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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Contract signed for delivery of UK's first SMRs - World Nuclear News

Contract signed for delivery of UK's first SMRs - World Nuclear News
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First criticality for Indian fast breeder reactor - World Nuclear News

First criticality for Indian fast breeder reactor - World Nuclear News
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Podcast: China's ambitious plans for new nuclear capacity - World Nuclear News

Podcast: China's ambitious plans for new nuclear capacity - World Nuclear News
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China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East - The New York Times

China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East - The New York Times
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Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors | Rolls-Royce | The Guardian

Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors | Rolls-Royce | The Guardian
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Nuclear fusion power approaches critical moment | Wood Mackenzie

Nuclear fusion power approaches critical moment | Wood Mackenzie
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Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Path Will Not Depend on Iran or the War’s Outcome • Stimson Center

Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Path Will Not Depend on Iran or the War’s Outcome • Stimson Center
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Part 53: A Viable Licensing Pathway for… | The Breakthrough Institute

Part 53: A Viable Licensing Pathway for… | The Breakthrough Institute
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The Future of Fertility - by Tomas Pueyo

The Future of Fertility - by Tomas Pueyo
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Reeves: Mini nuclear reactor deal ‘more important than ever’ amid Iran crisis | The Independent

Reeves: Mini nuclear reactor deal ‘more important than ever’ amid Iran crisis | The Independent
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Monday, April 13, 2026

America's $2.5 Trillion National Security Budget for FY 2027 - CounterPunch.org

America's $2.5 Trillion National Security Budget for FY 2027 - CounterPunch.org
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Holtec gets a seat at the table in Trenton as New Jersey bets on nuclear power • The Jersey Vindicator

Holtec gets a seat at the table in Trenton as New Jersey bets on nuclear power • The Jersey Vindicator
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Colorado, Montana bases selected for DOD microreactor program -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Colorado, Montana bases selected for DOD microreactor program -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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AMPERA Leverages New Regulation for Next-Generation Reactor | Quality Digest

AMPERA Leverages New Regulation for Next-Generation Reactor | Quality Digest
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New Jersey, Kentucky and Texas Clear the Way for Advanced Nuclear Power | energynews.pro

New Jersey, Kentucky and Texas Clear the Way for Advanced Nuclear Power | energynews.pro
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NANO Nuclear to Participate in Upcoming Investor and Industry Events - NANO Nuclear Energy

NANO Nuclear to Participate in Upcoming Investor and Industry Events - NANO Nuclear Energy
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New Jersey (US) lifts 50-year de facto moratorium on nuclear projects | Enerdata

New Jersey (US) lifts 50-year de facto moratorium on nuclear projects | Enerdata
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New Jersey, Kentucky and Texas Clear the Way for Advanced Nuclear Power | energynews.pro

New Jersey, Kentucky and Texas Clear the Way for Advanced Nuclear Power | energynews.pro
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New Hampshire answers Trump administration's call for potential nuclear ‘lifecycle’ campus • New Hampshire Bulletin

New Hampshire answers Trump administration's call for potential nuclear ‘lifecycle’ campus • New Hampshire Bulletin
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Utilities ask federal regulators to speed up power line projects - Daily Energy Insider

Utilities ask federal regulators to speed up power line projects - Daily Energy Insider
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Rolls-Royce welcomes landmark contract with UK Government for delivery of Small Modular Reactors | Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce welcomes landmark contract with UK Government for delivery of Small Modular Reactors | Rolls-Royce
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Czechs extend lifespan of major nuclear plant by 20 years, second plant under review | Reuters

Czechs extend lifespan of major nuclear plant by 20 years, second plant under review | Reuters
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Finland's plan for nuclear waste risky for future generations | AP News

Finland's plan for nuclear waste risky for future generations | AP News
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New Korean reactor cleared for start up - World Nuclear News

New Korean reactor cleared for start up - World Nuclear News
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Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges
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Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors | Rolls-Royce | The Guardian

Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors | Rolls-Royce | The Guardian
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A critical moment for the nuclear safety policeman - E&E News by POLITICO

A critical moment for the nuclear safety policeman - E&E News by POLITICO
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Nuclear fusion power approaches critical moment | Wood Mackenzie

Nuclear fusion power approaches critical moment | Wood Mackenzie
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Is a nuclear-arms race inevitable? | The Economist Insider

Is a nuclear-arms race inevitable? | The Economist Insider
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EDF, NTPC sign MoU to explore new Indian nuclear projects - World Nuclear News

EDF, NTPC sign MoU to explore new Indian nuclear projects - World Nuclear News
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New Korean reactor cleared for start up - World Nuclear News

New Korean reactor cleared for start up - World Nuclear News
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Westinghouse Strengthens Partnership in Slovakia

Westinghouse Strengthens Partnership in Slovakia
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Westinghouse signs agreement to diversify fuel supply for Bulgarian plant - World Nuclear News

Westinghouse signs agreement to diversify fuel supply for Bulgarian plant - World Nuclear News
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India Enacts the Groundbreaking SHANTI Bill 2025, Enabling Private Sector Ownership in the Nuclear Power Sector to Turbocharge Nuclear Plant Construction, Decarbonize the Environment and Invigorate its Economy - Holtec International

India Enacts the Groundbreaking SHANTI Bill 2025, Enabling Private Sector Ownership in the Nuclear Power Sector to Turbocharge Nuclear Plant Construction, Decarbonize the Environment and Invigorate its Economy - Holtec International
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Podcast: China's ambitious plans for new nuclear capacity - World Nuclear News

Podcast: China's ambitious plans for new nuclear capacity - World Nuclear News
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First-of-a-kind microreactor test bed open for business - World Nuclear News

First-of-a-kind microreactor test bed open for business - World Nuclear News
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Contract signed for delivery of UK's first SMRs - World Nuclear News

Contract signed for delivery of UK's first SMRs - World Nuclear News
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Third unit at Korea's Saeul plant starts up - World Nuclear News

Third unit at Korea's Saeul plant starts up - World Nuclear News
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Rolls-Royce SMR Signs Landmark Agreement For Three Reactors At Wylfa

Rolls-Royce SMR Signs Landmark Agreement For Three Reactors At Wylfa
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Finland's plan for nuclear waste risky for future generations | AP News

Finland's plan for nuclear waste risky for future generations | AP News
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Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
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Westinghouse Seeks AP1000 Design Update, Vogtle Named U.S. Reference Plant

Westinghouse Seeks AP1000 Design Update, Vogtle Named U.S. Reference Plant
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Working to advance the nuclear renaissance | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Working to advance the nuclear renaissance | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M | TechCrunch

Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M | TechCrunch
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Fuse to open Albuquerque facility, adding to state’s nuclear fusion push

Fuse to open Albuquerque facility, adding to state’s nuclear fusion push
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Inside AMPERA’s Bet on Subcritical Thorium Microreactors

Inside AMPERA’s Bet on Subcritical Thorium Microreactors
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UEC begins production at Burke Hollow project

UEC begins production at Burke Hollow project
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NJ Opens Door to Nuclear, as NY Lawmakers Weigh Hitting Pause

NJ Opens Door to Nuclear, as NY Lawmakers Weigh Hitting Pause
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Nevada's biggest utility might develop fossil fuels to meet data center demands | AP News

Nevada's biggest utility might develop fossil fuels to meet data center demands | AP News
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DOE NE awards nearly $50 million for a new nuclear workforce development initiative - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

DOE NE awards nearly $50 million for a new nuclear workforce development initiative - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
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Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges
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Part 53: A Viable Licensing Pathway for… | The Breakthrough Institute

Part 53: A Viable Licensing Pathway for… | The Breakthrough Institute
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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Netanyahu-ism has achieved nothing for Israelis – and come at a monstrously high price | Jonathan Freedland | The Guardian

