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

Friday, January 24, 2025

Trump To Put Steve Witkoff in Charge of Iran Negotiations - News From Antiwar.com

Trump To Put Steve Witkoff in Charge of Iran Negotiations - News From Antiwar.com
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Algeria reiterates it holds France accountable for nuclear tests | Al Mayadeen English

Algeria reiterates it holds France accountable for nuclear tests | Al Mayadeen English
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Rostov's first unit set for 30-year life extension - World Nuclear News

Rostov's first unit set for 30-year life extension - World Nuclear News
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UK opts for disposal of plutonium inventory - World Nuclear News

UK opts for disposal of plutonium inventory - World Nuclear News
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Expansion of Swedish repository under way - World Nuclear News

Expansion of Swedish repository under way - World Nuclear News
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TVA names contractors for Clinch River SMR project - World Nuclear News

TVA names contractors for Clinch River SMR project - World Nuclear News
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TVA Taps Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi for Clinch River SMR Nuclear Project

TVA Taps Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi for Clinch River SMR Nuclear Project
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NextEra says Iowa nuclear plant restart could come as soon as the end of 2028

NextEra says Iowa nuclear plant restart could come as soon as the end of 2028
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Lawmakers urge SCOTUS to block nuclear storage in oil patch - E&E News by POLITICO

Lawmakers urge SCOTUS to block nuclear storage in oil patch - E&E News by POLITICO
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NextEra Takes Step to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant in Iowa - Bloomberg

NextEra Takes Step to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant in Iowa - Bloomberg
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Affordability Is Key to Nuclear Power’s Big Future | Bechtel

Affordability Is Key to Nuclear Power’s Big Future | Bechtel
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Trump Said, ‘We Have More Coal Than Anybody.’ See Where We Burn It. - The New York Times

Trump Said, ‘We Have More Coal Than Anybody.’ See Where We Burn It. - The New York Times
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Industry scaling up to deliver nuclear expansion, WEF hears - World Nuclear News

Industry scaling up to deliver nuclear expansion, WEF hears - World Nuclear News
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Advanced reactors, interstate cooperation part of New York’s nuclear future: Gov. Hochul | Utility Dive

Advanced reactors, interstate cooperation part of New York’s nuclear future: Gov. Hochul | Utility Dive
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Does California Need New Nuclear Power Plants? - Union of Concerned Scientists

Does California Need New Nuclear Power Plants? - Union of Concerned Scientists
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Bill Gates’ nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal - The Verge

Bill Gates’ nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal - The Verge
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Nuclear-Powered Data Centers: When Will SMRs Finally Take Off?

Nuclear-Powered Data Centers: When Will SMRs Finally Take Off?
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Rosatom completes initial testing of HTGR fuel - Nuclear Engineering International

Rosatom completes initial testing of HTGR fuel - Nuclear Engineering International
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Affordability Is Key to Nuclear Power’s Big Future | Bechtel

Affordability Is Key to Nuclear Power’s Big Future | Bechtel
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How quickly could Iran build its first nuclear weapon? Look at China - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

How quickly could Iran build its first nuclear weapon? Look at China - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Is nuclear energy the answer to AI data centers’ power consumption? | Goldman Sachs

Is nuclear energy the answer to AI data centers’ power consumption? | Goldman Sachs
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China Emerges 'World Leader' In Hypersonic Missile Tech Ahead Of U.S. & Russia; India Goes Full Throttle To Catch-Up

China Emerges 'World Leader' In Hypersonic Missile Tech Ahead Of U.S. & Russia; India Goes Full Throttle To Catch-Up
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Iran reaffirms commitment to global nuclear non-proliferation

Iran reaffirms commitment to global nuclear non-proliferation
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Inside the efforts to restart a shut-down nuclear plant for the first time in the US - Washington Examiner

Inside the efforts to restart a shut-down nuclear plant for the first time in the US - Washington Examiner
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Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Path to a New Era for Nuclear Energy – Analysis - IEA

The Path to a New Era for Nuclear Energy – Analysis - IEA
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Exclusive | South Carolina to Reboot Giant Nuclear Project to Meet AI Demand - WSJ

