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

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

From Paper to Real-Life Reactors: The Holistic View of the Reactor Pilot Program

From Paper to Real-Life Reactors: The Holistic View of the Reactor Pilot Program
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In Congress July 4, 1776 | Neutron Bytes

In Congress July 4, 1776 | Neutron Bytes
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NRC Charts a Disposal Path for Nuclear Waste Stuck at a ‘Dead End’

NRC Charts a Disposal Path for Nuclear Waste Stuck at a ‘Dead End’
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The World Is Racing to Develop New Nuclear Fuels | OilPrice.com

The World Is Racing to Develop New Nuclear Fuels | OilPrice.com
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International efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next

International efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next
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U.S. Department of Energy Meets President Trump’s Goal, Delivers Third Advanced Reactor Criticality | Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Meets President Trump’s Goal, Delivers Third Advanced Reactor Criticality | Department of Energy
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Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons Strengthen US Deterrence - American Liberty News

Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons Strengthen US Deterrence - American Liberty News
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SMRs for Investors: Where to Turn? | RealClearEnergy

SMRs for Investors: Where to Turn? | RealClearEnergy
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Nuclear Workforce: Key Priority | RealClearEnergy

Nuclear Workforce: Key Priority | RealClearEnergy
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Energy minister plans 'nuclear renaissance' with up to 10 reactors built by 2040 | CBC News

Energy minister plans 'nuclear renaissance' with up to 10 reactors built by 2040 | CBC News
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India launches world's first nuclear hydrogen production facility

India launches world's first nuclear hydrogen production facility
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German startups compete in global race for nuclear fusion

German startups compete in global race for nuclear fusion
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DOE backs AP1000 reactor build-out - Nuclear Engineering International

DOE backs AP1000 reactor build-out - Nuclear Engineering International
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Biochar-based materials could help recover uranium for a more sustainable nuclear energy future | EurekAlert!

Biochar-based materials could help recover uranium for a more sustainable nuclear energy future | EurekAlert!
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Sogin launches dry storage project - Nuclear Engineering International

Sogin launches dry storage project - Nuclear Engineering International
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NRC Charts a Disposal Path for Nuclear Waste Stuck at a ‘Dead End’

NRC Charts a Disposal Path for Nuclear Waste Stuck at a ‘Dead End’
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

DANIEL ELLSBERG'S NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE - Seymour Hersh

DANIEL ELLSBERG'S NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE - Seymour Hersh
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Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons Strengthen US Deterrence - American Liberty News

Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons Strengthen US Deterrence - American Liberty News
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Russia planning 'high-capacity' nuclear fuel reprocessing plant - World Nuclear News

Russia planning 'high-capacity' nuclear fuel reprocessing plant - World Nuclear News
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Sogin begins re-encapsulation of uranium-thorium fuel - World Nuclear News

Sogin begins re-encapsulation of uranium-thorium fuel - World Nuclear News
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US uranium production up again - World Nuclear News

US uranium production up again - World Nuclear News
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Oil and mining giants among firms exploring nuclear's industrial use potential - World Nuclear News

Oil and mining giants among firms exploring nuclear's industrial use potential - World Nuclear News
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Blykalla teams up with Hitachi for SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

Blykalla teams up with Hitachi for SMR deployment - World Nuclear News
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Former managers call for restart of German nuclear power plants - World Nuclear News

Former managers call for restart of German nuclear power plants - World Nuclear News
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Monday, June 29, 2026

Is the US launching a new age of nuclear power? | The Week

Is the US launching a new age of nuclear power? | The Week
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Supreme Court hands Trump new power over independent agencies that oversee energy development - E&E News by POLITICO

Supreme Court hands Trump new power over independent agencies that oversee energy development - E&E News by POLITICO
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NRC to issue new Part 61 rules for low-level waste disposal -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC to issue new Part 61 rules for low-level waste disposal -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Global Project Tracker - World Nuclear Association

Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Global Project Tracker - World Nuclear Association
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US nuclear firm aims to get UAE plans back on track | Semafor

US nuclear firm aims to get UAE plans back on track | Semafor
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Cornered Putin is under pressure to use tactical nuclear weapons