Netanyahu-ism has achieved nothing for Israelis – and come at a monstrously high price | Jonathan Freedland | The Guardian
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US Navy Claims China's Submarine Fleet Could Soon Go All-Nuclear

US Navy Claims China's Submarine Fleet Could Soon Go All-Nuclear
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Trump’s Budget: Cruelty, Contempt, and Endless Debt | Washington Monthly

Trump’s Budget: Cruelty, Contempt, and Endless Debt | Washington Monthly
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Trump’s Budget: Cruelty, Contempt, and Endless Debt | Washington Monthly

Trump’s Budget: Cruelty, Contempt, and Endless Debt | Washington Monthly
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Trump Proposes Fast-Tracking Nuclear Power for Tech Giants - Atlanta Today

Trump Proposes Fast-Tracking Nuclear Power for Tech Giants - Atlanta Today
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Idaho Lab Opens Its DOME Nuclear Test Bed | Neutron Bytes

Idaho Lab Opens Its DOME Nuclear Test Bed | Neutron Bytes
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Deep borehole nuclear waste disposal inches closer to reality

Deep borehole nuclear waste disposal inches closer to reality
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Saturday, April 11, 2026

(591) Prof. Ted Postol: It’s Over” – Israel Faces Total Collapse If This War Continues - YouTube

(591) Prof. Ted Postol: It’s Over” – Israel Faces Total Collapse If This War Continues - YouTube
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NRC Rule Shift Opens Door for Next-Gen Nuclear Designs - Environment+Energy Leader

NRC Rule Shift Opens Door for Next-Gen Nuclear Designs - Environment+Energy Leader
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Idaho Lab Opens Its DOME Nuclear Test Bed | Neutron Bytes

Idaho Lab Opens Its DOME Nuclear Test Bed | Neutron Bytes
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Friday, April 10, 2026

From Fusion to Life Saving Medicine: A Revolution in Isotope Production ~ The Journey of Mo-99 | Neutron Bytes

From Fusion to Life Saving Medicine: A Revolution in Isotope Production ~ The Journey of Mo-99 | Neutron Bytes
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Israelis Can Afford to Give Up on the Iranian Front. We Still Have All the Others - Opinion

Israelis Can Afford to Give Up on the Iranian Front. We Still Have All the Others - Opinion
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Congressional Progress Report on the American Nuclear Renaissance - The National Interest

Congressional Progress Report on the American Nuclear Renaissance - The National Interest
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Three US states pave way for new nuclear - World Nuclear News

Three US states pave way for new nuclear - World Nuclear News
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US Nuclear Pitch to States Complicated by Spent Fuel Storage Ask

US Nuclear Pitch to States Complicated by Spent Fuel Storage Ask
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Ending Israel’s War on Peace -

Ending Israel’s War on Peace - micheletkearney@gmail.com - Gmail
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ARPA-E awards record $135 million to speed commercial fusion energy | Latitude Media

ARPA-E awards record $135 million to speed commercial fusion energy | Latitude Media
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The Race to Build New Nuclear Reactors — Fast | RealClearEnergy

The Race to Build New Nuclear Reactors — Fast | RealClearEnergy
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Thursday, April 9, 2026

NRC Asked to Reclassify Uranium Mine Waste - CounterPunch.org

NRC Asked to Reclassify Uranium Mine Waste - CounterPunch.org
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Nuclear Myths Continue to Fuel Neocon Fantasies

Nuclear Myths Continue to Fuel Neocon Fantasies
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States are lifting bans on nuclear power | Canary Media

States are lifting bans on nuclear power | Canary Media
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World’s First Microreactor Test Bed Now Open for Business | Department of Energy

World’s First Microreactor Test Bed Now Open for Business | Department of Energy
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SRM-SECY-26-0015: Recommendations for Revising the Security Baseline Inspection Program Including the Force-On-Force Inspection Program - ML26092A381.pdf