Exclusive | South Carolina to Reboot Giant Nuclear Project to Meet AI Demand - WSJ
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U.S. utilities team up to accelerate deployment of GE Vernova’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor | GE Vernova News

U.S. utilities team up to accelerate deployment of GE Vernova’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor | GE Vernova News
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First plasma generated in SMART tokamak - World Nuclear News

First plasma generated in SMART tokamak - World Nuclear News
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Expansion of test programme for MOX fuel for VVER reactors - World Nuclear News

Expansion of test programme for MOX fuel for VVER reactors - World Nuclear News
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Santee Cooper gauges interest in completing VC Summer nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

Santee Cooper gauges interest in completing VC Summer nuclear plant - World Nuclear News
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KHNP to cooperate with Scandinavian SMR project developers - World Nuclear News

KHNP to cooperate with Scandinavian SMR project developers - World Nuclear News
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Trump’s NRC chair takes center stage for nuclear’s star turn - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump’s NRC chair takes center stage for nuclear’s star turn - E&E News by POLITICO
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Industry scaling up to deliver nuclear expansion, WEF hears - World Nuclear News

Industry scaling up to deliver nuclear expansion, WEF hears - World Nuclear News
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Nuclear Plant Construction Delay and Cost 3 -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Nuclear Plant Construction Delay and Cost 3 -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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A more open future for nuclear research -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

A more open future for nuclear research -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Ontario eyes new nuclear development -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Ontario eyes new nuclear development -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival | WCMU Public Radio

A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival | WCMU Public Radio
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Seven questions (and expert answers) about Trump’s first actions to transform US energy - Atlantic Council

Seven questions (and expert answers) about Trump’s first actions to transform US energy - Atlantic Council
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Industry scaling up to deliver nuclear expansion, WEF hears - World Nuclear News

Industry scaling up to deliver nuclear expansion, WEF hears - World Nuclear News
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Advanced reactors, interstate cooperation part of New York’s nuclear future: Gov. Hochul | Utility Dive

Advanced reactors, interstate cooperation part of New York’s nuclear future: Gov. Hochul | Utility Dive
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:27 AM 0 comments

Trump’s NRC chair takes center stage for nuclear’s star turn - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump’s NRC chair takes center stage for nuclear’s star turn - E&E News by POLITICO
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South Carolina Utility Wants to Sell Unfinished Nuclear Power Site - The New York Times

South Carolina Utility Wants to Sell Unfinished Nuclear Power Site - The New York Times
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Exclusive | South Carolina to Reboot Giant Nuclear Project to Meet AI Demand - WSJ

Exclusive | South Carolina to Reboot Giant Nuclear Project to Meet AI Demand - WSJ
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Fusion fired up? Milestones met and six FIRE collaboratives named -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Fusion fired up? Milestones met and six FIRE collaboratives named -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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South Carolina Utility Wants to Sell Unfinished Nuclear Power Site - The New York Times

South Carolina Utility Wants to Sell Unfinished Nuclear Power Site - The New York Times
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Iran is 'pressing the gas pedal' on uranium enrichment, IAEA chief says | Reuters

Iran is 'pressing the gas pedal' on uranium enrichment, IAEA chief says | Reuters
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Nuclear fusion: it’s time for a reality check | Energy research | The Guardian

Nuclear fusion: it’s time for a reality check | Energy research | The Guardian
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Is a Plan for $100 Billion in AI Data Centers Pie in the Sky? | Neutron Bytes

Is a Plan for $100 Billion in AI Data Centers Pie in the Sky? | Neutron Bytes
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:06 AM 0 comments

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Trump Picks Ex-Congressman to Manage U.S. Nuclear Arsenal - The New York Times

Trump Picks Ex-Congressman to Manage U.S. Nuclear Arsenal - The New York Times
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Trump picks former N.Y. congressman for NNSA administrator -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Trump picks former N.Y. congressman for NNSA administrator -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Time taken to ramp up nuclear power will exceed 2030 emissions timeline: Renewable energy agency chief | The Straits Times

Time taken to ramp up nuclear power will exceed 2030 emissions timeline: Renewable energy agency chief | The Straits Times
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Exclusive | South Carolina to Reboot Giant Nuclear Project to Meet AI Demand - WSJ

