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

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Russian regulator issues operating licence for second Zaporizhzhia unit - World Nuclear News

Russian regulator issues operating licence for second Zaporizhzhia unit - World Nuclear News
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Croatia aims for 30% nuclear energy by 2040 - World Nuclear News

Croatia aims for 30% nuclear energy by 2040 - World Nuclear News
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Iran’s Diplomatic Window Is Closing, UN Atomic Watchdog Says - Bloomberg

Iran’s Diplomatic Window Is Closing, UN Atomic Watchdog Says - Bloomberg
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

What Secretary Wright Gets Wrong About the Grid | RealClearEnergy

What Secretary Wright Gets Wrong About the Grid | RealClearEnergy
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Solar's Land Use Problem | RealClearEnergy

Solar's Land Use Problem | RealClearEnergy
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AI Boom to Extend the Reign of Natural Gas | RealClearEnergy

AI Boom to Extend the Reign of Natural Gas | RealClearEnergy
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US threatens to quit energy agency if it doesn’t drop green transition – POLITICO

US threatens to quit energy agency if it doesn’t drop green transition – POLITICO
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Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors | AP News

Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors | AP News
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Inside TerraPower’s World-First Nuclear Project Being Built Just Outside Kemmerer | Cowboy State Daily

Inside TerraPower’s World-First Nuclear Project Being Built Just Outside Kemmerer | Cowboy State Daily
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The 3 Arguments Trump Used to Gut Greenhouse Gas Regulations - Heatmap News

The 3 Arguments Trump Used to Gut Greenhouse Gas Regulations - Heatmap News
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How the NRC lost its independence - E&E News by POLITICO

How the NRC lost its independence - E&E News by POLITICO
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Canada pitches CANDU nuclear technology for Poland's second plant

Canada pitches CANDU nuclear technology for Poland's second plant
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Data centers pursue on-site power as affordability tops utility concerns: BofA | Utility Dive

Data centers pursue on-site power as affordability tops utility concerns: BofA | Utility Dive
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Amazon-backed next-gen nuclear company wins first US fuel license in 50 years

Amazon-backed next-gen nuclear company wins first US fuel license in 50 years
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AI-driven nuclear push targets 2x faster builds, 50% lower costs

AI-driven nuclear push targets 2x faster builds, 50% lower costs
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Vatican says no to Trump and declines to join the “Board of Peace” - ZENIT - English

Vatican says no to Trump and declines to join the “Board of Peace” - ZENIT - English
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Federal Register :: Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Federal Register :: Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Texas regulators will ask data centers to begin reporting their water usage | KXAN Austin

Texas regulators will ask data centers to begin reporting their water usage | KXAN Austin
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Renewables developer NextEra is investing in gas generation | Latitude Media

Renewables developer NextEra is investing in gas generation | Latitude Media
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Demand for electrical engineers is surging | Latitude Media

Demand for electrical engineers is surging | Latitude Media
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Gas turbine prices are up — and aren’t going down anytime soon | Latitude Media

Gas turbine prices are up — and aren’t going down anytime soon | Latitude Media
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NextEra’s AI bet: Google, Meta — and more gas | Latitude Media

NextEra’s AI bet: Google, Meta — and more gas | Latitude Media
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US microreactor transported by air - World Nuclear News

US microreactor transported by air - World Nuclear News
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Slovenia moves ahead with new nuclear planning - World Nuclear News

Slovenia moves ahead with new nuclear planning - World Nuclear News
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US, Iran offer contradictory accounts of nuclear talks | Semafor

US, Iran offer contradictory accounts of nuclear talks | Semafor
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The IAEA's Rafael Grossi on Nuclear Proliferation, Iran, and Running for U.N. Secretary-General

The IAEA's Rafael Grossi on Nuclear Proliferation, Iran, and Running for U.N. Secretary-General
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Today's headlines: New York backs off wind, a California/U.K. clean…

Today's headlines: New York backs off wind, a California/U.K. clean…
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Advanced nuclear reactors can recycle spent nuclear fuel - Chamber Business News

