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

Monday, June 29, 2026

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
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:16 PM 0 comments

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

(820) MIT Professsor Ted Postol: Patriot Missile Capabilties - YouTube

(820) MIT Professsor Ted Postol: Patriot Missile Capabilties - YouTube
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AtkinsRéalis kicks off US licensing for CANDU technology - World Nuclear News

AtkinsRéalis kicks off US licensing for CANDU technology - World Nuclear News
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Walmart signs nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation - World Nuclear News

Walmart signs nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation - World Nuclear 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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US federal loan to jumpstart AP1000 reactor supply chain - World Nuclear News

US federal loan to jumpstart AP1000 reactor supply chain - World Nuclear News
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California backs General Atomics for fusion energy test facility

California backs General Atomics for fusion energy test facility
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DARPA program aims to convert Cold War nuclear waste into long-duration power – NaturalNews.com

DARPA program aims to convert Cold War nuclear waste into long-duration power – NaturalNews.com
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US initiative opens up sites for advanced reactor roll-out | Reuters

US initiative opens up sites for advanced reactor roll-out | Reuters
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US cost-sharing thrusts next-gen nuclear into construction phase | Reuters

US cost-sharing thrusts next-gen nuclear into construction phase | Reuters
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Terrestrial Energy Secures Texas Site for Molten Salt Reactor Testing – NaturalNews.com

Terrestrial Energy Secures Texas Site for Molten Salt Reactor Testing – NaturalNews.com
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DARPA program aims to convert Cold War nuclear waste into long-duration power – NaturalNews.com

DARPA program aims to convert Cold War nuclear waste into long-duration power – NaturalNews.com
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Major component milestone for Indian reactor - World Nuclear News

Major component milestone for Indian reactor - World Nuclear News
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Helion secures fusion plant licences - Nuclear Engineering International

Helion secures fusion plant licences - Nuclear Engineering International
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Elementl Power Developing Ohio SMR Project with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Elementl Power Developing Ohio SMR Project with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy
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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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Government of Canada launches Nuclear Energy Strategy - Canada.ca

Government of Canada launches Nuclear Energy Strategy - Canada.ca
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Constellation Energy Inks a Nuclear Power Deal with Walmart. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

Constellation Energy Inks a Nuclear Power Deal with Walmart. Here's What Investors Need to Know.
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Westinghouse announces Department of Energy partnership to jumpstart large-scale nuclear supply chain - BIC Magazine

Westinghouse announces Department of Energy partnership to jumpstart large-scale nuclear supply chain - BIC Magazine
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Trump administration announces billions in loans for new nuclear reactors | AP News

Trump administration announces billions in loans for new nuclear reactors | AP News
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DOE announces $17.5 billion in loans to boost nuclear reactor supply chain | Fox Business

DOE announces $17.5 billion in loans to boost nuclear reactor supply chain | Fox Business
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In a First, the U.S. Just Generated More Power From Solar Than Coal - Heatmap News

In a First, the U.S. Just Generated More Power From Solar Than Coal - Heatmap News
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Trump’s Big Nuclear Play Is Here - Heatmap News

Trump’s Big Nuclear Play Is Here - Heatmap News
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Exclusive | U.S. Bets Billions of Dollars in Low-Cost Loans Can Revive Nuclear Power - WSJ

Exclusive | U.S. Bets Billions of Dollars in Low-Cost Loans Can Revive Nuclear Power - WSJ
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US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain | Reuters

US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain | Reuters
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As Chinese Tech Pulls Ahead, U.S. Fears It Will Become Dependent - The New York Times

As Chinese Tech Pulls Ahead, U.S. Fears It Will Become Dependent - The New York Times
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Exclusive | U.S. Bets Billions of Dollars in Low-Cost Loans Can Revive Nuclear Power - WSJ

Exclusive | U.S. Bets Billions of Dollars in Low-Cost Loans Can Revive Nuclear Power - WSJ
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How Grid Modernization and Wildfire Mitigation Focus Will Impact PG&E (PCG) Investors - Simply Wall St News

How Grid Modernization and Wildfire Mitigation Focus Will Impact PG&E (PCG) Investors - Simply Wall St News
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Helion secures fusion plant licences - Nuclear Engineering International

Helion secures fusion plant licences - Nuclear Engineering International
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Mega-merger Proposed to Power Data Center Alley - AAF

Mega-merger Proposed to Power Data Center Alley - AAF
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Energy Regulator Staves Off Critique in New Data Center Orders

Energy Regulator Staves Off Critique in New Data Center Orders
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Proposed NRC Rule Seeks to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Tech Deployment

Proposed NRC Rule Seeks to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Tech Deployment
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Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor Gets Construction Permit - NAM

Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor Gets Construction Permit - NAM
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NRC to make ‘sweeping changes’ to nuclear fuel licensing - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC to make ‘sweeping changes’ to nuclear fuel licensing - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
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The trillion-dollar collision between AI and the grid | Crux

The trillion-dollar collision between AI and the grid | Crux
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DOE is dedicating $17.5 billion in loans to the nuclear supply chain | Latitude Media

DOE is dedicating $17.5 billion in loans to the nuclear supply chain | Latitude Media
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Russia's Skyfall missile may leave a radioactive trail behind it

Russia's Skyfall missile may leave a radioactive trail behind it
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US firm unveils 1.5 GW nuclear plant project with 300 MW reactors

US firm unveils 1.5 GW nuclear plant project with 300 MW reactors
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Canada sets out plan for up to 10 new nuclear reactors | Reuters

Canada sets out plan for up to 10 new nuclear reactors | Reuters
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Energy regulators push for faster AI data center grid connections

Energy regulators push for faster AI data center grid connections
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Grid operators are ordered to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers | AP News

Grid operators are ordered to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers | AP News
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US Must Standardise Reactor Designs To Avoid Another Cycle Of Escalating Costs, Says Thinktank

US Must Standardise Reactor Designs To Avoid Another Cycle Of Escalating Costs, Says Thinktank
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Department of Energy Seeks to Transform Surplus Plutonium into Nuclear Fuel | Department of Energy

Department of Energy Seeks to Transform Surplus Plutonium into Nuclear Fuel | Department of Energy
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North Dakota lawmakers to consider exception to nuclear waste storage ban • North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota lawmakers to consider exception to nuclear waste storage ban • North Dakota Monitor
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Rolls-Royce boosts UK-Japan nuclear push - Nuclear Engineering International

Rolls-Royce boosts UK-Japan nuclear push - Nuclear Engineering International
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Nuclear fusion industry supply chain needs standardisation, regulation and funding | Electronics Weekly

Nuclear fusion industry supply chain needs standardisation, regulation and funding | Electronics Weekly
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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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