Exclusive | South Carolina to Reboot Giant Nuclear Project to Meet AI Demand - WSJ
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Donald Trump Is A Nuclear President—His Legacy Is More Nukes, Fewer Controls

Donald Trump Is A Nuclear President—His Legacy Is More Nukes, Fewer Controls
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Canada takes a global lead on tripling nuclear - Nuclear Engineering International

Canada takes a global lead on tripling nuclear - Nuclear Engineering International
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Maryland's long-term energy plan may include more nuclear energy

Maryland's long-term energy plan may include more nuclear energy
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Ukrainian parliament prepares to vote on Bulgarian nuclear reactor purchase - Atlantic Council

Ukrainian parliament prepares to vote on Bulgarian nuclear reactor purchase - Atlantic Council
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Is a Plan for $100 Billion in AI Data Centers Pie in the Sky? | Neutron Bytes

Is a Plan for $100 Billion in AI Data Centers Pie in the Sky? | Neutron Bytes
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US 300-megawatt boiling water nuclear reactor gains deployment support

US 300-megawatt boiling water nuclear reactor gains deployment support
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Trump calls North Korea a 'nuclear power,' drawing a rebuke from Seoul

Trump calls North Korea a 'nuclear power,' drawing a rebuke from Seoul
Posted by Michele Kearney at 11:13 AM 0 comments

America Needs To Reestablish Its World-Leading Manifestation Of Nuclear Generated Electricity – OpEd – Eurasia Review

America Needs To Reestablish Its World-Leading Manifestation Of Nuclear Generated Electricity – OpEd – Eurasia Review
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Nuclear Fusion technology Breakthroughs: A Path to Unlimited Clean Energy – International Defense Security & Technology

Nuclear Fusion technology Breakthroughs: A Path to Unlimited Clean Energy – International Defense Security & Technology
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Entergy reports potential safety violation at nuclear plant in Russellville | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source

Entergy reports potential safety violation at nuclear plant in Russellville | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source
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Global climate finance alliances at risk as top lenders pull out | Semafor

Global climate finance alliances at risk as top lenders pull out | Semafor
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With nuclear power on the rise, reducing conspiracies and increasing public education is key

With nuclear power on the rise, reducing conspiracies and increasing public education is key
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TerraPower, Sabey Data Centers team to invest in future Natrium-powered computer centers - Casper, WY Oil City News

TerraPower, Sabey Data Centers team to invest in future Natrium-powered computer centers - Casper, WY Oil City News
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Hill Air Force Base could get small nuclear reactor as soon as 2028 | KSL.com

Hill Air Force Base could get small nuclear reactor as soon as 2028 | KSL.com
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China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets nuclear fusion world record at 16 mins

China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets nuclear fusion world record at 16 mins
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Atoms and Algorithms: A View from the Regulator • Stimson Center

Atoms and Algorithms: A View from the Regulator • Stimson Center
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Financing the Future of Fission: A Nuclear Renaissance and the Promise of SMRs | Latham & Watkins LLP - JDSupra

Financing the Future of Fission: A Nuclear Renaissance and the Promise of SMRs | Latham & Watkins LLP - JDSupra
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US companies join forces to accelerate SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

US companies join forces to accelerate SMR deployment - World Nuclear News
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Oil and Gas Continue to Dominate the Global Energy Landscape | OilPrice.com

Oil and Gas Continue to Dominate the Global Energy Landscape | OilPrice.com
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New York plans nuclear power expansion with new reactors at Nine Mile Point site

New York plans nuclear power expansion with new reactors at Nine Mile Point site
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With nuclear power on the rise, reducing conspiracies and increasing public education is key

With nuclear power on the rise, reducing conspiracies and increasing public education is key
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:18 PM 0 comments

Reboot: Nuclear needs a success . . . anywhere -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Reboot: Nuclear needs a success . . . anywhere -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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US companies join forces to accelerate SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

US companies join forces to accelerate SMR deployment - World Nuclear News
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IEA report: Challenges need to be resolved to support global nuclear energy growth -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

IEA report: Challenges need to be resolved to support global nuclear energy growth -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Trump Starts Reshaping US Energy With Focus on Oil and Gas - Bloomberg

