‘three-week’ nuclear approval for Big Tech to fuel AI race | Fortune

Trump fast-tracks ‘three-week’ nuclear approval for Big Tech to fuel AI race | Fortune
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

US magnetic control to shield fusion reactor from electron bombardment

US magnetic control to shield fusion reactor from electron bombardment
Posted by Michele Kearney at 11:17 PM 0 comments

Billion-times more efficient fusion unlocked with low-frequency laser

Billion-times more efficient fusion unlocked with low-frequency laser
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These Areas are the Biggest Blackout Risks in The American Electricity Grid - Climate Crisis 247

These Areas are the Biggest Blackout Risks in The American Electricity Grid - Climate Crisis 247
Posted by Michele Kearney at 11:15 PM 0 comments

Tepco restarts reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, world’s largest nuclear plant - The Japan Times

Tepco restarts reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, world’s largest nuclear plant - The Japan Times
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Slovakia, US sign nuclear deal for new 1,200 MWe power reactor

Slovakia, US sign nuclear deal for new 1,200 MWe power reactor
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Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News

Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News
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Resilience is having a moment. What does that mean for utilities? | Latitude Media

Resilience is having a moment. What does that mean for utilities? | Latitude Media
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How the Tech Industry Is Responding to Data Center Backlash - Heatmap News

How the Tech Industry Is Responding to Data Center Backlash - Heatmap News
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National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News
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Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant
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Nuclear power in Canada’s clean energy future | EY - Canada

Nuclear power in Canada’s clean energy future | EY - Canada
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Tepco restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor - World Nuclear News

Tepco restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor - World Nuclear News
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Bruce C project 'would boost GDP by CAD238 billion' - World Nuclear News

Bruce C project 'would boost GDP by CAD238 billion' - World Nuclear News
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KHNP takes stake in TerraPower - World Nuclear News

KHNP takes stake in TerraPower - World Nuclear News
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Cooling system tests at RA-10 multipurpose reactor - World Nuclear News

Cooling system tests at RA-10 multipurpose reactor - World Nuclear News
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International safety assessments of Finnish, French SMRs - World Nuclear News

International safety assessments of Finnish, French SMRs - World Nuclear News
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Exclusive: Japan’s Tiny Nuclear Reactors Are Headed to Texas - Heatmap News

Exclusive: Japan’s Tiny Nuclear Reactors Are Headed to Texas - Heatmap News
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Experts issue warning about in-progress nuclear power plant: 'Exceeds the initial estimates'

Experts issue warning about in-progress nuclear power plant: 'Exceeds the initial estimates'
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We are sleepwalking into nuclear catastrophe | Responsible Statecraft

We are sleepwalking into nuclear catastrophe | Responsible Statecraft
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Inside Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Town (Three Mile Island) | RealClearEnergy

Inside Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Town (Three Mile Island) | RealClearEnergy
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Power Brokers, by Nick Bowlin

Power Brokers, by Nick Bowlin
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push | Latitude Media

Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push | Latitude Media
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US Experts Recommend Creation Of New Company To Deal With ‘Nagging Problem’ Of Nuclear Waste

US Experts Recommend Creation Of New Company To Deal With ‘Nagging Problem’ Of Nuclear Waste
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FACT SHEET: The Energy Department Is Delivering On Accelerating The Deployment Of Nuclear Power | Department of Energy

FACT SHEET: The Energy Department Is Delivering On Accelerating The Deployment Of Nuclear Power | Department of Energy
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Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News

Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News
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Government funding for Saskatchewan SMR test facility - World Nuclear News

Government funding for Saskatchewan SMR test facility - World Nuclear News
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Amentum to be delivery partner for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News

Amentum to be delivery partner for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News
Posted by Michele Kearney at 12:05 PM 0 comments

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News
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Biggest Energy Stories of 2025 | RealClearEnergy

Biggest Energy Stories of 2025 | RealClearEnergy
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Warren Buffett: AI Risks Like Nuclear Weapons | RealClearEnergy

Warren Buffett: AI Risks Like Nuclear Weapons | RealClearEnergy
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Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the next two years - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the next two years - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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China starts construction of innovative nuclear project - World Nuclear News

China starts construction of innovative nuclear project - World Nuclear News
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Türkiye’s First Nuclear Reactor 99% Complete, Energy Milestone Nears - Caspianpost.com

Türkiye’s First Nuclear Reactor 99% Complete, Energy Milestone Nears - Caspianpost.com
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Russia threatens Ukraine nuclear power plants, ZNPP attack imminent | Fox News

Russia threatens Ukraine nuclear power plants, ZNPP attack imminent | Fox News
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Washington Pivots to Gas, Coal and Nuclear for AI Baseload Power | OilPrice.com

Washington Pivots to Gas, Coal and Nuclear for AI Baseload Power | OilPrice.com
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The top 10 states of nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The top 10 states of nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:21 AM 0 comments

FERC approves central US grid plan for connecting AI data centers - E&E News by POLITICO

FERC approves central US grid plan for connecting AI data centers - E&E News by POLITICO
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260115.Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem in the US 2026-01-15.docx - 260115.Solving-the-Nuclear-Waste-Problem-in-the-US-2026-01-15.docx.pdf

260115.Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem in the US 2026-01-15.docx - 260115.Solving-the-Nuclear-Waste-Problem-in-the-US-2026-01-15.docx.pdf
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A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest
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The SHANTI Act: A renaissance of India-US nuclear energy cooperation

The SHANTI Act: A renaissance of India-US nuclear energy cooperation
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Let's start building nuclear plants already - Washington Times

Let's start building nuclear plants already - Washington Times
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