Advanced nuclear reactors can recycle spent nuclear fuel - Chamber Business News
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North America’s nuclear power push is gaining steam | The Narwhal

North America’s nuclear power push is gaining steam | The Narwhal
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Hadron Energy Advances Halo Microreactor Licensing with NRC Public Meeting for Quality Assurance Program

Hadron Energy Advances Halo Microreactor Licensing with NRC Public Meeting for Quality Assurance Program
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NRC grants license for TRISO-X fuel manufacturing using HALEU -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC grants license for TRISO-X fuel manufacturing using HALEU -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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POLITICO Pro | Article | How the NRC lost its independence

POLITICO Pro | Article | How the NRC lost its independence
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The race for the 100-hour battery has new entrants  | Latitude Media

The race for the 100-hour battery has new entrants  | Latitude Media
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Uranium Company Increases Output to Meet Nuclear Power Demand - Bloomberg

Uranium Company Increases Output to Meet Nuclear Power Demand - Bloomberg
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Uranium Company Increases Output to Meet Nuclear Power Demand - Bloomberg

Uranium Company Increases Output to Meet Nuclear Power Demand - Bloomberg
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US Nuclear Fuel Cycle - World Nuclear Association

US Nuclear Fuel Cycle - World Nuclear Association
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U.S. nuclear generators import nearly all the uranium concentrate they use - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

U.S. nuclear generators import nearly all the uranium concentrate they use - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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China - Reactor Database - World Nuclear Association

China - Reactor Database - World Nuclear Association
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Bannerman partners with CNNC for Namibian uranium project - World Nuclear News

Bannerman partners with CNNC for Namibian uranium project - World Nuclear News
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US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility - World Nuclear News

US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility - World Nuclear News
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Podcast: What should be the target time to build a nuclear plant? - World Nuclear News

Podcast: What should be the target time to build a nuclear plant? - World Nuclear News
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NRC approves first-ever advanced reactor fuel factory - E&E News by POLITICO

NRC approves first-ever advanced reactor fuel factory - E&E News by POLITICO
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NRC Intervention Tests the Data Center Case for SMRs in Texas

NRC Intervention Tests the Data Center Case for SMRs in Texas
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US Regulator Grants Licence To Triso-X For Haleu Fuel Production In Tennessee

US Regulator Grants Licence To Triso-X For Haleu Fuel Production In Tennessee
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War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security > Air Force > Article Display

War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security > Air Force > Article Display
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US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility - World Nuclear News

US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility - World Nuclear News
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How the NRC lost its independence - E&E News by POLITICO

How the NRC lost its independence - E&E News by POLITICO
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The US Is Beefing Up Its Nuclear Power Supply Chain - Bloomberg

The US Is Beefing Up Its Nuclear Power Supply Chain - Bloomberg
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What We Know About China’s Secretive Nuclear Submarine Fleet – The Diplomat

What We Know About China’s Secretive Nuclear Submarine Fleet – The Diplomat
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Exelon’s controversial play for affordable electricity | Semafor

Exelon’s controversial play for affordable electricity | Semafor
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Why Do Nuclear Reactors Glow Blue? | RealClearEnergy

Why Do Nuclear Reactors Glow Blue? | RealClearEnergy
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Nuclear sector is poised for its biggest IPO in years

Nuclear sector is poised for its biggest IPO in years
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The Public Confidence Game | The Breakthrough Institute

The Public Confidence Game | The Breakthrough Institute
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Fusion startup Helion hits blistering temps as it races toward 2028 deadline | TechCrunch

Fusion startup Helion hits blistering temps as it races toward 2028 deadline | TechCrunch
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The coming age of compact fusion: local power for a data-hungry world | Utility Dive

The coming age of compact fusion: local power for a data-hungry world | Utility Dive
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Researchers replace neutrons with light to develop next-generation reactors - Idaho National Laboratory