Cornered Putin is under pressure to use tactical nuclear weapons
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India inaugurates nuclear-powered hydrogen production facility - World Nuclear News

India inaugurates nuclear-powered hydrogen production facility - World Nuclear News
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China dumping more rocket bodies in space, endangering low Earth orbit satellites: Report - Breaking Defense

China dumping more rocket bodies in space, endangering low Earth orbit satellites: Report - Breaking Defense
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New nuclear reactors for America 250 come with safety concerns : NPR

New nuclear reactors for America 250 come with safety concerns : NPR
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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Nano Nuclear Energy's Microreactor Potential and Challenges | Intellectia.AI

Nano Nuclear Energy's Microreactor Potential and Challenges | Intellectia.AI
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Nuclear Energy Stocks For AI Data Center Power Demand - Simply Wall St News

Nuclear Energy Stocks For AI Data Center Power Demand - Simply Wall St News
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Canada Offers Natural Uranium Nuclear Reactors to US Energy Market – Zamin.uz, 28.06.2026

Canada Offers Natural Uranium Nuclear Reactors to US Energy Market – Zamin.uz, 28.06.2026
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NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) Signs Paragon Contract To Advance Small Modular Reactor Commercialization

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) Signs Paragon Contract To Advance Small Modular Reactor Commercialization
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Constellation wants two New York nuclear reactors operating till 2049

Constellation wants two New York nuclear reactors operating till 2049
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Nano Nuclear: KRONOS MMR reactor to undergo US NRC review

Nano Nuclear: KRONOS MMR reactor to undergo US NRC review
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Constellation seeks license renewals for N.Y. nuclear plants

Constellation seeks license renewals for N.Y. nuclear plants
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Iran-Linked Outlet Says Nuclear Bomb Is The Only Answer - American Liberty News

Iran-Linked Outlet Says Nuclear Bomb Is The Only Answer - American Liberty News
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Not Imaginary: The Deterrence Gap is Real and America Needs Low-Yield Nukes

Not Imaginary: The Deterrence Gap is Real and America Needs Low-Yield Nukes
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Saturday, June 27, 2026

US model cuts bridge material use by 90%, unlocks greener buildings

US model cuts bridge material use by 90%, unlocks greener buildings
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DOE to Offer $17.5 Billion in Supply Chain Loans | Neutron Bytes

DOE to Offer $17.5 Billion in Supply Chain Loans | Neutron Bytes
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Friday, June 26, 2026

FERC to grid operators: Connect large loads to transmission faster | Latitude Media

FERC to grid operators: Connect large loads to transmission faster | Latitude Media
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How data centers are complicating transmission expansion | Latitude Media

How data centers are complicating transmission expansion | Latitude Media
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The superconducting tape set to make fusion power plants possible | Latitude Media

The superconducting tape set to make fusion power plants possible | Latitude Media
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How an A-list gathering nudged fusion scientists to build a power plant | Latitude Media

How an A-list gathering nudged fusion scientists to build a power plant | Latitude Media
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems is bringing commercial-scale fusion to Virginia

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is bringing commercial-scale fusion to Virginia
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Is commercial fusion finally near? | Latitude Media

Is commercial fusion finally near? | Latitude Media
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Nuclear Weapons - by Bill Astore - Bracing Views

Nuclear Weapons - by Bill Astore - Bracing Views
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NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE) Names Interim Reactor Lead As NRC Review Starts

NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE) Names Interim Reactor Lead As NRC Review Starts
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Canadian firm seeks approval to build CANDU nuclear reactors in US

Canadian firm seeks approval to build CANDU nuclear reactors in US
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A Former Top NATO Admiral Says If Russia Ever Attacks NATO, the Decision Won't Be Made in Moscow — It'll Be Made in Beijing - National Security Journal

A Former Top NATO Admiral Says If Russia Ever Attacks NATO, the Decision Won't Be Made in Moscow — It'll Be Made in Beijing - National Security Journal
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Building reactors remains the biggest challenge for US nuclear power

Building reactors remains the biggest challenge for US nuclear power
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Mile-deep nuclear reactor concept attracts 18.5 GW data center demand

Mile-deep nuclear reactor concept attracts 18.5 GW data center demand
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Mile-deep nuclear reactor concept attracts 18.5 GW data center demand

