Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Trump Is Facing a Very Different North Korea | Stephen E. Biegun and Emma Chanlett-Avery

Trump Is Facing a Very Different North Korea | Stephen E. Biegun and Emma Chanlett-Avery
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Friday, November 13, 2026

IAEA Sees Commitment to Operational Safety at Unit 2 of Kori Nuclear Power Plant in Republic of Korea | IAEA

IAEA Sees Commitment to Operational Safety at Unit 2 of Kori Nuclear Power Plant in Republic of Korea | IAEA
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Centrus, Oklo deal secures fuel for Ohio reactor deployment - World Nuclear News

Centrus, Oklo deal secures fuel for Ohio reactor deployment - World Nuclear News
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Constellation Q3 updates: New Peak+, uprates, restart, midterm elections -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Constellation Q3 updates: New Peak+, uprates, restart, midterm elections -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Dow gets approval for four advanced nuclear reactors in Texas

Dow gets approval for four advanced nuclear reactors in Texas
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US Advances Bills Aimed At Boosting Nuclear Deployment And Fuel Facility Licensing

US Advances Bills Aimed At Boosting Nuclear Deployment And Fuel Facility Licensing
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NRC issues first construction permit in 60 years for Texas reactor - Daily Energy Insider

NRC issues first construction permit in 60 years for Texas reactor - Daily Energy Insider
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Leading small modular nuclear reactor will be late and… | Canary Media

Leading small modular nuclear reactor will be late and… | Canary Media
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House passes six bills to boost nuclear energy

House passes six bills to boost nuclear energy
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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Another Advanced Reactor Gets Permission to Start Building

Another Advanced Reactor Gets Permission to Start Building
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Springtime for the full nuclear fuel cycle -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Springtime for the full nuclear fuel cycle -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Congress has to act first before nuclear campuses take shape, US Energy secretary says • Louisiana Illuminator

Congress has to act first before nuclear campuses take shape, US Energy secretary says • Louisiana Illuminator
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Nuclear Plant Staffing: The Hidden Workforce Behind ReactorsNeutron Bytes

Nuclear Plant Staffing: The Hidden Workforce Behind ReactorsNeutron Bytes
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

China breaks ground on Helong-2 fusion platform, set to produce first hydrogen-boron electricity by 2030

China breaks ground on Helong-2 fusion platform, set to produce first hydrogen-boron electricity by 2030
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Hegseth Faces Impeachment Charges Amid Destructive Tenure

Hegseth Faces Impeachment Charges Amid Destructive Tenure
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China Pours First Concrete For HTGR At ‘World’s First’ Hybrid Nuclear Power Station

China Pours First Concrete For HTGR At ‘World’s First’ Hybrid Nuclear Power Station
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Russia Pledges Eight More Nuclear Reactors To Iran, Aiding Ayatollahs

Russia Pledges Eight More Nuclear Reactors To Iran, Aiding Ayatollahs
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Project Omega Raises $80 Million to Build Nuclear Refineries for the Next Industrial Revolution

Project Omega Raises $80 Million to Build Nuclear Refineries for the Next Industrial Revolution
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RELEASE: NRC Issues Construction Permit… | The Breakthrough Institute

RELEASE: NRC Issues Construction Permit… | The Breakthrough Institute
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US: X-Energy taps engineering firm to build 320 MW nuclear power plant

US: X-Energy taps engineering firm to build 320 MW nuclear power plant
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US approves first high-temperature gas reactor permit in 60 years

US approves first high-temperature gas reactor permit in 60 years
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Antony Blinken Says Trump Made ‘Costliest Mistake’ On Iran By Scrapping Obama-Era Nuclear Deal, Calls It - Benzinga

Antony Blinken Says Trump Made ‘Costliest Mistake’ On Iran By Scrapping Obama-Era Nuclear Deal, Calls It - Benzinga
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Nuclear submarine maker eyes 200-acre hub for reactor parts, defense

Nuclear submarine maker eyes 200-acre hub for reactor parts, defense
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US approves first high-temperature gas reactor permit in 60 years

US approves first high-temperature gas reactor permit in 60 years
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50 MW molten salt reactor design could turn nuclear waste into energy

50 MW molten salt reactor design could turn nuclear waste into energy
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Monday, November 9, 2026

Report Details Barriers To Rapid Development Of Floating Nuclear Power Plants

Report Details Barriers To Rapid Development Of Floating Nuclear Power Plants
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Purdue Applied Research Institute enters into partnership with U.S. Department of Energy to advance nuclear construction technologies - News

Purdue Applied Research Institute enters into partnership with U.S. Department of Energy to advance nuclear construction technologies - News
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IAEA launches network to monitor isotopes in lakes -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

IAEA launches network to monitor isotopes in lakes -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Energy Demand Is Rising, but America's Nuclear Fuel Supply Isn't

Energy Demand Is Rising, but America's Nuclear Fuel Supply Isn't
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