Trump Starts Reshaping US Energy With Focus on Oil and Gas - Bloomberg
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US companies join forces to accelerate SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

US companies join forces to accelerate SMR deployment - World Nuclear News
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Monday, January 20, 2025

US companies join forces to accelerate SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

US companies join forces to accelerate SMR deployment - World Nuclear News
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A Lawless NRC Obstructs Safe Nuclear Power - WSJ

A Lawless NRC Obstructs Safe Nuclear Power - WSJ
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Trump can power the US into the future with a muscular nuclear energy policy | Fox News

Trump can power the US into the future with a muscular nuclear energy policy | Fox News
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Tripling global nuclear energy capacity is in reach—if the world seizes the moment - Atlantic Council

Tripling global nuclear energy capacity is in reach—if the world seizes the moment - Atlantic Council
Posted by Michele Kearney at 11:18 AM 0 comments

The federal government steps up support for nuclear power | Wood Mackenzie

The federal government steps up support for nuclear power | Wood Mackenzie
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Feds to study SC nuclear plant impacts as part of settlement | The State

Feds to study SC nuclear plant impacts as part of settlement | The State
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Westinghouse Settles Nuclear Technology Dispute With South Korea - Bloomberg

Westinghouse Settles Nuclear Technology Dispute With South Korea - Bloomberg
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Private Sector Advances Nuclear Fusion With AI – New Plant To Open Soon

Private Sector Advances Nuclear Fusion With AI – New Plant To Open Soon
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U.S. Dependence on Russian Uranium Poses Energy Security Risk

U.S. Dependence on Russian Uranium Poses Energy Security Risk
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Sunday, January 19, 2025

Energy Secretary nominee Chris Wright talks Hanford, PNNL | Tri-City Herald

Energy Secretary nominee Chris Wright talks Hanford, PNNL | Tri-City Herald
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U.S. DOE Announces $15 Billion Loan Guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to Expand Hydropower Generation, Battery Energy Storage, & Transmission - CleanTechnica

U.S. DOE Announces $15 Billion Loan Guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to Expand Hydropower Generation, Battery Energy Storage, & Transmission - CleanTechnica
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Rabbit capsule: US 3D-prints 1st nuclear reactor part, makes history

Rabbit capsule: US 3D-prints 1st nuclear reactor part, makes history
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Saturday, January 18, 2025

(84) John Mearsheimer: Russia & Iran a NEW Nuclear Alliance - YouTube

(84) John Mearsheimer: Russia & Iran a NEW Nuclear Alliance - YouTube
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U.S DOE Awards $107 Million for Fusion Innovation Research | Neutron Bytes

U.S DOE Awards $107 Million for Fusion Innovation Research | Neutron Bytes
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World’s only floating nuclear plant makes record 1 billion kWh power

World’s only floating nuclear plant makes record 1 billion kWh power
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What’s next for nuclear power | MIT Technology Review

What’s next for nuclear power | MIT Technology Review
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[Salon] New US Nuke Deployment in Europe Raises Serious Questions About NATO's True Nature.

[Salon] New US Nuke Deployment in Europe Raises Serious Questions About NATO's True Nature. - micheletkearney@gmail.com - Gmail https://sputnikglobe.com/20250118/new-us-nuke-deployment-in-europe-raises-serious-questions-about-natos-true-nature-1121458693.html 1/18/25 New US Nuke Deployment in Europe Raises Serious Questions About NATO's True Nature
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POLITICO Pro | Article | Texas urges Supreme Court to block nuclear waste site

POLITICO Pro | Article | Texas urges Supreme Court to block nuclear waste site
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Inside Voices: What Utahns are saying about nuclear power

Inside Voices: What Utahns are saying about nuclear power
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Ninth Circuit Rejects Green Groups' Challenge to Diablo Canyon

Ninth Circuit Rejects Green Groups' Challenge to Diablo Canyon
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It's time to pump the brakes on talk of a mega nuclear energy buildout, experts warn

It's time to pump the brakes on talk of a mega nuclear energy buildout, experts warn
Posted by Michele Kearney at 3:17 PM 0 comments
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