Mile-deep nuclear reactor concept attracts 18.5 GW data center demand
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What Is Criticality? (And 7 Other Misunderstood Nuclear Energy Terms) | Department of Energy

What Is Criticality? (And 7 Other Misunderstood Nuclear Energy Terms) | Department of Energy
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Hobbs vetoes bill to fast-track small nuclear reactors at Arizona data centers | Arizona Mirror

Hobbs vetoes bill to fast-track small nuclear reactors at Arizona data centers | Arizona Mirror
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Tech Giants Bet Billions on Nuclear Revival to Feed AI's Insatiable Appetite for Power

Tech Giants Bet Billions on Nuclear Revival to Feed AI's Insatiable Appetite for Power
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Advanced Nuclear Company Deep Fission Announces Customer Pipeline of Up to 18.5 Gigawatts of Generation Capacity

Advanced Nuclear Company Deep Fission Announces Customer Pipeline of Up to 18.5 Gigawatts of Generation Capacity
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AtkinsRéalis submits Notice of Intent to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for CANDU® reactor licensing

AtkinsRéalis submits Notice of Intent to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for CANDU® reactor licensing
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Nuclear developers race for Trump goal of 'criticality' before July 4 deadline

Nuclear developers race for Trump goal of 'criticality' before July 4 deadline
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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Support for nuclear energy has set the ideal conditions for U.S. to lead the world: NRC's Ho Nieh

Support for nuclear energy has set the ideal conditions for U.S. to lead the world: NRC's Ho Nieh
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International Safeguards and Security by Design Workshop | Department of Energy

International Safeguards and Security by Design Workshop | Department of Energy
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(822) NRC Chairman Nieh: We are targeting 18 months to issue a license for a new nuclear reactor - YouTube

(822) NRC Chairman Nieh: We are targeting 18 months to issue a license for a new nuclear reactor - YouTube
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NRC news: FY 2026 fees finalized, facility licensing reviews launched -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC news: FY 2026 fees finalized, facility licensing reviews launched -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Nuclear technology is moving fast, and regulation has to keep up | Federal News Network

Nuclear technology is moving fast, and regulation has to keep up | Federal News Network
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NRC proposes security regulation changes -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC proposes security regulation changes -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Swedish state taking majority stake in Videberg Kraft - World Nuclear News

Swedish state taking majority stake in Videberg Kraft - World Nuclear News
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IAEA map reveals 494,000 tons of nuclear fuel waste stored worldwide

IAEA map reveals 494,000 tons of nuclear fuel waste stored worldwide
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Russia planning 'high-capacity' nuclear fuel reprocessing plant - World Nuclear News

Russia planning 'high-capacity' nuclear fuel reprocessing plant - World Nuclear News
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Mile-deep nuclear reactor concept attracts 18.5 GW data center demand

Mile-deep nuclear reactor concept attracts 18.5 GW data center demand
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Sherrill-backed nuclear power expansion makes gain in Legislature | NJ Spotlight News

Sherrill-backed nuclear power expansion makes gain in Legislature | NJ Spotlight News
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Exclusive: Q&A with Pacific Fusion CTO Keith LeChien | Neutron Bytes

Exclusive: Q&A with Pacific Fusion CTO Keith LeChien | Neutron Bytes
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Valar Atomic’s Ward 250 Becomes Second Reactor to Go Critical Under DOE Pilot Program

Valar Atomic’s Ward 250 Becomes Second Reactor to Go Critical Under DOE Pilot Program
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ELEMENTL POWER DEVELOPING UTILITY-SCALE ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER PROJECT IN SOUTHEAST OHIO

ELEMENTL POWER DEVELOPING UTILITY-SCALE ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER PROJECT IN SOUTHEAST OHIO
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U.S. Will Finance Hardware for Ten Big Reactors

U.S. Will Finance Hardware for Ten Big Reactors
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U.S. Will Finance Hardware for Ten Big Reactors

U.S. Will Finance Hardware for Ten Big Reactors
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What Is Criticality? (And 7 Other Misunderstood Nuclear Energy Terms) | Department of Energy

What Is Criticality? (And 7 Other Misunderstood Nuclear Energy Terms) | Department of Energy
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