Researchers replace neutrons with light to develop next-generation reactors - Idaho National Laboratory
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US military conducts first nuclear microreactor air transport

US military conducts first nuclear microreactor air transport
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Data Centers Won’t Be In Space Anytime Soon

Data Centers Won’t Be In Space Anytime Soon
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Department of War Partners With Department of Energy in Historic Nuclear Energy Initiative > U.S. Department of War > Release | U.S. Department of War

Department of War Partners With Department of Energy in Historic Nuclear Energy Initiative > U.S. Department of War > Release | U.S. Department of War
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U.S. natural gas production to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

U.S. natural gas production to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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Why 2026 Could Be the Year of Expensive Natural Gas - Heatmap News

Why 2026 Could Be the Year of Expensive Natural Gas - Heatmap News
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TRISO-X Receives First-Ever Part 70 HALEU Fuel Fabrication License — X-energy

TRISO-X Receives First-Ever Part 70 HALEU Fuel Fabrication License — X-energy
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Monday, February 16, 2026

US firm’s mile-deep underground nuclear reactor gets funding boost -

US firm’s mile-deep underground nuclear reactor gets funding boost -
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This Startup Wants To Turn America’s Nuclear Waste Into Power

This Startup Wants To Turn America’s Nuclear Waste Into Power
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US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability | Reuters

US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability | Reuters
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Amazon-backed next-gen nuclear company wins first US fuel license in 50 years

Amazon-backed next-gen nuclear company wins first US fuel license in 50 years
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Trump Energy Deputy: Nuclear Power Needed to Meet Demand for AI Infrastructure

Trump Energy Deputy: Nuclear Power Needed to Meet Demand for AI Infrastructure
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Pentagon Deploys Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor To Military Base In Historic Energy Initiative

Pentagon Deploys Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor To Military Base In Historic Energy Initiative
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War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War

War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War
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Department of War transports next-generation nuclear reactor California to Utah | Fox News

Department of War transports next-generation nuclear reactor California to Utah | Fox News
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A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry

A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry
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The impact of nuclear energy on social welfare and the future of renewable energy: episode from South Korea | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

The impact of nuclear energy on social welfare and the future of renewable energy: episode from South Korea | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
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The impact of nuclear energy on social welfare and the future of renewable energy: episode from South Korea | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

The impact of nuclear energy on social welfare and the future of renewable energy: episode from South Korea | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
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To Meet AI’s Energy Needs, America Needs Permitting Reform - The National Interest

To Meet AI’s Energy Needs, America Needs Permitting Reform - The National Interest
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Nuclear Power in the U.S.: Times They Are-A-Changin’  - Spencer Fane

Nuclear Power in the U.S.: Times They Are-A-Changin’  - Spencer Fane
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Guest Column: Wyoming’s Future Shines Bright With Nuclear Power | Cowboy State Daily

Guest Column: Wyoming’s Future Shines Bright With Nuclear Power | Cowboy State Daily
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Small modular nuclear reactors: What are the issues? - BusinessWorld Online

Small modular nuclear reactors: What are the issues? - BusinessWorld Online
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Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress - The New York Times

Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress - The New York Times
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Amazon Bets Big On Tri-Cities Nukes To Feed Seattle’S Cloud Habit

Amazon Bets Big On Tri-Cities Nukes To Feed Seattle’S Cloud Habit
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Could Wilmington's GE Vernova Hitachi play role in new NC nuclear plant

Could Wilmington's GE Vernova Hitachi play role in new NC nuclear plant
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Trump admin provides $1B federal loan to restart Three Mile Island nuclear reactor

Trump admin provides $1B federal loan to restart Three Mile Island nuclear reactor
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U.S. Air Force C-17 transports nuclear reactor to Utah, a first – Deseret News

U.S. Air Force C-17 transports nuclear reactor to Utah, a first – Deseret News
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War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War

War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War
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First unit at San'ao plant starts up - World Nuclear News

First unit at San'ao plant starts up - World Nuclear News
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Electricity - Energy System - IEA