SRM-SECY-26-0015: Recommendations for Revising the Security Baseline Inspection Program Including the Force-On-Force Inspection Program - ML26092A381.pdf
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New England Governors Nuclear Statement FINAL.pdf

New England Governors Nuclear Statement FINAL.pdf
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Federal Register :: NRC Reviews of Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War

Federal Register :: NRC Reviews of Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War
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Part 53: A Viable Licensing Pathway for… | The Breakthrough Institute

Part 53: A Viable Licensing Pathway for… | The Breakthrough Institute
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How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power | TechCrunch

How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power | TechCrunch
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Gov. Sherrill signs bill to end de facto moratorium on new nuclear plants • New Jersey Monitor

Gov. Sherrill signs bill to end de facto moratorium on new nuclear plants • New Jersey Monitor
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US warns of Iran-affiliated cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure across country | Iran | The Guardian

US warns of Iran-affiliated cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure across country | Iran | The Guardian
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Six Ways the IAEA Supports Global Health Through Nuclear Science

Six Ways the IAEA Supports Global Health Through Nuclear Science
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As Trump Pushes To Quadruple Nuclear Power, Not All Projections Show Growth | Cowboy State Daily

As Trump Pushes To Quadruple Nuclear Power, Not All Projections Show Growth | Cowboy State Daily
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Alternatives Standing on Their Own | RealClearEnergy

Alternatives Standing on Their Own | RealClearEnergy
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Scaling Advanced Nuclear: Picking Winners Now | RealClearEnergy

Scaling Advanced Nuclear: Picking Winners Now | RealClearEnergy
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

US DOE Chooses Two New ‘Cutting-Edge’ Nuclear Projects To Work With ANL

US DOE Chooses Two New ‘Cutting-Edge’ Nuclear Projects To Work With ANL
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BWXT Initiates NRC Pre-Application Process for HEU Enrichment Facility in Erwin, Tennessee

BWXT Initiates NRC Pre-Application Process for HEU Enrichment Facility in Erwin, Tennessee
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Scaling Advanced Nuclear Power: Picking Winners Now

Scaling Advanced Nuclear Power: Picking Winners Now
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Paying Extra for Biofuels, Twice

Paying Extra for Biofuels, Twice
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Testing of innovative VVER fuel begins - World Nuclear News

Testing of innovative VVER fuel begins - World Nuclear News
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GE Vernova Hitachi, AFRY to collaborate on SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

GE Vernova Hitachi, AFRY to collaborate on SMR deployment - World Nuclear News
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Deep Isolation selected for new US federal support - World Nuclear News

Deep Isolation selected for new US federal support - World Nuclear News
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Commission calls for Norway to prepare for nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

Commission calls for Norway to prepare for nuclear energy - World Nuclear News
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Westinghouse sets standards to support fleet-scale AP1000 deployment - World Nuclear News

Westinghouse sets standards to support fleet-scale AP1000 deployment - World Nuclear News
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GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Supporting Deployment of SMR in Sweden

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Supporting Deployment of SMR in Sweden
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Antares Receives DOE Approval of Mark-0 Demonstration Reactor

Antares Receives DOE Approval of Mark-0 Demonstration Reactor
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BWXT takes steps to processing highly enriched uranium

BWXT takes steps to processing highly enriched uranium
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A New Oil Shock Accelerates a Return to Nuclear Power - The New York Times

A New Oil Shock Accelerates a Return to Nuclear Power - The New York Times
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AMPERA, Scorpio team up for maritime microreactors - World Nuclear News

AMPERA, Scorpio team up for maritime microreactors - World Nuclear News
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Iowa considers new nuclear reactor project

Iowa considers new nuclear reactor project
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Ritter’s Rant 084: Constitutional Responsibility

Ritter’s Rant 084: Constitutional Responsibility
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Future for Reliability Engineering by Design

Future for Reliability Engineering by Design
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Idle Oil and Gas Wells Considered for Storage of Radioactive Waste

Idle Oil and Gas Wells Considered for Storage of Radioactive Waste
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