Electricity - Energy System - IEA
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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Officials unveil ambitious project that could transform power grid: 'First-of-its-kind'

Officials unveil ambitious project that could transform power grid: 'First-of-its-kind'
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Oklo and Siemens Energy's Clean Energy Partnership | Sustainability Magazine

Oklo and Siemens Energy's Clean Energy Partnership | Sustainability Magazine
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X-Energy Unit Secures NRC License for Commercial HALEU Fuel Production - TipRanks.com

X-Energy Unit Secures NRC License for Commercial HALEU Fuel Production - TipRanks.com
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Inside TerraPower’s World-First Nuclear Project Being Built Just Outside Kemmerer | Cowboy State Daily

Inside TerraPower’s World-First Nuclear Project Being Built Just Outside Kemmerer | Cowboy State Daily
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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Supervisors Rallying Support for Diablo Canyon | Estero Bay News

Supervisors Rallying Support for Diablo Canyon | Estero Bay News
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Saudi Arabia Has The “BOMB” – Global geopolitics

Saudi Arabia Has The “BOMB” – Global geopolitics
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US grants first nuclear fuel license in 50 years to Amazon-backed firm

US grants first nuclear fuel license in 50 years to Amazon-backed firm
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US firm's mass-producible Kaleidos nuclear reactor gets key approval

US firm's mass-producible Kaleidos nuclear reactor gets key approval
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Sam Altman’s fusion startup Helion Energy hits 150 million degree plasma temperature milestone | Fortune

Sam Altman’s fusion startup Helion Energy hits 150 million degree plasma temperature milestone | Fortune
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US team's fusion plasma heat control method to protect tokamak walls

US team's fusion plasma heat control method to protect tokamak walls
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Friday, February 13, 2026

Final Investment Decision Approved for Six NuScale SMRs in Romania | Neutron Bytes

Final Investment Decision Approved for Six NuScale SMRs in Romania | Neutron Bytes
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Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check - Bloomberg

Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check - Bloomberg
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Ritter’s Rant 075: Millennials, We Need to Talk

Ritter’s Rant 075: Millennials, We Need to Talk
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Final Investment Decision taken for Romanian SMR project - World Nuclear News

Final Investment Decision taken for Romanian SMR project - World Nuclear News
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Bannerman partners with CNNC for Namibian uranium project - World Nuclear News

Bannerman partners with CNNC for Namibian uranium project - World Nuclear News
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OPG and Port Hope to collaborate on 10 GW new nuclear plan - World Nuclear News

OPG and Port Hope to collaborate on 10 GW new nuclear plan - World Nuclear News
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US campaign puts case for disposal, not reprocessing, of used fuel - World Nuclear News

US campaign puts case for disposal, not reprocessing, of used fuel - World Nuclear News
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A.I. Data Centers and the Future of America’s Power Grid | Observer

A.I. Data Centers and the Future of America’s Power Grid | Observer
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CLEAN SMART bill reintroduced in Senate -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

CLEAN SMART bill reintroduced in Senate -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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This Nuclear Stock Could Be a Big Winner as the U.S. Rushes to Secure Its Fuel Supply - The Globe and Mail

This Nuclear Stock Could Be a Big Winner as the U.S. Rushes to Secure Its Fuel Supply - The Globe and Mail
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To Meet AI’s Energy Needs, America Needs Permitting Reform - The National Interest

To Meet AI’s Energy Needs, America Needs Permitting Reform - The National Interest
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A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry

A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry
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Global Nuclear Order Pillars Are Cracking

Global Nuclear Order Pillars Are Cracking
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Next-gen nuclear reactor with 968°F high-temp output advances with deal

Next-gen nuclear reactor with 968°F high-temp output advances with deal
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Russia-Ukraine War: Andrey Kurkov Warns of Rushed Trump, Putin Peace Plan

Russia-Ukraine War: Andrey Kurkov Warns of Rushed Trump, Putin Peace Plan
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Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check - Bloomberg

Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check - Bloomberg
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